Your home’s garage door faces constant exposure to the elements, which can eventually cause significant damage to the panels. Frequent use can also contribute to premature wear.
If you own a home in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, you can trust the experts at Marvin’s Garage Doors for all your door panel repair and replacement needs.
Call 336-830-8468 For A Panel Replacement
Can You Replace Single Panels?
Most sectional garage doors contain four or five horizontal panels joined by hinges that allow the door to bend during opening and closing. This configuration makes it possible to replace a damaged garage door bottom panel or any of the ones above it for a quick, relatively inexpensive repair project.
Garage Door Panel Replacement Process
Sometimes, it’s possible to repair a panel with minor damage, such as a dent or scratch. If one of your garage door’s panels needs to be replaced, a professional technician will follow these steps:
Raise the door and disconnect the power to the opener.- Undo the tension springs.
- Lower the door manually and prop it a few inches off the ground with a board or another sturdy object.
- Attach vise clamps to the tracks below the second panel’s bearings.
- Loosen the bolts for the bottom panel’s brackets.
- Place another board beneath the door to brace the bottom panel during lowering.
- Loosen the bolts connecting the bottom panel to the center bracket.
- Remove the damaged panel, install the new one and use the brackets and hinges as templates for drilling holes for the new alignment.
- Raise the door and reattach the opener and springs.
When Should You Replace the Full Door?
If several panels are damaged, purchasing a new door can be more practical and cost-effective in the long run than replacing individual sections. Also, if your door is at least 10 to 15 years old, it may be harder to find the right parts for making repairs, which will likely require a door upgrade.
Benefits of Contacting a Professional Garage Door Company
Performing any garage door repair or replacement can be complicated and potentially dangerous. Hiring a professional company like Marvin’s Garage Doors can provide better results than attempting a do-it-yourself project.
Learn more about the advantages of choosing us for your garage door panel repair and replacement needs in the Piedmont Triad. Contact us for more information or to request a service appointment today.
