How to tell if it’s time to move on from your old garage door. With garage door issues, it’s good to know whether to repair or replace. Here are some tips that can help you decide which option is most cost-effective. Old Age If your garage door has been treated well, it should be replaced after about [...]
Like all other machinery, garage doors will inevitably wear out over time, and will likely eventually break. Since garage door maintenance is much less expensive than a garage door repair or replacement, you’re better off inspecting it and maintaining it on a periodic basis—or having a garage door maintenance company do it for you. When [...]
Whenever you schedule a regular garage door maintenance and garage door repair in Raleigh, you will significantly extend the life of your garage door. If you hire an experienced garage door repairman to perform professional services, you will not have to pay for high-priced garage door replacement services. Quick Guide to Garage Door Repair & Maintenance [...]
If you lift up your garage door and then let it drop, the door should rise smoothly and come to rest about three or four feet above the ground. If you struggle to lift it, or if it drops all the way to the ground, that’s a sign that it’s in need of some maintenance. [...]
A broken garage door isn’t just irritating—it’s also a huge safety hazard. According the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 20,000 garage door accidents occur every year, the majority of them involving children. These heavy objects can cause serious damage when they fall on people or property, so it’s important to keep them well-maintained and [...]
Your garage door makes up a significant portion of your home’s exterior, so giving it a fresh coat of paint is a great, low-investment way to dramatically improve your entire home’s appearance. In today’s blog, our Cary garage door contractor lets you know how it’s done. Plan on taking a few days Before starting, be [...]
Freezing temperatures don’t occur often in here in Apex, but they do occur—and perhaps that very same scarcity is what makes them so costly to our warmth-accustomed residents. When pipes burst during unexpectedly frigid weather, the resulting water damage can easily cost thousands. Below are some easy, inexpensive ways to keep your water running and [...]
With winter fast approaching, performing a few preventative maintenance tasks can help keep your garage door running smoothly all season long. If you need help with garage door repair, maintenance, or installation, call All American Overhead Garage Doors today. Lubricate All Metal Moving Parts Cold weather and moisture can cause your garage door’s rollers, tracks, [...]
Garages are designed to house our cars, but they usually end up holding much, much more. Tools, hardware, toys, exercise equipment, boxes of old clothes, books—anything that we don’t have a place for, but are reluctant to throw out, seems to end up in the garage. If your hoard of garage stuff is becoming so [...]
Your garage door takes up a significant portion of your home’s exterior, so giving it a fresh coat of paint is a great, low-cost way to dramatically improve your home’s appearance. Once you’ve decided on a color for your new garage door, roll up your sleeves and get painting with this handy guide. Step 1: [...]