Winter is Right Around the Corner. Is Your Garage Door Ready?

It is hard to believe but winter is right around the corner and with that brings the cold and snow. Is your garage ready? Here are some tips.

Annual Tune Ups are an important preventive maintenance that should be done every year. What better time than before the cold sets in. During your appointment, we will tighten all screws, nuts, and bolts, reset the limits on your motor, inspect and oil all moving parts and check all safety functions. We can fix any minor issues before they become a bigger and more expensive problem down the road.

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Garage Door Spring Cleaning

It’s that time of year again. The clutter has taken over your home during the long, Iowa winter months and it is time to do a deep clean. But don’t just focus on the inside of your home! Garage Doors could use a good cleaning and maintenance as well! Take this time to wipe down dust, grime and handprints from the interior and exterior of your garage. Wood doors might need to be sanded, re-stained or painted.

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The Benefits of Garage Door Weather Seal

Your garage doors are the largest entry point of your home so if they are not sealed properly, you are risking exposure to the elements and you are inviting unwanted pests and insects inside. All garage doors come with bottom weather seal at the time of installation, but like all things, over time, the seal starts to break down and no longer does the job it was designed to do. The easiest way to prevent weather damage, unwanted pests and debris from coming into your garage is to make sure you have properly installed weather seal.

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Add curb appeal, a large Return on Investment!

It is important to maintain balance between personality and the functionality of your home when it comes to garage doors and gates. You can transform the entire look and feel of the exterior with a new garage door or add protection with a new security gate.  Updating these elements of your home can improve the curb appeal of your home and increase its property value beyond your investment.

What type / style garage is right for your home?

If you are looking to move to a new house or want to renovate your existing one, the first thing you will need to think about is curb appeal. It is your home’s first impression to the world and can make a big difference in home value or impact your decision to buy a new home. While it may be tempting to jump on the bandwagon for the latest styles and trends in garage doors, you should consider several factors before you decide.

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