Opening and closing your garage door should be as simple as pushing a button. However, as any machine with moving parts, occasionally problems occur that necessitate garage door repair. While some reasons for repair are obvious, others may not be as noticeable, but getting them fixed early on can help prevent further issues. Here are a few key signs you need garage door repair: Off-track: This problem is usually one of the more obvious. It [...]
As most garage door specialists will tell you, there are multiple different materials available for garage doors. Each has its own advantages from an aesthetic, functionality, and durability aspect. Here are the different materials used in garage door manufacturing and a bit of information about each. Steel garage doors- If you are looking for a highly durable garage door material, garage door specialists might recommend a two-layer galvanized steel garage door. If you are looking for energy [...]
Here at Access Garage Doors of South Raleigh, we want to help you do what’s best for your home. When you need a new garage door, the best thing to do in that situation is to hire professionals like ourselves to handle all your installation needs. In this article, we’ll go over a few of the reasons why we recommend leaving garage door installation to the pros. Safety- One reason to leave garage door installation to [...]
Most equipment has certain components that, if they aren’t functioning, will keep the machine from operating. When it comes to garage doors, one of those components is the springs. If one or both of the springs wears out or breaks, you need to call for garage door spring repair. Here are a few things that you should know about this critical part of your garage door system: Springs come in sets of two- Garage door [...]
A garage door is an essential part of your home that is often used but only noticed when it stops working. Our locally owned and operated company here at Access Garage Doors of Huntsville wants to assist you during these times. Sometimes the difference between a repair and a replacement can simply be the difference between an expert garage door company like ours and a less experienced one. If you are thinking about garage door [...]
As you come and go throughout the day, you likely give little thought to how frequently you use your garage door. The truth is that this is a good thing. Your garage door should function in such a way that you don’t have to pay much attention to it, other than regular maintenance. In order to have a garage door that works as expected without a problem, you need to make sure that your garage [...]
People attempting work around their homes which would have been best left to professionals often results in injury. It is human nature to push the envelope and do risky things from time to time. We sometimes make a calculated guess about the outcome when we attempt DIY projects, although we might not stop to think about anything other than saving some money. Some simple garage door repair tasks might be okay to tackle yourself, but [...]
Ideally, you should be performing a monthly inspection of your garage doors to be sure they are operating properly and safely. You should also have a professional check them out once or twice a year so you don’t join the thousands of people who experience garage door-related injuries each year. If you don’t practice either of these safeguards, you should at least be aware of the signs that you need garage door repair or maintenance. [...]
Your garage door is something that you probably use often. Most likely the largest door in your home, a garage door is something that is worth repairing and replacing when necessary. If you have an older garage door, you might be wondering if it’s time to consider a garage door replacement. Here at Access Garage Doors of Huntsville, we want to help you make this decision with confidence. Here are a few signs that it’s [...]
There are so many options for garage doors these days. It makes sense to replace your home’s garage doors, even if they aren’t damaged or worn-out. Not only can you increase the value of your home by installing a stylish upgrade, but you can also gain the many benefits that an insulated garage door has to offer. There are several reasons to consider an insulated garage door for your home. Here are a few you [...]
