
From the workshop
Thirty-plus years of doors, written down. No filler, no keyword padding - just the things we end up explaining on driveways every week.
New doorsWhy full-view aluminium and glass garage doors keep appearing on West Coast homes, what they actually cost you in warmth and privacy, and how to spec one properly.
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MaintenanceThe garage door maintenance worth doing yourself, the safety test you should run every month, and the jobs to leave to somebody with the right tools.
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Garage door safetyTorsion and extension springs hold the entire weight of your door under extreme tension. Here is what actually makes them dangerous, and the one repair never to attempt yourself.
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Garage securityGarage security is a major concern for every homeowner, especially if your garage is attached to your home. To the average person it just looks like any other room of the house, bu
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Openers and sensorsGarage door won’t close? Important Information On Garage Door Safety Sensors. The safety sensors are an integral part of your automatic garage door opener.
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Openers and sensorsGarage door remotes come in a wide range of brands and models, however, the basic principles of coding a remote are the same.
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Using your garageJust a garage, a storage space, or dumping ground, no more, your garage can help you maximize square footage. With housing costs in greater Vancouver sky high, maximizing every squ
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MaintenanceGarage door rollers are often one of the first parts to show signs of wear and tear. A worn out roller will be noisier, and create rolling resistance which may adversely affect you
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Garage door safetyIf you have a double garage or a heavy garage door, chances are you will have two torsion springs instead of just one. When one of them breaks, many people wonder why it is recomme
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Choosing a doorMany customers have asked me: My neighbour’s house has an insulated garage, but mine isn’t. What are the benefits? The benefits are many.
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Choosing a doorMost people will only purchase a garage door a few times in their life. A garage door can last up to fifteen years or more depending on the make, model and maintenance.
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Choosing a doorShopping and selecting a new garage door is something most people are not very familiar with. At first, it might seem simple, there can’t be that many choices or things to th
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MaintenanceVancouver residents have now officially been told they may have to just learn to live with the increasing rat population. Not so good news for most homeowners, who regularly reques
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Choosing a doorVancouver is considered one of the worlds most beautiful cities. Simply drive into Vancouver on a sunny day and you will immediately be greeted by majestic mountains and a sparklin
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About usMaking customers happy is what we do, that is why these messages from our customers mean so much. There is nothing better than knowing we have helped someone get back to enjoying l
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MaintenanceMost people don’t think about their garage door until they are in need of it. The only time they look at it is when entering or exiting the garage, but putting in a little th
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Choosing a doorA new garage door is not usually on the top of the list for many home owners. We often hear from people when the door is broken, dented, or full of mold.
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