Do you run a mechanic’s shop, a warehouse, a construction company, garage, or any other type of business that needs a commercial garage? If you do, you might not think about your garage door very often, but it is essential to take proper care of it if you want it to last. These doors tend to be larger than those that would fall into the residential category. They will often measure between 10 feet wide and 12 feet tall. Consider just how often you have to use the garage door. Even if you are only using it once or twice a day on some days, you need to be sure that it receives proper care.
Below, you will be able to learn more about your options when it comes to properly maintaining your sectional door. Maintenance can help to ensure that it keeps working well not and into the future. Some of the upkeep is easy enough that you can do it on your own. Others will need the help of a professional. For those who use their commercial garage door often, it is generally a good idea to consider our Preventative Maintenance Program.
Give the door a visual rundown
At least once a month or so, you should take the time to look over your garage. You will want to look at things like the Lift cables to see if they are looking a bit frayed or like they might be getting ready to break.
You will also want to check the rollers to see if they are still rolling and if they look like they might be falling apart. The hinges are another area you will want to check. Simply check the screws to see if they look like they are loose or getting ready to detach. Check the horizontal tracks, too. When you are standing behind the door, you want to look to see whether the rollers look like they are flaring and about to come out of their tracks.
Checking the weight of the door
If you have a manually operated door, lift it and see how heavy it feels. It should still be relatively easy to open by hand, and if it isn’t, then it likely means that there is an issue with the balance of the door, or perhaps the rollers. It will take a professional to determine the exact cause. If you have a chain hoist, you also want to make sure that opening and closing the garage door is simple.
For those who have an electric garage door opener, you will want to pull on the emergency cord and see if you can lift the door easily or not. It should still be possible. If it isn’t, there is a problem to address sooner rather than later. Get in touch with the professionals from Environmental Door today.
Make your commercial garage door last longer
You want to make sure that your garage door lasts for as long as possible, naturally. One of the best ways to do this is by lubricating certain parts of it.
You will want to be sure that you get everything in metal with a liquid lubricant, such as 5W30. Look for all of the areas where the metal parts come into contact with one another, and make sure that you are lubricating those, including the rollers and hinges and the spring system. Remember not to use white grease on any parts of the door.
For the areas made from PVC, such as the weatherstripping and the door sections, you should use a silicone-based lubricant. Fortunately, Environmental Door have both types of lubricants, so you can find what you need.
What you need to avoid
Even though you might have a strong DIY spirit, there are certain things that you will not want to do. Namely, you will never want to replace or repairs parts of the door or the opener system on your own. They can be far too dangerous. If you have issues with the springs, frayed cables, doors that are off their tracks, or problems with the bracket at the bottom of the door, you should only work with the professionals.
Only those experienced should attempt to make any attempt to repair the spring system or any other issues with the counterweight system. When the garage door opener is not working correctly, it is not just a hassle. It has the potential to be downright dangerous.
Those who might want to learn more about maintenance will want to read this document.
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