When you invest in home improvement it’s important to work with the best products available to you. That applies to parts of your home you don’t usually think about: windows, doors, siding, and yes, your garage door system, too. Your garage door springs are one of the most important elements of your door system. In […]
The easiest way to maintain your garage door in good condition is to treat it well (avoid collisions) and lubricate the springs every few months. It’s extremely common for homeowners to go years without lubricating the door’s springs or providing any kind of maintenance to the door at all before it breaks down. The […]
Doing your due diligence regarding garage doors? If you’re in the market for a new garage door, you’ll likely compare steel and aluminum garage doors. In this article, we’ll compare the key differences between steel and aluminum garage doors.
What’s the difference between steel garage doors and fiberglass? Let’s find out! In this article, we’re running down some of the key differences between these two materials. Steel is one of the most popular garage door materials due to its strength and pricing. Fiberglass is a popular material as well, it’s notable for its insulation […]
LiftMaster and Overhead are two of the most popular garage door openers on the market. This review will compare the operational differences between the models offered by each brand.
Garage door systems need springs in order to gently lift and lower a garage door. If the spring on your garage door is worn out or broken you can’t replace it with just any spring. The spring must be the right match for the size and weight of the door. Read on to learn more […]
The springs on your garage door system are one of the most important parts needed to keep your door functioning properly. Springs are counterweights that provide the force needed to lift and lower the garage door. Unfortunately, all springs eventually break. In this post, we’ll tell you more about garage door spring repair costs.
Springs are the most important element of your garage door system. Sure, the power gets it going and the motor means you don’t have to lift the door yourself but without the springs, the power and motor are useless. You may already know this if you’re shopping for replacement spring options. You’ll be happy to […]
A garage door that won’t open always feels like the biggest inconvenience. One of the most common reasons garage doors won’t open is a worn out or broken spring (or springs). Broken springs are normal and inevitable, after so much use the metal wears out and snaps. In this post, we’ll focus on garage door spring […]
If your garage door springs suddenly broke you may be wondering how long should garage door springs last. Although all springs have a cycle life some springs last longer than others. Much of this depends on how much use the springs get. Read on to learn more about types of garage door springs and cycle […]
