By / December 10, 2020

The Benefits of Installing Fiberglass Garage Doors

The Benefits of Installing Fiberglass Garage Doors Having the right garage door for your needs is extremely important when it comes to the safety of your home and belongings. Therefore, the process of installing a new garage door can be stressful. What type of door will suit my needs best? How do door maintenance and aesthetics play

By / August 10, 2020

Always Park in the Garage. Here’s Why

Always Park in the Garage. Here’s Why Garages are designed to keep cars safe and running properly, but many Americans today prefer to use their garage as a storage space. If you find yourself in the latter category, you should consider clearing out some of those boxes and making some space for your vehicle. Chances

By / July 21, 2020

What to do if you have a damaged or broken garage door torsion spring

What to do if you have a damaged or broken garage door torsion spring You probably don’t think too much about how your garage door is the very picture of a fully functional, complex machine. Whether it’s opened manually or electronically, garage door opening requires multiple components and mini-processes to finish the acts of parking

By / July 08, 2020

Common reasons why your garage door won’t open

Common reasons why your garage door won’t open Frustrated with your so-called automatic garage door refusing your commands to open? Before you threaten to get revenge and turn it into a carport, consider that the solution may be easier than you think. Here are some common causes of an automatic garage door might be malfunctioning. It’s not

By / June 22, 2020

Fixing a Noisy Garage Door

Fixing a Noisy Garage Door Something’s just not right. Your garage door is making rattling, banging, squeaking or scraping sounds. What’s up? If your garage door is making noise, something is probably loose, wearing or broken. But you can address the less serious problems yourself and diagnose others that a qualified garage door technician can

By / June 08, 2020

Does Garage Door Insulation Really Matter?

Does Garage Door Insulation Really Matter? You’re in the market for a new garage door, and you have a big decision to make: insulated, or non-insulated? Maybe you’ve admired the look of those insulated garage doors, either in a commercial setting or in the home of the friend. But there’s a question you ask yourself:

By / March 19, 2020

The importance of garage door safety sensors

The importance of garage door safety sensors Since 1993, garage door safety sensors have been required by federal regulation for all new garage door systems, and for very good reason. Garage door safety sensors are arguably the most important component of the door system and in addition to safety sensors, control sensors are also available.

By / March 04, 2020

Garage door springs: are they dangerous?

Garage door springs: are they dangerous? Your garage door is one of the hardest working components of your home, opening and closing thousands of times every year. Allowing that task to take place are the door’s torsion springs, which also play a key role in its lifespan. Torsion springs are under tremendous pressure as well

By / February 20, 2020

Overhead vs. wall mount garage door openers

Overhead vs. wall mount garage door openers Remember that exhilarating moment when your life transformed from opening and closing your garage door by hand to an automatic opener? Having the door appease you with the click of a button was a whole new world and if you’re in a place of shopping for a new

By / February 04, 2020

Garage door cleaning basics

Garage door cleaning basics Your garage door is one of the hardest working components of your home, completing its up and down cycle thousands of times every year. It’s no surprise, then, when a substantial amount of dirt, stains, and other debris accumulate on the door’s expansive surface. At some point you’ll have to clean

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