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 […]
Why Do Garage Door Springs Break?
Garage door springs break some time during their 1,428th operation, usually while the door is being closed. This is based on a 10,000-cycle spring, opened and closed four times per day. Once they go out, all tension is released, and they are no longer able to counterbalance the weight of the door. The result is a […]
What is Geofencing?
Geofencing uses special technology (e.g., GPS, RFID or Wi-Fi) to trigger a pre-programmed alert, or other action when a specific user’s smartphone or other device enters or leaves a virtual perimeter around a geographical location (source, 2016). Geofencing requires the use of location services. It may require an application to be open as well. Only […]
Want a New Look? Replace Your Garage Door!
Looking to boost your home’s curb appeal? A new garage door can instantly transform the look of your home – especially if the old door is very dilapidated. A new door can be a great investment as well. According to Remodeling magazine’s latest Cost vs Value Report, garage doors top the list with a 98.3% return on investment […]
