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Small in size though they are, hinges are essential to the proper functioning of your garage door. Should they break or wear out, opening the garage will be difficult.
Your door hinges are subjected to a great deal of stress every time you open or close the garage, and even more so under exceptional circumstances such as someone backing their car into the door. The best type of hinges to cope with this heavy wear and tear over the course of their life are full size and manufactured of heavy steel. They should last for about 10-15 years of normal use. Hinges made of thinner metal may be initially cheaper to purchase but will not hold up as long as better quality. Check that decorative hinges are strong as well as attractive.
The first sign of trouble is often a wobbly or missing screw. This may sound like a simple problem. In reality, though, the reason why screws holding door hinges in place become loose is that the metal plate they fit into has deteriorated. When this is the case, a temporary fix for your garage door hinge may be replacement of the screw with a nut and bolt.
Other trouble sources are bent or cracked door hinges, or damage as the result of impact. If the hinges have not been properly maintained, they may become rusted or corroded, especially if they are exposed to unusually damp or salty air.
Whether you have loose, rusted, or broken garage door hinges, stop using your garage door until the problem has been taken care of. Park on the street and in the case of an attached garage, enter through the door from your house when you need access to stored items. Otherwise, you will be running the risk of serious damage to your garage doors themselves. Broken hinges are capable of deforming the door's guide tracks or damaging its panels. The longer you wait to repair or replace the hinges, the more likely it is that you'll end up needing a major -- and expensive! -- service call. You might even have to pay for a whole new garage door
Whenever your garage door operates, many parts are under a great deal of tension, weight and pressure — including the hinges. Hinges can often wear or become broken as a result of being damaged — for example, by a car impact or improper maintenance
Hinges are made by a variety of manufacturers, but all hinges are designed for a specific part of your garage door. Most hinges display a stamped number that identifies what part of the garage door it should be installed on. Hinge numbers for residential applications range from one through five
Once your new hinges are installed, be sure to inspect them regularly -- at least twice a year -- for indications of wear or breakage. In addition, all moving parts of your garage doors, including the hinges, should be lubricated with a general-purpose household oil (such as 3-in-1) on a regular basis. This basic maintence will keep them functioning smoothly and prevent corrosion.
This essential garage door part comes in different styles, sizes, and thicknesses (gauge).residential garage door require 14-gauge wide-bodied hinges. Hinges also display stamped numbers from one to ten based on where they are used on your door
Garage door hinges are identified by engraved numbers on their face. Usually, the hinges in the center of the door are stamped #1 and have a single sleeve. The hinges between the 2nd and 3rd panels will be #2 hinges. Those between the 3rd and 4th panels will be #3 hinges, and so on.
As with any other functional part of your garage door odd noises while the door opens or closes is a sign that the hinges need to be replaced. Also, if the door has broken hinges or has loose screws or screws that are missing entirely, you may want to replace them as they will cause the door to be unaligned and unstable as it follows the tracks. .
If your garage door needs repair, it’s not a good idea to try and do it yourself. Invest in the services of a professional, and you’ll be sure the job is done correctly. Avoid the risk of accidents and injuries that can occur when someone untrained and unfamiliar with garage door repair attempts to tackle the problem on his own. Whether you need a repair or a whole new door, We are here for you.
Our knowledgeable staff can help you determine exactly what’s needed. A Rated Gargage Doors serves the entire Treasure Coast, Indian River, Martin County and Brevard County. We are licensed and insured to cover both the client’s property and ours, and we’re proud to work with our clientele and will match or beat any competitor’s written estimate. For more information, you can Call Us 772.237.0112 for Immediate Garage Door Hinge Repair
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