3 Common Garage Door Springs Problems

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Garage door springs are silent heroes that work in the background to keep your door functional. However, the springs deteriorate with time since you operate your garage door multiple times each day. Here are some common garage door spring failures to watch out for.  Broken Torsion Springs A garage door can have either extension or torsion springs. However, torsion springs feature in most garage doors because they are more durable than extension springs, thanks to the dense construction material.

8 March 2022

Assessing and Repairing a Bowed Wooden Garage Door

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A wooden garage door panel that lacks support may eventually bow outward. Moisture and weight can affect the degree of the curvature. A garage door repair involves determining what has caused the unnatural shape of the wood, installing support materials, and replacing damaged materials. The Long Term Effects Wooden garage doors may consist of a framework, individual wood panels, glass panes, and hardware. The combination of all of these materials will likely result in a door being quite heavy.

17 December 2021

Why You Should Install Sectional Garage Doors

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If you're installing a garage door in a new home or you're just replacing the existing one, it is crucial to invest in a versatile and more secure option. Luckily, installing sectional garage doors can provide additional benefits that alternative solutions can't. When installed professionally, you'll enjoy more space and convenience. Sectional doors are often able to offer exceptional flexibility. You can choose between a manual or automated operation. If you want to enhance energy efficiency for the entire home, these doors present outstanding insulation qualities.

16 July 2021

Garage Door Openers 101: 2 Considerations To Think About When Choosing A Good Opener

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Automatic garage door openers provide your garage with safety and convenience. If you are thinking about installing a garage door opener, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed with the choices available. Fortunately, you can make your buying decision a lot easier by taking these two key factors into consideration: 1. Opener Style There are four main types of garage door opener styles available: belt-drive, screw-drive, chain-drive, and computer controlled. Although each style will do the job, it's up to you to decide which style is best for your home.

18 July 2016

Preparing Your Garage For Garage Doors: What You Can Do

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Getting new garage doors in your garage is an exciting experience. Whether you are replacing your existing doors or getting new garage doors installed for the first time, you want to create a safe and roomy environment for your garage door technician to work with. Here are things you can do to prepare your garage for new doors so you can help make installation as safe and smooth as possible.

23 June 2016

How To Control The Temperature Of Your Garage

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Controlling the temperature of your garage can be both preventive maintenance as well as necessity depending on the situation. One thing is for sure; no one wants to smell the odor of mildew in any portion of their living environment. Since moisture is the homeowner's number one enemy in this process, it's best to gauge what your starting point should be with that in mind. If your garage floor area is concrete, moisture already has its entrance to wreak havoc on the climate as it will soak directly into the concrete itself.

5 April 2016

3 Common Garage Door Mistakes

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The garage door attached to your home is a delicate system that should be well taken care of. This is important to ensuring that your garage door is safe to open and close and durable enough to prevent break ins. Taking care of your garage door in the right way is the best way to make sure that your garage door meets all these important standards. In order to take care of your garage in the best way, you will want to avoid these three common mistakes:

26 February 2016