To ensure you are prolonging the life of your garage door and helping it keep your valuables secure, it is best to perform a few simple tasks. Regardless of whether your garage is used to store less-used items, a vehicle or as extra living space it is paramount that keep your garage door in great shape so that it can provide the much-needed protection it should. • Inspect all the moving parts for cleanliness, including springs, cables, rollers, track and even the lock. Keeping these areas clean and free of debris will help keep them working properly. • Inspect the moving parts for any wear and tear. If there are signs of damage, make repairs before the door is used again. Minor repairs could possibly be done if you are...
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Over time your garage door paint fades, chips and degrades, making it look run-down and also making it vulnerable to rust. If your garage door is looking rough and needs a repaint, here is how to do it… 1. Prepare the door by first sanding it down with coarse sandpaper or a wire brush. 2. Wash the door with water and diluted detergent to remove any dust, dirt and grease. Then allow door to fully dry. 3. When painting outdoors, ensure the temperature is between 8°C and 25°C to optimise paint performance. 4. Before painting, ensure the ground and surrounding area is protected with a paint sheet or newspaper to catch drips or spills. 5. Start by opening the garage door and painting the edges which are not visible when...
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Fire shutter doors are designed to stop the spread of fireside and smoke while protecting your property, products and most significantly the lives of individuals on the premises. If you currently own a building or commercial property, you’ll probably not question the worth of appropriate fire protection. However, it may be critical to increase your security and fire systems to fully protect your property and employees from devastating loss. With a fire door, you instantly have peace of mind knowing you have some protection in place, even if it’s for an hour or three, allowing the emergency services to intervene before it’s too late! Fire roller doors are suitable for all establishments, but are best in high risk areas like kitchens. These products offer optimum fire protection starting from 1...
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Sectional doors are designed to fit behind your garage opening, therefore the shape of the opening is irrelevant – great news for anyone with a unique-shaped opening; as long as you’ll get an oblong door behind it. A sectional door must, however, be fitted perfectly and it will then operate smoothly, whenever. Space saving With no outswing to stress about, a sectional door won’t take up a great deal of space outside your garage. This makes them perfect for homes with short driveways; you’ll park right up to the garage door without ever disrupting how you get in or out of your garage. Thicker panels – safer than older doors Many homeowners believe old, outdated door technology to secure their garages – manual up and overs, for instance. The difficulty...
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Garage doors have a long strip of vinyl or rubber that attaches to the bottom of the garage door to keep out water, dirt, wind, and pests but over time the seal can break down. A great indicator that your seal needs to be replaced is if you see light coming through the bottom of your door. To replace your seal, you will need to figure out exactly what type you will need. Some doors have an aluminium channel at the bottom that holds a u-shaped rubber gasket, the gasket simply slides into two tracks for installation. Wooden garage doors tend to use a simple strip seal with angled edges which are installed with nails. You may also want to consider purchasing an extra seal for the top of your...
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