Automatic garage door openers are such a convenience that they're practically standard in most garages today. Once upon a time, you could get rain soaked while you got out of your car to open the garage door to park. This modern day convenience has eliminated this scene from our landscape.
Garage doors and openers for the home are required to be compliant with Underwriters Laboratories spec 325, and have been since 1993. The UL325 spells out guidelines for a few other mechanisms like gates with automatic self closing equipment - but those are not required to meet UL325 like garage door openers are.If you are thinking of selling your house, and you have an older garage door or opener, it might not meet UL325 specifications, and it will show up on the home inspection. Given the minimal cost of door openers, it might be a good idea to replace an older garage door opener before making contact with an agent. That will be one less obstacle to closing your home sale when the time comes.But along with the convenience, there are some issues to be aware of concerning your safety and security. If your home includes elderly folks or young children, some older garage doors can pose a risk. If your home is child free, you still need to concern yourself with any neighbor kids that you could be held liable for if an accident were to occur.Action Industries, Ltd. is a privately held designer, manufacturer and distributer of a wide range of products for the garage door industry including weatherseals, door hardware, accessories, fasteners, brushes, aluminum retainers, dock kits and cable products. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.Action Industries is a nationwide, full service supplier and manufacturer of parts and accessories for the garage door industry. It is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.It is vital for safety that automatic garage doors have the appropriate horsepower to handle the size and weight of the doors that they must lift. Without the correct horsepower, automatic openers can easily falter and fail, creating serious safety hazards. Because it is so important that the opener matches the door, it is a wise decision to consult with a garage door service about the power and style of opener that is needed.
To conclude, safety and security of a garage door are important considerations, not to mention possible realestate transaction liability. It might be more convenient to replace older doors and openers ahead of time. It's not expensive, and it keeps family and others safe.
Author: Scott Hares
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