Garage doors are big, clunky, and a little expensive to replace. Thankfully, there is a nice convenient alternative to replacing an entire garage door when anything goes wrong. It is possible to replace just a single panel. A Garage Door Panels Replacement is a problem resolved in an afternoon with a plate of cookies and a professional in tow.
A single panel replacement is great if the panel is bent or damaged in any way. Professionals will find a color match that is reasonable while also measuring the length of the panel for the perfect fit.
There is one aspect that should not go easily overlooked. Thankfully, the professionals at Garage Door Operators Inc will be able to spot the issue with ease. Every door handle is connected in some way to a door track or strut. If the panel is damaged in any way, the problem may not only be cosmetic. Small rivets and struts connected to the panel may also be pressed in or damaged. Replacing the piece may fix a cosmetic issue, but it may not fix a functional issue. The Garage Door Panels Replacement would still miss the fact that the construction of the garage door is not perfect. It would be simple to review the garage door to see if the damage of the panel has affected the functionality of the garage door.
When is it better to replace the whole garage door? As noted above, it may be wise to replace the whole piece if there is performance damage. That is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and it is more than possible to fix some struts or replace a portion of the door track. With that said, it may be better to replace the whole garage door for security reasons. Any lack in perfect performance could potentially be exploited by a savvy thief. There may be cosmetic reasons. It is almost impossible to match the color of the new panel with the old garage door. There is a natural discoloration or aging that has likely occurred. Even if the match is perfect, the new panel may stick out like a sore thumb.
