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Home » Design Tips » The Advantages and Safety of Professional Installation
ERE'S the most important thing you need to know when you're ready to buy that fabulous new garage door: be certain you have it installed by a professional.
This is so important, let's say it again: have your garage door installed and serviced by a professional.
Why?
One word – safety.
Yours. Your family's.
For most Americans, a garage door is the largest moving object in your home. That sucker's heavy. Install it wrong and it can come crashing down with unbelievable force. Even minor installation errors can result in serious injury or worse.
There are plenty of other jobs around your place that are perfect weekend warrior chores. This is not one of them. You want it installed correctly, functioning safely and smoothly, and you want it up right the first time. So how do you choose a professional installer for your new garage door? Here's a checklist:
- Membership in a Professional Association
Look for a door dealer professional that is a member of the International Door Association (IDA). It's the only national association devoted to the professionalism and continuing education of garage door dealers. IDA members tend to have more experience, more knowledge and are guided by a customer-friendly professional code of ethics.
Does your local dealer advertise the IDA logo in their ads? To find an IDA member, simply provide your ZIP code at the end of the article, and click submit.
- Experience
How long has the company been in business? If it's a new company, do the owners have experience in the door and operator industry? As a general rule, the more years, the better.
- Satisfied Customers
This may be the most important checkpoint. Does the door dealer have satisfied customers? Will they willingly give you phone numbers so you can talk directly to their customers, or do they have letters of recommendation from customers?
- Insurance Coverage
It is important to you that your door dealer carries the proper insurance on their business and employees. Ask for a copy of the company's certificate of insurance. If they don't have one or hesitate to answer this point, it could be a red flag.
- Code and Regulatory Compliance
There are many requirements that apply to safety and the installation of a garage door system. Federal, state, and local codes and regulations must be followed. Ask the dealer about how they comply with the codes in your city.
Selecting the right door dealer is as simple as asking a few questions. Don't hesitate to call two dealers and ask these same questions. They take only moments to answer, and yet they can help you find an honest, competent professional who can solve your garage door problem.
For more helpful consumer information, go to doors.org.
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