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What Color Should I Paint My Garage Door?
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At Larry Myers Garage Doors, there are some questions we get asked all the time, like which garage door is right for me and should I repair or replace my garage door? Today, we’re tackling another frequently asked question: what color should I paint my garage door?
Garage Door Color Ideas
A fresh coat of paint* can be a great makeover for your garage. Whether you’re doing the painting yourself or choosing a color from the manufacturer, choosing the right color for your garage can boost your curb appeal, downplay or accentuate your garage door, and even keep your garage cooler in the summer. These garage door color ideas can help you make the right decision.
Apply Color Theory
Knowing the basics of color theory can help you when choosing what color to paint your garage door. First consider the effect you’re trying to achieve. Do you want your garage door to stand out? Do you want it to blend in with the house? Do you want your garage door to look modern or traditional? Once you’ve figured out your goals, apply color theory to start envisioning your options.
Complementary Colors
Complementary colors are opposite one another on a color wheel. Examples include blue and orange, yellow and purple, and red and green. Generally, these colors are considered polar opposites, and the stark difference between the colors tends to make them a bold choice. Painting your garage and house complementary colors can be an interesting option if you’re hoping to highlight the garage door, rather than have it blend into the house, but understand that it will stand out.
Analogous Colors
Analogous colors are colors that are directly next to each other on the color wheel. Unlike complementary colors, analogous colors have a lot in common, making them a great option for people who want their garage door color to be different than the color of the house, but who want to achieve a sort of blending effect. This can create a stylish but subtle garage door color combo.
Monochromatic Colors
Monochromatic colors schemes are achieved by adding white, black, or gray to a color. Tints are the base color brightened with white, shades are the base color darkened with black, and tones are the base color dulled with gray. Choosing a monochromatic color can help your garage door blend in with the house, which can be especially helpful if you want to draw attention away from a busy design or make the house appear larger.
Neutral Colors
Neutral colors are colors that don’t show up on the color wheel. They include colors like black, white, gray, brown, and shades in between. Depending on what color your house is painted, a neutral garage door color can look either modern or traditional. Plus, neutral colors tend to look great with many colors, which is why they are so popular when it comes to painting a garage door.
Light Vs. Dark Colors
One other thing you’ll want to consider when choosing what color to paint your garage door is how light or dark the color is. While color is important for the aesthetic of the house, dark colors can also absorb heat. If you have a west-facing garage with no air conditioning, for example, you might want to choose a lighter color to keep the garage cool during the summer months.
Feeling inspired to try your own garage door makeover? When you choose Larry Myers Garage Doors, you’re choosing a lifetime guarantee of quality installations, repairs, and services, so start perusing our products today!
*Anyone painting their garage door needs to read the painting and warranty instructions for their door, so the warranty does not get voided.
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Horsepower Motors
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Do you have a car? What is the horsepower? What made you settle for that car? Was it the horsepower? How did you decide on that horsepower? When it comes to horsepower, ideally most car owners don’t know what it means. For instance, whenever you hear the word horsepower, you always tend to associate it with cars, unless you are a mechanical engineer. Actually the truth is, it can be applied almost in all electric or mechanical motors, for example a garage door. And to be straight forward enough, lets talk about garage door openers.
Horsepower motors
This is the work done over time. One unit of horsepower is equivalent to 33,000 lb.ft./min. In other words, if you carry that 33,000 pounds over one foot in one minute, that’s one horsepower.
Origin
In the 18th century, James Watt (1736-1819), an engineer invented the word as a strategy to market his steam engines. As he was working with his horses to lift coal at his coal mine. He discovered that a horse could carry 22,000 pounds of coal through one foot in one minute, he later increased that performance to 33,000foot-pounds in one minute. Therefore as you can see, that measure has stuck ever since. Today, 1 horsepower is equivalent to 746 watts.
Use of horsepower
You can use it to rate the efficiency of both electric and mechanical motors. That’s its main use. However most motor companies such as Genie Systems, use it to price their motor products, energy is money. At this point you can chose a motor product, like garage doors effectively. But, just what do you need to consider when buying your garage door system? The first on that list is power, and you already know pretty much about power and its conversions so you don’t have to get confused or buy something that will consume much than you can afford in terms of power.
Power ratings of a garage door opener
If you were to visit Genie Systems, you will get to learn about the three types of garage door openers, the 1/3, 1/2, and 3/4 horsepower door systems.
Factors to consider for your garage door
First of all, how many doors do you need the system for? The material, and the size of your door as well. If you got two doors, you definitely need at least 1/2 horsepower. Plus a door opener with much horsepower will work better and for a long time. Other factors you need to watch out for is, the type of door drives that suits you (screw, belt, or chain drives). Nevertheless, you also have to look at the efficiency of your garage door. Do you want it to open faster, slower or otherwise? A proper horsepower will suit your speed needs too. Last but not least, consider the prices for the different option available and the warranties just in case there is faulty with the horsepower motor, and you should consider dealing with experts such as Genie Systems.
Contact
Contact us today to discuss a new garage door opener with the proper amount of horsepower! Call Metro Garage Door today!
Read MoreFirst Responder Luncheon 2019
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4th Annual First Responder Luncheon
4th Annual First Responder LuncheonWednesday, September 11, 2019
11 am until 2 pm
Each year we have seen this event grow, and this year we anticipate serving over 400 first responders. We serve firefighters, police, veterans, EMTs, and everyone who puts his or her life on the line every day for our community.
Our company will be covering 100% of the cost for the event, (tents-food-seating) but we are asking for your help in order to provide each attending First Responder with a gift bag of gift cards to local businesses. One hundred percent of all donations you provide will go toward the purchase of those gift cards.
If it is easier, we are accepting gift cards as donations also ($5 – $10 Amounts). For donations, please make checks payable to Metro Garage Door, Inc., with First Responders Lunch in the memo line.
We will have a banner at the event acknowledging all the donors along with a flyer in each gift bag listing each donor.
Please join our current list of donors! Thank you for your consideration.
- Chick Fil A Douglasville
- Shane’s Rib Shack
- Janus International
- Greystone Power
- Premier Association Management
- Lake Forest Home Builders
- Atlanta West Jewelry
- Hearth & Home Technologies
- CHI Overhead Doors
- Appalachian Insulation / Johns Manville Insulation
- Wayne Dalton Overhead Doors
- RE/MAX Pure – The Rachel Hudgins Team
- La Fiesta – 9611 GA-5, Douglasville
4 Garage Temperature Control Tips for the Hot Summer Months
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Even in the Pacific Northwest, summers can get pretty hot, and if your garage doesn’t have air conditioning, it can really heat up during the summer months. Here are 4 garage temperature control tips to help keep you cool.
Garage Temperature Control Tip #1: Let Your Car Cool in the Driveway
When most people arrive home, they pull their car straight into the garage, even if they’re planning on working in the garage that evening. Because the engine gets so hot, heat radiates from the car even after it has been shut off, which can quickly add a few degrees to the thermostat. One easy way to keep the temperature down is to simply let your car cool in the driveway before pulling into the garage. Just be sure to remember to move the car back into the garage after it has cooled, as garages can protect your car from things like theft, hail, etc.
Garage Temperature Control Tip #2: Make Sure Your Garage is Properly Insulated
Maximizing your garage’s R-value is a great way to control your garage temperature in the summer and winter. Proper insulation will help keep hot air out and cold air in during the summer months. While installing a garage door with a high R-value is the best way to insulate your garage, there are other steps you can take to improve insulation. Adding polystyrene or polyurethane foam to all the nooks and crannies in and around the garage door, for example, can block airflow, keeping your garage cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
Garage Temperature Control Tip #3: Choose Light Colored Exterior Paints
If you’ve ever stepped outside in a black t-shirt on a sunny day, you understand how much of a difference color can make. If you envision working out in your garage during the summer, and you aren’t interested in paying for air conditioning in the garage, you might want to consider choosing a lighter color for your garage door, especially if you have a west-facing garage. Garage door windows can also allow sunlight into the garage, making it warmer than it might be otherwise.
Garage Temperature Control Tip #4: Install a Dehumidifier
Lowering the humidity level in your garage can make it feel significantly cooler, and a dehumidifier is the most efficient way to do that. Simply install the machine, which removes moisture from the air and releases dry air back into the garage. Because dehumidifiers store all the extracted moisture in a tray at the bottom of the unit, it’s important that you regularly empty this water, as the dehumidifier will not function when the tray is full.
Have any additional questions or concerns about your overhead door? We’re here to help! As your garage door experts in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA, we’re just a phone call away. In the meantime, check out our garage door blog, where we cover everything from how to clean oil off a concrete floor to how to keep your garage safe this summer.
Read More4 Garage Temperature Control Tips for the Hot Summer Months
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Even in the Pacific Northwest, summers can get pretty hot, and if your garage doesn’t have air conditioning, it can really heat up during the summer months. Here are 4 garage temperature control tips to help keep you cool.
Garage Temperature Control Tip #1: Let Your Car Cool in the Driveway
When most people arrive home, they pull their car straight into the garage, even if they’re planning on working in the garage that evening. Because the engine gets so hot, heat radiates from the car even after it has been shut off, which can quickly add a few degrees to the thermostat. One easy way to keep the temperature down is to simply let your car cool in the driveway before pulling into the garage. Just be sure to remember to move the car back into the garage after it has cooled, as garages can protect your car from things like theft, hail, etc.
Garage Temperature Control Tip #2: Make Sure Your Garage is Properly Insulated
Maximizing your garage’s R-value is a great way to control your garage temperature in the summer and winter. Proper insulation will help keep hot air out and cold air in during the summer months. While installing a garage door with a high R-value is the best way to insulate your garage, there are other steps you can take to improve insulation. Adding polystyrene or polyurethane foam to all the nooks and crannies in and around the garage door, for example, can block airflow, keeping your garage cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
Garage Temperature Control Tip #3: Choose Light Colored Exterior Paints
If you’ve ever stepped outside in a black t-shirt on a sunny day, you understand how much of a difference color can make. If you envision working out in your garage during the summer, and you aren’t interested in paying for air conditioning in the garage, you might want to consider choosing a lighter color for your garage door, especially if you have a west-facing garage. Garage door windows can also allow sunlight into the garage, making it warmer than it might be otherwise.
Garage Temperature Control Tip #4: Install a Dehumidifier
Lowering the humidity level in your garage can make it feel significantly cooler, and a dehumidifier is the most efficient way to do that. Simply install the machine, which removes moisture from the air and releases dry air back into the garage. Because dehumidifiers store all the extracted moisture in a tray at the bottom of the unit, it’s important that you regularly empty this water, as the dehumidifier will not function when the tray is full.
Have any additional questions or concerns about your overhead door? We’re here to help! As your garage door experts in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA, we’re just a phone call away. In the meantime, check out our garage door blog, where we cover everything from how to clean oil off a concrete floor to how to keep your garage safe this summer.
Read MoreEnergy Experts – Metro Garage Door
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Certified Energy Expert –Douglasville, GA
It’s August in Douglasville, Georgia and therefore if you are in need of insulation service, Metro Garage Doors has you covered with our Owens Corning Certified Energy Experts. We are Metro Garage Doors of Douglasville Georgia your go-to for garage doors, insulation, and also fireplaces. A certified energy expert is a professional who undergoes rigorous training and also certification protocols that focus on thermal performance, moisture prevention, air filtration, ventilation, and auditing. This level of expert certification is to provide customers with unmatched service, outstanding expertise, and also assurance that makes a home more efficient and cuts cost. For the entire month of August, Metro Garage Doors has an amazing offer on our Certified Energy Expert.
Benefits of Experts -Douglasville
Metro Garage Doors certified energy experts certification is from Owens Corning Insulation systems. Owens Corning Insulation is a global company that has provided innovative insulation, roofing and fiberglass products for almost 85 years. They are the leaders in their industry and a brand that we trust. With a Certified Energy Expert from Metro Garage Doors, you get peace of mind that your products and insulation are input correctly. With efficiency and quality workmanship it’s a win win situation. There are many benefits when choosing a certified energy expert from Metro Garage Doors. These benefits include:
– 10-Year Limited Warranty
– Comfort
– Savings
– Training
– Dependable Innovative Products
– Exclusive Assurance
Metro Garage Doors certified energy experts are experienced at installing several types of insulation, performing essential new construction energy testing and home audits.
Metro Garage Doors –Douglasville, GA
At Metro Garage Doors we are a family owned and operated garage door, insulation and also fireplace business. We have been serving the metro Atlanta area since 1992. We offer the highest quality service, repairs, maintenance, replacements, and insulations in the south. At Metro Garage Doors, we know you have a lot of option when choosing your home contractor. When choosing Metro Garage Doors and our certified energy expert you get dedication and also dependability that you can trust. Metro Garage Door and Owens Corning have taken the next level in all-around insulation satisfaction and therefore we want to bring this to you. We always guarantee 100% customer satisfaction and also offer hassle-free financing. Contact Metro Garage Doors today and make an appointment for a Certified Energy Expert to come to your home!
Read MoreWhy Adding Insulation to your Basement Remodel Makes Sense
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Insulation saves you money year round!
Building a basement of your house can be challenging if you have no idea on what to do. However, with a guide, you will always know the reasons why adding insulation to your basement remodel make absolute sense. Here are the reasons that you should know:
1. Adds value to your home
When you have a home that has an added insulation to the basement remodel, you are likely to sell it at a higher price when compared to those that do not have any. You should ensure that you really know what will work for you especially when you need the best value for your home. In the end, you will get more profits when selling your home.
2. It increase the aesthetic value for the home
When you want to make your home to look more beautiful, adding insulation to your basement remodel is definitely a welcomes move. People will always appreciate your design whenever you want to make your home look attractive in its own way after adding the value. This will also make your home to look more attractive especially when you want to increase its value.
3. Saves energy
If you want to save more energy, adding insulation to your basement remodel is one of the options that you can take. This means you will save money that you would spend when paying your utility bills in their own way.
4. Increases flow of air into the house
One way of ensuring that your house has a steady flow of air is adding insulation to your basement remodel. Many homeowners have used this idea to get the best value whenever they are looking for ways to make their homes look more attractive in their own ways.
In conclusion, the above are the top four reasons why adding insulation to your basement remodel make absolute sense. Contact Metro Garage Door, INC today to discuss adding insulation to your existing or new basement!
Read MoreWhy Adding Insulation to your Basement Remodel Makes Sense
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Insulation saves you money year round!
Building a basement of your house can be challenging if you have no idea on what to do. However, with a guide, you will always know the reasons why adding insulation to your basement remodel make absolute sense. Here are the reasons that you should know:
1. Adds value to your home
When you have a home that has an added insulation to the basement remodel, you are likely to sell it at a higher price when compared to those that do not have any. You should ensure that you really know what will work for you especially when you need the best value for your home. In the end, you will get more profits when selling your home.
2. It increase the aesthetic value for the home
When you want to make your home to look more beautiful, adding insulation to your basement remodel is definitely a welcomes move. People will always appreciate your design whenever you want to make your home look attractive in its own way after adding the value. This will also make your home to look more attractive especially when you want to increase its value.
3. Saves energy
If you want to save more energy, adding insulation to your basement remodel is one of the options that you can take. This means you will save money that you would spend when paying your utility bills in their own way.
4. Increases flow of air into the house
One way of ensuring that your house has a steady flow of air is adding insulation to your basement remodel. Many homeowners have used this idea to get the best value whenever they are looking for ways to make their homes look more attractive in their own ways.
In conclusion, the above are the top four reasons why adding insulation to your basement remodel make absolute sense. Contact Metro Garage Door, INC today to discuss adding insulation to your existing or new basement!
Read MoreThe Advantages of Having a Detached Garage
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Adding a garage to your home can create additional storage space for cars, ATVs, motorcycles, golf carts, boats, and other large items. Garages can also be repurposed to be used as a home gym, workshop, art studio, home office, a mini greenhouse, or additional living space. In addition to their practical uses, garages also add a significant amount of value to your home. Here’s what you need to know about detached garages.
What is a Detached Garage?
A detached garage is a freestanding garage that is not attached to the home by a shared wall. They are often built away from the home, either in the back yard or near the side of the house.
What are the Advantages of a Detached Garage?
Thinking about adding a detached garage to your home? Consider these advantages:
Detached Garage Advantage #1: Additional Customization Options
When building a garage onto your existing home, you must work within certain size constraints. Detached garages don’t have to fit into the architecture of home, which means you can take advantage of any extra space in your lot to create a garage that’s the perfect size and shape to fit your exact needs. Because there are more strict zoning laws for adding onto an existing home, detached garages typically require fewer permits and zoning headaches.
Detached Garage Advantage #2: A More Modern Look
If you’ve ever driven through a suburban neighborhood, you’re more than familiar with the “garage-forward” design that’s dominated the market for decades. However, more and more modern architects are moving away from this “garage-forward” look, especially when designing smaller house, which can easily look overpowered by a large garage door. While garage-forward homes will always be around, if you’re hoping to achieve a more modern look, you might consider a detached garage, which can be built away from the main dwelling and can add a style all its own.
Detached Garage Advantage #3: Increased Home Safety
Garage fires spread farther and faster than fires that start in other parts of the house, especially if you store flammables like oil, gasoline, propane, and varnishes in the garage. If you have a detached garage, fires are much less likely to jump to your main home. Additionally, roughly 9% of burglars gain entrance through the garage, but if you’re garage is detached from the house, any successful burglars will not gain access to the rest of your home.
Have questions about adding a garage to your home? Larry Myers Garage Doors can help! Contact us today to speak with a garage door expert in Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA.
Read MoreShould You Choose a Garage Door With Windows?
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Wondering which garage door is right for you? There are plenty of different colors, styles, and materials to choose from. To help you narrow down your options, we’ve compiled some of the advantages and disadvantages of garage doors with windows.
Advantage of Garage Doors with Windows
If you’re considering installing a garage door with windows, it’s important to consider the pros and cons of your decision. Here are some of the advantages of choosing a garage door with windows:
Natural Light
Perhaps one of the best arguments for garage doors with windows is the natural light they let into the garage. Especially if you use your garage as a workshop or art studio, having natural lighting can be incredibly beneficial. It can even help you save money and energy by preventing you from having to turn on lights every time you go in and out of the garage. Plus, you’re less likely to accidentally leave a light on, which can inadvertently waste a lot of electricity.
Curb Appeal
Adding windows to your garage door design can increase your curb appeal and add visual interest to your home. Garage door windows provide an extra layer of style and customization, so you can break up the monotony of a blank garage door expanse with windows of different shapes, sizes, and styles. From sets of squares and rectangles to arched and cathedral panes, garage door windows come in a variety of configurations, so you can find the right design for your style.
Disadvantages of Garage Doors with Windows
While garage doors with windows offer many perks to potential buyers, some people also have concerns. Here are the common disadvantages of garage doors with windows.
Privacy
The most common concern with garage doors with windows is that people will be able to see into your garage. Especially if you store valuables in your garage, this can be especially troubling. That said, most garage door windows are located near the top of the garage door, making it more difficult to see inside.
Breakability
Another concern about garage doors with windows is the potential for the glass to break. While this can certainly happen, you can choose windows with tempered glass, which reinforces the glass against things like stray golf balls, hail, and rocks. Plus, Larry Myers Garage Doors offers affordable garage door repair, so you can rest assured that your garage windows will be replaced in no time.
Whether you’re looking for modern garage doors with windows or something a bit more traditional, Larry Myers Garage Doors has you covered. We’ve got a huge selection of garage doors, including brands like Northwest Door, C.H.I Overhead Door, and more. Plus, we take care of garage door installation and repair in Portland and Vancouver. Contact us today to get started!
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