Sunday, February 20, 2011
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
Garage Door and how to keep them working
Garage Doors, Commercial Doors and Roll Up Doors.
How to take care off them.
• 1. Visually inspect the garage door each month. Look at springs, cables, rollers and pulleys for signs of wear.• 2. Wooden garage doors should be cleaned and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Generally, they recommend you paint them initially on both the inside and outside and repaint the exterior surface every year or two.
• 3. Lubricate rollers and hinges with a little motor oil (10W30). This should be done every 3 months, based on usage.
• 4. Cleaning your weather seal is also important, again use a mild soap and rinse thoroughly. Lubricating your weather seal with a silicone lubricant will help keep your weather seal flexible and prevents premature wear.
• 5. If you're considering a new garage door, it's important to measure your door opening to determine any special requirements before you shop.
• 6. Check the metal tracks inside the garage. Look at the mounting brackets that hold the tracks to the walls. If they're loose, tighten the bolts or screws at the brackets.
• 7. Working inside the garage with the garage door closed, examine the tracks for dents, crimps, or flat spots. If there are any damaged spots, pound them out with a rubber mallet, or with a hammer and a block of scrap wood.
• 8. Check for loose hardware, and tighten as needed.
• 9. Clean the tracks with concentrated household cleaner to remove dirt and hardened grease.Clean the rollers thoroughly, and wipe both tracks and rollers dry.
• 10. If the tracks do not appear properly aligned, loosen the screws holding the mounting brackets and tap the tracks into position. Make sure to recheck the tracks using the level to make sure the position is correct, and then tighten the screws.
• 11. With swing-up models, inspect the plates where the spring is mounted in order to be sure the screws are tight.
• 12. Check the hinges that hold the sections together on roll-up units.Replace or tighten parts accordingly.
• 13. With roll-up models, the spring on each side is controlled by a cable on a simple pulley system. To adjust, pull the cable farther through the plate above the door and knot the end so as the maintenance the tension.
• 14. If you spend large amounts of time in your garage, you should consider insulating it.
• 15. Lubricate all moving parts using lubricant spray or powdered graphite. Use household oil or silicone spray when dealing with the rollers.
• 16. Take a look at the springs. On swing doors, the spring on each side is hooked into notches or holes. When a tension adjustment is required, move the spring hook to the next hole or notch.
• 17. Installing a new garage door for your home is one of the best ways to increase your curb appeal and increase the value of your home.
• 18. There are several considerations to make before purchasing a garage door including: use, size, style, material, maintenance, safety and durability.
• 19. Choose a garage door that will sustain dents well. This is especially important if you have young children who may play ball and ride bikes near the garage door.
• 20. Taking the time to properly research the numerous garage door options will help ensure that you are choosing the best garage door for your home.
Friday, September 3, 2010
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Roll up garage doors are a great way to save space, and provide security in your garage. Roll up, or roller garage doors, are split into different sections that automatically roll into a drum above the garage opening. They are extremely convenient as roller doors take up less space than sectional, or up-and-over garage doors. Also, because the door does not swing outward, a roller door is great even for shorter driveways. So if you have a smaller driveway, or a garage that isn’t very large, roll up garage doors can be the perfect solution.
Usually rolling garage doors are manufactured from thin strips of aluminum, so that the door can easily roll around the drum mechanism, and effectively remain stored in as tight an area as possible. Most commonly roll up garage doors are automatic, meaning you can use a garage door opener to signal the mechanism to open and close the door. This is extremely useful in bad weather conditions, as you wouldn’t even have to leave your car to open or close the door. Most roller doors also feature automatic locks, meaning you’ll never have to remember to lock your door, because the mechanism locks itself.
Although, there are a few disadvantages with the convenience of roll up garage doors. To facilitate the tight roll over the drum mechanism, the garage door usually isn’t that thick. That means they could be punctured and broken by thieves, despite the automatic locking mechanism. Also if there is a problem with the door mechanism, some roller doors don’t have a manual option because of the complicated rolling motion. That means if something is wrong with your door mechanism, you may have to have it repaired before you can open your garage door.
When looking to purchase roll up garage doors, there are a variety of companies and options for your doors. Depending upon the size of your door, the cost could be as little as $200, or could run well over $1,000. As there are a wide variety of mechanisms available, usually the mechanism isn’t included in that price. A garage door opener can run you anywhere from $100 to over $200.
The mechanism is generally more important than the door itself, as most doors are relatively the same. Try finding a brand name mechanism, as they usually have better warranty agreements, as well as lifetime guarantees. Brands like Chamberlain and Genie are a good place to start. When you’re looking to buy a mechanism or a door it’s best to go to a hardware store, as they will have the expertise to answer any questions. Also a hardware store is more likely to facilitate in house repairs, so if there is a problem with your door or mechanism, you can easily and quickly have the trouble fixed. Big chains like Home Depot and Lowes are a good bet.
From there the last factor in your roller garage door selection is installation. Many stores offer installation for a nominal fee. Or if you want to save money and are a bit of a do-it-yourselfer, you can also install the doors yourself at no extra cost. Some doors will come with guide videos, or you can usually find some sort of guide on the company website, or even on sites like Youtube.com. As long as you’re relatively handy, you should have no problem installing your roll up garage doors.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Garage Doors: Why Buy Our Gold Series Door?
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Friday, August 27, 2010
Replace Your Garage Doors to Beautify Your Home
Replace Your Garage Doors to Beautify Your Home As you seek ways to improve the exterior integrity of your home, consider replacing your older garage doors. Are your current garage doors cracking or sagging, or are they difficult to open and close? Do you feel insecure because your garage doors no longer offer the security and protection they should provide due to aging? If you answered, "yes" to these questions, then it's probably time to replace your garage doors.
Not only do garage doors provide a sense of security, but new doors can tremendously improve the outside appearance of your home. You can select from a variety of styles, colors and materials, including space-saving overhead doors. Garage doors can match the outside colors of your home (whether brick, wood or siding), and can be customized to get the look and feel you want.
Materials for Garage doors
Consider these materials when selecting new garage doors: steel, wood, fiberglass or aluminum. Each material offers advantages, but steel and wood tend to be the more popular choices among homeowners. Steel garage doors are the strongest and most durable. They require very little maintenance because most are made of galvanized steel that is hot-dipped and clad with vinyl or have a polyester (baked on) finish. This means the doors will not require re-painting and they will not rust. Some higher quality steel garage doors are also filled with insulation, which offers warmth in winter and coolness in summer for the inside of your garage. Look for Clopay doors and compare their styles such as the Gallery Collection or the Grand Harbor Collection to find amazing designs and colors.
The only drawback to steel doors is that steel can become dented if you accidently hit the doors with your car or motorcycle...or even if one of the kids rams a bike into the door too hard. If your steel doors become dented, they may be difficult to repair.
If you want a contemporary look, consider the aluminum/glass design in the Avante Collection. Or, if you want steel doors that offer a wood carriage-house style look and feel, consider the Coachman Collection by Clopay doors. For custom wood garage doors, you can't go wrong with the Clopay Reserve Collection. These beautiful wood doors come in cedar, redwood, or hemlock with a lovely tongue and groove design. They are also weather-sealed for added protection from outdoor elements.
Custom Designs
No matter which material you choose, there are usually a number of options to customize your garage doors. Garage door windows may be arched, square or rectangular in shape. There are also wrought iron window options with many choices...from plain short designs to long square or rectangular grilles. You may also have an option to buy antique black iron hardware for the classic wood or steel garage doors. Choose garage colors, panel designs or wood-grain styles, and garage doors accessories such as reliable openers to meet your needs while enhancing the overall look of your home.
You'll be "wowed" by the difference new garage doors can make for your home's exterior. Check out various brands online such as Clopay doors, Wayne Dalton doors, and Amarr doors. You'll soon enjoy the ease and comfort of new, stylish garage doors!
To learn more about subjects like garage doors please visit the web site at: http://www.directgaragedoors.com/
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