Skip the Heavy Garage Door Strut, Try This Instead

If your garage door has started to sag, bow, or show visible cracks, you’re likely looking for a way to reinforce the panels before the door fails completely. Traditionally, the go-to solution has been the installation of a steel strut. However, a newer alternative called the All Brace Door Support is changing how professionals approach these garage door repairs.

Here is a breakdown of the two options to help you decide which is best for your home.

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1. The Traditional Garage Door Strut

A strut is a long metal bar that runs the entire width of a garage door section (typically 16 feet for a double door). While effective at providing rigid support, it comes with a significant hidden cost: weight.

• Weight Impact: A standard 16-foot strut adds roughly 10 to 12 lbs to your door. That extra weight will impact the cycle life of your springs.

• Spring Longevity: Your garage door’s torsion springs are wound specifically to balance the exact weight of your door. Adding 10+ lbs changes that balance and can significantly lower the cycle life of your springs, leading to an expensive replacement sooner than expected.

2. The All Brace Door Support

All Brace addresses the structural issues without the weight penalties of a full metal bar.

• Targeted Reinforcement: This product is designed to fit directly into the tongue and groove sections that are cracked on non-insulated garage doors.

• Weight Efficiency: Because it is localized to the compromised area, it doesn't alter the door's weight enough to damage the torsion springs.

• Visible Results: Even on doors with severe cracks that cause bowing and bending, the All Brace system stabilizes the section, allowing the door to open smoothly once the opener force settings are adjusted.

The Verdict: Which should you choose?

• Choose a Traditional Strut if you need to reinforce the entire width of a door and are prepared to have a professional potentially re-balance or replace your springs to handle the added weight. We also recommend struts for insulated garage doors and certain Wayne Dalton garage doors.

• Choose the All Brace System if you have a hollow, non-insulated door with specific "problem spots" or cracks. It is a more surgical approach that preserves your spring life while effectively stopping the door from sagging.

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