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5 Reasons to Have a Garage Door With Windows
Why a garage door with windows is always a smart choice It’s time to replace your garage door, and you’re overwhelmed by the options. When it comes to picking a new garage door, it’s essential to consider your own needs as well as the climate in Portland. One of the...
Unusual Uses for a Garage Door
Indoor ideas that move the walls They’re functional, secure and need very little maintenance. Average life expectancy is a generous 20 to 25 years, and they’re available in a surprising variety of styles and colors. You might not consider them a decorating trend, but...
Easy Maintenance or the Beauty of Wood?
How about both? Have you taken a good look at the front view of your house lately? Is your garage door askew, sagging, looking shabby or impossible to close because of all the stuff in the way? The street appeal of a house isn’t limited to landscaping and the front...
What’s Hiding Behind Your Garage Door?
Does anyone still park their car in the garage? In the old days, a garage would house a couple of cars, a lawn mower and a few garden tools. Although these are still staples for any homeowner’s garage, it’s also not hard to find people who are using the space to store...
How Garage Doors Can Help Save Your Home From Disaster
With the right reinforcement, your garage doors become a second line of defense The biggest threat to your home and garage doors during a windstorm is the impact from flying debris. Upgrading your garage door to an impact-resistant material offers protection from...
Turning Your Home Into a Palace: How to Prepare for Garage Door Installation
As you eagerly await the installation of your new garage door, you can follow a few simple guidelines that will allow the entire process to move forward without any problems. By cleaning up the area and ensuring that everyone stays out of the way of the contractor,...
Understanding R-Values and Insulation
Keep Cool (or Warm!): Understanding R-Values and Insulation Not your grandfather’s garage anymore A garage is no longer exclusively used for housing vehicles overnight. In lieu of the expense of embarking on a home addition, many people are making low-cost...
Could Overhead Doors Improve Your Warehouse Efficiency?
How your choice of loading-bay hardware may be keeping your shipments out Tired of your Portland, OR, warehouse operations unfolding as if they were managed by a headless chicken? Stop wracking your brain for solutions and think about the simple factors. It may very...
Protect Your Assets: Choosing a Residential Garage Door to Fit Your Home
While you may be perfectly intrigued with adding a brand-new garage door to your property, it’s quite easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer number of available styles. Whether you’re interested in a traditional or a contemporary style, you can choose something that...
10 Essential Garage Door Safety Tips
Can you imagine having to get out of your car to open your garage in the rain? The idea probably ranks just above walking across the room to change channels on your television on your “Things I Don’t Want to Do” list. Automatic garage doors are an amazing convenience...
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Keep Out the Cold with an Insulated Garage Door
Winter is right around the corner, and thoughts begin to turn to the best way to keep warm. While puffy coats and boots work to keep you cozy, what can you do to help keep the temperatures toasty in your house? At Overhead Door Company of Portland, our recommendation...
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