When you view a garage door going up or down, you likely survey the largest moving parts in a home’s structure. As such, it requires a lot of sub-parts. And these wear out due to the law of Entropy, or whatever you call it.…
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Extension spring tandem yokes allow for a total four springs on an extension spring system. They are a good alternative for heavier doors. Using four smaller springs will often save on the cost as well. Above is our tandem yoke plate for lighter doors that weigh less than 250 pounds.…
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Harold was my former employer for more than 15 years as I raised my family.
He mentored me in the door business. He was a friend. He will be missed.
More information can be found at the Legacy Website.…
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WD-40 is seen as the fix-it miracle opposite the spectrum from duct tape. Need to stop a squeak? Squirt some WD-40 in there. Having a hard time with gum in your hair? Spray it with WD-40! Need to soften leather, unstick some LEGOs, clean crayon marks, prevent corrosion on guitar strings?…
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1. Snow and Rain
Precipitation hits every part of the garage door. Rain, snow, and sleet can come in from an improperly sealed top, bottom, or side seal. This can create a hazardous condition from frozen water melting and re-freezing.
Hinges on new garage doors often break prematurely because the hinges are thinner and narrower.
We often recommend that customers with larger, heavier doors upgrade to the heavier 14 gauge hinges when possible. Here is a comparison of the benefits and drawbacks of each.…
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Custom residential garage doors are a beautiful addition to any home. No matter how old it becomes, we always tend to think of it as new, just like the day we bought it. When you can’t deny it any longer and admit it’s time for a repair (or maybe it breaks down and leaves you with no choice), you might worry that the right part won’t be available.…
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In the garage door industry gapping refers to engineered spaces between coils on a torsion spring. Gapped springs function differently than ungapped springs, and using the wrong springs from a gapping perspective can cause unneeded expense and time to rectify.
Clopay EZ-Set torsion springs are specially gapped, and designed only for Clopay Door EZ-Set systems.…
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Home remodeling can be exciting, or it can be viewed as expensive, a lot of work or not worth it, all depending on one’s outlook and their plans for the future. Sure, there are a lot of people who will tell you that this project or that one will increase your home’s value.…
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With temperatures dropping it won’t be long before the leaves fall, the air is crisp and cool, and you are staring winter in the face. This means you need to think about all those pesky details and maintenance protocol that need to be done before the snow flies, especially garage door inspections.…
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