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According to the Federal Register, ANSI/UL 325 2010 is the safety standard for door, drapery, gate, louver, and window operators and systems. This standard is the result of industry leaders in cooperation with Underwriters Laboratories (UL), united for the common objective of providing products that are safe for the general public, and for preventing fire and electrical hazards. To protect your family, pets, visitors, and property, we use only UL 325-compliant products, according to the installation safety standards set forth in the Underwriters Laboratories 325 2010. Contact J M Specialties Inc for rolling steel doors Chattanooga, TN businesses recommend. 

A garage door opening represents a large opening in your home's thermal barrier. An insulated garage door can help to reduce the amount of outside temperature that enters your garage, thus reducing the amount of energy required to cool or heat your home. They may also present tax credit incentives for initiatives promoting energy efficiency. Additionally, insulated doors reduce noise from the exterior of your home. Contact J M Specialties Inc for information on residential and commercial garage doors Chattanooga, TN relies on!

While we suggest a professional undertake any major repairs, there are some steps you can take to maintain your door. They are:

• Periodically lubricate your garage or overhead door track. Just give us a call to help you determine the best methods for lubricating your specific door or for overhead door service in Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas.
• Clean the frame's weather stripping with vinyl cleaner and lubricate it once every other month with an appropriate product to keep the stripping pliable.
• Inspect the rollers every six months and replace any that are worn or broken, or call us and have us replace them.
• If you have a painted door, periodically paint the exterior to help protect it from the elements.

A "cycle" is one full opening and closing action. Garage door torsion springs are rated by cycle life, with 10,000 cycles as the industry standard minimum, according to This Old House, with upgrades available to around 100,000 cycles. In our experience, the average spring breaks every seven to 12 years with normal usage, and if a garage door has two or more springs and one breaks, all springs should be replaced to maintain proper balance. Contact J M Specialties Inc for more information about the garage doors or security gates grilles Chattanooga, TN recommends.

The leading causes of garage door failure and/or replacement include lack of maintenance and being hit by vehicles. 

In our experience, a proper maintenance schedule for a garage door includes:

•  Lubrication of the rollers, bearings, pulleys, and springs once a year
•  Washing painted steel surfaces several times a year
•  Painting or refinishing wood surfaces as necessary
• Making proper adjustments to the counter balance system as necessary to maintain door balance

A properly balanced garage door should be able to be stopped mid-travel without drifting down or up when operated manually. Contact J M Specialties Inc whether you're looking for garage door service or loading dock equipment in Chattanooga, TN and beyond. 

DO NOT let children (or adults) play "beat the door." It is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. Adults should set a good example. Know how to use the emergency release, in case someone is pinned by the door.

DO NOT let children play with or use the transmitters or remote controls. Always place and store them out of the reach of children.

We recommend the pushbutton wall control be placed out of the reach of children (at least five feet from the floor), and away from all moving parts. Mount and use the button where you can clearly see the moving garage door. 

With 216 garage door installation businesses operating in the U.S., according to IBISWorld, it is essential to choose the right one to keep your family safe. If you are looking for overhead door service Chattanooga, TN residents recommend, our team has you covered!