FAQ

A garage door opening represents a large opening in your home's thermal barrier. Aligned with the tax credit incentives to promote a healthier and more energy-efficient environment, an insulated garage door will help to reduce the amount of outside temperature that enters your garage, thus reducing the amount of energy required to cool or heat your home. Insulated doors also reduce noise from the exterior of your home.

A cycle is one full opening and closing action. Garage door torsion springs are rated by cycle life, with 10,000 cycles as the industry standard minimum. Upgrades are available to around 100,000 cycles. The average spring breaks about every 7 to 12 years with average usage for the recommended product. If a garage door has two or more springs and one breaks, all springs should be replaced to maintain proper balance.

The leading causes of garage door failure and/or replacement include lack of maintenance and being hit by vehicles. While we suggest a certified professional undertake any major repairs, there are several steps you can take to maintain your door. A proper maintenance schedule for a garage door includes lubrication of the rollers, bearings, pulleys, and springs once a year; washing painted steel surfaces several times a year; painting or refinishing wood surfaces as necessary; and making proper adjustments to the counter balance system as necessary to maintain door balance.

We take the safety standards established by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global safety science and certification company, and ASTM International, a standards organization, very seriously in protecting not just vehicles, but our clients, their families, and pets as well. Most homeowners are familiar with photo eyes, but there are other safety features available as well. At the time of installation, we will be happy to discuss the safety features we offer.