You want your security gate to last as long as possible, but that can be hard to achieve without the proper care and maintenance. Knowing how to properly maintain your security gate hardware will ensure that it remains in excellent condition for many years to come. Here are a few tips you can use to extend the life of your security gate.
Wash and Wax to Keep Rust at Bay
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If your garage door suddenly sticks, falls down the tracks, or makes horrible squeaking noises when the door moves either up or down, then it is likely that the garage door rollers are in a state of disrepair. These rollers may need to be lubricated or replaced. Keep reading to learn how to complete both of these tasks.
Lubricating the Rollers
The rollers that are attached to your automatic garage door are made to help the door move up and down smoothly.
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Most homeowners choose metal garage doors over wood or vinyl models because they're looking for both durability and longevity. However, that goal can backfire if the paint or coating begins peeling and flaking off after just a few years of use. Find out what's causing your paint to fail and how to correct the problem so the next coat doesn't fall prey to the same problems.
The Causes of Garage Door Paint Failure
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Garage doors are heavy, and they require a delicate balance of springs and chains to open and close correctly. Over time, the springs can become worn and fatigued. If your garage door is unbalanced, the springs will wear much faster than if your door is leveled and balanced correctly. You should test the door's balance regularly so that you can tell when those springs have shifted. The sooner you identify a damaged garage door, the less repair you'll have to do later due to added wear and tear.
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A worn-out garage door extension spring can make it harder for you to open and close your garage door. Once the coils become bent and distorted from years of constant service, it's time to have the extension springs replaced.
Unlike torsion springs, extension springs are not as difficult for the do-it-yourselfer to successfully replace. The following shows how you can easily remove and replace your garage door's worn-out extension spring with relative ease.
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