Roller doors are an excellent solution for heavy-duty applications and require less maintenance than other forms of doors. Their hardwearing slats interlock to minimise vulnerability.
However, like any mechanical device, roller doors may wear and tear over time and require routine maintenance to avoid costly repairs in the future.
Damaged Slats
Every minute that a high-speed door is inoperable or damaged means money lost from decreased productivity, yet even an immediate FastFix roller door repairs Adelaide can save money and reopen it for business.
Bed slats made of wood feature natural grain patterns, so if one cracks it could indicate that it broke across its grain. Apply extra strong carpenter’s glue over any gaps or cracks and let it set overnight before covering.
To replace a damaged slat, begin at the highest affected slat and pull up on its lift cord to unthread it from its siblings below. Remove plugs from the bottom rail to expose knotted cord ends, slide in your new replacement slat and rethread and tie each lift cord with a knot at its end so as to not pull through during normal usage. For even greater convenience, top door providers include service cut outs in their guides so you can quickly unzip curtains to access slats requiring repairs!
Broken Slats
As rolling service doors consist of interlocking slats that connect directly with one another, it is both straightforward and cost effective to replace damaged individual slats rather than an entire curtain – making these doors particularly beneficial in busy work environments where damage to doors could stop productivity or decrease revenue.
Your shutter can be restored quickly by removing a broken slat and replacing it with a lattice strip of the same dimensions made from wood lattice, available from most home improvement centres or custom made from scrap lumber. Once the glue has set up, use a bar clamp to hold its shape until drying has taken place completely.
Wear-out or rusting of the end bearing plates is another common cause of rolling service doors becoming inoperable, evidenced by black metal dust or powder, binding, or loud noises coming from them. By doing FastFix roller door repairs Adelaide immediately to replace them as soon as possible will help ensure optimal functioning and reduce repair bills later. The longer these remain unattended, the greater their likelihood is of creating further issues and leading to additional repairs costs.
Broken Rollers
Broken rollers are one of the most frequently seen issues with sliding door systems, and our service technicians frequently come across this problem when performing repairs on these systems. Replacing them requires special tools and extensive experience; any misstep could potentially bring down the entire system; therefore, it is wise to entrust this job to professionals like our service technicians. Our service technicians will first isolate all power running to the garage door before loosening all nuts and bolts which secure its track in position before replacing any components necessary to make this procedure possible.
If your garage door is making a clicking sound, it could be time to replace its rollers. Clicks occur when misalignments between track and roller occur, leading them to rub against each other and create friction, so installing nylon rollers should solve this issue and make your garage door quieter. It is also wise to inspect and apply silicone-based lubricant regularly as this type can withstand heat and abrasion better and will thus last longer.
Broken Hinges
Roller doors are more vulnerable than their sectional counterparts due to their unique operation of unrolling and rolling back a single large curtain of slats. Although this design makes maintenance simpler and cheaper, it also means a minor knock or snag can damage hinges which could then break.
Breakage of hinges is most frequently due to expansion and contraction. Metal can expand and contract depending on temperature changes, loosening their connections over time. Other causes for broken hinges could include excessive door movements or cars bumping into them while moving. All these will need FastFix roller door repairs Adelaide immediately.
Locate and dislodge any broken hinges using your screwdriver, tapping out their pin with its end. Remove all hinge parts from your wall and storm door by unscrewing. Discard screws and any broken pieces separately before applying lubricant to both halves of each hinge to reduce further friction between their halves and make opening and closing your storm door simpler.