Doors / Garages
Top Rated Garage Door Remote Clickers
by Thomas Wang on Nov 3, 2017
If you rely on a garage door remote to activate the opener, you surely want the best product ever. The good news is that there are many choices, great brands, and remotes for all needs. Continue reading →
Why Your Garage Doors Make Noises
by Bernice Maldonado on Nov 4, 2017
Even the quietest garage door will make some noise when moving. After all, garage doors consist of many parts, which make it rather impossible for you to hear absolutely nothing when the door moves. So far so good. The concerns start when the overhead door starts making noises out of the ordinary. Continue reading →
How to Lubricate Your Overhead Garage Door
by Bernice Maldonado on Nov 4, 2017
Regularly lubrication maintenance has a dual purpose. First, it quiets down the garage door. Second, it helps it last longer. Why garage doors last longer when they are lubricated often? It's all about the parts lasting longer. Don't forget that your overhead door is made of many parts, which are mostly made of steel. Continue reading →
The Best Way to Stop Garage Door Problems Before They Grow
by Willy Lang on Nov 4, 2017
There are two things we can do for our garage doors. We can prevent problems with garage door maintenance, and We can stop garage door problems from getting worse. For the former, we will need the assistance of a professional garage door repair technician. Continue reading →
Why You Should Install Extension Springs Safety Cables
by Michael Wang on Nov 6, 2017
There is a faulty impression that extension springs are not as dangerous as torsion springs. But this is hardly true. On the contrary, a garage door torsion spring can be a tad safer than its counterparts. Why is that? In spite of their differences, most torsion springs have a shaft running through them. Continue reading →
How to Keep Small Garage Door Parts in Good Condition
by Keith Brooks on Nov 6, 2017
We are often under the impression that the garage door springs, tracks, and cables are enough to make the operation possible. Throw in an opener too and you've got yourself a nicely working electric garage door. Right? Not exactly. Although these are the main parts of overhead garage doors, they are certainly not the only ones. Continue reading →
What You Should Know before You Replace Garage Door Openers
by Alex Ferguson on Nov 6, 2017
Once you install garage door openers, the reverse system takes over and ensures the proper and safe movement of the door. And the automatic operation depends entirely on the motor and its small components. So when we are talking about electric garage doors, it is all about their openers. Continue reading →
What You Should Know before You Replace Garage Door Openers
by Alex Ferguson on Nov 6, 2017
Once you install garage door openers, the reverse system takes over and ensures the proper and safe movement of the door. And the automatic operation depends entirely on the motor and its small components. So when we are talking about electric garage doors, it's all about their openers. Continue reading →
Metal Garage Doors: Steel or Aluminum?
by James Adams on Nov 6, 2017
What is the first question that comes to mind before you start a garage door replacement project? Most likely, materials! The truth is that people have lots of choices today. Still, metal garage doors are very popular. But when we talk about metal options, you are still confronted with the question: aluminum or steel? Continue reading →
Which are the Signs of Garage Door Spring Damage
by Nathan Davies on Nov 10, 2017
Do you recognize the signs of garage door spring damage? Learn how to spot extension and torsion spring problems and what to do in each case. If you own garage doors, you probably know the importance of springs. Without them, the door is kind of useless since it will not open. Continue reading →
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