With winter quickly approaching, this is the perfect time to address some issues regarding your home and how to effectively "winterize" it. There are numerous portions of your house that definitely need winterizing: your pipes, your driveway, your roof, etc. One of the most overlooked areas of your home that definitely needs winterizing is your garage door. By winterizing your garage door, you are ensuring that the harsh coldness of winter and inclement weather will stay out of your garage.
Garage doors don't typically require a lot of maintenance or adjustment, but there are occasions when they need attention. One such instance is when garage doors are no longer level; and closed, uneven garage doors leave a gap at the bottom between one side of the door and ground. This gap can lower the energy efficiency of your home, and it can also cause wear-and-tear on the garage door rails, rollers and opener.
Hollow steel doors are an industry favorite because of their durability, versatility and strength. When properly maintained and installed, hollow steel doors can often last over 30 years or longer without requiring large repairs. The outer steel is a strong barrier preventing intruders from gaining access inside, but what really counts is what's inside.
The type of material that the core is made from makes a world of a difference. Hollow steel doors can be made from different cores—all with unique properties.
The majority of garage door failures can be traced back to the garage door springs. The springs provide the mechanical assistance needed to open and close the garage doors with minimal effort. If and when these springs break, the simple act of opening and closing the garage door can put more strain on you (or your garage door opener, if you have one equipped).The following information offers some pointers on garage door spring repair.
Garage doors are no longer only for the garage. Garage doors, also known as overhead doors, can replace walls and doors in your home to give your living space a fresh new look. Here are some great ideas for adding a garage door to your house, along with the benefits of doing so.
Kitchen
If you have people over often, having a garage door in your kitchen is a great way to entertain.
