Grand Prarie and Its Garage Doors

Grand Prairie is located in the Mid-Cities region of the Dallas – Fort Worth metroplex. The city is located in three counties, Dallas, Ellis and Tarrant counties. With a population of almost 182,000 people, the city is the 15th most populated in the state. With 46,425 housing units in the city, there are literally thousands of garage doors around the area. A part of the humid subtropical climate, Grand Prarie experiences hot, humid summer weather and cooler, mild and damp winter months. May traditionally is the month for the greatest amount of precipitation. Grand Prarie has also experienced strong winds and tornado weather, so that should also be considered when choosing a garage door that meets your needs and specifications.

What Kind of Garage Door?

Based on the climate, wood garage doors are not the best option for those residing in Grand Prarie. Wood will succumb to the heat and moisture, cracking and bowing underneath the pressure. If you want to consider the possibility of wind and harsh weather, you may want to consider a stronger door, such as one that has steel reinforcements. Steelback garage doors are sturdy and can withstand the harsh treatment that many other kinds of doors cannot handle. Doors that are enforced with steel are also affordable, not out of the normal price range for clients who are on a tight budget. Another option is an insulated garage door, which helps keep the temperature controlled inside the garage. While there are countless brands of garage doors available, some of the leading brands in the area include Raynor Garage Doors, Overhead Door, Amarr, Clopay and Steel Craft Doors.

Common Garage Door Repair Issues

Regardless of the manufacturer of your door, it will eventually need some kind of repairs. One of the more common problems that is found in the area is garage door spring failure. Garage doors have either extension springs or torsion springs. Regardless of the kind of springs, they can fall victim to wear and tear throughout the passage of time. Routine maintenance that involves soaking them with a penetrable lubricant and cleaning the springs of any rust is imperative in extending the life and preventing problems before they worsen. If your garage door springs do break, call for help as garage door springs can be dangerous and require the expertise of a skilled technician. Garage door openers also require repairs, such as belt or chain replacement or gear kit repairs.

For more info please feel free to ask the Experts at Grand Prairie Garage Door Repair