Garage Door Springs                                                                     Crown Sectional Garage Doors
Garage door springs are under extreme tension because of the loads they must lift—and this makes them dangerous to adjust. If your door's springs are out of adjustment, do not attempt to work on them yourself, call a qualified garage door contractor.
                              A Word On Garage Doors
Not only is the garage door one of the most visible elements of a typical house, it's also the largest moving part. As such, it pays to keep it looking good and working properly.

The two main types of garage doors are sectional roll-ups and swing-ups. A swing-up door is made from a single panel that pivots out and upward. A sectional roll-up door, by far the most popular type, is made of four or more horizontal sections that are hinged together and mounted with rollers to tracks at each side. With this type, the door can roll straight up and back. Though these tend to be slightly more expensive, they're worth the extra cost in most cases because they're easier to use and more weather resistant.  Crown Sectional Garage Doors come in a variety of custom design options, making them unique in appearance and utility.

Both types of garage doors are generally manufactured from wood, steel, aluminum and fiberglass composites in flush, raised-panel, and recessed-panel designs. They can be purchased with a variety of options such as windows, and a selection of finishes: i.e. copper.

 

 

© Main text and images from: MSN Home Advisor  2001

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