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Replacing an old door
When an older door is too worn, rusted or warped to repair sensibly, we explain the replacement process, from product approval and permit to the final safety tests.
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Repair is usually the first thing we suggest. But some doors are past it: panels rusted through, sections warped, hardware no longer available, a design that cannot be brought up to current safety. Then a new door is the honest answer.
In Florida, replacement doors need product approval covering wind loads, and a permit is normally part of the job. We explain what applies to your opening, check that the jambs and framing are sound, and make sure the new door and your opener work together safely.
When the structure itself has deteriorated, patching only delays the problem and may not hold the hardware securely.
Sections that bow or a door that will not stay square put constant stress on rollers, tracks and the opener.
If a replacement section cannot be found and the hardware cannot be matched, further repair is a poor use of money.
We check the jambs, header and floor line for rot or damage, because a good door needs a sound frame.
We describe the product approval and permit your replacement needs, so there are no surprises when the building department asks.
A new door arrives with springs sized for its weight and a layout that accepts sensors and a reliable reversal.
Your opener is checked against the new door, and we fit sensors or advise on a replacement unit, then test the whole system.
In most cases, yes. Swapping a door normally needs a permit, and the product itself must hold Florida approval. Requirements differ from one jurisdiction to the next, so ask the building department; we explain what to expect.
Frequently, so long as it still runs well and has sensors. A much lighter or heavier door can change what the opener needs. We check compatibility and tell you whether the opener ought to go too.
Signs include rust or rot running through the panels, a warped door, repeated repairs and parts that can no longer be had. We give you a plain assessment of each one, so the decision rests on facts rather than guesswork.
Describe the old door's condition and what bothers you about it. We will explain whether repair or replacement makes sense.
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