How Weather Affects Your Garage Door (And What to Do About It)

New Jersey's four distinct seasons put real stress on garage door systems. Here's a season-by-season breakdown: Summer Heat: - Wood doors can warp and expand, making them stick - Lubricants can thin and drip off - UV rays degrade weatherstripping faster - Solution: Shade where possible, check weatherstripping annually Fall: - Leaves and debris can clog tracks - Temperature swings cause metal to contract and expand - Solution: Clean tracks, tighten hardware Winter: - Springs become brittle in extreme cold - Doors may freeze to the ground - Opener struggles with cold and ice - Solution: Cold-weather lubricant, check bottom seal Spring: - Moisture and rain can rust metal components - Good time for a full inspection - Solution: Annual professional tune-up Schedule a tune-up before each major season change.