What Does Garage Door Repair Cost?
What is the most massive moving object in your home? If you guessed the garage door, you’re correct. Double-car garage doors measure 16’ X 7’ and can weigh upwards of 400 pounds! Ensuring the structural integrity of the door and its many components is crucial. Properly maintained, it should last upwards of 30 years, depending […]
How to Choose a New Garage Door
Your garage door provides convenient and safe access to your home daily. Invented in 1921 by C.G. Johnson, it has a lifespan of about 30 years if it is properly maintained, and no one accidentally backs or drives into it. However, there are many other reasons for deciding on a new garage door, including aesthetics […]
Just Say NO to DIY Garage Door Repair
Although it may be possible to save money by completing some home improvement projects yourself, others, like garage door repair is best left to experienced garage door service professionals. On the surface, the garage door may appear simple enough to repair, but there are lots of complex parts that can go wrong. Problems involving the […]
Garage Door Design Trends
Here are the top five garage door design trends to look for when considering replacing a weathered, damaged, or risky door. This is one of the most valuable home improvement projects to complete. This year’s annual Cost vs. Value Report reveals that an upscale garage door replacement – high-tensile-strength steel with two coats of factory-applied paint that […]
What to Consider When Buying a Commercial Garage Door
Commercial garage doors are vital to a business’s bottom line. While utilization will undoubtedly vary according to industry – warehouse, storage, retail, automotive, etc. – one thing that remains constant is the need for the door to function properly one hundred percent of the time. Its appearance is equally important, especially because a damaged or weathered […]
Garage Door Spring Repair: What You Need to Know
One of the most important parts on your garage door measures just 2 1/8” or 2 3/16” (these measurements may vary though). But don’t let its small size fool you. Without this one component, the garage door cannot be opened or closed, regardless of manual or automatic operation. The danger broken garage door springs present is far […]
High-Tech Garage Door Openers
The earliest garage door opener, invented in 1926 by C.J. Johnson, was quite basic. Chain-driven, it simply lifted and lowered the door when activated from within the garage. Remotes weren’t invented until much later. Over the years, several additional features were added, including photoelectric sensors, designed to prevent the door from closing in the event […]
Stuck Garage Door? Troubleshoot it Here!
A stuck garage door can happen to the best of us; occasionally even with regular, monthly maintenance. Thankfully a stuck garage door can be fixed with little to no inconvenience. Keep in mind though that if the door sticks in the open position, it presents a safety concern, necessitating the need for immediate repair. Troubleshooting […]
Guide to Garage Door Sizes
In mountain states like Arizona, 54.4% of all residential homes built in 2017 featured two-car garages, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Three or more car garages are included in 36.6% of homes built. Only a small percentage of homes have garages that accommodate one-car (3.9%) or oversized vehicles (5.1%). Whether you’re building a […]
Commercial Garage Doors 101
Commercial garage doors can be as big as 24 ft. wide and 20 ft. high. These doors also vary in terms of style, appearance, and energy-efficiency. Fire-rated commercial garage doors can also be constructed. The various types of commercial garage doors available to you as well as what components are required are outlined in the […]
