A street-facing garage door is about 30% of what people see when they look at your home. Here are some affordable ideas to increase your home’s beauty: Wash the garage door. Just like your car, sometimes a simple wash does wonders. Paint it. Most steel garage doors can be painted with an exterior grade latex Read More
Archives for November 2014
Garage Door Springs – How Long Will They Live?
Garage door springs are rated by cycle life. A cycle is one full open and close. 10,000 cycles is the industry standard. Average use is 3 to 5 cycles per day, so you should expect 5 to 10 years from a properly maintained garage door. Factors that reduce the spring life include extreme temperature, moisture Read More
I See the Light…
No one wants to heat the great outdoors. When you see daylight coming through the garage door, here are some of the symptoms, causes and solutions: Symptom Solutions and causes Light showing at jambs and header Caulk wood door stop Replace or adjust wood door stop Replace or adjust jamb weather seal Adjust vertical tracks Read More