Garage Doors

When is the last time you gave your garage door any thought? Probably the last time it did not work properly, or looked dingy! Garage doors are one of those things we take for granted. We pull up to the house and the garage door opens. Simple right? Well as I’m sure many of you know, not always. Garage doors are the largest and heaviest moving objects in most homes and the door systems must be properly adjusted and maintained in order to function safely.

Garage doors can enhance or detract from the outside appearance of your home. Garage doors come in a variety of materials ranging from wood to fibreglass. Choosing a garage door should be done carefully since it is a major household investment. Things to consider should be color, material, design, budget and inclusion of windows to add decorative appeal to your home. Of course, garage door installation requires the assistance of a skilled installer for safety as well as correct installation.

Winter is a difficult season in the North, the wear and tear on our cars, homes and even ourselves can be costly. The best way to lessen the effects of the harsh weather is to be prepared. We can buy winter tires for our cars, we buy warmer clothes for ourselve, sturdy boots, salt for the roads and so on, but do you know how to prepare your garage door? A garage door has moving parts that are affected by the cold, and the finishes of the various types of garage doors can be damaged by the wet snow, the freezing temperatures and the expanding and contracting that is caused by the quick temperature changes that will occur.