If you're considering investing in a new garage door, it can be tempting to focus on the aesthetics and other features. However, before you do anything else, make sure you take the steps necessary to ensure that your new door doesn't cause any issues with noise or safety.
Here are some tips that will help you reduce noise from garage doors in your home:
Check The Springs
The springs in your garage door can cause a lot of noise. These are responsible for opening and closing the door, so they must be in good shape. If the springs are broken, loose, or rusted, you will have problems with noise.
You should first make sure that all four springs are attached tightly to their respective hooks on both sides of the garage door track. If they're not, try tightening them down using an open-end wrench or socket set (which should come with your garage door).
Clean Bottom Seal
The bottom seal is a rubber strip that seals together the panels of your garage door. Keeping this part clean is important because it helps prevent dirt and grime from getting into your home.
Your garage door manufacturer may recommend cleaning the bottom seal every six months, but if you do it more often, that’s fine too! If there is too much moisture between the two panels of your garage door, mold can grow on top of this strip and cause an unpleasant smell inside your house. This will make things even worse when it comes time for you to use your garage again.
Add Weather Stripping
Once you've determined how the door is causing noise and where the sound is coming from, you can decide which option will work best for your home. If it's at the bottom of the door, try adding weather stripping to that area. You can also add weather stripping to the sides and top of doors as well.
If you're unsure what weather stripping would work best for your garage door, talk to a professional about this option. They'll be able to help determine which kind is right for your situation and budget.
Lubricate All Moving Parts
It is important to lubricate all moving parts on your garage door. A spring-loaded torsion or extension spring system requires regular maintenance and lubrication to prevent damage and ensure smooth operation.
This can be accomplished using an oil-based lubricant. This will help prevent rust buildup, keep dirt from sticking between the springs, and allow them to move smoothly without making any noise while being used in daily operations in your home environment.
Lubricating the hinges that connect each panel will also minimize the noise from inside during operation because these components will not be rubbing against one another unnecessarily if they're properly greased, so there's no friction created when opening up or closing down an entire door system at once.
Install Insulation
You can also add insulation to your garage door to reduce noise. Adding a layer of insulation under the entire door is best, but you can also choose to insulate it by adding it on one side of the door or another.
If you choose to install a new garage door, consider investing in an insulated one. Insulated doors are designed with thicker insulation and are designed from heavier materials than standard doors, which will lessen the sound generated by slamming or opening and closing.
In addition to preventing unnecessary noise, an insulated garage door will help keep out cold air during the winter and excessive heat when temperatures rise during the summer seasons.
Add Hinges and Cheap Solution
The hinges make a big difference in how loud your garage door will sound when opening or closing. A heavy-duty hinge will reduce noise by absorbing the impact of slamming doors, making them quieter than standard metal ones.
However, this solution is not as effective as it could be because of the hinge you use for your garage door. If you want to get rid of all annoying sounds when using your garage door with a metal frame (and if you have no desire to spend much), then simply replace all existing hinges with heavier versions that are easier on ears.
Soundproof Your Walls if Possible
The hinges make a big difference in how loud your garage door will sound when opening or closing. A heavy-duty hinge will reduce noise by absorbing the impact of slamming doors, making them quieter than standard metal ones.
However, this solution is not as effective as it could be because of the hinge you use for your garage door. If you want to get rid of all annoying sounds when using your garage door with a metal frame (and if you have no desire to spend much), then simply replace all existing hinges with heavier versions that are easier on ears.
Noisy garage door? We will fix it!
Garage doors can make a lot of noise, especially when they're not in good working condition. If you need to fix your garage door, Peter and Sons Construction is here for you. We have reliable technicians who provide excellent service for all your residential or commercial garage door needs. Get your door fixed today by calling +1 (773) 851-3056.
