Tip Top Garage Doors

Garage bucks, or the trim that runs down the bottom of the garage door, are important for effective garage door installation. The buck aids in the formation of the door's seal by having a thermal stop over the top with a rubber flange. Contact Tip Top Garage Doors for garage door installation and garage door repairs in Charlotte.

The general rule is to either select a garage door the same color as the dominant color or choose white. A garage door the same color as your house will make the home look bigger and allow visitors to notice other aspects of your home. Learn more about garage door and garage door repairs from Tip Top Garage Doors.

Tip Top Garage Doors Charlotte technicians replace the wooden door panel by, Removing the door from its frame. Remove any fasteners in the corner of the panel with a small pry bar. Slide the panel out of the channel grooves. Insert the new door panel. Reattach the bottom of the frame by tacking to the door with a tack hammer. For further assistance with garage door repairs or replacement contact us immediately.

Charlotte garage door experts explain the cleaning process in simple steps. Take a bowl and fill it with salt, flour, and 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Mix this ingredient well. Once it has transformed into a paste, the door handle will be coated. After letting it sit for a short while, thoroughly rinse it off. For garage door repair, contact Tip Top Garage Doors.

Your remote controllers carry information that allows the opener to control the various garage door components. This data is lost if the power goes off completely and there is no power remaining in the battery backup. These settings will no longer be stored in the system's memory, however, this is not a major issue. Contact Tip Top Garage Doors for garage door opener repair.

Sunlight might obstruct the sensors' beam, making them appear as if something is blocking them. Sensors were not widely used many years ago. Most garage doors now feature these for safety reasons. The sensors are only activated while the door is shutting.

The cost of replacing a garage door panel is determined by a number of factors, including the brand, material, and quantity. A pair of two might cost anything from $100 to $300. Depending on the rates in your location, labor might cost anything from $25 to $100. Contact Tip Top Garage Doors for further assistance with garage repair costs.

Available in a variety of wrap colors and styles. Make your garage doors stand out for years on end and make your home look great and make a convenient alternative to paint. Our vinyl wraps can make your garage door look like wood or anything other material you desire.

Dip a sponge in vinegar, dab it onto any remaining rust, and let it settle for 30 minutes. Apply more vinegar if needed. For any more traces of rust, you can make a paste composed of baking soda and water. Apply it to the affected area and wait 30 minutes.

OSB is an effective sheathing material for garage walls. It's strong and durable, and it can be used as a base for nailing or stapling insulation to garage walls. OSB can be left uncovered for utilitarian bare-wall constructions but can be primed and painted.

It is easy to determine if your garage door is insulated. First, take a look at the inside of the door, and if you see what looks like a blanket of white styrofoam between the silver bars the hinges are attached to, then you have an insulated door.

There are many types of garage doors to choose from - the six most common are sectional, roll-up, slide to the side, side hinged, tilt-up canopy, and tilt-up retractable. You also must decide on the door material, finish, color, and special options like windows, insulation, and hardware you want to use. Contact us if you want garage door installation services.

Cleaning your garage door is easy with just mild liquid soap and water! If you want to get really thorough, use a soft brush or cloth. Don't scrub too hard though, you don’t want any scratches on these expensive pieces of equipment. Contact us for further assistance with garage door maintenance.

One of the most common problems to occur is that the electrical cords within the mechanism get damaged. In such a case the electricity supply to the mechanism will be cut off and thus the door will not automatically open and close anymore.

Old tracks are often unsightly and are one of the first things people notice. A track that is dull or rusty could really detract from your new door's appearance, so you should always install a new one that matches. The amount of money you would save by holding on to your old track is negligible at best.

New metal doors usually come pre-painted and usually should not be painted. Wood doors come sometimes finished and sometimes unfinished but do eventually require either paint or stain. For vinyl, you can choose whether to paint your new garage door or not.

Steel doors are more weather resistant and sturdier than wooden doors. Where wooden doors can crack, bend and warp under the weather (not to forget termite attack and peeling), steel doors aren't affected by cracking or weather.

Different types of springs: compression, extension, torsion, & constant force springs.

Torsion springs tend to be stronger and more durable than extension springs. And though they are more expensive, they last longer, between 15,000 and 20,000 cycles as opposed to 10,000 cycles with extension springs. They also offer greater balance and show more control when moving, not jerking as the door moves.

Yes, if the rest of your garage door is in good condition then you can replace multiple garage door panels. However, in most situations, if there are multiple panels damaged it makes more sense to have the entire garage door replaced.

With the click of a button on your phone, you can open up garage doors with ease. With recent innovations in technology and wiring systems for home automation purposes becoming more widely available, it's now possible to integrate an app-enabled receiver right into any existing system without having too much work or expense involved.

A broken cable causes extra tension to transfer to the other cable, placing tremendous strain on it. This can make the garage door lift unevenly, causing it to become crooked and unbalanced. Therefore, if your garage door is squeaking, shaking or operating strangely, this could mean a cable has snapped.

Garage door hinges can often wear or become broken as a result of being damaged — for example, by a car impact or improper maintenance. Once you suspect your hinge is wearing out, or if the hinge has already broken, it's best to go ahead and replace the hinge with a newer, sturdier, heavy steel option.

Here are some tips to tell that your garage door opener is broken Broken springs. Damaged rollers. Loose/broken cable. Bent/blocked tracking. The door is out of alignment. The door is frozen shut (winter) The door cannot be opened manually.

The average garage door opens and closes 3 to 5 times per day, approximately 1500 times per year.

If your garage door has only minor damage but it's getting on in years — say it's 10 to 20 years old — you may want to consider a replacement. An older door is likely to need replacement sooner rather than later. So it may not be worth investing in repairs for a door that doesn't have much more life left.

If you find that your garage door closes part way and then goes back up, this can be triggered by objects on the ground blocking their paths such as garbage cans or toys. It could also be caused by a buildup of debris on the tracks that prevent the rollers from moving forward.

Garage door pulleys and rollers may have bearings that require annual lubrication. Lubricate a garage door to keep it working smoothly. Most doors squeak when they need to be greased. Once-a-year lubrication of all the moving parts is usually enough to keep the door in good shape.

Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents for cleaning as this can damage the painted surface of the door or the seals. Wash the door surfaces and windows of your garage with a mild liquid soap (such as a car-washing soap or dish-washing soap) and water. Wash both the interior and exterior using a sponge, cloth, and/or soft brush.

The cost of a single commercial garage door costs between $750 - $7500 depending on the brand type and many other factors. You can call Tip Top to get more accurate price.

Belt-drive garage door openers are a little more expensive than screw-drive openers. However, they are the quietest operating openers. They operate smoothly and are faster than chain-drive and screw-drive openers.

For a two-car garage door opener, the total cost for installation can range from $350 - $600 depending on the brand and type of the double door opener.

You can call us at (704) 313 0023 or fill out the form on our website.

You want a professional garage door company to ensure that you get your residential or commercial garage door jobs done with little to no damage to your garage doors and save your time and money. A professional garage door company brings experience and a wealth of knowledge about garage door and garage opener technology

Our garage door team operates in Midtown, South End, Dilworth, Myers Park, Midwood, North Davidson, and Center City in Charlotte in Mecklenburg County.

Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar and use it to coat the rusty parts. Scrub the spots with steel wool, using additional vinegar as needed, until all of the rust has been gone. For garage door repair, contact Tip Top Garage Doors.

We perform garage door installation, garage door replacement, garage door repair, and garage door maintenance services in Charlotte NC neighborhoods like Midtown, Dilworth, and NoDa.

Most of the time we're able to get standard doors from our supplier within a day or two. If the door is customized it may take a little longer to receive, however our technician will be able to verify those details after discussing all the options with you.

I'll have to verify the technicians schedule, but we can typically have someone out within 2 hours.

We do not sell parts but we can send a technician to complete the repair for you as they arrive with standard parts and tools on their truck.

We offer free estimates for new or replacement doors. For repairs we charge a $29 service fee as our technician performs a thorough inspection of your door to ensure that your door will not only be repaired correctly but that your door will meet all safety standards.

Sadly we do not have a showroom, however our technicians have catalogs with all the doors available to you and we have website you can view that will even allow you to upload photos of your current door and what your home would look like with replacement options.