The Cheshire Cat Garage Door

1. Lighter metal and fibreglass garage doors tend to
sag the least, but can bend when they are in the up
position. Heavier wooden garage doors tend to sag
the most, and typically do so in their down position.
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In short, if your garage has any cat-like symptoms it’s best to call a
professional. Garage doors aren’t something homeowners think of
until something goes wrong, yet all it takes is a regular
maintenance check to ensure that your garage stays properly
aligned, quiet, and running smoothly.
A garage door can sag
unnaturally in either the
up or the down position,
producing a characteristic
Cheshire Cat smile. Reality
is, a smiling garage door is
really just poorly braced,
and can lead to more serious
and costly problems.
Door stress in the up position: Obvious
drooping of the top section can lead to
cracking or even failures over time. Door
stress in down position:
Noticeable gaps on
either side or between
the concrete floor and
the bottom section. In the
industry, the technical term
for this is a mouse hole!
The Mouse Hole
Warpage that is obviously visible
to the eye will mean excessive wear and
tear on the wheels and hinges, and puts
mechanical drag on the motor. This
same warpage will also result in poor
weatherstripping and sealing. If your
garage is heated, of course, your
hard-earned utility dollars are
blowing away in the wind!
There are several smart ways to properly brace, fix,
and maintain a garage door, even many long years after
installation. Call a professional door technician before
that smiling garage door shows its true claws!
Taming the Beast
The Cheshire Cat
#caturday