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If you are in the market for a new garage door, either because you have a new home or your old one is broken, you may be wondering about the spring system. Most people don’t have a whole lot of firsthand knowledge regarding the springs that help open and close their garage doors, and they may not really understand the key differences between the torsion spring systems and the extension spring systems. In this article, we will seek to remedy your lack of knowledge by providing a crash course in torsion springs.

The Internet has been a blessing to humanity in many ways. However, it has also allowed misinformation and untruths to spread like wildfire. It’s very easy for someone to make claims that sound true but are, in fact, lies. Those spread very quickly because few people bother to take the time to verify what they share online. While this might be most visible in areas such as politics, it also applies to others, including garage doors.

Have you noticed that you are finding rust spots on your garage door? This can be a frustrating situation, especially if your garage door isn’t very old. You might wonder why the high-quality paint on the door doesn’t offer more protection.

As someone who owns a small business that deals with construction or other services, you likely own a garage where you can keep track of equipment and tools. If that’s the case, you may have a commercial garage door that is 10 feet wide and 12 feet high.

Your garage door opener is going to show signs of wear with age, just like any other electric equipment in your home. Since most homes have an attached garage, this becomes the primary point of entry.

Most people rarely think about their garage. Those who do are typically only considering where to park the car or whether to move things to make room for patio furniture. You aren’t alone if the garage is just a space to store your vehicle and other belongings.

Maybe it seems like common sense that you shouldn’t keep your garage door open for hours, especially when it happens to be after the sun sets. However, people forget to close their garage door pretty often. You might have a reason to rush in or out of the house and find that it simply slips your mind. At the time it might not seem that important, but we’re here to explain why that isn’t the case.

Spring break is usually a period of intense fun. However, not all spring breaks are good times. The one we are talking about will most likely produce a sudden, loud noise but is not followed by any fun at all. This noise resembles a gunshot. That sound will come from your garage.

It’s unwise to pay too much, but it may be even worse to pay too little!

It’s amazing what we can get used to in our lives. That noisy fan belt in your car? Chances are good you don’t even hear it anymore. The same thing applies to your garage door. If you go long enough with it squeaking and squealing, you might not even notice that it makes those sounds. We generally ignore small, minor noises. We chalk them up to normal operation.