Category: Garage Doors

Garage Door Maintenance

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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…

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Cool Your Hot Garage

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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…

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Maintaining and Repairing Garage Doors

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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….

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Dependable Garage Doors

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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…

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How Can You Customize Your Garage Door?

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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…

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Why Choose a Steel Carriage House Door

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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…

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Do You Need Emergency Repair Service for Your Garage Door?

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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…

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Are Wood or Steel Garage Doors Best for Your Home?

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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,…

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Are Steel Garage Doors a Good Choice?

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Steel garage doors are durable and effective at helping to keep sound and unconditioned air out of your garage space. Steel garage doors also need minimal maintenance. If you are considering steel garage doors, however, you may be concerned about whether they will look too industrial for a residential space. The reality is, steel garage doors can look beautiful. You can choose steel garage doors that have a raised panel…

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Garage Maintenance Should Include a Test of Fire Doors

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Fire doors on your garage can help to save your structure from burning in the event that flames break out. However, fire doors need to work effectively and efficiently in an emergency situation. This means that you need to make sure the doors are working correctly. A test of your fire doors by a professional company like Abstract Door should be a part of our company’s routine maintenance program. Fire…

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