Author: Phil

Residential Garage Door Types

Phil
Garage doors come in a variety of styles – the six most common are sectional, rolling, side-sliding, side-hinged, roof, and retractable. Like the side hinges, awning garage doors don’t have sections – they’re made from a single piece. The side hinges are not sections but use two solid parts of the material that meet in the middle of the garage door opening. Swing doors are usually made of wood, similar to barn-style doors, but steel is also a solid choice for these classic garage door types. Many traditional doors are available in steel or wood, which can be insulated. The most popular type, these doors feature horizontally hinged sections that...
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Should I buy my New Garage Door Online?

Phil
When you are looking at new garage doors, should you consider buying one online? Yes!  Most companies provide you with enough information to make an informed decision. They also provide you with support and complete explanations of the process when purchasing a garage door.  Purchasing a new door can be expensive, but when buying online, the company does not have shop overheads, so you may be able to get a discount.  There will also be a more extensive selection as they do not have to worry about displaying them on a shop floor.  Several online retailers will provide you with the name of a local professional who will install your...
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Things to Consider When Choosing a Side-Hinged Garage Door

Phil
If you have decided that a side-hinged garage door is what you are looking for, but not sure the best way to go about choosing one, you may be wondering what types of things you should be considering. When changing or upgrading your garage door, you want to be sure to choose one that is going to work the best for your home and needs. Things to Consider • Left or Right- have a look at your garage and the space around it and assess if it is going to be best for the door to open to the left or the right • In or Out- opening inwards is...
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All About Timber Sectional Garage Doors

Phil
If you have been wondering if sectional garage doors can also be made of timber, then the answer is yes! You do not have to settle for a metal sectional garage door if you are wanting a more classic and elegant look. You can typically get them in standard sized starting from 2250mm wide, up to 5000mm wide. Some providers can produce these doors up to 3000mm high and can be made to fit non-standard shaped openings. Wood types are most commonly Nordic Spruce or Hemlock but there are other timbers such as Cedarwood, Meranti, Iroko, Mahogany and European Oak that can be used, dependent on the size of the...
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What Gauge of Steel Garage Door Should You Get?

Phil
When choosing a new steel garage door, it can be difficult to understand what the importance is or what gauge of steel door is best suited to your garage. The gauge is the thickness of the steel door, so some people may feel that want a higher steel gauge, as they feel that it will offer them greater security but there are other factors that help determine garage door security. You need to also consider locking mechanisms and the type of operation of the door. When going for a heavier gauge steel door, you also need to bear in mind that this affects the ease of installation and will require...
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