If you have a sagging garage door or have found yourself searching for how to repair a sagging garage door lintel, our team is here to help with our garage door lintel repair and lift services.
Over time, many homes will have problems with their garage door sagging or even the brickwork above the door cracking and having problems. In the past, the only solution was to rebuild the entire garage door area but now there is a specialized repair system in place that can add strength to the garage door lintel and prevent future sagging and problems.
This is the LintelLift System which was designed, patented, and built by our team.
Do You Have Cracks Over Your Garage Door?
Warning Signs Of A Garage Lintel Failure
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The first sign that will typically appear is a slight sag across the span at the top of your garage door. It may look as though your garage is smiling as the center of the lintel droops while remaining in place at the edges.
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Next, cracks will start to form. The type of crack that appears is a great indicator of how the issue is progressing. If the crack looks like stair steps that travel up from the garage door, your lintel is gradually starting to settle under the weight of the heavy bricks above; however, a vertical crack that emerges from the center of the lintel is an indication that the problem came on suddenly and progressed quickly. These cracks may also result in dislodged or disturbed mortar which may fall down onto your driveway.
The Lintel Lift Installation Process
Installation of the Lintel Lift System typically lasts one day and begins with the inspection and reinforcement of the current garage lintel. This is a necessary step to prevent future damage or collapse while the system is installed. Masonry and mortar may need to be removed as well in order to repair the brickwork to its original position. Garage door openers will also need to be removed so the installers can have access to the wood framing.
2. The Lintel Lift system requires the use of side columns to provide support and transfer the engineered load to the home’s foundation. Minimal concrete at the base of the columns may need to be removed to ensure that the system is aligned and level. We then install the Lintel Lift columns, which are securely fastened to the foundation and frame of the house.
3. At this point, we’re ready to install the new steel lintel replacement above the structural steel columns. Jack screws are installed on both structural columns and provide the lift and support needed to bring the sagging and damaged bricks back to the original location.
The Lintel Lift Warranty
Our Lintel Lift system is covered by a multi-year warranty, so you can rest assured that your replacement is built to last.
You can check your home’s coverage eligibility for our offered warranty by using the link below:
