Choosing a Top Garage Door

Melikson Garage Door GBP protects a vehicle or other storage in the space below a house, and it also adds a key aesthetic element. Today, homeowners have many different styles, materials and options for their garage doors that offer a wide range of benefits, including energy efficiency and smart functionality. When choosing a garage door, consider factors like climate, maintenance preferences, and the overall architectural style of your home.

Traditionally, residential garage door Santa Clara have been made of steel or wood. However, in the last few decades, new technology and design have enabled homeowners to customize their doors with a variety of finishes, colors, and textures. Insulated and energy-efficient garage doors are now a popular choice, as they help prevent overheating and freezing in the garage space and reduce air drafts. In addition, they can save homeowners money on their electricity bills.

A garage door is composed of several major components that work together to open and close the door. The most important component is the track and rollers that guide the door as it rolls up or down. A door's height depends on the size of its tracks, which can be fixed or adjustable to accommodate various garage ceilings. The next component is the door panel, which provides a visual aesthetic and acts as a barrier to weather elements. Panels are available in a variety of materials, including fiberglass, vinyl, and aluminum.

Garage doors are usually counterbalanced by springs or a motorized system. The former is the more common type, and it uses one or two tightly wound-up springs on a shaft with cable drums at both ends. The shaft mounts above the door and has a stationary bearing plate at the center and winding cones at both ends, which are attached with set screws. Some older garage doors have extension springs that require containment cables to keep broken parts from shooting around the garage, but most newer doors use shaft-mounted torsion springs and do not need containment cables.

A garage door can be operated manually with a pull string or handle, and all doors should have a manual release mechanism that allows the user to operate the door in an emergency. Inspectors should always check that this handle is clearly labeled and mounted away from moving parts, such as the springs or track, so it can't be activated accidentally. All door systems should also have a safety reverse system, which is a mechanism that causes the door to reverse direction and stop if it touches an object. If a door does not meet this requirement, the inspector should note this in his report.

Melikson Garage Door
2102 Walsh Ave A
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 550-7395
https://meliksongaragedoor.com/