Discover the ins and outs of garage door repair, installation, and maintenance with expert tips and advice on Top Quality Doors’ blog.
When purchasing your home, the garage isn’t necessarily a top priority. Of course, you’re happy to have a garage, especially a big one, but you’re likely going to spend more time checking out the bedrooms, bathrooms, and living spaces before you decide the deal’s off because of an issue in the garage. However, your garage …
We all know what to do if we catch on fire (stop, drop, and roll) or what to do when crossing a street (look both ways), but do you know the steps to ensure your garage door is running safely?
If you have an older access control system or are looking to install one for the first time, there are a lot of factors to consider that might have you putting off the investment in a new system.
To help with your decision, we’ve rounded up the top three reasons we recommend a new access control system, whether you’re looking for your personal home or a large commercial complex.
Installing automatic gates is a complex process, but troubleshooting maintenance afterward can be just as confusing. As with any device, gate operators are bound to experience some degree of malfunction which impacts their functionality.
If there’s one thing that we recommend you don’t try to fix on your own, it’s a broken garage door spring. This is a much more serious process than your typical DIY project as it poses many safety concerns for the untrained homeowner. Also, if you continue to use a garage door opener with a broken spring, you risk damaging the top portion of the door or burning out the motor, so this is a problem you can’t just ignore either!
Both the searing heat of the summer and the bitter cold of winter can cause problems for your home, but you might be surprised to know your automatic gate is not immune. From snowy build up to, believe it or not, damage from pesky rodents, there are a myriad of ways your gate can be at risk.
A common question we’re asked by neighbors, customers and colleagues is “How can I save money on my garage door or gate operator installation?” While some components you’d rather not skimp out on (like security features), there are several ways you can cut costs without cutting corners.
So it’s time for garage door replacement, and you are looking for the best product to upgrade the look and functionality of your home or business. Where do you begin? By finding the top garage door brand to supply the best options. But with so many garage door manufacturers out there, how do you know …
Thousands of people are injured each year in garage door accidents, but there are five rules for keeping your family, friends and guests safe.s
Whether you’ve recently installed a garage door or are scheduling a replacement soon, there are some tasks you can implement in your weekly routine to ensure the garage door remains functional and attractive for years to come. Here are six of our favorite maintenance tips.
