On average, most people will buy between one or two garage doors during the time they own their homes. When you need to replace your existing garage door or have it repaired, it is important to have a general understanding of garage door basics. This will help you make the right decisions when buying a new door or having your existing one repaired.
In regards to the door itself, there are some essential items you should be aware of, as follows:
Weather-stripping is an important feature you will want on your garage door. It helps stop rain and snow from getting inside the garage, as well as blocks cold air drafts. There should be some sort of weather-stripping in between each door section. The door should also have a bottom weather-stripping seal so when the door is closed, there are no gaps at the bottom. Additionally, there should be weather-stripped around the exterior frame of the garage door opening.
This is where the garage door terminology can become confusing for many homeowners. There are numerous parts and components that all work together to ensure the door opens and closes easily including:
For the steel components and parts on the garage door, the thing to remember is the lower the gauge of steel the thicker it is. For instance, a 14-gauage door track is thicker than an 18-gauage door track.
For further questions about garage doors, door parts and components or assistance in selecting a new high quality garage door for your home in Canada, please feel free to contact Richard-Wilcox Doors at (800) 667-1572 today!