With Wells’ August humidity and older brick garages working overtime in summer, Jake & Josh Garage Door’s Repairs Inc urges homeowners to inspect hinges, seals, and tracks this week. A quick check now can prevent costly masonry damage and keep your door operating smoothly through Labor Day. Call us for a free estimate before the last summer rush.
Check the brick lintel above your garage door in Wells’ August heat
Older brick garages in Wells often hide rusted lintels behind peeling paint and crumbling mortar. This August’s heat and humidity push moisture into unsealed brickwork, accelerating corrosion. Tap the lintel with a screwdriver—if it sounds hollow or the brick dusts off, the steel inside is already compromised. Don’t wait for the first summer storm to reveal a sagging door frame. Schedule a Garage Door Repair inspection now to catch lintel failure before it pulls the track out of alignment. We’ve seen Wells homes on Ocean Avenue lose entire garage door frames to unchecked lintel rot this season alone.
Inspect the weather seal and track gaps near the Kennebunk line
Wells’ coastal breeze carries salt and sand that corrode garage door tracks faster than inland homes. Run your hand along the bottom seal—if it’s cracked or missing chunks, your door’s insulation drops and salt creeps into the tracks. Check the vertical track for gaps wider than a credit card; even 1/8” lets moisture seep behind brick veneer, causing efflorescence and spalling. A quick seal and track adjustment now beats a $600 masonry repair later. Need help? Our Wells garage door services team covers Kennebunk to Biddeford—call us before the Labor Day weekend surge.