If you own a double door garage, surely you have noticed already the steel bar that is shaped like a “U” that is attached in it. This U-shaped bar is referred to as a reinforcement strut. Have you ever wondered the purpose that this bar serves? Well, this U-shaped steel bar has roles to play in your garage doors:

1. this bar supports the door upon opening;

2. it strengthens your garage door from strong winds.

Now that you already know the purpose of these reinforcement struts, you have to see to it that your children will not go near these bars because it can harm them most especially if they come near it when the door is opening.

The size of these reinforcement struts are usually 2.25 inches wide and these are screwed properly in hinges and placed using steel clips. Aside from providing support upon opening, these struts also prevent garage doors from bowing. So, to make sure that your garage door will really get the benefit that these reinforcement struts can offer, see to it that you place 3 to 4 of these behind your doors. Also, it will be better if you secure these bars with screws on hinges rather that using steel clips to ensure that it will really hold tight and you will not have problems in the long run.

So, if you are someone who lives in a place where strong winds are usually present, it is highly recommended for you to mount these reinforcement struts immediately so that your doors will not be damaged by these strong winds easily. On top of that, you should keep in mind that you must contact a professional in installing these to make sure that you get to place it properly in your door. For professional services, you may contact Direct Service Overhead Garage Door Company.  

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