Living next to the airport
Melbourne Airport says its Tullamarine site was picked partly because it was a long way from major urban areas, and that development has since crept closer while flight traffic has grown substantially. A plain steel garage door does little to stop sound.
Insulation helps. B&D says an insulated sectional door can cut external noise by 18dB, about double the reduction of its standard uninsulated Panelift, and that the graphite-infused EPS core makes the door thicker and stronger.
Garage door repairs and servicing in Tullamarine
Before blaming the planes, listen to the door. Steel-Line's manual says a very noisy sectional door can just need its tracks and hinges cleaned, and recommends lightly oiling the hinge points, roller stems and locks while keeping the tracks themselves free of oil and grease.
Grinding, banging or a jerk at the same point every time is different, and worth a service. B&D's manual says that if a door needs repair or adjustment, it should not be used until it has been fixed.
Around Tullamarine
Seals as well as insulation
Steel-Line recommends adding brush seals when insulation goes into its sectional doors. Open gaps at the edges let sound and dust in.
Power for the opener
B&D's Smart Pro manual asks for an earthed 3 pin power point on the ceiling within arm's length of the opener, put in by a qualified electrical contractor.
Grass fires
Hume's council says the city has a long history of fast-moving grass fires, so make sure everyone at home can work the release.
What we would do
If noise is the reason you are replacing the door, ask for the insulated door and the seals in the same quote. An insulated door with open gaps around the edges still lets sound through, which is why Steel-Line pairs its insulation with brush seals.