Unsightly spot or serious garage damage?

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This is how visual defects can be distinguished from substantial damage to the garage

How bad is it? In some cases, it is difficult for a layperson to assess the extent of damage to their own old garage, as it is often not clear at first glance how dangerous some defects can be. ZAPF explains the signs of serious damage so that you can better differentiate between when action is needed immediately and when it is a visual defect.

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Action must be taken as quickly as possible in the event of such garage damage:

Damp garage roof: A prefabricated garage consists of concrete and reinforcing steel, which gives the concrete of the garage the necessary strength. If the roof is leaking, moisture can penetrate through porous areas into the substance of the garage, which in the worst case can lead to the reinforcement steel starting to rust. To prevent such difficult-to-repair damage to the fabric of the garage, it is essential to renovate the garage roof in good time! The first signs of damage to the garage roof are discolored, damp or dripping areas and flaking on the ceiling of the garage.
Defective or rusty up-and-over door springs: In the worst case scenario, defective or heavily rusted door springs can pose a major hazard! If the springs of an up-and-over garage door (or the door suspensions) are badly affected, they can tear as there is permanent pressure on the door springs. This can not only lead to damage to the garage, in extreme cases there is even a risk of injury to people! It is therefore essential to replace the door springs or the entire garage door in good time.
Broken floor structure: Even extreme damage to the floor slab of a garage can lead to the reinforcing steel inside starting to rust. To prevent this, the renovation experts at ZAPF completely fill the damage to the garage floor and seal it – if desired. In this way, it will continue to withstand the particular stresses and strains of driving the vehicle in and out, the cold or soiling with oil and salt residues!
Defective garage lock: If you want to protect your belongings, you should have a defective garage lock replaced immediately! This is because a badly rusted or broken lock can no longer be locked in a burglar-proof manner and therefore represents a major security risk. If there are other defects in the garage door, it makes sense to replace the door.

If there are any initial signs of damage, it is best to contact the ZAPF renovation professionals immediately. If you wait too long, you can expect lasting damage and/or dangerous situations. Therefore, you should definitely keep an eye on these areas of your old garage!

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As an old garage owner, you have several options for checking your garage for weak points. Firstly, ZAPF offers a free garage check that you can carry out yourself online for an initial overview. However, if you are already sure that your garage is in need of renovation, you can also contact the ZAPF modernization professionals directly. Before submitting an offer for renovation, they will first carry out a comprehensive and free all-round check of the garage on site. They check exactly what needs to be renovated and draw up a renovation plan together with the garage owners.

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Of course, in addition to repairing substantial damage, a renovation can also be used to increase the comfort of the garage and enhance its appearance. ZAPF also offers numerous options for this, such as a facade renovation or the installation of various modern electrical installations… The ZAPF specialists will be happy to inform you directly! Get in touch right now.

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