We’ve all done it before: had something get slightly damaged in that most irritating of ways — just enough to drive you crazy, but not quite enough to make you go out of your way to repair or replace it. In the case of your garage doors, you may have had a panel crack, bend or otherwise become damaged. It might be tempting to ignore this; after all, if the door’s still working despite this, you might not think anything of it (even if the sight of that crack really annoys you). The fact of the matter is, though, that not having a damaged panel replaced can eventually spell disaster for your garage door. Since you’ve invested in having a place to store your cars and a door that protects them from the elements, don’t make the mistake of “letting this one go.” Here are a few reasons why panel replacement in Austin, TX for the garage door at your home is critically important.
If your door has cracks in it, you could be compromising the security of your home.
If your garage connects to your home, and you’ve got cracks in the door that stands between a burglar and your property, perhaps it’s time to look into fixing them. These cracks can ruin the structural integrity of your door and make it easier for a potential home invader to find their way to what they want.
Damaged panels can throw off the door’s alignment.
Got a few bent and/or dented panels? Continuing to operate your garage door could eventually throw off its alignment entirely, rendering it useless and forcing you to seek expensive repairs or replacement for the entire door. Have the individual panels replaced before you’ve got a bigger problem on your hands.
Panels that have been bent or dented can make it harder to operate the door.
If you’ve got panels that are bent or dented on your garage door, you may find yourself with a situation where it becomes more and more difficult for the door to open or close. Naturally, this puts you at risk of trapping your cars in the garage or leaving them wide open to the elements, ruining the point of having a garage in the first place.
Don’t keep using your garage door if there are damaged panels — take the time and spend a little money to have them replaced, and you’ll save yourself more money and stress in the long run. And when it comes to panel replacement in Austin, TX, nobody does it better than Chameleon Overhead Doors. Give them a call today and find out how they can help you with all your garage door needs.