The Role Cables Play

Your garage door relies on sturdy cables to hoist it up with grace and ease every time you hit that remote button. But when these steel strands fray or snap, you might find yourself facing a heavyweight match against gravity—and that’s one bout no homeowner wants to enter unprepared.It's easy to spot trouble if you know what signs scream "fix me." A drooping cable hanging loosely by the side of your door is an obvious cry for help. So is a door that hangs crookedly, looking as lopsided as a Picasso painting—only far less valuable.If we dive deeper into the mechanics behind these components, we understand how high-tension forces act upon them each day—a true testament to their resilience but also a reason they wear down over time.