When we put our house up for sale, our real estate agent have a valuable insight for us. He told us that the front of our house needed a little work, particularly our garage door. Instead of trying to clean it, we decided to start shopping around for a new one. We didn't know how much of a difference it would make, but as soon as the new one was installed, we knew that we had made the right decision. The new garage door made our entire home exterior look nice, new, and well-kept, and our house sold five days later. This blog is all about the difference the right garage door can make.
Posted on: 29 March 2016
When buying a house, there are a litany of things to check. You'll want to make sure the garbage disposal, the doorbell and all of the toilets are in proper working order, among other things. One thing that many homeowners overlook is the garage door opener. If you're buying a home that was built prior to 1993, here's why you need to also check the garage door and how to do so.
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Posted on: 28 March 2016
If you have noticed that your garage door is jerking every time you open or close it, you may decide to take action to make it open more smoothly. After ruling out a problem with your garage door opener, use the three-step guide below to take steps towards removing possible causes.
Step 1: Check The Tracks For Debris And Loose Screws
The first step involves checking the tracks for any signs of debris, as well as loose screws that could be snagging the rollers.
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Posted on: 19 June 2015
When hurricanes or tornadoes threaten to damage or destroy your home, installing the right steel garage doors can help protect it. Garage doors made with galvanized steel offer outstanding strength and protection against the excessive winds produced by seasonal storms. However, your contractors must design your garage doors with the right wind load to achieve these benefits. Here are things to know about wind load, as well as descriptions of three types of steel garage doors you can choose.
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