Hailstones come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's the size of a pea, a quarter or a golf ball, hail can wreak havoc on whatever gets in the way as they fall to Earth. Garage doors are no exception, and an unexpected hailstorm could cost you a fortune if you're not prepared.
As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, so it is important to protect your garage door from hail to avoid any unnecessary expenses. But first, let's take a closer look at what kind of damage hail can do to garage doors.
Ki jan lagrèl domaje yon pòt garaj?
Kalite ki pi komen nan domaj lagrèl nan pòt garaj yo enkli ti tach, rayures ak rayures. Nan ka ekstrèm, lagrèl ki soti nan gwo van ka menm fè yon twou dirèkteman nan pòt garaj la.
Li trè enpòtan pou tcheke pòt garaj ou pou twou apre lagrèl frape. Anplis de sa nan konpwomèt fòs nan pòt garaj la, twou a nan pòt garaj la ka fini vin pi gwo si yo pa tcheke. Sa a, nan vire, kreye yon pi gwo ouvèti pou dlo ak ensèk yo antre nan garaj ou oswa menm lakay ou, sa ki lakòz lòt domaj.
However, minor damage is usually cosmetic and does not affect the function of the garage door. If your door has windows and many of those windows are broken, it may affect the structural integrity of that door section. In this case, do not continue to operate your door until the window has been replaced. Don't try to fix it yourself. Attempting any kind of DIY garage door repair is not only dangerous, but can cause further damage. Leave it to the professionals.
Pwoteje pòt garaj ou kont lagrèl
As with many things, the most important thing to do to protect your garage door from hail damage is to hang a thick blanket over your door the first time you realize hail is coming. It is best to attach it to the wood frame around the door rather than the door itself to avoid damage. Other than that, there's very little that can be done, but this simple step often affects whether or not to replace the door. Alternatively, you can add a protective screen to the front of your garage door to absorb most of the damage during a storm. These types of screens are often installed by people who have children playing sports (especially hockey) in front of the door. If you live in an area prone to hail,
Reparasyon lagrèl domaje pòt garaj
Malerezman, lagrèl domaje pòt garaj yo prèske enposib pou repare e souvan mande pou ranplasman. Reparasyon yon pòt garaj domaje lagrèl ka varye ant senp repaint pou ranplase yon seksyon pòt sèl. Nan pifò ka yo, si domaj la grav, tout pòt la ap bezwen ranplase. Si ou bezwen ranplase pòt garaj ou apre yon tanpèt lagrèl, konsidere enstale yon pòt garaj ki fèt pou reziste move tan.
