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Jan 25 2014

A Garage Door Trend That Lasts

Ten years ago, garage doors were less than stylish. They were limited to neutral colors; brown, white, beige. In addition, raised panel steel was just about the only material available. The garage doors did nothing for curb appeal and they were certainly nothing to be proud of. Our garage door repair in Durham NC reports a different story in modern times.

Garage Door Repair Durham NC: Garage Door Trends That Last a Lifetime:

Thankfully, design innovation has intervened in the past decade and garage doors have evolved. They’re now functional and fashionable! In fact, there are garage door trends! According to Door & Access magazine , “The “it” look among the garage door set is the carriage house style door, representing one out of every five residential garage doors sold in North America today.” Though some may think horse and buggy when they hear the word carriage, carriage style garage doors are far from that!
Carriage house style garage doors are easy to love because they become the major exterior focal point without sticking out like something that doesn’t belong. The doors integrate with the home and blend in fantastically, all while adding volumes of curb appeal!
Carriage house garage doors are made of wood even though wooden garage doors fell to the back burner in the 1980’s and 1990’s due to insulation and maintenance issues. Wood re-emerged with popularity when the carriage house doors did, complete with no maintenance or insulation issues, and the best of modern overhead operation components.
What’s more, continued improvements led to something even better! A carriage house garage door that looks, feels, and has the flexibility of wood, but has the low-maintenance and energy-efficient bonuses of an insulated steel door. Steel carriage house doors are the best of both worlds. They offer the gorgeous, unique yet classic looking garage doors we all love, with all the benefits that come with an actual steel door!
Steel carriage house garage doors are moisture resistant. They won’t rot, warp, shrink or crack. Do you love the look of carriage house style garage doors? Do you want your home to stand out from others in your neighborhood? Are you looking for a way to easily upgrade your cub appeal? If so, a carriage house garage door might be the answer, as well as a wise investment. Yes, carriage house garage doors are seeming to be a trend, but their classic style will have them sticking around for years to come.
For more information on carriage house garage doors, contact our garage door repair company in Durham NC, Hanson Overhead. In addition to garage door repair, we also install new garage doors! Don’t let your curb appeal suffer because your garage door needs updating. Let Hanson Garage help!

Jan 20 2014

Garage Door Safety Tips

Garage Door Repair Durham NC: Safety Tips For Your Garage Door!

Our garage doors are an essential part of most of our lives. They protect our homes, cars and other things located inside our garages. In modern times, garage doors are the new entryway to most homes. Most of the time, we no longer use the front door to enter our homes.
Garage Door Repair Durham NC | The Importance of proper maintenance and service checks:
With that being said, garage door safety is one of the most important aspects of being a homeowner. Without proper repair service and routine maintenance checks, we are putting our possessions, as well as ourselves and our family at risk. Burglars tend to look for garage doors that aren’t working properly when they choose a home to break in to. In addition, a malfunctioning garage door or garage door opener can seriously hurt us, should we be in the way when something breaks.
Thankfully, there are some ways to ensure that these things won’t happen. Below, you’ll find a few safety tips that you can follow to make sure your garage door is safe for you and your family. According to precision.com,
Safety checks. In 1993, Congress passed legislation that required all new garage door openers sold in the U.S. to come with a set of photo-eyes. These sensors, located near the floor along the sides of the garage door opening, alert the system if anything crosses their path and stops the door from descending further. It’s easy to determine if your system is operating properly with a quick 3-Step Safety Check.

First, make sure the photo-eyes have been installed no higher than 6 inches above the garage floor.
Second, block one of the eyes with an object over 6 inches tall and try to close the door. The garage door should not close.
Third, lay an object at least 1.5 inches in height across the door’s path and press the button to close the door. The door should reverse upon sensing the object.

If your garage door opener fails either of these safety tests, it may be an ideal time to reach out to a garage door repair professional.
Keep your garage door in tip-top shape. Garage doors require maintenance in order to run their best. You can keep your garage door running safely and smoothly by making sure all the moving parts are clean and lubricated especially hinges and rollers.
Find the right balance. Ensuring your garage door is properly balanced will lead to safer use. To check the balance, close the door and pull the opener release mechanism, allowing you to maneuver the door by hand. A properly balanced door should lift with minimal effort and stay open 3 to 4 feet above the floor.
For help keeping your garage door safe and free of possible danger, be sure to contact Hanson Overhead, garage door repair in Durham NC, to schedule a routine maintenance check. We can come out and make sure there is no damage as well as catch serious need for repair, before the problem gets worse.

Jan 05 2014

Spruce Up Your Curb Appeal For the New Year!

Durham Garage Door Repair: Spruce Up Your Curb Appeal With New Garage Doors!

Think about the last time you looked at the exterior of your home. Yes, you probably see it every day, but when was the last time you really looked at it? How does it look when you drive by it? What do the shrubs look like? Do you need to paint or touchup the house? What about the garage doors? Do they need Durham garage door repair? Do they look like they came from another century? Are they old and falling down? If so, it might be time to spend a little time and effort on improving your home’s curb appeal.
With it being the beginning of a new year, you’ve got more than enough time to get to work sprucing up your curb appeal! The best place to start is with the garage!
Although that is the best starting point, be sure to think about all of the home improvements you’d like to make to the exterior of your home before you actually begin making improvements. You want your garage door to go well with any other changes you make.
Start by slowly driving through your neighborhood. Look for homes you admire, things that catch your eye, and things you don’t like. Write the details down or make a mental note. You could even take a few pictures on your cell phone to help remind you of what you like!
Once you’re back from the stroll around the neighborhood, make note of your own home. Look at it with a detailed eye. Make a list of things you’d like to change, things you’d like to keep, and things that need sprucing up. Look at your notes from the neighborhood and set a budget that you should stick with while making these changes.
Once those details are in place and noted, it’s time to fully focus on the garage door! For our next post, we will focus only on your garage doors and whether you need new ones or just a spruce up for your current ones!

Durham Garage Door Repair | Do you need a new garage door?

Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service is here to help you make big decisions. If you’re unsure of whether or not you need new garage doors or should just repair your old ones, contact us! We can come out and take a look, talk with you about what you want to change, and go from there!

Dec 25 2013

Durham Garage Door Maintenance Tips for the New Year, Continued!

Durham Garage Door Repair: Maintenance Tips for the New Year!

Welcome back! In today’s post, we are going to continue offering Durham garage door repair maintenance tips for those that want to begin their maintenance check during the New Year! It’s important to follow these tips, as well as the tips in our last post, to ensure that your garage door is working properly and ready for the year to come!
Test Door’s Safety Features
According to gmedics.com, “All garage doors made after January, 1993, will have an auto-reversing mechanism to prevent anything from becoming pinned under the door. It is important to test this feature to make sure it is working properly. You can test it by sticking a rolled up newspaper in the garage door’s path while it is closing. The sensor should detect the newspaper and the garage door should automatically reverse.” If for some reason, this test fails, please contact Hanson Overhead for Durham garage door repair services. Also, if you feel uncomfortable performing the test, do not hesitate; call our garage door techs. We can come out and perform the test for you.
Check the Balance
Checking the balance of your Durham garage door should consist of a few different things. First, close the door, disconnect the garage door opener, and manually lift the door. Make sure it opens smoothly with no resistance. A little is OK, but if your garage door really balks at manually opening, contact our garage door repair techs.
Next, manually close the door; make sure it stays closed. If it wobbles, due to being open a tiny bit, or won’t stay shut at all, it’s time to have it rebalanced. Hanson Overhead can perform this Durham garage door repair service, as well.
Basic Durham garage door repair maintenance can be a simple task that is preformed every year, around the same time. We suggest doing so at the beginning or end of every year to make it easier to remember the date. The check can be as simple as cleaning, testing, and visually inspecting the door. Safety is the most important aspect though, so if you feel uncomfortable doing any type of maintenance check on your garage door, feel free to contact our garage door repair service company, Hanson Overhead.

Nov 30 2013

Transform Your Garage Into Something Special!

Welcome back! In this post, our Durham garage door repair company is going to offer two final ideas on ways to transform your garage into a space that really works for you.

Durham Garage Door Repair: It’s important to use your garage for more than just storage!

It’s a great space that has a controlled climate, sturdy floors, and beautiful garage doors! By implementing either of the two options below, you’ll feel like you’ve actually added space to your home. It can also add value to your home, should you really go all out with your renovations.
A Social Space
Of course, we all assume that the garage is a space for cars, storage, tools, and other items that you’d like to keep out of sight. It doesn’t always have to be that place though. What if you refinished your garage and made it into a media room for family and friends? A place where you can watch TV on the big screen, entertain guests, and play board games with the kids? If you really want to go all out, you can install a home theater, put in a full bar to entertain your friends, buy some vintage arcade games and have a blast! Even if you just want a larger, more open dining room with lots of fresh air, but sheltered from the elements, you’ll find there’s plenty you can do to make your garage a fresh, social space.
Build a Second Kitchen
It’s not uncommon for garages to be used to cure meats or make your own pickles, jams and jellies or even just as an extended prep space when you’ve got guests or family over. A lot of people already have an extra refrigerator in the garage. It can be invaluable, especially for the holidays. Think about the potential of having an outdoor kitchen inside the garage! You could set up a space for dining, entertaining and cooking right in the garage.
The options of turning your garage into something special are endless! If you’re thinking about turning your garage into a more useful space, start with our Durham garage door repair company, Hanson Overhead. Our garage door experts will help you think outside the box and create a garage space to be proud of.