Archive: April 2024
How Long Does a Garage Door Really Last?
When it comes to home maintenance, the longevity of your garage door is crucial not only for functionality but also for enhancing your home’s overall value. A 2003 study highlighted by Today revealed that the average lifespan of a garage door is approximately 30 years.
Learn How to Stay Cool This Summer with Garage Door Insulation
Insulating your garage may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about beating the heat in the Sacramento area. Despite that, it can make a significant difference in your comfort level and energy bills during the scorching summer months. Many homeowners
Garage Door Materials: What are My Options?
The first garage doors were solid slabs of wood, just like their carriage-house predecessors. Then came aluminum and steel. Then fiberglass, and now there are even more options for home garage door design. Let’s take a look at your options for garage door material construction
Sustainable Garage Door Construction & Design
Installing a new garage door? Make it green! No – not the color; that’s a choice, and probably not the right one. But you can make your new garage door eco-friendly by taking a few things into consideration during the design and installation process. Choose
Should you Consider Replacing your Garage Door?
Between the cost and the hassle, no one likes to say goodbye to their old garage door. It’s been with you for decades (probably). And every time it’s had an issue, the cost of repairing the garage door has been easy in terms of money
What is Aluminum Capping for Garage Doors?
This method of retrofitting a wooden garage door frame is also referred to as aluminum cladding. Basically, sealed aluminum is formed to perfectly fit over the garage door’s wood frame, protecting it from weather and wear-and-tear. It’s a great alternative to completely replacing the garage
The Devastation of California’s Ever Increasing Wildfires
In recent years, climate change and ground water debts have made California more susceptible to wildfires than ever. According to the state’s statistics, there were over 9,900 incidents in 2020 that burned a total of 4.26 million acres and damaged or destroyed well over 10,000
What Factors Into the Cost of a New Garage Door
Considering garage doors are so essential to daily life, only need replaced every 15-30 years, and offer a near dollar-for-dollar ROI, you might expect them to cost more than they do! Along with curb appeal, a new, fully-functioning garage door increases safety, peace of mind,
How to Increase the Lifespan & Function of Your Garage Door
A garage door is so important to convenience and security. It doesn’t just protect your garage — it protects the entire home. And of course it also protects the thousands of dollars in tools, equipment and vehicles inside, not to mention your family’s very safety.
Is Your Garage Door as Secure As it could be?
The number one precaution you can take to prevent thieves from ransacking your garage or gaining access to your home is also the most obvious — keep the door closed! Burglars will always choose the path of least resistance, and even if you have a