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Why Garage Doors Should Be Repaired or Replaced After a Hailstorm 

10/17/2013

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by Tony Hall - More by Tony Hall
Why Garage Doors Should Be Repaired or Replaced After a Hail Storm
After an extreme situation such as a hail storm, checks for structural damage should be made, and this includes on your residential garage door or commercial overhead door. For one, the door is exposed to the elements and can be left weakened after a hailstorm. Even though the door may still be standing, it may be quite close to collapsing, which can cause serious damage.

The material that a garage door is made of is a large part of this. The type of roof shingles that a contractor used and the last time a roof was shingled are important factors. There are types of shingles that are quite robust and can withstand pressure. Those that are made of concrete and asphalt are quite hardy.

Another reason that it may be necessary to get another door for your garage after a hailstorm is to get rid of dents. They can eventually cause the door to collapse as it is opened and shut. It would cost significantly less to repair dents than to replace a collapsed door.

How do you know if repairs are needed?

A number of checks will tell you whether you need to call in the repair men. Check the hardware such as nuts and bolts that are loose. If your door rolls up, check the hinges that holds the parts of the door together.

Another sign that you may need repairs or a new door is if it is leaning toward one side. Screw holes that are enlarged are also an indicator that you need to get the professionals in. So is wood that is cracked near a hinge which also indicates there is damage. It will need to be removed and cracks and wood holes filled.

Time for a makeover?

If your assessment proves you need to repair or replace your garage or overhead door, contact your local garage door company. One change that can be made with a new door is putting in one that is better able to stand up to weather elements even in their extreme, especially here in the Texas Panhandle where the weather is extremely volatile. The Amarillo garage door company can give you an honest estimate for the hail damage, which will give you a better idea of your options.

Who can I call about Amarillo garage doors?

You should have your garage door serviced and maintained from time to time. After a hailstorm though, it is advisable to err on the side of caution and call in the experts. Willow Creek Overhead Door is the Amarillo garage door company to call on for repairs, installation or maintenance of your garage and overhead door. Willow Creek Overhead Door has worked in the Texas Panhandle for more than 10 years, so their professional staff is quite familiar and experienced with hail and hail damaged garage doors. Contact Willow Creek Overhead Door today for a free estimate.

8 Comments
Ellie Davis link
3/11/2020 12:22:52 pm

It's interesting to know that dents can cause your garage door to collapse eventually. My husband and I noticed that our garage door was damaged after the last storm, and we are looking for advice about what to do. I will let him know about the benefits of calling a garage door professional to help us.

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Jason
6/29/2020 09:58:12 pm

It's all BS, Your door is not going to collapse. :-/

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Fay link
4/23/2020 09:26:11 am

I think it is very important that you said that if the screw holes are enlarged in your garage door then you need to hire someone to fix it. MY husband and I have noticed that the door for our garage has been really weak recently, and part of it tore after some strong winds came through the area. We need to hire someone that can either fix this or help us replace the door with a new one, so we do not have to worry about its integrity anymore.

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ellie davis link
7/13/2020 01:40:05 pm

It's interesting to know that having a garage door leaning toward one side will be a sign that you need to repair it. My husband noticed that our garage door is not working properly, and we are looking for advice. I will let him know about your recommendations to choose the right garage door expert to help us.

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aucklandgaragedoors.co.nz link
10/14/2020 04:51:33 am

I am suggesting the site to all the people for impressive doors and developing the wonderful techniques as well. The more designs I have ever seen and making the garage doors with us.

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Penelope Smith link
11/5/2020 07:09:50 pm

I like that you pointed out that if the rollers and hinges aren't working well then it might be smart to look into getting a new garage door. That is great for me to know because I just moved into an older house. It has some hail damage on it and lately, I have noticed that the door isn't opening smoothly. it might be smart for me to start saving for a new garage door.

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emily bennette link
11/9/2020 07:00:42 pm

I liked that you pointed out that it might be smart for me to look into getting my garage door repaired after it has gotten hail damage. That is great for me to be aware of because my area does get some pretty strong winter storms. I never thought about how hail could do some serious damage to my garage door.

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Taylor Hicken link
1/14/2021 07:17:13 pm

You made a good point when you shared that it is great to choose a new garage door that is able to withstand extreme weather elements. My mother just mentioned the other day that she is thinking of getting a new garage door since the old one keeps on making problems ever since there was a huge storm that occurred in our neighborhood. I will suggest to her getting a new one that can withstand extreme weather by hiring a reliable service to install it.

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