Need a Custom-Sized Garage Door?

September 25th, 2013 Posted in New Garage Doors
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As homes, garages and the cars we drive have all become larger, so have the need for custom-sized garage doors. The garage doors that previously came standard with newer homes is no longer sufficient for either the size of the actual doors or the items needed to fit into our garages. Many of today’s homeowners are looking at these type of problems and decisions in purchasing custom garage doors. 

Standard sizes for garage doors today typically range from 8 to 20 feet wide, in heights of 7 or 8 feet. Today’s builders will usually suggest a new garage door width of 9 ft. However, if happen to drive a large truck with mirrors protruding on both sides, or a snowplow on the front during winter months, you will find it difficult squeezing into a 9 ft. wide opening.

In this scenario, you may wish to opt for a 10 ft. wide door with a height of 8 ft. Of course, deciding the size of your garage door is much easier to accommodate when you are building a new garage. However, increasing the size of your existing garage door opening is another matter. In fact, to do so may be nearly impossible without extensive remodeling, increasing the size of the entire garage, which may even necessitate raising the roof. In this case, your best option may be to build an entirely new garage. 

Consult with your local garage door professional about these options when considering what course of action may be best for your individual needs. Whether it is a new bigger garage door or a newly constructed garage, you can be assured of adding value and functionality to your home.

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Benefits of Insulated Garage Doors

September 25th, 2013 Posted in New Garage Doors
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If you are in the market for replacing your garage door, now may be a good time to consider purchasing an insulated garage door for your home. Insulated garage doors are actually more affordable than you may think, while providing many advantages over other doors. 

Insulated by several layers of environmentally safe insulation, these doors are typically strong and durable. Insulated doors are actually quieter than standard garage doors and can serve as an extra barrier to keep out moisture and insects. Of course, the main reason to purchase an insulated garage door is to help regulate the temperature in your garage, as well as your home (if they are attached). An insulated door moderates the temperature to a comfortable level, whether it is hot or cold. Regulating the temperature in your garage will also protect tools, equipment and supplies from the effects of drastic temperature changes. 

Most importantly, perhaps, is the benefit of lowered energy costs, especially if your garage is attached to your home. A lot of air conditioning and heat are wasted, from the house then out the garage door. Furthermore, rooms in the house that are directly adjacent to an uninsulated garage, will require the use of more air conditioning or heat in order to counteract the temperature in the garage, for them to feel more comfortable. 

Contact your local garage door service company to discuss the possibility of replacing your old garage door with one that is insulated. They can help you assess your energy concerns to ascertain what is your best option. Insulated garages can be a great investment and, best of all, it will save you money in the long run.

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Security Options for Garage Door Openers

September 25th, 2013 Posted in Garage Door Openers
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If your garage is connected to your home, it could be the most vulnerable point of access for any intruder. Too often, it becomes the main entry into the house so interior connecting doors are left unlocked, even when the garage door is open. The simple ease of entry and exit through our garage doors have left us unconcerned about its safety.  

Fortunately, today’s advanced technology has also found its way into improving garage door openers with additional security features. If you still have an older garage door opener, then it is time to upgrade. Today’s openers utilize random revolving numbers for their remote openers. Mini remote openers are available that can fit on a key chain, so as to enable them to be carried at all times instead of leaving it in the car. That means, if your car is stolen or burglarized, your garage and home are still secured. Another addition option is to install a keyless entry pad, wherein you manually enter a code, much like a security alarm.  

Your local garage door service professional should be aware of the very latest in garage door opener security options and will certainly be able to steer you in the right direction for your particular needs. Furthermore, your service company will be more than happy to walk you through additional tips to make sure that your garage is as safe from intrusion as is possible. There is no need to allow your garage door to threaten the safety and security of your home. Having your garage’s remote opener and entry system inspected, as well as updated with today’s available security technology, will help ensure the safety of your home and family from unwanted intruders.

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Repairing a Buckled Overhead Garage Door

September 25th, 2013 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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It is always a good idea to visually inspect your garage periodically, looking for loose, damaged or frayed cables, the smoothness of the garage door’s raising and lowering, and the movement of the wheels and rollers with the track, as well as the door opener chain or belt. It is also a good idea to check the garage door’s safety features such as the automatic reverse and stop features. However, routine maintenance of our garage doors is not something that we typically consider, until we need garage door repairs, and despite our best efforts problems can still occur. 

The functionality of the overhead garage door depends primarily on the force of its springs, to raise and lower the weight of the door. With tremendous force within those springs, should the door encounter a problem within the track or belt system while raising or lowering, the power of the garage door spring can still force the door to open or shut. This can cause the garage door to suddenly buckle. When a garage door buckles, damage occurs to the door; in that one or more of its panels become bent and unmovable. 

Of course, you’ll want to call your local garage door service company immediately to make arrangements for garage door repairs. You should know, however, that it may not be necessary to replace your entire garage door; it is usually possible to simply replace and install the damaged portion or panel of the door.  This can be done relatively easily and at a much lower cost that replacing the entire door. Some painting or staining may be required to match the newer panel to the remaining older, weathered, part of the garage door but it is doable.

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