What can go wrong with something as simple as a roll up garage door? Parts that make up the contraption and allows it to roll up and out of the way without need for the space required in a scenario such as barn doors or carriage doors, have a few more components above and beyond the hinges.
A garage that is in good working order is not just easier to get in to and get out of. It's safer, too. There have been serious accidents when a door falls on somebody. There have been damages to vehicles because a door falls on one or doesn't lock properly and results in a theft of belongings or vandalism. While a roller door is a popular garage due to the door being up and out of the way, this presents potential for unexpected accidents and unpredictability when any of the parts are in …show more content…
Whether you open and close it manually or use a garage opener, in addition to having parts in good working order it's also a good idea to perform regular maintenance on the garage door parts. Things to consider include: inspection to catch problems when they're small and easily (and affordably) correctable, keeping parts clean and lubricated, and going back to choosing your garage door type and / or garage opener, choosing products made by garage door manufacturers that are known for a high reputation in terms of quality and