The garage door is often a common entry point for your home. If your garage door faces the street or is visible from the road, it also has an impact on your home's curb appeal. If it's time to replace your current garage door, your choice needs to balance being functional and appealing. The wrong garage door can detract from your home's appearance or even make it challenging to get in and out of your home.
13 November 2020
There are a couple of commonly used garage door systems. The one you choose will depend on your biggest needs. Here are some of the pros and cons of the common garage door opener types. Belt Drive A belt drive opener uses a rubber belt to raise the garage door. The biggest pro of this type of door is that it's very quiet; it can easily operate the garage door without waking residents who are directly above the garage.
30 November 2016
Many factors go into a garage door installation, but one big decision is the type of garage door opener you want to include. Here are some of the styles available, along with information about why you would choose each one. Chain Drives The first type of garage door opener that you should be aware of is the chain drive opener. With this type of opener, the door is lifted by a heavy metal chain that supports the weight of the door.
30 November 2016
Security gates at the foot of your drive prevent several "looky-loos" and trespassers from entering your property. You can buy and install manual gates, or electric gates. Manual gates will cost far less, but there are several disadvantages to manual gates. Likewise, there are several advantages to electric gates not provided by manual gates. Here are the advantages of electric gates, in case you still don't know which type to get.
14 November 2016
Proper garage door maintenance does more than simply increase a garage door's lifespan. This is because it reduces the risks of property damage and injuries by ensuring that the garage door's safety sensors are in good shape. It also makes it easier to catch garage door problems before they lead to further complications, something that usually goes a long way in reducing the costs of garage door repairs. The following are garage door tips that you will find useful.
10 November 2016
Your garage door can be among the more complicated parts of your house. In order to function, your garage door requires a powerful torsion spring. However, you may not be particularly informed when it comes to these systems. Therefore, you will want to make it a point to know the answers to the following few questions concerning garage door torsion springs. What Is The Purpose Of The Garage Door Spring?
3 November 2016
While your home's older wooden garage door may still look okay, you might consider having it replaced with a newer steel door. Steel garage doors offer many benefits that wooden doors are unable to provide. Check out some of the important reasons you should consider replacing your old wooden garage door with new steel one. Replacing Old Wooden Garage Doors Is Best For Safety Reasons Old wooden garage doors may require a lot more maintenance than newer doors, some of it related to keeping your door in safe working condition.
29 October 2016