A garage door is the largest moving appliance in a home; and yet, most folks don’t realize there are some simple steps they can take to maintain their garage door. Florida hurricane season is upon us, and while it’s a good idea to get regular garage door maintenance done by professionals, there are some things … Read more
Florida coastal property owners want to make sure their garage door meets updated building code wind-resistance requirements. As much as 80 percent of the dollar damage to residences during Hurricane Andrew were attributed to garage doors. According to this FEMA Bulletin: High winds from hurricanes and tornadoes can damage garage doors or even blow them … Read more
Most people take their modern overhead garage doors for granted. They forget there was a time when entering their garage involved much more than using a remote while cruising into their driveway, with the door sliding down smoothly behind them once they had safely entered the garage. But the fact is that your garage door … Read more
The answer is “Yes”! According to the annual survey done by Remodeling Magazine, their Cost vs Value 2016 analysis shows that replacing a garage door, with an average cost of $1,652, yields a return on investment of 91.5%, the third best return. Your garage door does it all when it comes to home’s curb appeal. … Read more