Choosing to replace an old garage door is a quick and effective way to boost the kerb appeal of your home and add value, while also keeping your property and vehicle as secure as possible. They’re a way to add personality to your home and create a cohesive look that fits in with the rest […]
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Ways To Reduce Heat Loss In Your Garage
With rising energy costs affecting homes around the UK and even higher costs on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to look at ways to reduce heat loss around the home, and that includes your garage. Colder temperatures can wreak havoc on your garage, from increasing draughts and condensation to exacerbating mould and […]
The Garage Door Jargon You Should Know Before Buying
Similar to visiting a mechanic or an electrician, when you work with a professional garage door company, there are bound to be terms and jargon you’re not used to. It can make understanding what’s required tricky when you don’t understand the language used. But as a homeowner, it’s important that you know exactly […]
What is the Best Material for Garage Doors?
The material you choose for your garage door is dependent on a variety of factors, from the climate where you live to the level of durability you require and how much time you want to devote to maintenance. We’ve put our expertise to work to showcase some of the most popular, efficient and cost-effective materials […]
How To Turn Your Garage Into A Winter Wonderland
With the temperatures dropping and the evenings get gradually darker, that can only mean one thing: Christmas is right around the corner. Whether you love or loathe the festive period (and let’s face it, who doesn’t love Christmas?!), after the year we’ve had to endure so far this year, it’s important to keep yourself in […]
How To Creepify Your Garage In Time For Halloween
With all memory of the summer months already fading into the distance, and the weather suddenly dropping in temperature, that can only mean one thing – Halloween is right around the corner. The time of the year for ghosts, ghouls and eating far too many sweets, Halloween is a firm favourite for many children across […]
How to make your garage environmentally friendly
Many homeowners want to do more to help the environment, making eco-friendly decisions throughout their properties. But a large number might forget that the garage is a key part of the home when it comes to being green. Here we take a look at how you can make your garage more environmentally friendly. A modern […]
Revisit to Surrey Project
Almost a year ago we worked with an acclaimed architect and a luxury home developer on a unique project in Surrey. We’ve been back this week to see the finished garage doors and they look absolutely stunning. We were involved from the start to ensure the Hormann Open For Infill (OFI) chassis were installed in […]
What to do when your key is stuck in the garage door?
Has your garage door key ever got stuck – or worse, broken – in the garage door? Calling a locksmith will be the first thing most people will want to do. But don’t panic just yet. With a bit of patience and the right tools, you might be able to retrieve the key from the […]
Retractable or Canopy Gearing?
We hope this will help in choosing the right lifting gear for your new up and over garage door. Canopy gearing system – the door panel runs vertically on tracks on the side frame with a spring assembly on the top of the frame. The panel will retract in to the garage by approximately two thirds leaving the remainder […]