The Best Garage Door Rollers
If your garage door has been making a lot of noise lately, it might be time to replace the rollers. This is a relatively easy fix, and it will make a big difference in the overall operation of your door. Keep reading to learn more about the best garage door rollers on the market. Steel […]
3 Things to Consider When Shopping for a New Garage Door
When shopping for a garage door, there are a few things to keep in mind. Here are three of the most important factors: budget, style, and size. Each homeowner has different needs and budgets, so it’s important to find a garage door that fits both your needs and your wallet. There are many different styles […]
Balance And Your Garage Door, Why Is It Important?
Today, I want to talk a little bit about the Garage Door balance. What is it and why is it important? So basically when we check to see if a garage door is balanced. We’re asking how heavy or how light it is with the springs. A garage door properly balanced should go up and […]
Common Garage Door Sizes
Today I want to talk a little bit about common garage door sizes. So a lot of people ask me what is a standard size garage door, or when I’m working with builders they ask what is a standard size they should frame the garage door for so they don’t have to spend a lot […]
New Garage Door Opener with Camera
Liftmaster’s latest models feature a garage door opener with a camera. They have had a few come out recently and they just replaced the 8360W, one of their DC-powered chain drives, with the 84505 R. That’s their mid-level machine with the built-in camera. Liftmaster is calling it the Liftmaster Secure View. Basically, it has a […]
Popular Garage Door Trends for Fall 2022
Garage doors are an important part of any home. They provide security and privacy, and they can also improve the appearance of your home. In this article, we will be discussing the top garage door trends for Fall 2022. We will be looking at a variety of different trends, including color, style, and design. So […]
Garage Door Won’t Stay Closed…Floor Reverse
A garage door that won’t stay closed can be a frustrating ordeal especially if you are on the way out the door. Today we are in Sparta, NJ with a garage door that is floor reversing. As the door comes down, it hits the floor and then starts coming right back up. This most likely […]
Top 5 Carriage House Garage Doors
These are my top five favorite carriage house doors. A carriage house door to me would be one that you’ll see paired with decorative hardware, the decorative handles and strap hinges made to look like a pair of swing-out doors rather than a standard overhead door. It is a standard overhead door and works just […]
Garage Door Springs, What You Need to Know!
Today, I want to talk a little bit about Garage Door Springs, probably one of the most important parts of your garage door. It’s actually what lifts and lowers the door. The spring acts as a counterbalance. And as the door lifts, the spring releases tension until the doors open and the spring is fully […]
Garage Door Openers Demystified | Belt Drive vs Chain Drive Garage Door Opener and Side Mounts.
Today, I want to talk a little bit about garage door openers. There are several different types. Many people ask me what’s the best. That really depends on the application. The three main types of openers that we primarily focus on are, the chain drive, the belt drive, and the side-mounted jackshaft operator. Most garages fall […]