A garage door takes up a huge portion of your home’s front view. When spring hits and everything starts blooming, your garage door can either elevate or detract from your curb appeal. The good news is that a mix of simple maintenance and a few strategic upgrades can make your home stand out for all the right reasons.
At Overhead Garage Door of Portland, we can take the hard work of garage door spring maintenance off your “to-do” list. With proven results that not only improve the look of your door but also the critical function, our technicians stand ready to respond to your call.
And if your garage door is showing signs that a bit of maintenance and TLC will never bring it back to life, we can also help you find the perfect brand-new garage door to give your home’s look a burst of new life.
We understand that spring brings out do-it-yourselfers after a long winter’s rest. If you’re itching to tackle some of the spring cleaning of your garage door yourself, here are some tips to get you started.
Clean- Start with a deep clean. Winter grime dulls the surface of your garage door. Bring it back to life with mild soap and water to remove stains, mildew, and dirt. Don’t forget to clean the windows, both inside and out.
Paint- If cleaning doesn’t quite do the job, consider repainting or refinishing your garage door. Choose a color that complements your home, trim, and shutters. If you’re going for a new color, some current trending tones are soft black, warm white, and sage green. Of course, natural wood is always in style, and your wood garage door may just need some new stain or sealer.
Hardware- Another way to give your garage door an updated look is to replace the hardware, especially if what you have looks rusty or worn. Decorative handles in matte black, brushed nickel, or rubbed bronze can completely change the look of your door and add a more dramatic background for blooming trees and flowers. Overhead Door of Portland can help you find accessories to transform the look of your door.
Planting- In fact, a great way to improve the look of your garage door is to concentrate on what’s surrounding it. Choosing landscape items that frame your door will accentuate the blooms. Plant flower beds or low shrubs around the base, or use symmetrical planters to flank both sides. Climbing plants or trellises can also tie together your garage door and your spring flowers.
If spring cleaning turns into spring repairs, contact us for help. With our maintenance plan, you’ll get a complete door tune-up, including repairs or replacements of any part that is underperforming. Our technicians will tighten hardware, plus clean and lubricate tracks, rollers, and hinges to ensure smooth operation. Remotes, keypads, and safety features will be tested, and we’ll listen for unusual noises and watch for wobbly movement. We’ll examine every inch of your garage door and won’t leave until we’re sure it’s functioning at peak performance, quietly and evenly.
If your door is not working as well as it should, it may be time for a replacement. While some parts can be replaced and dents hammered out, there will come a time when no amount of maintenance can restore your door to prime operation. We’ll be honest. If there’s no saving what’s there, and especially if your door poses any safety hazard, we’ll let you know it’s time to say goodbye.
The good news is that Overhead Door Company of Portland is a leader in door replacement, supplying and installing a huge variety of beautiful, top-quality garage doors. From traditional carriage to modern steel and glass, we’ll help you find the door that not only matches your home but also adds to its curb appeal. You can even test run different styles using our DoorViewⓇ Visualizer tool.
A new garage door is a worthwhile purchase, with a return on investment of nearly 200 percent (The Journal of Light Construction). If you’re selling your home, changing out your garage door may just be what tips the scales for potential buyers. And if you’re not selling, that new door should last for many years to come.
As the warmer weather and sunnier days inspire spring cleaning, don’t neglect your garage door. As the busiest door in your house, give it some TLC and be rewarded with another season of perfect operation. Contact Overhead Door Company of Portland for a free estimate on a spring maintenance plan for your door.