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Security Considerations When Choosing a New Garage Door

Details: Published: Tuesday, 17 March 2020 14:56; Written by Big Mike Parks

When choosing a new garage door for their home, most people focus on color and style. They are primarily interested in how good each door looks and how well it will complement the exterior of their property. These are important points to consider of course but of equal importance is security. Your new garage door should be capable of deterring potential intruders and thieves from attempting to gain entry to your property through your garage: it should be strong enough to keep your family and your possessions safe. If you are not sure what features to look for when evaluating how secure a new garage door is likely to be, read through our handy guide and make notes as you go.

Preventative Maintenance for Garage Doors

Details: Published: Monday, 09 March 2020 16:18; Written by Big Mike Parks

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If your garage door is in good working order, you may feel there is no need to pay it much attention. However, if you would like to make sure that it remains in excellent condition in the future, it is worth investing a little time in regular maintenance tasks. In this article, you will find some very useful maintenance tips from our garage door repair team, which could save you a lot of time and money. Spend a little time looking after your garage door every month and it will repay you with years of hassle-free service.

Troubleshooting Common Garage Door Problems

Details: Published: Wednesday, 12 February 2020 09:42; Written by Big Mike Parks

Today's garage doors are paragons of reliability, efficiency and technological innovation. What they're not is indestructible. Even the most expensive, custom-designed door is going to manifest some issues from time to time. Why? Because the garage door weighs several hundred pounds that are being lifted and lowered by a combination of a motor, chain or belt, springs, cables, pulleys, tracks and rollers. All those things have to be working perfectly for the door to open. Also, many of today’s garage doors are part of the internet of things. Meaning they can be controlled from anywhere on earth the owner can get an internet connection. So things can go wrong. Before you call the garage door repair company, have a look at our list of common troubleshooting tips for garage door problems.