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Signs that you should have your garage door inspected immediately

Unbalanced
You should examine your garage door every month. During this examination, check to see if your door is balanced evenly. Try manually lowering your door to the halfway point to see if it will continue to move. If it does, it may be off balance. You may also notice that part of the door is sagging. Schedule your garage door service before further damage occurs.

Delayed Response
When you push your garage door opener, the door should start moving within 1-2 seconds. Any kind of a delay may indicate that there is a problem with your door or the opener. Also, if your door won’t move at all, there could be a bad connection between the door and the control panel or your door may be malfunctioning. Contact a repair company to test your door and control panel to figure out what the problem is and fix it.

Visible Damage
As you examine your door, look for signs of visible damage. Problems can cause your door to fall off of the track, which may lead to malfunctioning problems or cause it to get stuck when opening or closing. When visible damage appears to the door itself or any of the parts, you may need to have these parts replaced. Contact a garage door repair company to help you locate the part and replace it safely.

Making Loud Noises
When opening your garage door, it’s probably not noiseless to begin with, but it shouldn’t be really loud either. Are you noticing that the door is becoming louder than usual? The sounds could indicate issues with your springs, openers, or opener brackets. Have these parts examined to find out what could be causing the loud noises to rectify the problem before it worsens.

By maintaining your garage door and watching for these signs, you’ll be able to prevent injuries to your household members.  Don’t attempt to fix the problem by yourself unless you have the know-how and proper equipment.  Call professionals at Metro Garage Door today for an estimate!

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The Importance of R-Value in Insulation Installation

Insulating your basement, attic or even the crawl space in your home can greatly impart to your home’s energy efficiency. You might ask how one knows how much insulation is ideal; well that is exactly what R-value is all about. Basically, R-value measures the capability of a building’s insulation to resist heat flow. The higher the value the better the insulation.

Importance of R-Value

If you live in Douglasville, GA and are looking to install insulation, you need to understand that the amount of insulation installed vary depending with the part of the house and the area where you live. Ideally, colder areas need more insulation than areas with warm climates. For the attic, insulation with a rating of R-38 or higher is good enough for warmer areas while those in cold climates require insulation with a minimum rating of R-49. When it comes to insulation of the floor, the States Department of Energy recommends a rating of R-11 for warm areas and R-25 for cold climates. However, venting and moisture issues must be taken into consideration when insulating floors. For walls, there are a host of materials that provide different levels of insulation ranging from R-11 to R-15. Insulation of walls is however limited by the width of the studs.

You can hire a professional technician to install insulation for you.  If you are looking to buy a new home, ensure the seller provides insulation information in the contract.  Contact Metro Garage Doors today to discuss insulation in your home!

Therefore, ensure your Douglasville, GA home is installed with insulation with the ideal R-value rating. Not only will this insulation reduce your energy costs but also make you for federal tax credit.

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Get overhead door installation in Douglasville, GA

Overhead Door Installation

Overhead door installation in Douglasville, GA is done by highly qualified professionals, Metro Garage Door, that have had immense experience in this field and who will listen to each and every one of your needs to come up with the right solutions for your premises needs. When installing these doors, proper care must be taken to ensure that the doors hold excellently and are firmly secured so that you may never feel at risk of any loss in case vandals decide to hit your store. Proper installation guarantees that the doors will not only ward off prospective vandals but also make sure that your valuables are safely held in your premises.

No matter how strong or durable the material of the door is, its still as good as the installation can hold it. Therefore having the right kind of professionals do this work for you will go a long way in ensuring that you are secure and you don’t have to worry about your business while you are off doing other things. So, when installing this door,make sure you hire the proper professionals for the work.

Maintenance can be carried out from time to time to make sure that they perform their function just as how they are made to. The maintenance requires constant oiling from time to time to make sure that they don’t become rusty in the sections where they are rolling and this will ensure their continued existence. Also, when doing maintenance, the door’s durability is maintained by checking the hinges and the supports that hold it firmly in place so that they don’t fall off in the process of pulling them down as you close shop or as you open.

So, all commercial business owners in Douglasville are advised to invest insecure doors and hire the best in installing and maintaining these doors so that you may not incur any unnecessary losses.

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Contact Metro Garage Doors for all of your installation and maintenance needs today!

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How to Keep Your Garage Safe This Summer

When you think of home security, does your garage door come to mind?

It should.

According to Nationwide, 9% of burglars enter the home through the garage. There are simple changes you can make to improve your garage door’s security and protect your home.

Here are our tips for how to keep your garage safe this summer.

1)       Update your remote.

Older garage door remotes use a limited number of codes to control the opening and closing of your garage door. Hacking devices are able to identify the code open your garage door in a matter of seconds. Newer garage door remotes feature rolling-code technology that send out a new code every time the garage is used with up to 4.3 billion possible combinations. The new devices are virtually unhackable.

2)      Keep the garage door closed.

If you are gardening or the kids are playing the yard, be sure the garage door remains closed. Not only will you keep the A/C in, you’ll keep your garage secure. An open garage door invites in opportunistic thieves and critters looking for a cool place to rest.

3)      Unplug and lock up.

If you are planning a summer vacation and you will be away from home for a few days or more, take extra precautions. Unplug your electric garage door opener. Take your garage remote out of the car and store it somewhere securely. Use your garage door lock – you may have one on the interior or exterior of the door. These security measures won’t take more than a few minutes and will keep your home safe while you are out of town.

Have questions about garage door safety or want to add a lock to your existing garage door? We can help! Contact us to speak with a garage door expert in Portland or Vancouver today.

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How to Pick the Right Garage Door Repair Company: 5 Tips

If your garage door is out of commission, it can be tempting to do a quick google search for “garage door repair near me” and dial the first number you find. While you might get lucky finding a reputable repair company that way, you could also end up with a company that will swindle you for extensive repairs or a new garage door you don’t need. Here are five tips on how to pick the best garage door repair company near you.

Ask for recommendations.

Reach out to your friends, family, and neighbors in Portland and the surrounding areas, including Vancouver, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Tigard. Chances are, if they’ve been a homeowner for a few years, they’ve had their garage door serviced or repaired.

Read reviews of local garage door repair shops.

If you don’t have any personal recommendations, you can begin your search online. Google, Yelp, Angie’s List, and Home Advisor are all great resources when you are looking for top-rated, repair professionals.

Request written estimates.

Once you’ve narrowed down your list to a handful of garage door repair companies in Portland, give them a call and request a written estimate. Whether you are having problems with your garage door opener, the sensors, or need a replacement spring, cables, rollers, or hinges, a service technician should do an on-site inspection and provide a written quote. Be wary of companies that are pushing you to replace a garage door that isn’t old or severely damaged.

Check to see if the company is licensed, bonded, and insured.

Garage door repair companies in Oregon are required to be licensed with the Construction Contractors Board (CCB). Use the search feature on the site to confirm that the garage door company you are considering is in fact licensed, bonded, insured, and that there are no outstanding complaints against them.

Ask about the warranty.

Reputable companies warranty their work. If a replacement part fails a month after it’s installed, you want to know the company who installed it will replace the faulty part free of charge. Be sure to get the details of their policy in writing in case you need it during the warranty period.

We hope these tips help you as you shop around for a garage door repair company in the Portland area. If you have any questions or you’d like to request a repair quote, we’d be happy to help!

 

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5 Tips for Childproofing a Garage

Whether you’re a new parent or are a parent just moving into a house with a garage, you likely have child safety on the mind. Kids are curious creatures, and sometimes, their curiosity can lead to danger.

We often think of different ways to childproof the interior of our homes. However, it’s important not to forget the garage. In fact, we often store some of our most hazardous items in our garage, so this makes childproofing especially important. Below, we’re listing 5 ways for you to childproof your garage.

#1 Check the Safety of Your Garage Door

First, make sure your garage door itself has passed the safety test. You’ll want to be sure it opens and closes with ease, and that it doesn’t risk falling. You’ll also want to make sure that the garage door opener switch is high enough so that a kid can’t reach it.

In terms of preventing a garage door from falling, we’ve listed some tips on a previous blog (which you can read here!), but just to review:

  • Never try to enter or exit you garage while the door is in motion.
  • Perform a monthly reversal and balance test on your garage door, following these tips for guidance.
  • Make sure that everyone in your home is familiar with your garage door’s emergency release.
  • Get your maintenance done on your garage on a routine basis and address potential problems early.

#2 Safely Secure Toxic or Flammable Items

In order to prevent your children from getting their hands in toxic or flammable items, you do not want to store these items in easy-to-access, easy-to-reach spots. If possible, lock these types of items up in secured cabinets.

#3 Keep Tools Safely Stored

Make sure sharp or destructive tools, such as saws, hammers, and nails are in a secure location away from a child’s reach.

As far as ladders go, you don’t want your kids climbing in your garage, as this can lead to falls and injuries. You’ll want to make sure your ladders are securely attached to the walls.

#4 Childproof Your Vehicles

Do not leave the keys in your car, or leave your car unlocked. Make sure your kids do not have access to your car keys, either. If you’re unsure if you’ve locked a door, double check!

#5 Childproof Your Locks

Does your house lead to your garage? You’ll want to secure access so that you can control whether or not your kids can go into the garage. You could install a lock on your garage door, or a keypad that requires a certain combination for entry.

How Can We Help?

We hope that you found these tips to be helpful! If you have any questions about garage door safety or would like to troubleshoot an issue you’re having with your garage door, we’re just a phone call away. As your local garage door experts in the Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA areas, we’re just we’d love to help.

 

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Do You Need a Backup Battery for Your Garage Door Opener?

All is well until you realize you can’t get out of your garage. That’s why we encourage homeowners to consider their options before this happens. In case of power outages, a backup battery system provides a way to get in and out easily without needing to lift the heavy door manually.

If your garage door opener didn’t come built with battery backup, we’ve laid out the pros and cons below of installing one.

What Does a Backup Battery Do, Exactly?

A garage door’s backup battery kicks in when the main source of power—the electricity—gets cut off or shuts down. The battery keeps your garage door opener running so that you don’t have to worry about getting in and out during a power outage.

On average, these 12-volt power sources only work for a short time until electric power gets restored:

  • Up to 24 hours of garage door power OR
  • Up to 10 open & close cycles

Backup Battery Pros & Cons

Garage door manufacturers have built new doors with the option to add a battery backup system. Your local garage door installer can easily add one to your garage door opener for a fraction of the cost of replacing your garage door. Backup batteries provide another option for getting in or out of the garage more easily during a power outage.

However, backup batteries typically have a short life, so you’ll want to take extra precautions. Do the following preventative checks of the garage door to ensure you’re able to operate it during the next power outage with or without the help of battery backup:

  • Check for a red emergency release cord; you can use this to manually operate your door.
  • Ensure your garage door is in good working order throughout the year in case you do need to life it yourself—i.e., annual lube & adjustment.

Garage Door Battery Backup: The Choice Is Yours

Whether or not you decide to install a backup battery in your garage door opener, you can count on the team at Larry Myers to be your expert resource on all things garage doors. If you’re looking to upgrade your garage door opener or can’t decide on a garage door for your home, we’re here to help. Find out more about the services we offer here.

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5 Bike Storage Ideas for Your Garage

In the Portland area, more and more people own bicycles and use them as a primary form of transportation. If your garage is short on square footage, consider storing bikes off the ground to free up additional floor space for other storage and garage organization needs. Here are a few bike storage ideas that are easy to put together.

Bike Storage on a Budget

Looking for a quick and easy solution? Head down to your local home improvement store, pick up a few heavy-duty hooks (coated with plastic so they don’t scratch your bike!), and screw them into the walls of your garage. One bike requires just one hook to store vertically.

Portable Bike Rack

A standing bike rack can hold two bikes and secures to a wall with a drywall screw. This option can be especially useful for city-dwellers who don’t have their own residential garages. With a slim profile, this rack can be moved around easily and works well inside apartments.

Overhead Garage Shelving

Set up wire racks on an electric lift system for an easy way to make the most of your space. Simply park and secure your bike on the rack and press the button to lift it into place near the garage ceiling. Voila!

Secure & Space-Saving Vertical Bike Racks

That U-lock you use to lock up your bike on public racks? It can also double as a secure storage hook inside your garage! The Ultra Space Saver and other similar equipment are specially-designed bike racks for your garage. All you’d need to do is hang your bike on it and attach it to the rack with your lock as you would any public rack.

Make the Most of Your Wall Space

Some vertical bike racks allow bikes to hang flush against the wall, so you’re able to free up much more garage space. Just wheel your bike up onto the rack and swivel the rack to be parallel with the wall.

Portland-Area Garage Experts

Here at Larry Myers Garage Doors, we not only offer excellence in garage door service and repair, but we’re also your resource for helping you get the most out of your garage space. Peruse our blog posts to find ideas for repurposing your garage into a livable space, converting it into a greenhouse, and more.

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First Responder Luncheon 2018

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13

This is exactly what we ask of our first responders. Police, the armed services, firefighters, EMTs, and the National Guard put their lives on the line for their friends, and for strangers, every day of their lives. Metro Garage Doors wants to give a little bit back.

3rd Annual First Responder Lunch
Friday September 7th, 2018
11 am – 2 pm

All First Responders are invited to come to Metro Garage Doors to have lunch on us! Kona Ice will be there serving free Kona’s to all uniformed first responders.

If you are interested in helping us with this event, contact us.

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Douglas County Small Business of Excellence Award 2018

Excellence is defined as the quality of being outstanding or extremely good. Metro Garage Doors is excited to be a 2018 Small Business of Excellence in Douglas County.  

In the eighth year of offering the Small Businesses of Excellence, the Douglas County Chamber received over 40 nominations for Chamber member businesses. After being nominated by the community and their peers, each company completed a thorough application covering company information, growth, community involvement, and overcoming adversity, among other criteria. An independent panel of judges composed of business professionals and community leaders reviewed the applications, met to discuss their findings and made their selections.  Metro is pleased to be one of the top 12 business chosen for this great award. 

Thank you Douglas County Chamber and panel of judges for this award!  We are blessed to be apart of Douglas County, Georgia.

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