July 29, 2014
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Garage Doors
Whether your garage door is operated manually or by an automatic door opener, it is quite natural and common to expect that the door will open and close every time without incident. Few people give much thought, if any at all, to the mechanics or intricacies of garage door springs and cables in relation to raising or lowering the door. Garage door cables have an integral role in the proper operation of the garage door. These cables are attached to brackets at the bottom of each side of the door and work in unison with the garage door springs to lift and lower the weight of the door as […]
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May 7, 2014
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Garage Doors
For many people, replacing your garage door is a situation that may take place only once or perhaps twice during an entire lifetime of home ownership. This, of course, means that knowledge and personal experience in buying garage doors will be extremely limited and that recent advancements in materials and/or technology may have simply gone unnoticed. Therefore, when homeowners begin the purchasing process, they may (will) be surprised to learn that garage doors can be: Found in many different colors Made from several different types of materials Insulated to varying degrees Installed with a variety of opening-and-closing mechanisms Somewhat expensive, depending on combinations of the above This […]
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April 9, 2014
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Garage Doors
You don’t go shopping for garage doors too often. But when you do, how can you tell if you’re being sold a quality door that will look great and work well for years to come? Or if you need to service minor problems, how can you avoid losing your shirt over inflated service fees? Keep in mind the following tips because they’ll save you time, frustration and money when you next need sales or servicing for your garage door. Finding A Dealer – Shops abound, but keep in mind that a local dealer is more likely to have a vested interest in getting […]
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March 27, 2014
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FAQ
There are huge differences between the machines. The Liftmaster brand we carry is the premium machine on the market; its solid one piece construction is crucial for longevity. This is much stronger than the 100 piece kit that comes with a DIY unit. The solid rail is the backbone of the opener. The angle is stronger, the electronics are better, the warranty covers the machine installed, and every garage door gets a tune up with installation. We service so many DIY openers that are still new and already broken. Our garage door openers will give 15 to 20 years of […]
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