Garage doors have changed over the years. In some way, they’re very much the same and in others they’re different. One thing that has changed is how many choices are available in garage door openers. Back in the day, everyone had chain drive openers, today you can choose from several types of openers. In this […]
For many of us, our garages house more than just our vehicles. Our garage can also be a workshop, storage unit, gym, or media room. Regardless of which role it plays, it’s important to keep the elements out and one of the most damaging elements to any part of our home is water. Water can […]
Your garage is one of the biggest rooms in your house. It’s also the biggest entrance into your home. Like front doors and patio doors, garage doors can help improve the energy efficiency of your home. Insulated garage doors can help regulate the temperature and reduce the stress on your heating and cooling systems. This […]
Have you seen the cables on your garage door? Probably not. Cables aren’t something that stand out when you look at a garage door system but they serve a key function. In this post, Garage Door Cables 101, we’re giving you a full rundown on the different types of garage door cables, causes of failure, […]
What’s more inconvenient than a garage door that won’t open when you need to get to work in the morning? OK— I’m sure you can name a few things but this is definitely near the top of the list. We get lots of calls from folks who have their car stuck in the garage because […]
You can run into any number of problems with garage doors. In this post, we’re talking about broken garage door springs. If the springs on your garage door have recently broken or they’ve broken a few times you may be asking yourself “why do garage door springs break?” We’ll answer that question so that you […]
Garage doors are often one of the most used parts of your home and like anything that gets a lot of use, it gets worn down. Unfortunately, garage door maintenance often gets overlooked until a problem arises. Costly repairs are avoidable with professional preventative care or even occasional inspections. Read on to learn more about […]
Think about the springs in your garage. Do the springs on your garage door system have some color painted on them? They should. The garage door industry’s leading organization, DASMA, developed a Garage Door Spring Color Code to make it easy to find the right replacement springs.
Finding the right size springs is a crucial part of repairing your garage door and ensuring it lasts for years to come. In this post, you’ll find a garage door spring chart for torsion springs and extension springs.
Torsion springs are incredibly popular for garage doors. Although extension springs have frequently been chosen by home builders for their low cost, torsion springs are gaining popularity. Many new homes are made with torsion spring garage door systems. Eventually, garage door springs do wear out and need to be replaced. In this post, we’re sharing […]
