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 […]
In part one of this blog series discussing the impact of cold weather on garage doors, we went over some of the basic effects that may take place during the winter. From simple sticking to spring issues and even potential metal component expansion and contraction concerns, there are several such effects that may impact your […]
With the cold winter fast approaching, Utah homeowners throughout the state are taking a few basic steps to protect their homes and various features. The garage door is often top of mind here, as cold weather can impact garage doors in several different ways, and you want to ensure you’re prepared for them. At Crawford […]
When it’s time to get a new garage door, you’ll have to decide whether you want one with windows or one without. It’s a more complicated decision than you may think, and the experts at Crawford Doors are here to help you weigh the pros and cons. Pros of having a garage door with windows: […]
With Halloween on its way, this is the perfect time of year to talk about phantom garage door opening. Have you heard of it? Or worse, been the victim of it yourself? It’s when you swore you closed your garage door, but when you get home, it’s open. Or worse, you personally witness it opening […]