Doors and Panels

Struts are horizontal bars that stiffen a garage door panel. See the signs a door needs them and when the panel itself needs repair.

Yes you can paint most garage doors. Learn how to prepare the surface and choose paint. Includes weather timing and what not to paint.

Compare raised panel, flat panel, carriage house and full view garage door styles. Learn what to weigh before you choose a new door.

A small dent may be cosmetic but a crease or crack can weaken the door. See when to repair one panel and when to replace the whole door.

See why garage doors rust and how to treat light surface rust. Learn which rusty parts are a safety concern and how to prevent rust in New England.

Compare steel and wood and aluminum and fiberglass garage doors on upkeep and weight and look. See what to weigh before you choose a new door.

Thinking of adding insulation to your garage door? See what kits can do and why extra weight can unbalance the door and strain the springs.

Learn the signs of a worn garage door bottom seal and weatherstripping and how the parts differ. See what to measure and when to call a technician.

R-value measures how well a door resists heat flow. See what the number means and what matters more than the number for a Newton winter.

Repair or replace? See when a garage door can be fixed and when a new door makes more sense. Includes questions to ask and signs to watch for.