Dealing With A Noisy Metal Garage Door

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Waking up due to a loud garage door squeaking is not something that anyone desires to experience, especially when the noise is coming from a neighbor's house. Unfortunately, such a situation can happen when a garage door is old or has parts attached to it that are not functioning properly. Metal garage doors can make more noise than wooden ones when they are in bad shape, especially if they are not insulated.

15 January 2021

Things Homeowners Should Consider About Their Garage Door Systems

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While garage doors are able to help keep your home secure and make the garage a more comfortable place to work, there are some considerations that homeowners will need to understand when it comes to their garage door. Garage Doors Can Have Major Impacts On A Home's Energy Efficiency A garage door can have a large impact on a home's energy efficiency based on the amount of insulation that the door has as well as the design of it.

14 July 2020

Why Does The Garage Door Shake When It Is Opening Or Closing?

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As you go to open or close your garage door, you expect the door to smoothly glide along the tracks until it is opened or closed. However, there may come a time when the garage door shakes as it travels the tracks instead of gliding smoothly. When this happens, you may wonder what the problem is and whether you need residential garage door repair. Here are a few of the common reasons why your garage door make shake as it is opening or closing and how it can be repaired.

9 October 2019

Good Garage Door Maintenance Can Help Your System Last Longer

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When it comes to garage door repair, it could be years in between the times you need to call for help. Your garage door system is pretty simple. The door goes up; the door goes back down. Take the time to look over your garage door system when it is running well, and you are more likely to keep your garage door in good shape. Cleaning the track with a strong brush, making sure sensors are properly aligned, and watching out for problems can all help you avoid a garage door emergency.

15 January 2019

3 Common Garage Door Problems You May Be Facing

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Do you have a garage door that's just not working the way it used to? Are you concerned that it's not going to open one day, trapping your vehicle on the wrong side of the door? Although frustrating, having a garage door that is no longer functioning well isn't the end of the world either. You may even be considering tinkering with the door yourself to see if you can get it to work.

19 October 2018

Chain Hoist Maintenance: Everything You Need To Know

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Do you have a rolling commercial door? One of the most important elements on a commercial rolling door is a part call the chain hoist. It is important that this part be properly cared for to allow the door to roll open and shut as it should. Here is a bit more information about chain hoist maintenance.  What the Chain Hoist Is The chain hoist is connected to the bar on your commercial garage door.

29 June 2018

Five Reasons You Need A New Garage Door Opener

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  They say old is gold. Not so when it comes to garage door openers. Here, the new have a lot more to offer than the old. So, why do you need a new garage door opener? Safety Most modern garage doors come fitted with an automatic reversal mechanism. This includes sensors that cause the door to reverse if it meets an object on its path while closing. Such doors are safer for children and pets.

25 March 2018

Installing New Hangar Doors? How to Ensure Proper Performance & Safety

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If you have a landing strip on your property for your private plane, and you're installing a hangar, you'll want to spend some time choosing the right hydraulic hangar doors. While hangar doors may look like standard garage doors, they're anything but standard. Hydraulic hangar doors are manufactured specifically to maintain the safety and security of your airplane. They're also designed to withstand winds, and other forces that your hangar will come up against.

7 December 2017

Make Your Garage Door As Convenient As Possible

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When you're coming home from a long day or leaving work in a hurry, you probably want your garage door to present as little of a hassle as possible. Even shaving seconds off of your day each time you open and close your garage door can add up to a lot of saved time over the course of many years. So, with that in mind, here are some garage door features that you'll love if you want to make sure your door is quick and hassle-free.

30 March 2017

Take Care Of Your Chain Drive Garage Door Opener With These Helpful Tips

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Chain-driven garage door openers are a common sight in most garages. While these units are designed with long service lives in mind, proper maintenance and upkeep remains the major key in helping one last for years on end. The following offers several tips that can help you keep your garage door opener in great shape in the years to come. Tighten Your Hardware and Minimize Vibrations One of the drawbacks of using a chain-driven garage door opener is the vibration it often generates during operation.

13 February 2017