5 Important Reasons Why You Need A Professional To Install A Sectional Garage Door
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Are you considering installing a Sectional Garage Door yourself? Then this blog is for you.
Even though we love a DIY job and there are various instructions and how-to videos available online, installing a sectional garage door is a project that requires a professional garage door installer. To explain why this is not a DIY job, we will point out 5 crucial reasons why you need a professional to install a sectional garage door in this blog.
1. safety
Installing a sectional garage door is not as simple as the internet makes it seem. Sectional garage doors are heavy, difficult to move, and are under extreme tension (the springs, spring pole and cables in particular). If not done correctly, trying to install a sectional garage door yourself or with friends can therefore lead to serious personal injuries such as deep cuts, broken bones, or loss of limbs.
Hiring a professionally trained garage door installer is the smartest and safest thing you can do to avoid any risk of injuries simply because a professional garage door installer has the training and experience to complete the installation safely and securely.
2. POTENTIAL FAILURE
Installing a sectional garage door yourself can result in an incorrect installation. And incorrect installation can lead to failure. This means that a garage door that is installed incorrectly can fail during operation. A common case for example is that the garage door will come down unexpectedly when in use. This can damage a car, personal property or even injure a person. To ensure your sectional garage door is installed correctly and to avoid failure and possible damage, it is highly recommended to hire a professional garage door installer to complete the job for you.
3. WARRANTY
At Centurion Garage Doors, we understand the importance of having a reliable garage door that performs to its utmost ability. That is why our sectional garage doors are issued with a warranty. However, a clause in the warranty often states that a professional is required to install your sectional garage door. If your sectional garage door is installed by a professional, you will have access to repairs or replacements within the warranty period. This will give you peace of mind knowing your new door is covered and supported by a professional who trusts their work.
If you have purchased a new Sectional Centurion Garage Door and want to activate your warranty to ensure you’ll be covered for the full warranty period or if you simply want to check your warranty, please click here.
4. DIFFERENT PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
There is no “standard size” when it comes to garage doors. All garage door openings are different and therefore need to be treated differently. It is important that a professional garage door installer attends the job site to measure and quote the job as they can not only ensure it is suitable to install a sectional garage door but also identify anything that could complicate the installation. A professional installer knows how to approach different jobs as they have the knowledge and experience to ensure the door is installed safely and securely.
5. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP A GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Another aspect that should be considered is the installation of a garage door opener as the opening and closing limits need to be set. A professional garage door installer / technician can ensure that your sectional garage door openers is installed and set up correctly and functions smoothly.
To make sure your garage door is running correctly and smoothly, we strongly recommend that your garage door is serviced at least once a year by a trained garage door service technician. Simply contact us at Centurion Garage Doors or book your garage door service via the button below.