As we enter the fall season and eventually transition into the Utah winter, some homeowners are already getting started thinking about their heating needs for the upcoming cool season. For those considering using their garage space for any kind of specialized purpose, such as an office space, a kid’s playroom or any other theme, ensuring […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the top general causes of broken or damaged garage door springs. Springs are a vital component to any garage door, allowing it to open and close properly, but several improper uses or maintenance themes may lead to them working improperly — or […]
There are several vital components involved in a garage door’s operations, and springs are at or near the top of any such list. Garage door springs are central to the opening and closing of any garage door, helping counteract gravity to allow them to move – but like other components that have lots of weight […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on various settings where rolling garage doors (also called roll-up doors) are often used, and why these areas are so common. Rolling doors are found in a variety of different situations and industries, from warehouses to numerous others, and are used for […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on energy efficiency within the garage setup. Touching on themes ranging from your garage door and insulation up through areas like sealing the garage space and several others, there are a number of simple methods you can take to improve your efficiency […]
Energy efficiency is a huge theme for most home and building owners, with several major components all playing a role in a given home or commercial building’s efficiency. One such factor that should be closely considered: The garage door, which is the single largest opening and closing entry point in nearly all homes or buildings […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basic factors to evaluate if you’re choosing between replacing an entire garage door versus simply replacing one or more of its panels. These are both viable options for garage door damage, and which you select will depend on several variables, from the extent […]
If your garage door has recently been damaged or is showing signs of wear-and-tear, do not immediately despair and assume the door automatically requires replacement. While some forms of garage door damage will be severe enough to dictate replacement of the entire door, there are many other cases where simple repairs of a couple panels […]
To this point in this multi-part blog series, we’ve been discussing the impact of cold weather on a garage door the contents of the garage therein. We’ve also begun going over the extensive value of garage door insulation, which helps prevent many of the expansion and contraction risks present in garage doors and related areas […]
In parts one and two of this blog series, we went over some of the potential impacts of the winter’s cold weather on your garage door. Without the right kinds of protection, various results of the winter elements, particularly expansion and contraction of materials, can threaten your door’s quality and long-term practical use. At Crawford […]
