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When buying any door hardware, you need to understand how it will be used. This translates to knowing which type of door the hardware will be mounted on; exterior door, front door, interior, bedroom or garage door. You also need to consider the purpose of the hardware; is it for safety, aesthetic or for utility? In most cases, when something goes haywire, homeowners tend to blame the door itself not considering that a door is as dependable as its components. If you have a steel roller door for your garage and there is a problem with the rollers, the whole door may fail to work. So when shopping for new door hardware, consider the following tips.

Safety Comes First

Locksets are important parts of an entryway. When shopping for locksets, ensure they are high quality in terms of safety and yet durable. This means that you should avoid high-tech lockset models if they require a lot of maintenance and are not reliable. For traditional doors, opt for single cylinder deadbolts where you use a key to open from the outside and a thumb switch to open from the inside. For glass porch doors, buy a double cylinder deadbolt where you need a key to open from the inside and from the outside.

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Storms, hail showers and rain can sometimes cause a garage serious damage. While many garages are structurally able to withstand this weather, it is sometimes the case that they are not, and damage may of been caused after particularly violent weather fronts.

This post looks at some of the ways you can assess your garage after weather damage may or may not have been inflicted.

After the weather has struck, its important to check the roof of the garage. Look out for any any signs of light seeping through gaps in the ceiling as this is a sign that there is a hole. Also, if any water stains appear on your ceiling or walls, you likely need repairs or a roof replacement.

Look for signs of damage from the outside. Assess the condition of exhaust pipes, valleys, outer edges or angles where the garage meets the walls.

The way your garage door opens has a distinct effect on how your garage works. For this reason its important to chose the right mechanism when installing or refurbishing the garage door.

There are many opening mechanisms available on the market, each with varying characteristics. A popular example is the Safelift+ mechanism.

This mechanism is an up and over canopy design. They are the most popular choice in the UK due to their ability to offer a lot of headroom even with limited garage space. Safelift+ doors can be installed with a manual or automatic mechanism.

Another, more traditional mechanism are the side hinged doors. These open outwards from the garage, ideal if there obstructions inside. They offer excellent security, despite their older design, and are very durable, offering long and trouble free service. Side hinged doors are available with manual or automatic opening mechanisms.

Overlap garage doors are special and unique garage doors which are capable of offering vertical opening and all the advantages associated with sectional garage apart from the internal tracking thus leaving all the internal space in your garage very clear. This kind of a garage door is always purpose made and provides excellent insulation and security. Generally, this type of garage door is produced in two sections made completely from timber section with either a steel panel or timber overlay out or inside thus offering high levels of security and insulation with a very beautiful factory finish always on a selection of bespoke designs or standard designs depending on your taste.

These doors are very unique and the various timber species available like larch, oak, okoume and cedar simply means that you can actually get perfect match with good features on your home environment. They can as well be finished in almost any wood treatment shade or even painted with any colour that is most suitable to you. Regardless of whether automatic or manual, the overlap entrance for your garage provides real insulation, style and security that cannot be provided by any other type of garage door. This is the first and only trackless sectional door system in the world. Continue reading “Advantages of overlap garage doors”

The preference of 4×4 vehicles and cars has called for more secure garage doors, giving rise to multiple designs, sizes and intricate opening mechanisms. Over the years, people did not pay attention to detail when it came to garage doors perhaps because of their commonality. With sensitization, however, things have changed with people paying extraordinary attention to the type of door and maintenance requirements. Overlap garage doors are very common these days, perhaps because they are durable and easy to use. To enhance the functionality of these doors, however, you ought to understand some of the basics as outlined below.

The design

Overlap garage doors have been manufactured using the most recent technology, whereby their ease of use has placed them on top of the list for most homeowners. Featuring a trackless opening mechanism, it implies that you will not require ceiling tracks. This type of installation makes very good use of garage space, which is economical in a number of ways.

Depending on the manufacturer, the exterior is made in such a way that it fits perfectly with the frame to blend well with your garage as a way of increasing security and enhancing visual appeal. Besides the thermal insulation which is a phenomenal feature in these doors, you will benefit from a warranty amounting to 10 years depending on the manufacturer. Continue reading “A Definitive Guide To Overlap Garage Doors”

Your garage is a functional part of your home. Used to keep tools, cars and as storage, it makes sense that you would want to maintain access to this important area.

Its important and easy to check your garage door. Regularly making sure the garage door works can extend the lifespan and usability of the door. Saving you money and headaches over time.

The important thing to remember when checking a garage door is not in how you check it, but when you check it. It is straight forward to do, make sure it works and check to see if there are any problems with the mechanisms to the best of your knowledge.

There may be times when you don’t use the garage for long periods, such as over winter or if you go on holiday. It’s during these long periods where weathering and corrosion can begin to wear on the unused mechanisms on the door. So make sure to check before and after these periods if possible.