Did you know that your garage is quite possibly the least energy efficient space in your home? With most people seeing the garage as storage space for cars, bikes, garden furniture and other ‘stuff’, it often gets overlooked when it comes to reducing your home’s carbon footprint, making it more energy efficient and cutting utility […]
Category: Garage Door Tips
Common garage door problems and how to fix them
Garage doors are durable and offer fantastic longevity when they are built to the highest standards. But even the doors with the finest build quality can experience problems. Here are some of the most common issues and what you can do about them. The problem: automatic garage door won’t close If you have an automated […]
4 problems with your garage door and what to do about them
A good quality, professionally installed garage door should provide your home with years of security, convenience and good looks. But if you start to notice problems with the door’s operating mechanism, don’t just ignore it. Take action as soon as you detect an issue to stop it getting worse. Here are four of the most […]
How and why to soundproof your garage door
Not everyone uses their garage for parking a car. There are many other things you can use the space for – a workshop or gym, a music studio or playroom – the possibilities are endless. However, sound may turn out to be a real issue. If you host noisy toddler groups in the morning or […]
6 reasons why a new garage door is a great home investment
Replacing your garage door can help keep your home secure, improve the look of your home from the outside and can even save you money in the long run on heating and energy bills. These are just some of the ways that swapping out your old garage door for a new one is a great […]
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 […]
The pros and cons of common garage door materials
Whether you’re planning to put your home on the market in the new year or simply want to give your property a facelift, redesigning your garage presents you with a huge array of options. At Wessex Garage Doors, we understand that deciding on the right colour, style and material for your home can be a […]
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 […]
The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Garage Extension
As house prices soar and the mentality of “improve, don’t move” sets in, we’ve worked with an increasing number of clients who are choosing to extend their home by adding a garage. Properly planned and constructed, building a garage to can not only provide you with a safe space to store your car but give […]
How to keep your garage as safe as possible
In our last post we talked about the all-important ways to keep your children safe in the garage, including a list of measures that should help prevent your little ones from getting hurt or trapped. The fact is, between teetering stacks of boxes, leaking chemicals and misaligned doors, the garage can be a hazardous space […]
