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Choosing a garage door material in Seattle is a different decision than making the same choice in Phoenix or Denver. Seattle's 37 inches of annual rain, high humidity and temperature cycling affect each material differently. Material choice plays an important role in...

Lubrication is the highest impact DIY maintenance task for Seattle garage doors. Done correctly it extends spring and roller life in our wet climate. Proper lubrication is a key part of garage door maintenance Seattle homeowners can handle themselves. Done...

By February your Seattle garage door has been through four months of rain, cold and daily wet weather operation. The Pacific Northwest wet season is the most damaging period for garage door hardware. February is the right time to assess what winter has done before...

Seattle's dry summer ends in October. By November the rain is consistent and the humidity climbs. A garage door that ran smoothly all summer starts showing its wear in these conditions. One hour of garage door maintenance in October is the difference between a door...

When a garage door technician replaces your springs in Seattle, they make a material choice most homeowners never hear about. Standard springs use galvanized steel wire. Better springs use oil tempered steel wire. In a dry climate, the difference is small. In...

Garage door springs almost never fail without warning. In Seattle, those warnings arrive earlier than in dry climate cities because Pacific Northwest humidity and temperature cycling accelerate spring wear. Knowing the signs gives you time to schedule a planned...

In most US cities, a standard garage door torsion spring lasts 7 to 10 years at normal residential use. In Seattle, that figure is lower. Pacific Northwest humidity, rainfall and temperature swings shorten spring life noticeably. Understanding why helps you plan ahead...