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From the workshop

Worth knowing
before you call.

Thirty-plus years of doors, written down. No filler, no keyword padding - just the things we end up explaining on driveways every week.

A modern full-view glass garage door glowing at dusk on a West Coast homeNew doors

Glass Garage Doors: A Vancouver Trend

Why 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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Lubricant being worked into a nylon roller on a garage door hingeMaintenance

DIY Garage Door Maintenance Tips

The 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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A stretched extension spring with its safety cable along a garage door trackGarage door safety

Are My Garage Door Springs Dangerous?

Torsion 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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A dark grooved-panel garage door on a well-lit Vancouver drivewayGarage security

Garage Security- 8 Tips on how you can increase your security.

Garage 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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Remotes and a keypad laid out on a workbenchOpeners and sensors

Automatic Garage Door Safety Sensors Tips

Garage 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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A hand holding a garage door remote in front of a closed doorOpeners and sensors

How do I program my garage door remote?

Garage 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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Gloved hands checking the alignment between two panels of a new doorUsing your garage

4 Ways Your Garage Can Help You Maximize Square Footage

Just 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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Springs, cables and rollers stocked on the shelves of a J.Mac Doors vanMaintenance

What you should know about Garage door rollers

Garage 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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A torsion spring on the shaft above a garage door openingGarage door safety

Broken garage door spring repair, Do I need to have both springs changed?

If 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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A painted carriage-house garage door on a Vancouver homeChoosing a door

The benefits of an insulated garage door, and what this means for you.

Many 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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A contemporary Vancouver home with a warm timber-look double garage doorChoosing a door

Five tips for choosing the right garage door for your home.

Most 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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A classic panel steel garage door in whiteChoosing a door

What to look for when choosing a new garage door.

Shopping 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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The bottom weather seal along the base of a closed garage doorMaintenance

Rodent protection? Vancouver learns to live with rats, how to make the best of it.

Vancouver 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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A faux-wood carriage house door on a tree-lined Vancouver streetChoosing a door

Vancouver home owners, do you need a new garage door?

Vancouver 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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A J.Mac Doors van and technician at a Richmond home with the garage door openAbout us

We love helping people, it is what we do.

Making 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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A technician lubricating the hinges and rollers on a garage doorMaintenance

Has your garage door been serviced lately? If not, it could cost you unnecessary time, money, and frustration.

Most 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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A shaker-style insulated steel garage door on a West Coast homeChoosing a door

What can a new garage door do for your home?

A 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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