Choosing a garage door for your attached or detached garage can be straightforward if you don't have a lot of things you are looking for, but there are some things you may want to consider. The garage door installation company you are working with can go over the door styles and options with you and then install the door, but you will have the final say on the design and construction of the door in most cases.
30 June 2022
Garage doors offer protection and privacy, as well as increase the overall value of your property. Like any other piece of equipment in the home, garage doors require routine maintenance to ensure that they are in good working order. Here's how to keep your garage door working fine all year long. 1. Clean the Tracks Garage door tracks can become dusty and dirty over time, leading to problems with the door opening and closing.
14 March 2022
Winter is generally the harshest of all seasons in North America. Not only does it provide extreme cold but many states are lashed with strong winds and freezing cold rain or even snow. This is the time of year when most people simply batten down the hatches and hope their home doesn't get too beaten up before spring when they can easily inspect it. However, your garage door will often take the brunt of a lot of these conditions, and that is a component of your home you probably can't live without.
2 December 2021
A garage door accident can occur when you least expect it, which may lead to injuries, deaths, or property damage. Therefore, if your business has a garage door, it's imperative to keep all its components in tip-top shape to protect yourself and your employees from accidents. A well-maintained or properly functioning commercial garage door will also minimize the risk of intrusions, which will keep your valuables safe. When your commercial garage door develops issues, you should have them repaired as soon as possible by an accredited repair contractor to prevent them from worsening.
3 September 2021
It is important to make sure that your garage door remains in perfect working order. To make sure that you are doing this, you will need to know the signs that indicate the need for a professional garage door technician. Springs That Barely Move While the springs on the garage door may not move a lot, they should move a little bit and do so with ease. If they appear to be stuck in place or barely moving, they may need to be replaced.
28 July 2016
Garage doors take up a huge percentage of visual real estate on the exterior of your home. Depending on the size of your house and how many cars your garage holds, it could take up half of the front of your home. In fact, garages can be so overwhelming that some HOAs have termed them 'garage mahals' and mandate side entry garages to reduce the effect on the neighborhood's overall curb appeal.
5 July 2016
If your power is out, you might be wondering how to get your garage door to open. If the power is only going to be out for a short while, you might want to just wait it out. However, if the power is going to be out for an extended period of time, you're going to need to get your garage door moving. To switch your garage door to manual function, you're going to need to bypass the garage door opener.
18 April 2016
