Automatic doors ask not just the set up of a heavy door, but the motor and cables as well. Automatic doors are much more common now because of their convenience, but in a case such as the heavy wood door, they are a necessity. A strong motor is required to pull up a heavy door. However, automatic doors are not without their faults -- they quickly become a manual door when the power goes out.

No matter what type of door you are set up, be very exact. The directives that follow are merely guidelines. You should read your garage door manufacturer's instructions and owner's manual very carefully before attempting either type of installation. And if you're a do-it-yourself greenhorn, skip this project and hire an experienced professional.

We encourage customers to contact our company once a torsion spring is in need of replacement. Our professionals are trained for the job, have the right tools, and know the proper procedures to replace all springs. If this is done incorrectly, a person is at risk of serious injury.

A broken spring can cause major malfunctions with the door lifting capabilities and needs to be addressed in a timely matter. With that said, garage door torsion springs are wound extremely tight and does not warrant the risk of fixing the spring yourself. Please call us if you notice that your garage torsion spring needs a replacement.

If you've set upped a surrogate door or two around your home, it seems pretty simple all it takes is tightening a couple of screws and you're done. Installing the largest door in your house, however, is not quite so simple. Garage installation, whether manual or automatic, can be difficult and dangerous.

Manual garage installation is much easier than automatic garage door installation, but the one you choose generally depends on what kind of door you have. Manual garage are those that you can just pull u­p with a handle. They are much lighter than automatic doors, so they are easier to install.