Replacing a Single Panel in a Garage Door
It is not uncommon for a garage’s single panel to be damaged and need a replacement.
It is not uncommon for a garage’s single panel to be damaged and need a replacement. But wait! Can that one panel be easily replaced? Yes! A brand-new door is not always required when the current one gets damaged. There are various reasons for a worn-out panel, but we’ll show you how to get one fixed.
Before replacing the panel, there are certain things to take into consideration. They are as follows:
Year model of the garage door
According to professionals, a normal garage door generally lasts for about 25 years. A lot can happen in 25 years, including new garage doors and panels that may not be compatible with your model. So, before choosing the desired replacement, ensure it matches the current one in basic properties like style, size, weight, and quality. A compromise on any of these four will lead to less-than-optimal results.
Analyze the damage
Analyze the damage to your panel, whether it’s normal wear and tear or more severe damage. If the damage is normal and superficial, it can be easily covered with products like wood fillers or paint to cover up the scratches or cracks. If the damage was intense, like a car hitting the door, then there is no option left but to replace it.
How costly is the replacement
Replacement cost is usually a question of quality. A single-panel repair generally doesn’t stop your garage from working, but it doesn’t look very good either. For a garage door that looks as good as new, the safest bet is to use a professional service to fix it. It’s more costly than doing it yourself, but a professional will save time because they already know what they’re doing, and they are much less likely to mess up the repair, thus preventing future damage.
Check the model
If you decide to replace the single panel, check out the model and quality of the replacement. For best results, the new panel should match the appearance of the ones in the current door.
If you have considered all the points above, the answer is yes! Now, you may easily replace your damaged panel with a perfect-looking one. But then again, be careful to handle the spring system of the bottom panel with utmost care. It can cause a serious injury if it’s mishandled.
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