Garage Door Replacement - Can you do it yourself?
Old garage doors are often replaced in a house. At some point in the life of the door, they simply wear out. The good news in this project, however, is that the new garage doors have features that manufacturers have never even considered in older models. They are insulated, which means not only heat, but soundproofing. This can be very useful when your teenager decides to use the battery that his grandmother thought was a good idea to give him for Christmas. In addition, they are much safer than before, which can be nice for people who store more valuables than their only cars in the garage. In these days when the number of goods increases, the garage often becomes a place of storage for several important objects. More than that, however, they provide the maintenance-free beauty you would like for any part of your home.
While wood was once the material of choice for garage doors, steel, fiberglass and other synthetic materials are now the choice for many homes. These materials allow a classic look, tailored to your favorite colors, without the complicated wooden doors once provided. The tongue and groove features of the new models keep wind, rain and snow out of your garage. They seal as well or better than most exterior doors of houses. Many often come with new security standards. Most will not close if they hit an object while closing. This means that, whether it is your child's bike, the bumper of your car or your dog, nothing will be crushed.
Some even have a design that will push objects away from the panels when they are close together. This can prevent crushed fingers if your toddlers turn away from you during the closing of the door. If you want natural light to enter your garage, but you do not want the safety issues that glass can cause, the new doors offer plastic windows that look like glass. This means that you can have the style you want without security risk. Some companies have even gone so far to protect your valuables that your garage door opener sends a different code to your garage every time you open it. This means that smart thieves who have the technology to steal codes will find it impossible to take yours.
While these new advances in garage door technology are great, they just do not fit the modern DIY guy. The doors are big and heavy. This can not only cause lifting problems, but also prove impossible for inexperienced people. If the door falls, it will easily crush the individual handling facility. In addition, springs that help doors open, store, and release can kill an individual instantly. If you choose not to replace a garage door yourself, you must not perform any serious maintenance tasks either. At most, you may need to lubricate the wheels, hinges and tracks. All other projects must be left to the garage door professionals because your life is simply not worth the risk of a garage door.
If despite this warning, you insist on installing the garage door yourself, make sure you have a few extra pairs of hands. Assisting with difficult tasks can be one of the most important tasks for security. When you are ready to begin the installation, be sure to start with the weather stripping. This will prevent drafts and moisture from entering your garage. If improperly installed, you might encounter real problems in your home. You will also need to rent or buy a spring tension tool. Renting or buying bad equipment in this case is just not a good idea. These sources can mutilate and even kill people who do not know how to use them properly. Going cheap on equipment in this area is just not a good choice.
