Straighten Garage Door

Check the metal tracks inside the garage.

Straighten garage door. However like any mechanical product issues are bound to arise and years of use can take their toll. If the dent isn t too bad you can manually shut the door until you can get it fixed. If you notice that your top garage door panel bends in the middle when. This is a problem as if your garage is left open then it poses a security risk for your home.

Look at the mounting brackets that hold the tracks to the walls. If this is happening to you there s no need to panic. Depending on where the bend is in your garage door it may be stopping it from closing. Tap the square with an elastic hammer to straighten out the dent.

Place a square of wood on the distending side of the dent if conceivable. If they re loose tighten the bolts or screws at the brackets. If you have. This will help to position it to the correct spot.

Adjusting the position of the track tap the bottom of the track gently with a rubber mallet. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws that are in the tracks to secure it to the garage door frame. The rods are placed diagonally from top to bottom corners and can be tightened at a turnbuckle to straighten out the door do a little at time to allow the door to adjust to the change. Working inside the garage with the garage door closed examine the tracks for dents crimps or flat spots.

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