Time to Spring Clean Your Garage Door

June 24th, 2016 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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Winter can do a number on your home, including your garage door. Moisture can accumulate on the interior, leaving mildew stains on your door, while the outside can become dirty from winter weather. Now that spring is on its way, this is a great time to do a thorough spring cleaning on your garage door, plus give it a careful inspection for wear and tear. Here are some spring garage door maintenance tips.

  • Wash your door. Most painted steel or fiberglass doors can be easily cleaned using a mild soap and water. For wooden doors, check with the manufacturer instructions for cleaning and care. While washing your door, inspect the panels for damage or corrosion. In many cases you can replace just the panels instead of replacing the entire door.
  • Inspect the hardware and railings. Winter weather can mean slippery driveways. It is common for vehicles to slide into the garage door edge going in and out of the garage. Inspect the railings and hardware for your garage door, looking for dented or rusted metal pieces that may need replacement.
  • Schedule your annual door opener maintenance. If it has been more than a year since your garage door opener was serviced, schedule your annual service now. It is common for garage doors to be left open during the summer as you go in and out using yard tools. Make sure the spring and other garage door opener parts are in good shape. You don’t want your spring giving out while you or other family members are coming in or out of the garage this summer.

When it comes to spring cleaning and maintenance projects, don’t forget to add your garage door to the list. Start spring off with a clean, maintained garage door that will be ready for the summer ahead.

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Give Your Garage a Facelift

June 24th, 2016 Posted in Garage Door Installation
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When it comes to home improvements, often the garage is the last place homeowners spend money. After all, they live in the house, not the garage. However, when it comes to making a home more attractive from a visitor’s point of view, the garage is often the first thing they see. A new garage door can go a long way in sprucing up the exterior of your garage, while offering many other benefits as well. Here are a few excellent reasons to consider giving your garage a facelift with a new garage door.

  • Improved curb appeal. What your home looks like from the curb is important; it actually can improve the value of your home. A new, stylish garage door can up your home’s curb appeal and increase its value.
  • Energy efficiency. If you have an attached garage, investing in a new insulated garage door can help improve your energy efficiency and lower monthly utility costs. Plus, insulated doors can help reduce noise traveling in or out of the house.
  • Safety. If you have an old garage door that is starting to wear out, consider replacing it for safety concerns. Old hardware and warped fittings can lead to garage door failure and cause injuries. Also, worn doors are more likely to fail during severe wind storms, putting your home at risk for damage.

If your garage door is over a decade old or is in need of repair, consider replacing versus repairing or painting. Upgrading to a higher quality garage door that is insulated and stylish is a wise investment into your home that will look great while adding value to your property.

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Habpro Garage Doors
Dacula, GA 30019
770-985-3355

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Update Your Garage Door with a Classic Carriage Style Door

March 27th, 2016 Posted in New Garage Doors
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In the last few years, more and more homes are adding the beautiful nostalgic style of carriage garage doors. Although these doors went out of fashion for many decades due to the functionality and convenience of overhead modern doors, they have been transformed to work with the new technology. You can have the classic, elegant style of the carriage garage door outfitted with a state-of-the-art garage door opener with all the bells and whistles.

The modern carriage garage door does not necessary have doors that swing open like the ones in the past. Most garage entrances are not equipped to have the space for swinging doors and they are inconvenient to use. Instead, most carriage-style garage doors are actually overhead doors that only are designed to look like they are swing doors. This way you are able to keep the all the modern technology and security that you are accustomed to, but have the classy style of those carriage doors of days gone by.

If you are ready to upgrade your boring old garage door to the magnificent style of carriage doors, you have many options to choose from. These doors come in classic wood or steel, with many customized features like decorative hinges and handles to make your door look authentic. To ensure you get the exact look, style and functionality you expect, talk to your local garage door installation company that offers customized carriage garage doors. They can help you pick out the perfect new door or doors for your garage and expertly install them with the latest options in garage door openers. You will soon be the envy of your neighborhood!

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Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 985-3355

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Is Your Garage Door Lock Disabled?

March 27th, 2016 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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Did you know your garage door has an outdoor lock? You probably see it every day, yet rarely will ever need to use it. Garage doors generally come with a manual lock that you can use to secure your garage if you don’t have an electronic garage door opener or it is not working. Day in and day out, you open and close your garage door with no problems as long as that manual lock is disabled. But what happens if you accidentally manually lock the door and then try to use your opener?

If you engage your garage door opener when the door is manually locked, you could damage your garage door, the opener or both. You may think that this would never happen but it actually happens quite frequently. The manual lock is used during a power outage or maybe the kids were playing with it – whatever the cause, when you go to use your opener, that powerful force pulls against a door firmly locked, often causing expensive damages. So what can you do to prevent this?

There are ways to permanently disable your manual lock or make it difficult to accidentally engage. One method that garage door service companies use is installing a lock rod that will prevent the manual lock from being used unless the rod is removed. This simple fix can prevent hundreds of dollars or more of damage to your garage door system in the event your garage door is ever locked on accident.

If you are unsure of how to disable your manual garage door lock, call your local garage door service company. They can help you disable or add a lock rod to your door to prevent any future problems.

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How Old Is Your Garage Door Spring?

January 31st, 2016 Posted in Garage Door Springs
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If you don’t know the answer to, “How old is your garage door spring?”, it may be time to find out. Like all mechanical devices, garage door openers and their working parts wear out and need maintenance and service. Most garage door springs will last several years with normal wear and tear. However, you don’t want to wait until your spring breaks in the middle of the night to find out it needs to be replaced. You could end up with your vehicle stuck in your garage until a garage door service can replace your spring.

When a garage door spring snaps, it can be dangerous. Most garage doors weight a few hundred pounds and a snapped spring could allow your door to crash down on your vehicle, or worse, you or someone in your family. Because of the high tension and risk of injury, springs should be replaced by a professional that has the experience and training to safely remove the spring and install a new one.

The best way to avoid a surprise garage door spring break is to have your garage door regularly serviced. A maintenance service will ensure your door is balanced, that all sensors are working correctly, parts are lubricated, and a full inspection can be performed on the entire system, including the spring. If this is done annually, your garage door service company can recommend when the spring should be replaced before it breaks on its own. This can save you the inconvenience of having your garage door malfunction at an inopportune time or cause injury or damage when the spring breaks unexpectedly.

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Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 985-3355

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Save On Energy Bills with a New Garage Door

January 31st, 2016 Posted in New Garage Doors
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Are you losing heat in the winter due to a poorly insulated garage door? The largest entrance to many homes is the door in the attached garage. If you have a garage door with limited or no insulation, you may be losing heat and wasting energy through your garage. If your garage door is several years old, it may be worth the investment to replace your old door with a new insulated garage door.

Choosing a New Insulated Garage Door

Garage doors have insulation ratings to help you decide what door is best for your needs. Those who live in regions with severe winters, a higher rating will help insulate the garage during those frigid temperatures. However, the same can be true of hot summers. You may be losing cooled air through your garage in those sweltering summers, also costing you more in energy bills.

The rating to look for on garage doors to determine their insulation level is the R-value. The higher the value, the better insulation the door provides. You also want a door that has excellent sealing to ensure that air is not seeping in or out around the edges of the door. Professional installation by a quality garage door is important to ensure that the door is properly balanced and installed to get the best results from your new insulated door.

If your garage feels too cold during the winter or too hot during the summer, it is time to upgrade to a professionally installed insulated door. Call your local garage door service to discuss insulated garage door options and begin saving money off your energy bills.

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Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 985-3355

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The Value of Professional Garage Door Installation

December 4th, 2015 Posted in New Garage Doors
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It’s easy to overlook the importance of a professionally installed garage door until it stops working as it should. Parts begin to squeak and rattle, the door doesn’t close as smoothly or evenly as it did when it was brand new.

That’s because not every garage door installation is the same. A good installation should include high quality components designed for long-lasting wear. Low quality bearings, for instance, won’t work smoothly over repeated opening and closing. Torsion and extension springs need to be balanced for the weight of your garage door. They need to also be replaced in pairs to retain that balance or your garage door won’t close evenly.

Avoid common problems with improperly installed garage door by finding a local professional with a strong reputation for quality work. It’s estimated that over 45% of garage door repairs are a result of improper installation. You can save yourself both time and money by hiring the right garage door professional in your area.

Look for a good selection of styles, colors and construction materials when shopping for your garage door. In addition to being an entrance to your garage, you want your garage door to match the exterior décor of your home. Is your house a ranch style home? A carriage style wood door may be what you’re looking for. Contemporary homes will likely call for a raised panel steel construction.

Whatever style or color you choose from, be sure the garage door you select is from a reputable manufacturer that provides warranty coverage. Check for reviews online, independent testimonials from previous customers. Ask your neighbors about their experiences with garage door installers in the area. Your garage door will look good and function smoothly for many years when it’s installed by a local professional.

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Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 985-3355

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Garage Door Summer Safety Tips

July 25th, 2015 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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If you drive through any neighborhood during the summertime, you’ll see many garage doors open with kids and adults going in and out. It is easy to forget that a garage door is a few hundred pound piece of equipment when it easily goes up and down with a push of a button. While a properly maintained garage door is designed with safety in mind, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that your garage door is safe for everyone in your family. Here are some safety tips:

–          Educate your kids on garage door safety. Make sure your kids know that the garage door is not a toy to make go up and down. Garage door openers should be high enough that toddlers cannot reach the button, and bigger kids should let adults operate the door.

–          Make sure safety features are working. Most garage door openers have a safety mechanism that stops it from closing on an object. Test this feature by putting a box or other object under the door and try to close the door. It should stop before it hits the item. If it does not, you need to have the safety feature repaired or realigned.

–          Have a safety inspection and tune-up. A good way to ensure your spring and other equipment that control the movement of your garage door are working properly is to have a tune-up performed. Your local garage service company can inspect your equipment, then lubricate the opener, tighten bolts and replace hardware as needed to ensure your garage door is in good working order.  This can prevent any equipment failures or unexpected spring breaks that could cause a serious injury.

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Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 985-3355

 

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Tips for Choosing a New Garage Door

May 1st, 2015 Posted in New Garage Doors
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Is it finally time to replace your garage door? Although garage doors can last for many years, once they become worn they can detract from the beauty of your home. The good news is that new garage doors have some great features that may benefit your home. Before you begin shopping for a new door, here are some tips to keep in mind:

  • Insulation. Many newer garage doors are well insulated to increase the energy efficiency of your home. If you heat or cool your garage, or just have an attached garage, an insulated door can save you money off you energy bills. An insulated door can also muffle sound, giving your family more privacy.
  • Wind resistance. If you live in a region known for high wind storms or hurricanes, wind resistance is an important factor when buying a garage door. Some states have minimum requirements for wind resistance on garage doors.
  • Style. Your garage door is most likely one of the first things people see when they come to your home. Carriage style, wooden garage doors and window designs can all help improve the curb appeal of your home.
  • Warranties. A garage door is a large purchase for your home. Choose a new door that comes with an excellent warranty and guarantee.
  • Installation. You want a professional garage door company to install your new garage door that is known for their quality workmanship. Choose a company that offers 5-star service to all their customers and stands behind their work.

A new garage door can improve the way your home looks and even save you money on energy bills. Take the time to find the right door for your home that will add both value and efficiency.

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Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 985-3355

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Spring Inspection for Your Garage Doors

March 24th, 2015 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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How did your garage door hold up over the winter? Many areas of the country experienced rough winters, with cold temperatures and blistery storms that ravaged the outside of homes. Garage doors are often exposed to rougher elements than the rest of the home due to the temperature fluctuations they endure, with one side warm and the other cold as internal heating battles exterior chill. After a hard winter, it’s time to give your garage door a thorough inspection to check for any damage or necessary repairs.

  • Look for cracks. Cracks are one of the most common issues for wooden garage doors. Especially in freezing temperatures, movement or even a slight impact can start a crack. If you find a crack in a panel, often you can just replace the panel instead of the whole door.
  • Check your rails and hardware. Inspect your rails and other hardware for your door, looking for dents, rust and loose nuts or bolts. It’s very common for a vehicle to slide into the railings of the garage door during icy weather, which can compromise the door.
  • Safety inspection. Make sure your safety features are working correctly. Put an object, like a cardboard box, under your garage door and try to close the door. If the electronic eyes are working correctly, the door should not close. If it smashes the object, your lasers may not be working or are not aligned properly.

If you find any problems, make sure to call in your local garage door service as soon as possible. Garage doors are used even more during the summer, so have all repairs completed in the interest of household safety. While your garage door expert is on the premises, have them tune-up your garage door opener to make sure the spring and other mechanisms are working properly.

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Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 985-3355

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