If you have recently installed a new residential garage door and want to ensure that it stays in excellent condition for the foreseeable future, here are some tips that you might want to keep in mind.

Place a wall bumper guard at the base of the door.

One reason why residential garage doors deteriorate quickly is that they are frequently struck by the bumpers of the vehicles that are parked just outside them. If, for example, you struggle to accurately judge distances, it could be very easy to accidentally bump the front of your car into the garage door when you're driving towards it and attempting to park. And if you make this mistake regularly, you may create indentations and scuff marks at the bottom of the garage door. Additionally, the paint on the door may start to chip off.

If you want to stop this from happening, it's worth buying a wall bumper guard and attaching it to the lower half of your garage door. This simple item is rectangular in shape and is usually made from rubber. It protrudes out from the surface to which it is attached, and in doing so, helps to prevent any approaching vehicles from accidentally striking and damaging that particular surface.

These type of bumper guards are usually quite inexpensive and could save you money in the future by helping you to avoid damaging your new garage door with your car.

Lubricate the door's moving metal parts regularly.

It is important to lubricate the garage door's moving metal parts (such as the springs and the hinges) on a regular basis. Doing this won't just make the door less squeaky when it is in use; it will also help to extend the lifespan of these metal components.

The reason for this is as follows: if these moving metal parts are not properly lubricated, they will abrade each other every time the door is opened or closed. This abrasion may, over time, alter the shape of these components to such an extent that they no longer perform their function. This, in turn, could result in you having difficulty opening and shutting your garage door. If this happens, you may end up having to hire a tradesperson to replace these abraded parts. This could be time-consuming and expensive.

Fortunately, this situation can be avoided quite easily if you simply spritz these metal components with a lubricant once every month or so.

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