Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors Urges Homeowners to Install Before Winter
Why Is Fall an Ideal Season for Garage Door Installation in Guelph?
GUELPH, ONTARIO, October 31, 2026 - Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors is encouraging homeowners across Guelph, Wellington County, and Bruce County to schedule new garage door installation in Ontario this fall. The family-owned company, founded in 1985, says completing installations between September and November helps homeowners enter winter with a sealed, balanced, and fully tested door.
Why Is Fall an Ideal Season for Garage Door Installation?
Fall offers moderate temperatures that allow weatherstripping, seals, and hardware to settle properly during installation. Cold weather stiffens rubber seals, which makes a tight fit against the garage floor harder to achieve.
Local temperatures show why fall timing matters. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada's 1971 to 2000 climate normals, Guelph's average daily temperature drops from 7.9 °C in October to -4.0 °C in December.
That shift happens quickly. By late November, many communities in the region are already dealing with snow, ice, and frozen driveways.
"Fall installs simply go smoother. The seals sit right, the weather cooperates, and the homeowner heads into January knowing the door is ready for it," said Bill Haws, owner of Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors, who has been with the company for more than 32 years. "We see families in Fergus, Elora, and Kincardine every winter who wish they had replaced a worn-out door a few months earlier."
What Are the Benefits of New Garage Door Installation Before Winter?
A new door enters winter with fresh springs, cables, rollers, seals, and aligned safety sensors. These are the components most likely to fail on older doors once freezing weather arrives.
Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors highlights several benefits of fall timing:
Energy efficiency: An insulated door is in place before the heating season begins, helping limit heat loss through attached garages and rooms above.
Winter reliability: New hardware and balanced springs reduce the risk of mid-winter breakdowns.
Scheduling flexibility: Fall booking avoids delays caused by storms and icy roads.
Ordering time: Custom doors can take several weeks to arrive, and fall ordering keeps installation ahead of the snow.
Which Doors Does the Company Install for Ontario Homes?
As a Clopay® Authorized Dealer, Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors offers residential garage door installation in Ontario with insulated steel, carriage-style, and custom door options. The company also installs and sets up garage door openers, including LiftMaster MyQ smartphone control.
Homeowners replacing a door are encouraged to have their opener checked at the same time. Pairing a new opener with a new door allows force settings, travel limits, and safety sensors to be matched to the new installation.
Which Communities Does Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors Serve?
The company provides garage door installation in Guelph, Ontario, and across Wellington County and Bruce County. Service areas include Guelph, Elora, Fergus, Rockwood, Cambridge, Kincardine, Point Clark, Goderich, and nearby areas.
A second location in Point Clark supports homeowners and cottage owners along the Lake Huron shoreline, where wind, moisture, and lake-effect snow place added demands on garage doors.
The company's installers have been with the business for five to ten years or longer. That long tenure gives the team deep familiarity with local homes, garage layouts, and regional weather. Over four decades, Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors has earned nine Reader's Choice Awards.
Homeowners can book a fall installation estimate by contacting the company, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Homeowners who need service on an existing door can also reach the company's garage door repair team in Guelph.
About Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors
Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors Ltd. is a family-owned and operated company founded in 1985 and based in Guelph, Ontario, with a second location in Point Clark. The company provides sales, installation, maintenance, and repair of residential, commercial, and agricultural garage doors and openers across Guelph, Elora, Fergus, Cambridge, Kincardine, Point Clark, and surrounding communities. Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors is a Clopay® Authorized Dealer and a nine-time Reader's Choice Award winner.