Summer is quickly approaching and that means it’s time to start doing some home maintenance to prepare your property for the warmer weather. While most garage doors are built to last 15-20 years, maintenance will ensure that it’s functional and presentable for as long as possible. British summers are notoriously unpredictable, so you want to […]
Category: Garage Maintenance
Tips for Organising Your Garage
Despite having an original function to house vehicles, the modern garage is far more multifaceted, serving as anything from a workshop, home gym, office or simply as a place to store the overflow of belongings we’ve acquired over the years. But whatever your garage is used for, keeping it organised is important if you want […]
Why Spring is the Perfect Time to Get Your Garage Door Serviced
If you’ve been thinking about scheduling in your garage door maintenance but time keeps slipping by, spring could be the perfect time to book in a service. You can, of course, have the door checked and repaired at any time of year. But spring is the ideal time for a few different reasons, from better […]
How To Overcome A Faulty Garage Release Mechanism
If you have a garage on your property, you’ll no doubt have realised just how much you use it, whether it’s to store gym equipment or DIY tools, parking your car or keeping belongings you don’t need access to all the time. It’s for this reason that when the door becomes damaged, it can be […]
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 […]
Garage Injuries: Four Common Examples
Statistics show that ineffective garage doors can be incredibly dangerous. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 25,000 injuries are caused as a result from accidents with garage doors, and at least five deaths or instances of brain damage take place each year – and it’s not really hard to see why. […]
Four common garage door repairs
Garage doors offer fantastic longevity when built to the highest standards but, like any kind of mechanical device, their functionality can diminish over time. Even garage doors with the finest build quality and the best level of maintenance will eventually need repairing. Whether it be a spring which simply needs oiling or a more major […]
Top tips to look after your wooden garage door
A wooden garage door is the perfect solution for giving your home a warm and welcoming feel. At Wessex Garage Doors, you can choose from a range of timbers including rich tones of cedar, pine and hemlock in a wide variety of styles to complement any style of home. While all our doors are fully […]
The Verwood
‘The Verwood’ is one of our most requested styles. Made in Britain, this quality GRP door manufactured by The Corporate Door Company is a vertically panelled door with 125mm wide tongue and groove panels. Available in a range of wood tones – Bleached Oak, Honey Beech, Irish Oak and Rosewood to name but a few […]
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 […]
