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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There are many different roofing formats that can be used on a garage. Deciding which to use is a matter of preference, but if you choose a flat roof design there are some important things to consider. The basic construction of a flat roof is made up of roofing timbers, or joists as they are more commonly known or beams that are laid across two upright walls. The beams, or RSJ’s (Rolled Steel Joists) are often built into one or both walls to stabilise the roof structure. The joists are then either laid on top of the steels or cut into them. These joists are spaced at a specified distance apart, usually 400mm depending on the width or span they are covering and the surface that is to be applied....
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With the construction of a new garage comes the requirement of a new garage door. With many different options available it is recommended that you spend time looking for one that will not only suit the garage visually, but also has the functional requirements as well. Many garage doors have different capabilities, such as different opening arcs and security features. Making sure you select a door that meets all of the criteria is crucial for a successful garage project. Building a new garage is a project that requires a decent amount of planning. Following some simple rules can help to save a lot of money, as well as avoid potential problems in the future. Some important considerations to make are; How and where will the power supply and systems be situated. Security, insulation...
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