Commercial sectional doors are a great functional product and feature for any business to have. Whether you’re in a warehouse and need large openings for loading and unloading product or you own a café and want to be able to let a pleasant breeze into your space during warm weather, sectional doors make it easy to access areas of your commercial space.

If your doors haven’t been working as well as they used to, a common culprit for sectional door problems are misaligned parts. How do you know when parts of your commercial door aren’t sitting properly? This blog will go into more detail, along with how you can address the problem.

Signs Your Commercial Door Sections Aren’t Sitting Properly

Misaligned door sections are an issue that can affect your door’s appearance and performance. It’s a problem that can also result in damage to your property. If your commercial door sections aren’t sitting properly, you want to catch it as soon as possible so you can have it repaired. Keeping an eye out for the following signs can help you avoid property damage.

Visual Signs

If your door sections aren’t sitting properly, you’ll likely notice that your door is having difficulty opening and closing. You may also have visible gaps between sections.

Sounds

The telltale sounds of commercial door sections that aren’t sitting correctly are scraping or squeaking noises as the panels and parts rub against each other when the door is opening or closing.

Common Causes

Misaligned sections of a commercial sectional door have a few different causes.

The most common cause is simple: age. How old is your door? Misaligned door sections are often a sign of structural settling or shifting in the building’s foundations, which can lead to the door sections becoming misaligned. Additionally, simple wear and tear over time can cause the sections to not sit properly.

Rust can also accumulate, causing changes in the door’s alignment. The track may become corroded, which causes issues with the way the door runs over it and makes your door sections uneven. It can even cause further damage to your door.

If your door is not that old to the point where wear and tear should be a concern, there may be other factors such as the way it was installed, heat expansion, or debris.

How to Troubleshoot Your Commercial Door

Improperly aligned commercial door sections can present security problems and lead to further damage to your building. As such, calling in professional door experts, like Creative Door Services^TM, to help is important.

Troubleshooting commercial door sections that aren’t sitting properly is easy. Just follow these steps:

• Check for debris – one of the most common causes of improperly seated door sections is debris in the hinges or on the track. Check for dirt in the tracks that might be causing it to become misaligned.
• Ensure everything is lubricated – if the hinges or tracks are not lubricated properly, the friction can cause damage to the door sections, which leads to them not sitting properly.
• Check for loose hinges – loose hinges are a big cause of misaligned panels and sections. Checking to see if your door’s hinges are loose and tightening them up can help fix the problem.
• Improperly installed components – if any components were improperly installed, it can lead to misalignments as your sections don’t sit properly. That can lead to further damage to your door and even your building.

When to Repair and When to Replace

When it comes to repairing your commercial door, your best solution is to call a professional. They will be able to determine whether a repair can be done or if you should replace the entire apparatus. The experienced repair technicians from Creative Door Services™ can guide you.

Often enough, a repair technician should be able to repair it. A misaligned panel can be realigned or replaced easily enough, or if there is debris obstructing the door, it is easy enough to remove the debris. However, if the door has suffered more extensive damage as a result of the minor issues, it can mean you’ll need to spring for a full replacement.

Preventative Maintenance Can Save You Headaches

There’s no better solution to your problems than preventing them from occurring in the first place. Preventative maintenance from a licensed professional technician at Creative Door Services™ can catch problems with commercial sectional doors before they become serious repair jobs, saving you headaches and money in the long run.

Preventative maintenance includes:

• Regular inspections – regular inspections should be conducted regularly to look for signs of wear and tear, misalignment, and damage.
• Cleaning and lubricating the hardware – keeping all the hardware, such as hinges, locks, and tracks, cleaned and lubricated helps to prevent rust and corrosion.
• Checking weatherstripping – weatherstripping is vital for keeping the elements out, which helps keep your doors in good condition.
• Adjusting door closers – you should adjust your door closers regularly to ensure your doors are closing properly. That prevents them from slamming shut, which can cause damage.
• Testing safety features – testing safety features, such as sensors, is a vital part of any inspection. It helps keep everyone safe and secure.
• Addressing any issues immediately – if you find any issues, your best option is to fix them as soon as possible so they don’t become larger problems and cost you even more money.

Call Creative Door Services™ for Repairs and Maintenance

Ensuring the continued functioning of your commercial door means calling the pros for repair and maintenance. Creative Door Services™ offers experienced services for commercial door sections, ensuring you can get years of use from your doors. We offer installation, repair, and replacement of commercial doors. You can also take advantage of our planned maintenance programs to catch problems before they turn into big money problems and ensure any replacements are done correctly to prevent damage due to improper installation.

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