Garage door is an important part of the house and this is especially true in countries that are prone to cold weather, like Canada. This is why it plays an important role in the ease of life of many Canadians most especially during winter when you are beset with so much snow and uncomfortable weather conditions. You may not realize the value of its proper installation, unless you encounter an actual problem. But I can not stress enough that proper installation can save your life, literally and figuratively.
It is the purpose of this article to attempt and share my knowledge on some important guidelines to remember when installing a garage door. I have gathered this information both from personal experience and research. I was inspired to learn more about the subject when I encountered certain problems with my own garage door installation and I just can not pass the opportunity to share what I have learned. I guess it is my own way of paying it forward to imp important information that will save the lives of many individuals.
Let me start sharing my personal testimony. When I had my garage door installed from the time that we built our house, I hired the help of a professional installer … or so I I thought. It was my first time to build a house and so I was not very experienced in hiring professionals. I did my own research but I guess I was lacking in persistence and so I hired the installer that offered the lowest installation fee. Little did I know that it replied in a much more expensive repair.
On one of those busy Monday mornings when I was rushing to go to work after dropping off the kids to school, my worst dream happened. The garage door would not open and when I checked it, the spring was broken. It came as a shock because it was only a few months after it was originally installed. I expected that it would last me at least a year before it would require a repair or a replacement. Anyway, when I got out of the car, I saw that the spring got stuck and because I tried forcing it to open, it broke. We ended up being late because I had to call in some neighbors to help open it manually.
From the day that this accident happened I wanted to make sure that my garage door will last me a long time before I would need to replace it. And so I searched for the right kind of information that will assist me in making sure that this happens.
The first thing I learned is that it is always wise to pick the right kind of garage doors to suit your home as well as your lifestyle. You always have to consider the household members and their age group. If your family consists of young children, then it is always best to choose the most sturdy and durable type of Canadian garage doors. You also have to decide whether it will be manually operated or automated.
The next important guideline is choosing the most reliable and professional installer. The installation professional fee can range from $ 200 to $ 600. Anything below or above this cost can not be trusted. Always take some time in canvassing for the most cost-effective pricing. Cheapest does not mean value for money nor highest does not mean quality; it might be wise to go for the middle of the road quot. But what's more important than cost is the reputation and experience of your chosen installer.
These simple guidelines might be too elementary but it will surely save you the trouble of experiencing serious problems in the future that can be caused by poor garage door installation. So, if either you are thinking of doing it yourself or hiring a professional, it is always worth it to do your research and take some effort in ensuring the safety of your family.
