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Managing Your Overhead Door Replacement Project

29 November 2022

Peetu Couri

Overhead doors can be extremely durable, but they will still eventually have to be replaced. An example of this could be damage occurring to the overhead door due to a vehicle striking it or even extensive corrosion forming. As a result, business owners and homeowners may need to be informed about the steps involved with replacing an overhead door system.

Decide Whether The Opener Is Being Replaced Along With The Door

When you are preparing to replace the overhead door, you will want to determine whether you will also need to replace the opener. In some cases, it may be beneficial to replace the opener even if it is currently working well. One common example of this could be replacing the opener due to the new overhead door being heavier than the previous one. Additionally, if the opener is fairly old, replacing it may provide you with better performance. While a new opener can be a sizable investment, it will be relatively easy for a professional to install it, which can avoid adding unnecessary time to your overhead door replacement project.

Consider The Limitations Of Your Overhead Door Railing

The opener is not the only part of your system that may be impacted by replacing the overhead door. The railing that supports and guides the door will also need to be considered during this process. In some cases, the damage or problems that the door was experiencing may have weakened or impacted the railing. Prior to replacing the overhead door, the railing should be thoroughly inspected. This can provide insights into whether or not the railing will also need to be replaced. An example of this could be an overhead door that is needing to be replaced as a result of impact damage. The force of the impact could have been enough to actually damage the railing or cause it to warp.

Have An Option For Disposing Of The Previous Overhead Door

Disposal of the previous overhead door is another step that will have to be managed during this replacement work. An overhead door can be both extremely large and very heavy. Furthermore, it can require special processing facilities that are designed to handle this type of waste. While these factors can potentially make it more difficult to dispose of these doors, some overhead door replacement contractors can help their clients arrange to have the previous door hauled away so that they can minimize problems with its disposal and avoid the clutter that it could create.

To learn more, contact an overhead door replacement service in your area such as Barrett Overhead Doors.

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