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Depending upon the damage involved to the garage door system, it is possible in many cases to replace a section of your garage door. We can evaluate your situation and give you a recommendation on the best course of action.

R-value is a measurement of thermal efficiency of a garage door, or how well it insulates. This number is calculated based on the thickness of the insulation and its chemical properties. Therefore, most of the published R-value numbers reflect only the R-value of a section, not of the installed door. A door's insulating capabilities can be greatly affected by the door's construction. Insulation is an important factor to consider when purchasing a garage door. If you plan to spend a lot of time in your garage, or if you have a room directly above or adjacent to your garage, you will want to purchase a door that offers a high R-value. If your garage is not attached to your home, or you are not concerned with insulation, you can purchase a door with a lower R-value or no insulation at all.

A garage door opening is very large. Insulated doors will help to reduce the transfer of heat or cold air into your garage. This is important for a number of reasons: If your garage is attached to your home, the air in the garage can travel through the doorway to your living area. If you use your garage as a workshop, your comfort will be a top priority. If your garage is below another room in your home, air can travel through the ceiling of the garage into the floor of the room above. An insulated door will keep temperatures in the garage fairly stable to reduce the temperature fluctuation in the room above. An insulated door is generally quieter and has a more attractive interior than a non-insulated door.

There are several tests you can perform to tell if your door is balanced. Before testing your door, disengage your electronic opener. Raise your door in 1' increments, and the door should stay in place. When you lower the door, the door lowers in a controlled manner and doesn't slam down. When you raise the door, the door rises at a controlled pace. When the door is fully raised in the open position, the bottom of the door should be aligned with the bottom of the header of the door opening.

You can make sure your garage door is properly balanced and is not sticking or binding: Lift the door about half-way open as shown. Release the door. If properly balanced, the door should remain in place, supported entirely by its springs. Raise and lower the door to see if there is any binding or sticking. The door should move easily, without dragging or becoming difficult to move. An easy rule of thumb is that a 10-year-old child should be able to lift and lower the garage door with little or no effort. If the door is hard to lift, the door must be serviced and adjusted by a professional authorized dealer.