Garage door insulation has a dual purpose; it prevents heat from escaping out of the garage, which reduces energy costs during the winter. It also prevents heat from penetrating the garage door, keeping the garage cooler during the hotter months. These reasons make garage door insulation a popular choice for those who spend a lot of time in there. But what kind of insulation is right for certain garages? There are many different forms of garage door insulation, which fall into two categories, pre-insulated garage doors and garage door insulation kits. A pre-insulated garage door can be purchased on its own, fully insulated it simply needs to be installed and its ready to go. A separate three-layer insulation kit is also available and is a cost effective alternative to buying a ready insulated door. Made...
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There’s no end to the different colours you can paint your garage door, but which colours are best? The answer comes down mostly to personal preference, but there are however some things to bear in mind when choosing a colour which works well with the rest of the home. Its recommend that the garage doors are painted  in the same color as the house itself and not the trim color. Painting the garage doors the same colors as the body of the house will also make your home appear larger. The trim around the doors should be painted either to match the door, or to match the trim on the rest of your home.  Usually it looks best if it is the same as on the rest of your home but there are times when it may...
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Keeping a garage tidy can be a difficult task. If you own a garage you will know all too well how new tools and their accessories can quickly stack up, becoming a burden more than helpful. This is easily avoided however, with careful tool storage and organisation you can make your garage a place of order and efficiency. The walls are a great place to store tools. Hangers and shelves can be put on them, turning a blank area of wall space into a useful storage area. The same goes for any overhead space you might have. Installing beams and panels above can create a makeshift attic space, which is useful for those long and cumbersome items. You can easily create a sliding storage system that hangs from the ceiling and saves all of your...
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Security shutters are a great way to keep a garage securely sealed. Much like a normal garage door, security shutters completely enclose the entrance to a garage but with added security and durability attributes. There are many different  shutter designs available each suited for certain uses. Examples include office/commercial use shutters which has police and insurance approved specifications; as well as roller shutters with scrolled 75mm galvanised steel slat profile which has a traditional security shutter look. Security shutters are perfect for domestic, industrial or commercial use with a vast range of colour choices and fixed or remote access control options ensuring the easiest and safest control methods. The shutters can be integrated into a home automation or independent control system if required. Security shutters are often bespoke made according to the size of the entrance, providing security for high risk...
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Spruce up your garage door with custom cut, plastic window inserts. Available for existing doors, or as part of a new door package, garage door window inserts are a great way to add a personal touch to a home or property. For a polished, decorative finish, use plastic inserts to give a designer appearance to a garage door. They are installed on the outside of the window and can be easily removed for cleaning. There are many different window models, available for many garage door types. For each of the models, the glass pane is inserted into a seamless, one-piece (molded in a single casting), polypropylene frame, at the factory. Available in sizes 21″ x 13″ to 40″ x 13, the inserts can be installed into doors of various sizes. Not only do the inserts improve the style of the door, but...
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