Would a garage door tune up fix this gap?
AtotheK2880
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Hello FHB Community,
We live in a cold weather climate and are hoping to keep the chipmunks out of the garage this winter. There is a sizable gap where one side of our garage door meets the floor. I’m trying to determine if it’s worth paying someone to come out and try to adjust the (old) garage door to correct this. I’m hopeful for an easy fix since the concrete itself seems level and the door seems out of level. Is this likely a tensioning issue? I’ve attached some photos to show the issue and the relative ‘level’ of the door and floor, and also that the top panel isn’t plumb with the door frame when closed. Thanks for your insights on how to best correct this!
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An adjustment to the cable length might take care of your gap.
I want to guess that the large, older wood door may have some sagging going on.
It is also possible that there is some wood rot that has let the part that connects the cable to the door has moved.
Go ahead and call. don't be surprised if you get a suggestion to update the door.
Let us know how it goes.
It looks to me like your door has a sag in the middle. Run a string line across the top and if it does a new panel may be in order.
I've had my most negative and frustrating experiences with garage door DIY. I'd get a service to come in and adjust it - money well spent. By the way, our garage door looks exactly like yours - house built in 1977.