{"id":573,"date":"2016-02-01T08:48:12","date_gmt":"2016-02-01T08:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmgaragedoors.comDev\/?p=573"},"modified":"2016-02-18T00:14:01","modified_gmt":"2016-02-18T00:14:01","slug":"how-to-compare-garage-doors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmgaragedoors.com\/?p=573","title":{"rendered":"How to Compare Garage Doors from Different Suppliers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It is extremely important for you to\u00a0select a garage door that meets your\u00a0needs<\/em>, one that you\u00a0like<\/em> and one that is in your budget<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be impressed by sophisticate brochures, description, pictures or talent salesman.\u00a0To really compare and evaluate garage doors of between different\u00a0suppliers you need to see a sample of the actual door<\/em> and check the following:<\/p>\n

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  1. Insulation \u2013<\/strong> the type and the density of the insulation will identify the efficiency of the insulation and the toughness of the door \u2013 What you need to do is: Push finger into the insulation and compare to GM Garage Doors Sample \u2013 harder resistance is the better door\/insulation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Thickness of the panel \u2013<\/strong> there is value in thickness of a garage door, but if there is no quality\/density insulation, not \u201csolid sandwich\u201d as it should then there is no value to the thickness of the door<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Groove connections between panels \u2013<\/strong> Dip U shape groove is related to finger resistance door which it\u2019s not only very important safety feature, it also makes the door stronger (impact resistance) and more insulated since the air doesn\u2019t go between the panels<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Hardware –<\/strong>\u00a0When you look\/touch garage door hinges and rollers It\u2019s easy to identify the quality of hardware \u2013 Don\u2019t forget to ask for the life cycle of the springs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Total Value –<\/strong> What is included in the supply\/installation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            • Weather seal around the frame?<\/li>\n
            • Remove existing door\/opener?<\/li>\n
            • Disposal existing door\/opener?<\/li>\n
            • Connecting existing opener (when not supply\/install opener)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              1. Warranty \u2013<\/strong> It\u2019s including parts and labor? There is an option to extend the warranty?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                1. Upfront Costs –<\/strong> Do you need to pay deposit when you order the door? When you pay the balance? \u2013 \u00a0What will happen to your deposit if you don\u2019t get what promised<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                  1. Installation Time Frame –<\/strong> When the installation date \u2013 How do they guarantee such date?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                    1. Finally Total Price –<\/strong> What will be the total Prices include all the fees (i.e. transportation, miscellaneous, etc.) \u00a0and taxes (GST, PST)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                      Garage doors have a lot of moving parts, and if your door is opened and closed frequently, many of those parts will wear out. If your garage door springs are broken or improperly tension, the safety of your door is compromised, and your door will not function correctly. This condition will also put additional stress on your electric opener, causing it to break or malfunction. Here are some components to check:<\/span><\/p>

                      Spring(s):<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Are they broken? You can test the spring tension of your door. If you have an electric opener, you will need to close your door and pull the string on your opener to disconnect it. Then open the door halfway and if it does not remain still, your spring(s) are either broken or in need of adjustment. However, you should not attempt to adjust or remove standard torsion springs yourself; they can be very dangerous. Instead, contact us here.<\/p>

                      Cables:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Are there any worn strips hanging loose on the sides of your door? Are the cables frayed? If so, they are in danger of breaking and could cause serious injury or property damage if not replaced. Contact us to replace the cables.<\/p>

                      Rollers<\/strong>: Do the rollers on the ends of your door move smoothly and quietly? If not, they may require lubrication or replacement. We recommend a high quality nylon roller for the smoothest and quietest operation.<\/p>

                      Sections:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Look for peeling or fading paint, rust or dented sections.<\/p>

                      Track:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Are the tracks on either side of your door bent or twisted? Are they solidly attached to the door jambs, and the ceiling via the rear track hangers?<\/p>

                      Hinges:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Are the hinges that join the door sections bent or broken? If they are, they should be replaced.<\/p>

                      Caution: The bottom brackets on all garage doors must not be removed while the door is under tension. We recommend one of our trained professionals is used for garage door repairs.<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmgaragedoors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/573"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmgaragedoors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmgaragedoors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmgaragedoors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmgaragedoors.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=573"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/gmgaragedoors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/573\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":771,"href":"https:\/\/gmgaragedoors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/573\/revisions\/771"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmgaragedoors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/758"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmgaragedoors.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=573"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmgaragedoors.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=573"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmgaragedoors.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=573"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}