Your garage door is stronger than you think!

Have you ever really thought about everything you ask your garage door to do? We’ve evaluated some garage door performance challenges that most owners have never even given a second thought. Chances are you’ll see your garage door in a new light after reading this article! But you’ll also truly understand why you need to invest in a quality product and have it fitted by professionals.

Your garage door is a hard worker

You probably haven’t noticed, but your garage door is hard at work for you 24/7.

• How many times do you think it gets hit by a stray ball each year? Not to mention the ones your kids are aiming at the door!
• It keeps the cold out in the winter and keeps you cool in the summer.
• It protects you from burglars.
• It takes a beating from the weatherman… sunshine, rain, hail, freezing rain, snow, wind… it puts up with whatever is thrown at it!

Have you ever thought about how important the tasks you ask of it are?

• A garage door will carry out over 25,000 open‑close cycles in its lifetime – that’s the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest 5 times!
• The sun’s UV rays beat down on your garage door day after day – did you know that you could cook a turkey with the amount of solar energy your garage receives in one day?
• Multiply its daily solar energy intake by 25 years – that’s 55 barrels of gasoline! And your door is still gleaming!
• When faced with strong winds (90 mph), the force of the wind on a 12’ x 8’ garage door equals the weight of a car – yet it stays shut!
• During the middle of winter the temperature difference between the inside of your garage and the outside air can reach over 25 degrees Celsius. If you have a garage door with a thermal insulation value of R-16, the temperature differential represents the same protection as wearing three winter coats (each with one inch of Thinsulate insulation) on top of each other!
• The same can be said for the summer – if you have a well-insulated, weather-stripped garage door, your garage will stay cool and comfortable during the hot summer days.

Got a better idea about just how much your garage door goes through now?

You’re probably quite amazed at just how important your garage door is, right? So now you understand better than ever why you should choose a well-insulated and weather-stripped garage door. Polyurethane insulation gives you the best protection – insulating you from both hot and cold weather, reducing exterior noise levels, and providing a very high level of resistance to bending.

If you’re thinking about upgrading your garage door, give us a call at 1-866-436-6777. We’ll be more than happy to show you our range of products and advise you on the best fit for your home. If you prefer, request a free online quotation.

Finally, why not try out our Design Centre? Simply upload a photograph of your house and create the perfect garage door for you. You can also view our image gallery.