So why are garage doors particularly susceptible to storm damage? For one, when wind hits one of the individual panels, it can cause it the door to open or simply become bent or twisted, even causing the door to fall off the track and leaving your garage exposed.
Hail is another big cause of damage to your garage door. And, while there may not be much that you can do to protect your garage door from hail, you can help ensure hail damage doesn’t turn into bigger issues. After a hailstorm, inspect your garage for damage. Some issues may be covered by your homeowner's insurance. A garage door replacement company should be able to fix any damage that your door may have suffered during a hailstorm or replace it if necessary.
In order to avoid garage door damage from immediately threatening wind damage, you will want to manually lock the door if possible and turn off the auto-raise mechanism. Summer storms usually yield high winds, which can also throw lawn furniture, tree branches, and other yard features at your door. Be sure to place such items away from your garage door and then inspect it for damage after every storm.
It is also advisable to storm-proof your garage and garage doors when you know there is bad weather on the way; it could be the difference between major and minor damage. You can also brace the doors with a heavy-duty brace, which will add another level of support to the middle of the garage doors.
Do you need garage door replacement or repair? Give the professionals at Garage Door Services a call. For more information about garage door repair or garage door replacement in Dekalb, call Garage Door Services at 815-394-9777 or Contact Us.
