So it happens. Every now and then, there are defects and damages that happen in any part of your house for that matter. So much so for a part of your house that you use very often, like your garage door. Your garage door is one of the most used portions of your house because of the number of times you take your vehicle in or out of your garage. That is why it is no surprise that it is subject to the usual wear and tear and subject to damages and malfunction every now and then. Don’t think that it makes you an irresponsible homeowner though. Yes, even though you do your part in the proper maintenance of your garage door, damages are bound to happen over time.
But when there are damages in your garage door, you have to be vigilant. Check if you can do the repair by yourself or have a professional garage door service provider take a look at it to fix the problem. Either way, you have to act on it immediately because a defective garage door will compromise your convenience and most importantly, safety and protection. Take note that having defective garage doors will make your homes vulnerable to intruders and thieves. You would want to prioritize the safety of your …show more content…
If the weather sealant in your garage door is not sealed properly, there are inexpensive products that you can buy for your garage door bottom seal, threshold seal, and weatherstripping in home improvement stores. Prices for weather sealants range from $2 for a simple 17 feet gray vinyl foam to as much as $474.50 for a 25-pack 1.625 inches by 7 feet white aluminum, foam, thermoplastic rubber for your vinyl door weatherstripping. When doing the repair, make sure the weather seal is intact, properly aligned, and secured. This will help you save on energy costs and keep unwanted elements from getting inside your