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Why do Garage Door Springs Break?

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A garage door has a lot of components and a lot of moving parts. Over time, these parts wear out with daily use. One of these garage door parts that can wear down over time is the torsion springs. Every time the garage door opens and closes, the torsion springs in your garage get a workout. Multiply this times a few thousand cycles of opening and closing your garage door,…

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The Pros and Cons of Wood Garage Doors

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Shopping for a new garage door? As you already know, garage doors come in a range of different types, including steel, vinyl, and wood. While steel and vinyl have traditionally been the more popular materials for garage doors, in recent years, wood garage doors have gained popularity among homeowners. If you’re considering a wood garage door for your home, it’s important that you understand the pros and cons of these…

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Decorate Your Garage for Halloween

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Many people love the elements of fall—leaves turning, fall scents like pumpkin spice, and, of course, Halloween. If you love this season and you love Halloween, make your garage a part of your enjoyment. Spruce up your garage for Halloween this year. A Display Cover You know that you can put a display cover on your front door at home. Well, you can do the same with your garage door….

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Big Commercial Garage Doors Need Big Expert Advice

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Not all commercial garage doors are made the same. There are many types, they work differently, and they need different services. When it comes to your big commercial garage doors, don’t be caught in a situation you cannot handle. Understand your doors and have garage door experts ready to come help you. Oversized Garage Doors Sizes of these doors vary; they may 12 feet, 16 feet, or more. They may…

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When Your Commercial or Residential Garage Door is Too Loud

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Most people expect their garage doors to make some noise; they may even expect those noises to be overwhelmingly loud, sometimes. This is not necessarily true, however. If your garage door is very loud and making terrible noises when you open and close it, you are right to wonder what’s causing it. When it comes to fixing it, there are several possibilities. Follow the Sound It’s true that no garage…

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When Your Garage Door Won’t Close Fully

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Everyone experiences those moments when the garage door won’t close. Hopefully, it doesn’t happen in the early years of your garage doors, and the fix is simple enough for you. If this doesn’t occur, you can always call the professionals at Abstract Overhead Door and Fence. Before you do, here are some things you can try to solve the more simple problems. The Sensor is Blocked When your garage door…

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Turn Your Garage Into a Home Office

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Has the need arisen for you to expand your floor space? Whether you’re working from home, starting a hobby, expanding your work on something, or you just need a space that’s your own, your garage could be the perfect place for that. Though your garage seems more like a carport than anything else, it can be both, and it can be comfortable enough for you to spend more time there….

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Having the Best Loading Dock Doors

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For a commercial business, loading docks are some of the most important points of their structures. They are the entry and exit points of all moving inventory, and the products in that inventory have to be protected. If the loading dock doors are not functional and secure, you put all that at risk, as well as your employees. When was the last time you checked your loading dock doors to…

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Never Leave Your Garage Door Unattended While Open

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When you open the garage door and you don’t plan on being away from it long at all, or you plan on being nearby, you may not think much about it. You probably feel that your proximity means there is little to worry over, and during hot summer months, cooling the air in the garage that way can feel great, and make coming and going from the garage much easier….

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Improve Your Garage Door Maintenance

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Garage doors are some of the most commonly-neglected items in homes. This is often because they’re made to last, and people assume that the noises and shaking that develop over time are normal. So, many owners are faced with problems that require professional help and they feel sudden. With better maintenance, not only will any issues—large or small—feel less sudden, but they’ll come up less often, and some will be avoided…

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