When preparing for weather conditions, most homeowners aren’t prepared for the effects of a serious hailstorm. While hail may be one of the less common weather events, it can emerge without warning and result in serious property damage to roofs, windows, and garage doors. The damage inflicted by hail can not only degrade the aesthetic quality of your garage door, but can also hinder its overall quality of operation.
The Consequences of Hail Damage on Garage Doors
When it comes to the health and safety of your garage doors, hail damage is no joke. In a severe hail storm, hail can ding and dent almost every part of your door in a matter of minutes. Physical damage like this is often quite expensive to repair because it is so extensive. Fortunately, there is a way to prepare for the damage inflicted by hail. By purchasing garage doors that are suited to withstand hail damage, Colorado homeowners can rest easy knowing that their doors won’t suffer serious physical damage. If you are not prepared, the damage caused by hail could lead to mechanical malfunctions that negatively affect the operation of the doors themselves.
How to Repair Garage Doors After Hail Damage
Repairing a garage door after it has experienced hail damage is no easy feat. In fact, it is recommended that you always use professional help when repairing your garage door – especially if its mechanisms begin to malfunction. Professional assistance is necessary for garage door repair for a number of reasons. One, repairing the mechanical elements of the garage door, such as the garage door opener, can be potentially very dangerous. Two, amateur repair is likely to end in mistakes, which could lead to further damages.
If you are in need of fixing your hail damage garage doors, call Colorado Overhead Company today and get a free estimate on any of our residential services.