Garage doors can enhance or detract from the outside appearance of your home.  Garage doors come in a variety of materials ranging from wood to fibreglass.  Choosing a garage door should be done carefully since it is a major household investment. Things to consider should be color, material, design, budget and inclusion of windows to add decorative appeal to your home.  Of course, garage door installation requires the assistance of a skilled installer for safety as well as correct installation.

First think about the overall style of your home.  Drive around for aesthetic ideas and of course check out your neighbour’s homes to see some examples.

Do you use your garage door as a main entry point into your house?  If so, insulation is an important consideration to keep your heating bills down.

Do you often access the garage from inside your home for supplies?  Consider security, windows look nice but might give a passerby more access than you would like.

Think about how much time or money you have to maintain your garage door.  Wood doors generally require staining and sealing every three to four years as well as regular gentle cleaning to preserve the wood.  Steel, fibreglass or metal doors just need a quick wash with a soapy scrub brush and garden hose to keep the door looking sharp.  Of course all garage doors require regular yearly maintenance to lubricate tracks and springs to encourage gentle wear and tear on these mechanisms.

Consider which material is best for your home and family.  Metal and steel doors will dent and show imperfections if hit with tree branches and balls and will also scratch if sharp objects are dragged across the surface.  Choose lasting materials to fit your situation.  A wood garage door is a nice accent but it can be damaged easily without proper care.

And of course the most important consideration is your budget.  Carwal Door Systems Ltd carries a garage door to fit every budget along with many different styles and colors.

When is the last time you gave your garage door any thought?  Probably the last time it did not work properly, or looked dingy!

Garage doors are one of those things we take for granted.  We pull up to the house and the garage door opens.  Simple right?  Well as I’m sure many of you know, not always.

Garage doors are the largest and heaviest moving objects in most homes and the door systems must be properly adjusted and maintained in order to function safely.

Keeping your garage door in shape with regular maintenance by a garage door servicing professional is a good idea.  Regular garage door maintenance can save you money in avoidable repairs and also keeps your family safe from a faulty garage door.

While garage doors may look simple there are actually many parts that need to be kept lubricated, tightened and cleaned.

Garage door maintenance should be performed once a year, and the garage door servicing professional should verify the safety and performance of the door and the garage door opener.

Yearly maintenance should include checking the following;

-          the sturdiness and adjustment of the hinges

-          the rollers for worn-out ball bearings, flattened rollers and crooked rods

-          the tracks for premature wear and tear, loose bolts and loose supports

-          the cable for wear and tear; especially near the pulleys and the lower supports

-          Bolts, rollers, pulleys, cables and all parts should be tested, lubricated or replaced if needed

Carwal Door Systems Ltd has a yearly maintenance program that makes sure your garage doors stay in top shape.  We take care of the little problems before they become big repair bills.

So call us to set up your yearly maintenance program and protect your investment. 

Home renovation seems to be the domestic buzzword of the new millennium. One important aspect that should not be left out in the cold, literally and figuratively, is your garage door. If it was constructed quite awhile ago, it’s possible it may be lacking something that could really add to its enjoyment: windows. Adding a window can really enhance the visual appeal of the front of your house. And to be honest, we mostly all care about the aesthetic look our house gives off to neighbours, visitors, and passer-by.