Have You Thought About How Strong Your Garage Door is?

Garage doors are some of the hardest working pieces of equipment in our entire house. They perform a lot of operations for us on a daily basis. We studied some of the performance challenges that garage doors face during their lifetimes. A lot of these factors have never been considered before. After reading this blog post, you will have a new respect for your garage door! These facts can help you understand exactly what your garage door goes through on a daily basis, how hard it works, and why it’s so important to invest in proper installation and maintenance care.

Garage Doors Are Put to the Test Every Day

We usually don’t even notice how hard our doors work on a daily basis. The fact of the matter is that our garage doors perform a lot of heavy lifting, and endure a heavy amount of resistance. Here are some of the things your garage door goes through during its life:

• During the summer and after school, it is often hit by soccer balls, footballs, and tennis balls. It can really take a hit.
• It keeps everyone warm during the winter and cool during the summer due to proper installation.
• It protects against potential threats and intruders. Some people try to break in through the garage on the way to the house, and it is often equipped with measures that will prevent those wrongdoers from getting in.
• It can withstand wind, rain, ice, sleet, hail, and more.

Evaluating the Garage Door’s Important Tasks

• Throughout the course of its life, your garage door will perform over 25,000 operations. This includes open/close cycles and responses. This amount of operations is equal to climbing Mount Everest 5 times!
• Every day, the garage door is hit with heavy ultraviolet sun rays. It can withstand the heat and the radiation without burning withering, or wearing. It protects you from the sun’s beating rays and receives enough energy to cook a turkey every day.
• This amount of solar energy is equivalent to almost 55 barrels of gasoline!
• It stays put and can withstand heavy winds. With 90mph winds, it can stay strong against the force that weighs the same as an entire car.
• During the winter season, there is a huge difference between the temperature outside and the temperature inside. There can be a difference of over 50 degrees Fahrenheit between exterior and interior places. The garage door is the first and last line of defense, providing enough protection to keep anybody warm. The degree of protection is equal to three heavily insulated Thinsulate coats on top of each other!
• The door also protects during the summer. It keeps high temperatures out while providing a cool space for family members and pets to enjoy.

Do You Have any New Garage Door Plans?

As you’ve just read, this blog proves that a well‑insulated garage door is the right way to go, as it works hard and keeps you protected. Garage doors that come equipped with polyurethane insulation offer insulation, protection, noise reduction, and bending resistance.

If you are thinking about a new door or have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at 717-901-4056. We also have a showroom available to display the newest and greatest types of garage doors available in stock. Our representatives are happy to walk you through our latest products and installation door plans. You can also go to our website to request a free online quotation.

If you are thinking of getting a new garage door in the new future, you should visit our online Design Centre and browse available styles. Upload a picture of your home and change the door to see how it would look. You can also view our image gallery to see what others have created in the past.