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Apr 20 2015

Part 1: Zoning and Coding Restrictions for a Garage Addition

raleigh garage door repair Making the decision to add a garage to your existing home is a wonderful thing! No longer will you have to dream of the day when you’ll move to a home that has a garage. You’ll be able to plan and design the garage of your dreams, as well as stay in your current home!
Choosing to add a garage to your home is a great idea for those that don’t want to move into another home but need the extra space and want to protect their vehicles from the elements. Unfortunately, there are various steps that must take place in specific order before a garage addition becomes a reality. Our Raleigh garage door repair team is here to walk you through the first, most important step of adding a garage to your existing home.
It’s important, first thing, to make sure a garage addition is even a possibility. Is there enough room on the land you own? Do you have the space, next to your home or behind your home to add a garage? In addition, there are several zoning and coding restrictions that you must adhere to when building any type of structure.
Visit your local building department and talk with a building inspector, first thing. Find out the following:

Do garage additions have specific regulations?
Are there setback requirements for the Raleigh garage doors?
How close can the garage addition be to the edge of your property?
Does the driveway need to have a specific design?
Are there wall and roof height requirements?

All of these questions might be answered by an architect or Raleigh garage door repair company, but it’s best to get the information from the building inspection department in your area. That way, you’ll know exactly what to expect as you move forward with planning and designing your garage addition.

Once you learn the zoning and coding restrictions for a garage addition, you can decide whether or not your garage will be attached or detached. Your zoning and coding requirements might make that decision for you. You may only be able to build a separate structure or vice versa.
If you’re able to do as you please in the way of attached or detached, consider the benefits of both and make your decision. Attached garages cost less, generally, and also offer more convenience and benefits for those that want to use the garage as an extension of the home. A detached garage also has advantages that attached ones don’t; a workshop separated from your home, ability to add an apartment, and more!
Once you decide on an attached or detached garage addition, the planning and designing can begin! Be sure to visit back with us, next blog post, for more information regarding planning and designing your garage addition!

Hanson Overhead | Raleigh Garage Door Repair

Hanson Overhead of Raleigh is a company with years of experience and service. If you are interested in any of our services, or just have general questions about our work, experience, or service, be sure to give us a call; especially if you have a problem with your Raleigh garage door and need a quick repair!

Apr 20 2015

Series: Adding a Garage to Your Existing Home

Raleigh garage doors Garages are an important part of homes today. They’re a place to house our vehicles, a “front door” to our homes and also a place to store belongings that need to be protected from the elements. Many people take their garage for granted but few fully realize its true worth. Those that don’t have a garage are probably more likely to understand the importance of a garage and often wish they had one. Homeowners that don’t have a garage wish they had a shield from rain as they run from their car to the front door, a space for storage, a workshop or even a place for their home office.

Garage Addition | Raleigh Garage Doors

If you’re thinking of making some home improvements or additions in the future, why not consider a garage addition? Remodeling magazine’s latest Cost vs. Value Report states that those who invest a national average of $52,382 in a two-car garage addition can expect to recoup about 65% of the cost at resale. Whether you sell your home later on or just convert the added value to a home equity line, a garage addition will be great, all around! More space for your home, a place to house your vehicles and added value to your home!
There are several things to consider before jumping in and planning for your garage addition. First, you must consider code and zoning restrictions in your area. Planning and designing comes after this first, important step.
Over the course of the next few posts, we will talk in detail about each step of Adding a Garage to Your Existing Home:

Part 1: Zoning and Coding Requirements for Adding a Garage to Your Existing Home
Part 2: Planning and Designing a Garage Addition
Part 3: Choosing the Right Raleigh Garage Doors for Your Garage Addition

For Part 1 of our series, visit the following link, Zoning and Coding Requirements for a Garage Addition. Thanks for joining us for our blog series, Adding a Garage to Your Existing Home!
For those that are looking for new Raleigh garage doors for your home’s existing garage, look no further! Our company reviewed hundreds of different brands of garage doors before settling on the best quality doors available on the market. The quality and look of our doors can’t be compared. We are proud to serve you with these products and would be happy to come out and do a free consultation for a new garage door installation. To learn more about our garage doors, contact us!

Apr 11 2015

DIY Emergency Home Kits

Making sure we are prepared for any and all emergency situations is a large part of being a homeowner. While we can’t prevent natural disasters and extreme weather conditions, we can be as prepared as possible to deal with them as they come. Below, you’ll find a list of items you can pull together to make your own emergency home kits so that you’ll have them ready to use when need be.
According to nsc.org, the following items should be gathered and placed together in a place where they can be used when needed:

Assorted zip lock bags and heavy duty aluminum foil – to keep food fresh once opened
Books, games, puzzles or other activities to keep children entertained and occupied
Cash or credit card with an available balance – You may need cash and it’s possible ATMs could be down or out of money, making it difficult to purchase needed supplies, or you may even need to evacuate your home and check into a hotel
Copies of important family documents stored in a waterproof container, such as birth certificates, health insurance cards, account numbers as well as a listing of doctors and phone numbers of your close contacts
Disposable cups, plates and utensils – this is important for sanitation as you wouldn’t want to wash your dishes with your limited supply of water or with unsanitary water
Enough nonperishable food (for at least three days) and can opener – it’s best to keep protein-packed foods you can cook without electricity, such as tuna, peanut butter or granola bars and have appropriate food for everyone in your family, especially infants and even pets
First aid kit with the basics, such as gauze, tape etc. and an emergency reference material, such as NSC First Aid quick guide
Flashlight with extra batteries to get around safely should the power go out
Hand crank radio or battery powered radio with extra batteries – to stay up-to-date on the latest weather alerts
Hand sanitizer, moist towelettes and garbage bags for sanitation
Paper and a pencil or marker – you may need to create a sign for help or leave a note
Plastic sheeting & duct tape – in case a window breaks or you get a leak in your roof
Prescription medications and glasses
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
Toolkit with scissors and basic tools in case you need to shut off utilities etc.
Water (one gallon per person, per day for at least three days)
Whistle to signal for help in case you get stuck and rescuers need to locate you
Wooden stick matches in a waterproof container – to start a fire in your fireplace or charcoal grill if needed

We hope this list of items will help you get as prepared as possible for an emergency, should it happen. For more home safety tips, be sure to visit back with our blog again, soon.

Hanson Overhead | Raleigh Garage Door

Home safety is a major concern of ours and it carries into the safety of your Raleigh garage door, as well. To have a maintenance check done, to ensure your garage door is working properly and safely, contact us, today. We will schedule an appointment for our repair specialist to come out and assess your garage door and how well it’s working so you don’t have to worry about whether or not it’s safe!

Apr 07 2015

Home Safety Tips

Making sure your home is a safe place to live in is an important part of being a homeowner. There are many hazards that can cause fires, without you even realizing they are a problem. Below, you’ll find a few tips, according to nsc.org that can help you eliminate many of the fire hazards that are in and around your home.
In the Kitchen

Do not wear loose clothing while cooking.
Keep an eye on appliances when in use.
Make sure appliances are turned off and unplugged when not in use.
When using pots and pans, use the rear burners and turn the handles inwards.

Fireplaces

Cover your fireplace with a screen.
Have your chimney cleaned professionally once a year.
Keep the fireplace clean.
Only burn wood. Papers and other materials can escape while burning and ignite something nearby.
The fire should be completely extinguished before leaving the room.

In the Home

Annual inspection of furnace or heating system.
Candles should be out of reach of children and pets, curtains and furniture. Never leave candles unattended.
Check electrical appliances for loose or frayed cords. Do not place wires under rugs.
Check for outlets overloaded with plugs; including TV, computer, stereo, and printer.
Make sure electrical blankets are unplugged when not in use. Check for frayed or loose cords and any odd smell. If a problem is detected, replace.
If any appliances spark, smell unusual or overheat, replace or get repaired by a professional.
Install GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets in your home; especially near sources of water like your bathroom, kitchen, laundry room and possibly the garage.
Lamps and nightlights should not touch any fabrics (bedspreads, drapes).
Supervise children around the stove and microwave.
Use the correct bulb wattage for home light fixtures.

Space Heaters

Unplug when not in use.
Placed away from beds.
Newspapers, magazines, and any fabrics, including curtains, sheets, tablecloths, are not within 3 feet of a space heater.
Keep out of walking paths.
Keep away from garage door openers and other electrical outlets in the gararage.
Keep away from children and pets.

We hope these tips will help you with any and all safety concerns in and around your home throughout the year. For more tips on home safety, be sure to visit back with us again, in the future!

Hanson Overhead | Raleigh Garage Door Repair

Hanson Overhead of Raleigh is a company with years of experience and service. If you are interested in any of our services, or just have general questions to ask about our work, experience, or service, be sure to give us a call; especially if you have a problem with your Raleigh garage door and need a quick repair! In addition, if you’re interested in new garage doors and want to talk about options and styles, contact us, as well!

Apr 03 2015

Today's Garage Doors

Are you considering having new Raleigh garage doors installed, but aren’t quite sold on the idea just yet? It’s important to look at all the benefits of today’s garage doors before making your decision. You might be surprised at the difference new garage doors can make on your current home.

Today’s Raleigh Garage Doors

Raleigh garage doors have come a long way in their role over the past 10 years. A decade ago, garages were built only to shield vehicles in their storage space. They served their purpose and nothing more. Today, garage doors are far more useful and do a great deal more than pose as the entrance to your home for your car or truck.
Today’s garage doors are stylish and transformational. They can take your home’s exterior and turn it into something far more exciting and unique.
Here are some interesting facts about today’s garage doors that should assist you in choosing the right product for your new home:

Adds unique style
Can transform the current style of your home into something completely different
Increases curb appeal
Considered today’s front door
Offers insulation and energy saving options
Protects home from weather elements that could destroy your home and vehicles

The garage door is easy and convenient to enter and also makes up around 30% of your home’s exterior. It commands attention and can also represent your personal style and taste. If you’re interested in updating your current garage doors, call Hanson Overhead of Raleigh, today!
Our company reviewed hundreds of different brands of garage doors before settling on the best quality Raleigh garage doors available on the market. The quality and look of our doors can’t be compared. We are proud to serve you with these products and would be happy to come out and do a free consultation for a new garage door installation. To learn more about our garage doors, contact us!