CCI Review - 2020/2021 - #3

… Garage Doors

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emergency and for trained service repair and maintenance Now as spring approaches, you may be using your garage door more frequently It’s a good time to have an inspection by a qualified technician so appropriate repairs/maintenance can be carried out.

Improper installation of an operator is the leading cause of failures for the operator to open and close the door as well as damage to the top sections due improper bracing (perforated angle is not proper support product). In most cases the cost of repair is passed back to the person who arranged the install of the operator that causes damage to the door. Typically, the condo is not responsible for the electric operator and components, including the digital entry that has be mounted on the exterior. Some Garage and Door Safety Tips The garage is a functional space for homeowners and like any part of their home, needs some attention to the safety and use of it, as well as the garage doors. What you store in your garage should be carefully considered. Garage door safety is critical to the wellbeing of your family. • Make sure your garage door properly closes before you drive off • Keep garage door openers out of reach of children and mount the garage door operating system at least 5 feet off the ground, out of children’s reach • Don’t walk or stand under a moving overhead door • Don’t enter or exit the garage under a moving garage door • Know where the emergency release handle for your doors is and how to use it • Going on vacation? Use a vacation lock on the console switch or unplug the garage door • Check to make sure your garage door is closed when you lock up at night. • Never leave the remote control in your car or with a parking attendant • Always lock the door from the garage to the inside of your home for safety and security • Keep charcoal and gas grills outside of the garage • Where damage to the door, perhaps by a vehicle, have the door inspected and repaired by a trained service technician, even where there doesn’t appear to be severe damage, as a misaligned operating system could create danger • Keep the number of your preferred overhead door specialist handy in the event of an

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Stewart Overhead Door, with over 50+ years in business, provides Certified Garage Door Technician as recognized by the Canadian Door Institute (CDI) and can complete the repairs professionally, safely and to ensure the largest moving part in your home is operating safely and as it should to improve the life expectancy of the system. Poor maintenance means decreasing the life span of the product. Visit us at www.stewartdoor.com to arrange one of our “ Planned Maintenance Programs” .

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