Your home's garage door gets quite a bit of work every day, with each time it opens and closes when you leave and arrive back at home. And you expect your door to work in harmony with your opener and its motor for it to operate appropriately, so when either of the components fail, your door fails you. With all the wear and tear your garage door's mechanics experience in addition to outside weather conditions, it is important to keep your garage door maintained and in good repair so it remains in working order and does not fail or harm you or anyone else.
19 September 2018
Late fall is a good time to have your garage door serviced and prepared for winter. Winter can be hard on garage doors when the temperatures get cold. By making sure your door is in good shape, you might prevent some problems from happening. Here's why winter is a tough season for your garage door. Metal Contracts When It's Cold One problem with cold weather is that it causes metal to contract.
8 May 2018
Garage door repair often results when a door lacks something it should have. For example, all garage doors should have sealing gaskets. These thick, rubbery bits should hug the bottom, top, and side edges of the garage door. The sealing gaskets serve a number of purposes, all of which are good reasons for installing the gaskets in the first place. Keep out the Cold and Wet Sealing gaskets keep out the frigid air, which can cause problems with your car starting in the winter.
7 February 2018
When it comes to malfunctions around the house, most homeowners don't expect their garage door opener, of all things, to require an emergency repair. Still, there are a couple unexpected yet relatively common scenarios that may require the need for a 24-hour emergency garage door repair company. By being aware of these common scenarios and what to do if they happen in your home, you'll be better prepared and can act quickly to ensure a prompt fix and minimal disruption on your life.
30 August 2017
As a new homeowner, you have so many first time responsibilities that it's easy to let some things fall through the cracks. One aspect of home ownership some new homeowners overlook is proper maintenance of their garage doors, but this is a mistake. Your garage door is not only the biggest moving part in your entire home, but it also protects your cars, tools, and valuables, provides a bit of home security, and keeps the elements and pests out of your garage and home.
7 July 2017
Even though wooden garage doors are pretty resilient and definitely have their perks, they can also be prone to warping. Wood is not a solid material; it is porous and fibrous and tends to expand and contract with changes in the atmosphere. Unfortunately, if your wooden garage door warps, it can pretty much destroy its functionality. The door may not close and open properly and may even get stuck completely. The key to preventing a warped garage door is understanding what it is that causes the door to warp in the first place.
23 June 2017
You may be hard pressed to find a standard home without a garage. But if you don't own a car, you probably wonder what the best way is to use that space. Read on for some ideas. Create a Playroom Make your garage into a kid's playroom where you can keep all of their toys; you'll never trip over an Elmo doll in your living room again. The kids will love having their own space to roam around in.
6 June 2017
