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Don’t Sabotage Your Entry With a Messy Garage
Don’t Sabotage Your Entry With a Messy Garage Do you dread opening your garage door because you can never be sure what might come crashing down? These types of messes aren’t just annoying; they can pose a potential hazard by blocking entry to the garage. Try these...
Put Down the Wrench! Let the Pros Handle Garage Door Repairs
Think you can save a few bucks by doing your own garage door repair? Think again. Do you really understand what’s going on with your garage door? Most people don’t. Garage doors tend to be one of those things you hardly even notice—until something goes wrong. Even the...
In Case of Fire: How Garage Door Features Can Minimize Your Losses
Unless you’re grilling a steak or trying to stay warm at a campsite, fire isn’t usually a welcome entity. If you own a commercial building, one accidental fire could destroy your assets. Keeping your merchandise, employees and valuable documents safe is a top...
How to Check Garage Door Balance
Ensuring smooth operation and preventing the need for garage door repair An unbalanced garage door isn’t just a nuisance; it can actually be a danger to you and your family. If you’ve noticed the door behaving strangely, it’s a good idea to check for problems with...
Pros and Cons of Commercial Glass Enclosure Doors
Show your customers what you have to offer with a door that showcases the best of your business Think about the last time you walked by a store with an eye-catching glass door. Did the display make you stop and look or even go in and make a purchase despite not...
Garage Doors: Wood vs. Steel
Which door material will best suit your needs? When you decide to buy a new garage door, it’s crucial to pick the right material for your home or business. Most garage door installers in Oregon offer several wood and steel options. The Chicago Tribune reports that...
The Need for Speed: Do You Need a Faster Garage Door Opener?
Your garage door can affect your life in ways you can’t predict, especially if it’s reaching the end of its days. Garage doors that open too slowly, fail to respond, hesitate or torture you by bouncing repeatedly for no apparent reason can cause chaos in your...
How Do Garage Door Sensors Work?
Those garage doors that magically go up and down save lives, save cars and save peace of mind. Sensors save lives. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, three children each year are killed when garage doors trap them. It’s true that this is a national...
Introducing Thermocore™: Why Our Doors Are Better
Protect Your Garage—and Your Home—from the Elements Portland residents love to play up the city’s generally mild weather, and it’s true that our part of the world looks like paradise next to Alaska or Arizona. That said, Portland still experiences the temperature...
5 Reasons to Appreciate Garage Door Windows
Throwing a Little Light on the Subject The backyard view through glass doors is relaxing. You love the way sunlight streams through the living room bays. Even lovely louvered panes receive an admiring glance. What about those windows in a garage door? They’re not...
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Fall Maintenance for Garage Doors
The temperatures are still warm and the leaves haven’t started to change color, but the pumpkins and goblins lining store shelves are reminders that fall is here and winter weather isn’t far behind. Winter rain, wind, snow, and ice can cause problems for garage doors...
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