How to Check the Garage Door after a Storm

The extent of garage door damage after a storm depends on a number of factors. Is the door recently maintained? Is this a wind load garage door? The ratio of wind speed and garage door damage is always relative. When the storm is fierce and the door not ready, the damage is greater. History has proven that high winds and high speed storms have blown away garage doors which in turn have wreaked havoc on the structural integrity of the home. But even if the door seems to be intact at first glance, it’s not necessarily safe. It requires a thorough inspection and most likely several repairs before you trust to use it again.

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How to Select the Best Garage Door Opener for You

You should never let anyone influence your decision when you are trying to select a new garage door opener for you. What’s best for others is not necessarily best for you. Such decisions must be shaped by the door’s size and weight, your personal preferences, and your family’s expectations.

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Great Ways To Update Your Garage Door

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could update your current garage door? Thanks to the engineers who have designed garage door accessories, this is easier than ever before. Let’s be honest; your garage door a definitely a defining aspect of the way your home is viewed. Instead of remodeling your house to match your garage door, why not remodel the garage to match the house? With all the great ways to update your garage door, it’ll look and function better than ever.

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The Most Common Automatic Garage Door Opener Problems

Some garage door opener problems are easy to solve. Some issues are complex. What’s common in any occasion is that it’s not easy to figure out what’s wrong. When the garage door won’t perform as it should, anything can be wrong – from a broken torsion spring to a cable off drum. But when it comes to mechanical parts, it’s fair to say that you can see if the spring is broken or the cable is off. When it comes to garage door openers, it’s difficult to determine if there is a problem with the motor, reverse system, circuit board, or clicker.

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What Causes a Noisy Garage Door Opener?

We all love our garage and our garage door. They work as they were intended to work – most of the time. However, they sometimes fall victim to wear and tear from general usage or other forms of damage. When this happens, particularly with your garage door opener, they can become quite noisy and this becomes a nuisance. Here you will learn the possible causes, as well as expert advice on what to do about it.

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Feel Safe by Fixing Up Your Garage Door Opener Sensors Fast

It’s a wonder how two small devices can make a difference to your safety but also as easily bring disaster in your garage. The sensors make your garage door opener safe. They are actually the main entrapment protection device required by law. All openers manufactured after 1991 must meet the safety standards of the Underwriters Laboratories (UL 325). The additional rule involves having a wall button in the garage. Why is this mandatory? For security reasons.

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How to Ensure Your Heavy Commercial Garage Doors Work Right

The standard size of sectional and roll up garage doors for commercial applications ranges from 30 to 32 feet wide and 24 to 28 feet high. Installed in warehouses, retail stores, industries, office building, and many more business locations, commercial garage doors can often be much bigger. The bigger the door, the heavier.

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Which Garage Door Access Option Suits You Best

One of the conveniences with garage door openers is that you can choose your way in. Whether you prefer to click or enter a code, access is fast and easy. And all garage door access options are secure since they utilize the rolling code technology. What’s also good news is that almost all openers today can be activated by any means you choose. So the question which requires an answer is which way suits best your needs. So let us explore together the main garage door access options available on the market right now.

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Servicing Garage Door Springs

Many people do not realize it, but it takes a lot of work and dedication to keep a garage door running strong for a long time. That’s why it’s your job as a garage door owner to keep track of your garage door. You can accomplish this by always hiring professional service technicians to handle maintenance of your garage door. You can help even more by performing your own inspections. The goal here is to inform you of what you can do to help with the servicing of garage door springs. Read More

Exploring Garage Door Remotes Service Options

Garage door remote offers added functionality to a basic garage door. That’s why so many people decide to begin exploring garage door remotes service options. The options are many, offered by many different brands. They range from the simplest remote systems which allow for a keychain clicker so that you can open your garage door with a single click from your car, to more advanced systems that are universal and can be controlled by clickers, wall units, and even from your smart phone! Read More

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