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How Much Does Your Garage Door Weigh?

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Garage Door Weight – How to Tell How Much A Garage Door Weighs

There comes a time when home and business owners may need to know the weight of a garage door. Some customers may be looking to replace the torsion springs on their current system. Other customers might be on the market for a replacement door that will work with their current opening mechanism. No matter what your reasons are, having an accurate weight estimate is essential. Your friends at Metro Garage Doors are here to help you understand what impacts the weight of garage doors.

Why Does Weight Matter?

If you are replacing your garage door’s torsion springs, knowing the door’s weight is crucial to choosing the right springs. Different torsion springs can handle different amounts of weight. Having torsion springs that can handle a lot more than your garage door weighs is fine. However, installing torsion springs that can’t handle your door’s weight is dangerous.

Another instance where knowing a door’s weight is important is if you’re shopping for a new door. If you want to use your current automatic opener, you need to ensure your opener can handle the new door.

What Impacts a the Weight of a Garage Door?

Several things can impact a garage door’s weight. Some of these factors include:

  • Doorway size – the larger the doorway, the heavier the door.
  • Materials used – Glass garage doors are much heavier than wood doors.
  • Insulation – Insulation can add an extra 200 pounds to your door.
  • Doorway thickness – the thicker the doorway, the heavier the door.
  • Type of door – The type and design of the door will also impact its weight.
  • Amount of steel used – the more steel it has, the heavier it will be.
Call the Experts at Metro Garage Door

If you need to know the weight of a garage door, contact your friends at Metro Garage Doors. Although you might be tempted to use a weight calculator you find online, we can make sure you get an accurate figure. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with a Metro Garage Door technician.

 

Benefits of Sliding Garage Doors

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Sliding Garage Doors – An Excellent Choice for Your Home or Business

All home and business owners have many things to consider when they start shopping for their next garage door. Garage doors can greatly improve your property’s curb appeal. In addition, they can add additional functionality to your property and they can make your property more accessible. Considering sliding garage doors for your home? We can help.

When you start shopping for a new garage door, we suggest you seriously consider installing a sliding garage door. Although these doors aren’t the least expensive option out there, they offer a number of distinct benefits.

Leverage the Full-Height of Your Doorway

A sliding garage door will always open to their full height, no matter how wide you open them. This means you’ll never have to duck under a partially cracked garage door to access the things you need. Whether you’re backing out a motorcycle or simply grabbing a tool, accessing your garage will be infinitely easier.

Another height-benefit of a sliding garage door is the overhead space it’ll open up. Since your garage door’s motor, track and door will be placed horizontally, you’ll have more space in your garage.

Reduced Energy Costs

Sliding garage doors can also save you money. Every time a garage door is opened, heat and air-conditioned air escapes. If you partially open your garage door, less air will escape. This means your HVAC won’t have to work hard to compensate for the lost warm/cool air.

Less Noise

Sliding garage doors make much less noise than their traditional counterparts. Since the garage door opens horizontally, the motor doesn’t have to work as hard to open the doors. Any rooms or offices in the vicinity of the garage door will be much quieter.

Easy to Repair

Sliding garage doors are also easier to maintain. Hardware, panels and tracks are easier to repair than traditional garage door components.

Easy to Use

Finally, sliding garage doors are easy to use. You can easily open them manually, use a power-operated model, or both. This means that if you ever lose power at your home or business, you’ll still be able to access your garage.

Call the Experts at Metro Garage Door

If you’re thinking about installing a new garage door, contact your friends at Metro Garage Doors. We can answer all your questions about traditional and sliding garage doors. We’re ready to help you find the best door to meet your needs. Contact us today to speak a member of the Metro Garage Doors team.

 

Do your Garage Door Rollers Need to be Replaced

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Many homeowners do a great job of maintaining the visible parts of their garage door, but we find that just as many forget to check other essential components, including their rollers. Your garage door’s rollers are responsible for making the opening and closing of your garage door a smooth process. Once you know what kind of garage door roller you have, you can then inspect them properly.

Builder-Grade Garage Door Rollers

Builder-grade rollers are what the majority of homeowners have and they are made of steel or hard plastic. They do not have ball bearings of any kind. We suggest you replace builder-grade garage door rollers every two years since the lack of ball bearings causes them to wear out quickly. If your builder-grade garage door rollers are worn out, you’ll hear a squeaking sound when you open and close your garage door.

Upgraded Garage Door Rollers

Upgraded garage door rollers are typically made out of nylon and they include ball bearings (open or sealed). We suggest you lubricate all open bearing rollers 4x a year. Depending on the exact design and type of rollers your door has, they can last anywhere from two years to the lifetime of your garage door.

Inspecting Your Garage Door Rollers

Your friends at Metro Garage doors suggest you inspect your garage door rollers at a minimum of once per year. Keep an eye out for the following:

  • If your rollers make any kind of grinding sound or they stop spinning smoothly, it’s time to have your rollers replaced.
  • If your rollers wiggle or appear to be improperly attached to the shaft, your rollers should be replaced.
  • If any part of your roller is cracked or you see that pieces of it are missing, you should have it replaced.
Call the Experts at Metro Garage Door

If you think it might be time to replace your garage door roller, give the experts at Metro Garage Doors a call. We’re here to help with any issues you might have with your garage door and its rollers. Give us a call today to book a repair appointment with a Metro Garage Doors technician. Contact us today to learn more.

 

Do you have issues with your Garage Door Cables

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Your home’s garage door can have a variety of issues that may cause it to malfunction, making it difficult or impossible for you to open or close it. We suggest you examine your garage door every few months to determine if it needs to be serviced. One of the most important things for you to look at is your garage door cables.

What a Garage Door Cable Does  

Your garage door’s cable is an essential part of the process of raising and lowering your garage door – it is threaded through the torsion spring and physically lifts the door when activated. It can also protect you and your family from being injured if your garage door’s spring ever breaks. It’s absolutely essential that you make sure your garage door cable is in good shape and is aligned properly.

Why Garage Door Cables Break  

There are a number of different reasons why your garage door’s cable might break and/or come off its track. Sometimes the tension between your cable and spring isn’t right, which can cause your cable to break or be misaligned.

Another common problem is that some cables will have an issue winding around the drum, which can weaken them over time and cause your door to raise and lower unevenly, or even get stuck.

Another issue to be aware of is the age of your cable – as your cables get older, they will get weaker, which can cause them to snap.

How to Fix a Garage Door Cable

Although you might be tempted to try and replace a broken cable yourself, we urge you to call in the experts. There are a lot of things to consider when replacing or fixing garage door cables, and safety is at the top of the list. It’s best to hire a reputable garage door technician any time you have issues with your garage door or its parts.

Call in the Experts at Metro Garage Door

Contact the garage door experts at Metro Garage Doors. We’re here to help with any issues you might have with your garage door and its cables. Give us a call today to book an appointment with a Metro Garage Doors technician.

3 Positive ROI Benefits Of Installing A New Garage Door

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Garage Door Replacement

When making home improvements, it is important to consider the long-term implications of your decisions and prioritize those projects that will offer the greatest returns when the time comes to sell your home. According to a 2017 study conducted by Remodeling Magazine, upgrading your garage door is one of the home improvements that will offer the best ROI or return on investment. To learn more about what makes a new garage door such a sound investment, read on. This article will list three undeniably positive aspects of this upgrade. 

Enhanced Curb Appeal 

Curb appeal is one of the most important qualities a home can have when the time comes to sell. Prospective buyers will begin forming impressions–either positive or negative–the second they pull up to your home. A dented, flaking or otherwise rundown garage door will immediately contribute to a negative impression, lessening the likelihood of making a sale. An attractive new garage door, on the other hand, will help to predispose a buyer in your direction. 

Increased Security

 It is important to also consider the impact a garage door upgrade will have on your home’s overall security profile. No matter how well protected the rest of your home, a flimsy old garage door represents a potential security nightmare. In this regard, upgrading to a heartier door–particularly one made of steel–will pay dividends where enhanced security is concerned. 

Better Functionality 

Many older homes still have garage doors that have to be opened and closed manually. While you may have grown used to this chore, potential buyers may well be turned off by it. Upgrading to a garage door with an automatic opener will attract buyers who intend to store their car in the garage on a daily basis–and who don’t want to have to go through the hassle of opening and closing the door themselves.

Garage Door Replacement Experts – Metro

For more information about the ROI benefits of a new garage door, feel free to contact the knowledgeable experts at Metro Garage Doors.

About Metro

Metro Garage Door, Inc. is a family owned and operated company. We’ve been serving the metro Atlanta area since 1992 in the garage door industry. In May 2012, Metro Garage Doors, Inc. and L&W Insulation and Fireplaces, Inc. (since 1979) joined together to add fireplace and insulation services to the company’s garage door business. Our business consists of three main areas: garage doors, fireplaces, and insulation. We offer services, repairs, replacements and installations for residential and commercial customers.

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