10 Uses For Your Second Garage
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A second garage isn’t something everybody has. Those who are lucky enough to have the extra space are sometimes stumped with what to do with … Read More
Read MoreBoosting Your Home’s ROI with Garage Door Insulation
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At the end of the day, your home’s efficiency contributes to your ROI as a homeowner. Between energy efficiency, repair and maintenance needs, and even storm resistance, the quality and integrity of your garage door matters. Garage Doors Plus, LLC repairs all door makes and models, guaranteeing quality on every project. While efficiency is a major consideration, we also want our homeowners to understand the importance of structural integrity.
Whether you’re seeking garage door repairs or a new installation, put your door’s insulation first. Let Garage Doors Plus, LLC double-check your insulation, helping you save money by providing the following benefits:
Increasing Your Home’s Value
Quality insulation and increased energy-efficiency are very appealing to potential buyers. For this reason, insulating your garage can increase your home’s value. Renovated garages, in fact, have a five-percent higher value than unrenovated garages. Even if you’re not selling your home, a renovated garage is incredibly valuable.
Reducing Your Energy Bill
You may be surprised to learn that your garage’s insulation, layout, and door design can impact the cost of your energy bills. If you need to retain more heat during cold months, you should consider increasing your door’s ability to insulate the area. As a result, you’ll see lower energy bills—increasing your overall ROI. If your garage door is lacking in the insulation department, a Garage Doors Plus, LLC professional can re-pack the insulation—ensuring long-lasting support.
Requiring Less Repair
New garage doors are sold with a home’s insulation needs in mind. They’re crafted from durable materials, and they’re less conducive than older doors. For this reason, they require less maintenance and repair. In fact, professional insulation or new door installation from Garage Doors Plus, LLC can last years. The benefits of an insulated garage door don’t end with reduced airflow. The benefits also extend to reduced repair and maintenance costs.
So, what are you waiting for? Check out the many garage door repair options available, and make sure your home isn’t costing you money. On every level, garage door repair projects are geared toward your tastes. Whether you’re building a home music studio, a garage gym, a retro car storage space or even a basic garage layout, insulation matters.
A garage’s ability to protect your belongings, protect the house and neutralize harsh temperatures is vital. Expenses build up. Hot and cold air, over time, can damage your household’s valuables. Don’t take any chances. The Garage Doors Plus, LLC team cares about your home, and our talented team of service providers ensures quality structural repairs. Once you’ve checked out our insulation installation and maintenance options, check out our other garage door repair options. From the pavement to the ceiling, we’ve got you covered.
Read MoreThe Five Best Ways to Upgrade Your Garage
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Your garage door might be relatively new, but a single upgrade goes a long way. Garage Doors Plus, LLC has a slew of upgrade, repair, and replacement options available. Our team can capably handle a variety of installation options, making sure your home is fortified for years to come. We can upgrade most garage door makes and models, and we’re always ready to serve our customers with the industry’s best technology.
If you want to upgrade your garage, consider these five options first:
Upgrade One: A Lifestyle Screen
Garage Doors Plus, LLC Lifestyle Screens can completely transform your garage. By creating a screened-in space, lifestyle screens protect a garage’s interior from insects, bad weather, and exterior temperatures. A Lifestyle Screen’s seamless design meshes perfectly with a pre-existing garage door, giving you full operational control no matter the occasion.
Upgrade Two: Spring Replacement
Next, you should consider upgrading your springs. Springs wear down over time, and they can render your garage area impractical. Stretched and corroded springs can also present safety issues. Rather than replacing your entire garage door system, consider upgrading with new springs.
Upgrade Three: A New Garage Door Track
New garage door rails can completely revamp your garage door’s operational ability. If your current rails are compromised at all, your garage door might not be able to function. Upgrade your system’s rails, and take advantage of smooth, high-function rails. Garage Doors Plus, LLC offers an assortment of track maintenance options, too, including same-day service, repair, and operational maintenance.
Upgrade Four: Battery Backup
Many garage door openers can be equipped with battery backup systems. If they aren’t, they’re best swapped out for those which are. Battery backup capabilities are vital for home security. If the power goes out, a system with battery backup will keep your vehicles safe. Battery backup is a leading garage door upgrade today, and it’s a great installation option.
Upgrade Five: Remote Entry
If you don’t have a remote entry control, you should pick one up. Modern garage door openers can be operated from a distance, but older houses might not be outfitted with remote garage entry. If you’re overhauling the garage, upgrade your opener with remote entry options.
Garage Doors Plus, LLC has serviced the Twin Cities area for year. We’re well-versed in the art of garage door installation, repair, and enhancement. If you want to learn more about your garage’s capabilities, contact our talented service team. We’re here to help, and we’re ready to upgrade your home’s most important area.
Read MoreThe first impression your home makes sets the tone for the overall aesthetic of your house
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When renovating, often the focus and dollars are given to achieving that “designer look” for the interior of our homes. We forget that the first … Read More
Read MoreHow to Fix a Garage Door Gap
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After years of use, your garage door can become crooked and also develop gaps along the top, sides, and bottom. If you notice a hole forming around your garage door, troubleshoot it using these easy steps.
Diagnosing a Garage Door Gap
A garage door gap of any size can let in rain, wind, and debris and even put you at risk for unwanted critters. The location of the gap will help you to determine the potential source and method of repair.
- Top & Side Gaps – Holes along the top and sides could mean that your garage door stops need to be adjusted or replaced. If your stops seem flush with the door, the track bolts may need to be tightened or loosened.
- Bottom Gaps – In most cases, a bottom gap means that the frame or floor of your garage has settled. However, if the bottom door panel of your garage door seems to be sagging, it may be time to replace the panel or the entire door.
Troubleshooting a Garage Door Gap
The easiest type of garage door gap to repair yourself is an opening along the bottom of the door. Many hardware stores sell garage door seal kits that are a good DIY garage door repair technique. However, it is important to keep in mind that garage door weather stripping is only a temporary fix in most cases. If you think your garage door gap could benefit from a seal, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Close the door and measure the gap, as well as the width of your door.
- Step 2: Purchase a garage door weather stripping kit. Depending on how large the gap is, you can select a seal that spans the width of your garage or just the width of the gap.
- Step 3: Open your garage door and double check that it is secure before starting work.
- Step 4: Lay down the garage seal following the directions on the package.
When to Contact a Professional
If you are unsure of the source of your garage door gap or don’t feel comfortable repairing the problem yourself, don’t hesitate to contact your local garage door repair professional. Whether you need a new garage door installed or a simple adjustment, a technician will be able to help get your door back in working order, safely.
Need help troubleshooting a different garage door issue? Check out the garage door troubleshooting section of our blog for advice on other common garage door issues or give us a call.
Read MoreHow to Maximize Your Garage Door’s R-Value
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When shopping for a garage door, you may notice that many doors have a designated R-value. But what does this mean? R-value is a measure of resistance to heat flow. So, the higher the R-value, the better insulated the door will be. When it comes to your garage door’s R-value, higher is usually better. Read on to learn more about the types of insulation and garage door materials that offer the highest R-value.
Insulation & R-value
Insulation is a great way to increase the R-value of your current garage door without replacing it completely. When it comes to garage door insulation options, there are two main choices: polystyrene and polyurethane.
Polystyrene
One of the main benefits of polystyrene insulation is that it is less expensive than some other insulation options. Polystyrene comes in sheets which can be cut and attached to or inserted inside the panels of your garage door.
Polyurethane
Polyurethane garage door insulation is more expensive than polystyrene but provides a much higher R-value. Polyurethane insulation is also known for the strength it adds as well as its noise-reducing properties.
R-Value of Door Materials
If you’re looking for a garage door material that will maximize your garage’s R-value, make sure to avoid materials like aluminum and glass, which have low R-values and can be difficult to insulate. Two garage door materials that are ideal for maximizing R-value are simulated wood and steel.
Simulated Wood
Simulated wood garage doors have the look of wood, but with a higher insulation value. These faux wood doors can also be outfitted with steel which will further increase their R-value.
Steel
Single layer steel garage doors are not known for their high R-values. But, steel garage doors can be constructed with two layers of steel and a space in between. The two layers of steel provide more heat flow resistance and the space in between can be filled with insulation which will further increase the door’s overall R-value. Visit our blog to learn more about how to increase the energy efficiency of your garage door.
If you have an attached garage, selecting a door with a high R-value can help keep your home warmer during the cold winter months and keep your overall energy costs down.
Still unsure of what R-value your Portland garage needs? Our garage door installation experts are happy to provide recommendations. Contact us today for more information!
Read MoreKeep Your Garage Door Moving with Preventative Maintenance
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If you recently had a new garage door installed by Garage Doors Plus, LLC, then you’ll want to schedule routine maintenance on your door to ensure that all the parts are working properly and your door stays in excellent condition. Below is a summary of our preventative maintenance service and why you need it.
Is Preventative Maintenance Important?
Absolutely! Preventative maintenance reduces or eliminates the need for costly repairs that may occur down the road. Repairs can also lead to an even more expensive garage door replacement. You can avoid all of this by hiring our technicians to perform routine care on your door. We have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform all types of maintenance and repairs so that the door is opening and closing as it should.
Annual Inspections and Maintenance
Although there are different types of garage doors and openers, they all essentially perform the same function. For this reason, it is a good idea to have your entire system inspected at least once a year. Garage Doors Plus, LLC can provide comprehensive maintenance for every part of your garage door. Our inspection and maintenance service includes servicing the following parts:
● Spings
● End bearings
● Stationary and set cones
● Hinges
● Door panels
● Remotes and wall panels
● Center bearings
● Flat bracket
● Rollers
● Top roller bracket
Maintenance Can Prevent Injuries
According to the latest reports, as many as 18,000 injuries occur annually as a result of faulty garage door components. The two most common injuries are from doors falling on individuals and pinched fingers in between the panels. Unbalanced springs and frayed cables largely contribute to falling doors. Preventative maintenance can minimize the possibility of falling doors. It can also ensure your family’s safety, as well as reduce damage to vehicles and other items.
Garage Doors Plus, LLC is Ready to Inspect Your Garage Door
If you have never had your garage door inspected, then now is the time. An inspection followed up by routine maintenance will save you money and keep your family safe. Contact Garage Doors Plus, LLC today to schedule an assessment. In addition to inspection, we also offer brand new garage installation, major repairs, and total door replacement. We provide a wide range of services for residential properties across Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Call us today at 612-760-7551. You’ll be glad you did!
Read MoreSave Time with One Company Managing all Your Garage Doors
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Keeping up with managing all your properties can be a hassle at best. Garage Doors Plus, LLC solves this problem by providing a comprehensive property management package to suit your needs. We work with property management firms and HOAs (Homeowners Associations) across Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. We can help you with your properties as well.
What are the Benefits Hiring One Garage Door Company?
There are several advantages to working with just one garage door company:
● No more chasing after numerous companies
● Singular billing and payments
● Uniform service across the board.
● Preferred, same day service day or night
● Repairs are handled as they become necessary
Large-Scale Garage Door Replacements
If you have several homes in a neighborhood that require upgrades, then our team of contractors can handle all large-scale projects. So if you need ten homes worked on at the same time, we can fit each home with the same type of garage door, or we can custom install a unique door for each house. Either way, we can work on the entire project all at once.
Preventative Maintenance Plans
To keep all the garage doors on your properties properly working at all times, we recommend allowing us to perform garage routine maintenance on all of the doors at the same time. We can set you up on a schedule plan in which we come out periodically to inspect and maintain the doors. In some cases, we may have to perform garage door repairs. Our maintenance program, however, is designed to minimize how many costly repairs we do.
Warranties on all Products and Services
At Garage Doors Plus LLC, we are committed to providing you the highest level of products and services in the industry. Therefore, we cover all of our products with manufacturer warranties and our service with labor warranties. This ensures that we adhere to manufacturer guidelines, industry standards, and Minnesota state codes. If you have questions about our warranty, then please contact us.
Choose Garage Doors Plus, LLC to Install Your Door
If you are a home or business owner in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area, then contact us to perform all garage door installations, repairs, and ongoing maintenance. We offer affordable rates, reliable work, and fast, friendly service on all our jobs. Call us at 612-760-7551 and let us help you with your upcoming project.
Read MoreThree Ways We Can Personalize Your Lifestyle Screens
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Garage Doors Plus, LLC can increase the fun-factor in your home by adding a lifestyle screen to your garage door entrance. How do lifestyle screens enhance your garage living space? Below we look at three ways we can custom design a lifestyle screen for you.
Custom Dimensions
The first item on our checklist is designing a screen that will fit into your garage doorway. A typical garage door is seven, eight, or nine feet tall and up to 12’ wide. Double car garage doors can span as far as 12 feet wide. The good news is that we can build your lifestyle screen to your doorway’s exact specifications up to 10 feet high. So if your doorway doesn’t quit fit the standard dimensions, it’s no problem. We’ll build it for you anyway.
Different Models
We offer different lifestyle screen models to suit your home’s design and your personal taste. Below are three of our most popular.
● Hook and loop. The hook and loop is a simple screen that we can install straight to the top of your garage door opening. It contains zipper openings that are easy to get in and out of. When you’re finished using the screen simply roll it up.
● Velcro mounted. Velcro mounted lifestyle screens are similar to hook and loop, but they are attached to the top of the garage door opening via velcro. Simply connect the velcro when you are using it, or pull the velcro away when you are finished.
● Panel and track. The most popular type of lifestyle screen is the panel and track. It’s by far the easiest to use and requires little effort to open and close. The screen opens and closes on a track that is installed just below the garage door track. It is more sturdy than the other types of screens because it doesn’t bend or roll up. It contains a door in the middle of the screen. We can custom install your lifestyle screen to fit under your garage door.
Remote Control for Your Convenience
If you choose to go with panel and track screens, then we recommend going all the way with a remote system. You simply use your remote to open and close the screen whenever you need it. You can purchase a remote for your vehicle or a handy remote to go inside your garage. You also have the option of getting a wall panel.
Garage Doors Plus, LLC Can Install Your Lifestyle Screen
If you would like to take advantage of all the benefits and features and a lifestyle screen, then contact Garage Doors Plus, LLC today. We can help you find the right model for your home. We install, repair, and maintain all lifestyle screens. Call us today at 612-760-7551. We are your screen specialists in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.
Read MoreAn Introduction to Garage Doors
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How many garage doors or garage door openers does a homeowner buy in his or her life? According to statistics, one or two… or a … Read More
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