Here’s a guide to maintaining your wooden garage door and keeping it in good condition, as prepared by the professional Charleston garage door installation team here at A1 Garage Door Charleston.
What are some tips for wooden garage door maintenance?
- Regular sand and smooth the wood of your garage door. remove any chipping or peeling wood. use a paint scraper to eliminate looser peeling paint. rub sandpaper on the exposed surface of the garage door in order to create smoothness. apply even pressure while sanding. a smooth base of your wooden garage door will ensure that finish or paint can be applied in an even coat. make sure to resend the garage door at least once every few years or after especially harsh weather. extreme humidity, cold, or heat can rapidly degrade the quality of wooden garage doors which makes sanding a necessity.
- Keep the wooden garage door clean. When dirt, dust, or moisture builds up onto the garage door it can cause bending or warping. by cleaning your wooden garage door you will improve its appearance, reduce the risk of damage, and lower the amount of restaining that will be necessary. All it takes to clean a wooden garage door is to quickly wipe it down with a slightly damp cloth soaked in a mixture of dish soap and warm water. wipe down all components of the garage door to remove dust, grime, and dirt. If you find any mildew, apply a special mildew-removing solution while wearing gloves and a mask. when you clean your wooden garage door, do not abrade it with a harsh scrubber, which can remove the finish of the wood. We also do not recommend power washing your wooden garage door, however spraying it with a garden hose is usually all right. clean your wooden garage door with this method at least once a year.
- Apply a coat of paint finish to your wooden garage door. make sure that you exclusively use a weather resistant stain. This improves your door appearance and helps protect it from bad weather. The amount that your garage door is exposed to harsh outdoor elements like humidity, rain, wind, sun, and Ice dictates how often it will require maintenance and protection from these conditions. consult the manufacturer of your garage door to ensure that the stain you want to use for your door’s wood is appropriate. In order to refinish your garage door, start by cleaning the door with soap and water to remove debris, then allow the door to dry for a day or two, then use a roller or brush to apply stain onto the wooden surface and allow it to dry. then go over the wood with a dry brush to remove any excess stain from the door.
- Make sure to lubricate all metal elements and Hardware of your garage door to improve smooth operation. if you hear any weird sounds as your garage door operates or if you feel sticky, the metal elements of your garage door likely require lubrication. This can also cause or signify serious or dangerous issues. never ignore strange sounds or uneven garage door movement. make sure to consult a manufacturer to figure out the appropriate type of lubrication to use. never use thick grease which can easily clog tracks and cause dirt to build up inside your garage door mechanics. tighten all nuts and bolts on your garage, and replace any worn out or broken metal components. make sure that your garage door rollers are aligned and sturdy and do not wobble. then wipe the track clean with a damp rag, and lubricate the hinges rollers and ball bearings while the garage door is open. then carefully lubricate the metal Springs of a garage and plates as well as the upper part of the garage door rail. do not apply any lubricant to plastic or nylon elements of your garage – this is absolutely essential – and wipe off any excess lubricant as you work.
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