Your garage door is important; you use it every day, sometimes multiple times per day. Installing and repairing these doors are often not cheap for many, and so it’s essential to keep an eye on them and maintain them. Before you call a professional, try a few tips to care for and preserve your garage doors. Listen Obviously, sound is one of the first things you may notice when your…
It’s summertime, and the natural heat is on. Your air conditioner will be working harder than ever to keep your home comfortable, and your garage will become hot, stuffy, and unbearable unless you take some precautions to prevent that. Proper air and venting, and solid insulation are keys to preventing an intolerable garage space. Air and Ventilation To keep your hot garage cool, your home and garage need airflow. While…
Though we look at and go through our garage doors on a daily basis, potential problems often go unnoticed. We generally don’t realize anything is wrong until we can’t get our car into the garage, or it malfunctions in some other way. This is problematic because garage door problems can often be avoided with regular maintenance. Inspections by a professional are important for preserving the life of your garage doors….
We are all familiar with storefront doors. There are a wide variety, and though we may not realize it, their use and look affect a store’s general appeal. They should act as an easy-to-use and inviting entrance, and offer sufficient security for a business. Selecting the best storefront door for your store or other business is not a frivolous task. These doors are not average front doors. They are made…
Commercial rolling doors are a familiar site to most of us; we see them at shops, factories, and other businesses and industries. These doors are usually steel or aluminum panels that roll up and look similar to some residential garage doors. Despite their simplistic appearance, there is more to these doors, and if you own a business, you may want to consider investing in one. They must be solid and…
So, it’s time to install a new garage door; perhaps you’re renovating your home, or your current doors are not functioning. Whatever the reason, you must choose the best option for your home out of the mass available to you. You want it to look attractive, have it suit your house’s overall appearance, and, most importantly, be strong and reliable. Most garage doors can be made to suit your style, but…
Your garage door does not have to just be a boring blank slate that doesn’t complement the rest of your home. You can make your garage door a beautiful feature of your house, just like anything else on the exterior of your home. You can do this by shopping for a garage door that is attractive and that has nice architectural interest to it. There are different styles and types…
A steel carriage house style garage door is one of the best options for homeowners who want to maximize the curb appeal of their home. Many homes today are built with garage doors facing the front of the house for practical reasons because it takes much more space to have a side-facing garage door. As a result, when your garage door is on the front of your home, it is…
Garage doors are used in both residential and commercial properties, and they can provide a protective barrier to keep people away from valuable vehicles or equipment. Unfortunately, problems can develop with garage doors sometimes. Issues can include doors that do not open or close correctly, doors that cannot be secured, and doors with failing equipment. Whether in a residential or a commercial space, you cannot afford to have garage doors…
When you are ready to upgrade your garage doors, you will have a few different options that you can consider for your new door material. One of your options is to use steel doors and the other option is to use wood doors. There are pros and cons to both choices. Steel doors are durable, and can require very limited maintenance. Many steel doors can be done in traditional styles,…