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Carriage house garage door designs can look like swinging stable doors, but contain the same functionality as modern garage doors. With the option to add large windows and decorative hardware, homeowners can get the perfect carriage house style garage door to meet their unique architectural style. The Wayne Dalton™ Model 6600 is constructed with two layers of steel, polyurethane foam insulation and DecaTrim™ II overlays. This garage door model is built to be durable and stylish. With 16 different design… Continue reading »

In the modern world, it’s hard to not have a home with many unnecessary items. With the wide array of products being purchased every day, storage can become a problem within any home. In many cases, the garage that was once used to store your vehicle has become a stockpile of formerly purchased items. There are many ways to tidy up a messy garage and organize items to be found easily. Divide Areas by Function The main problem with having… Continue reading »

A noisy garage door can be a nightmare for people who have to work early or others in the home who are trying to sleep when another is leaving. A noisy garage door can be pinpointed to one of several components of the garage door system. Through regular maintenance, a garage door can maintain quiet functionality for years to come. A garage door system relies on several key parts to maintain quiet functionality. Tighten Nuts and Bolts Unnecessary vibration noise… Continue reading »

Ever wanted to have the durable construction of a steel garage door with the aesthetic qualities of woodgrain without the risk of warping, rotting or cracking? Fiberglass garage doors are easy to maintain and a variety of stained finishes can be applied to give any home a personal touch. The artfully molded wood-grain fiberglass garage door can add warmth and beauty to any home. The Wayne Dalton™ Model 9800 is engineered with the reliability of an internal classic steel garage… Continue reading »

Aluminum garage doors can deliver contemporary style to accompany a clean, modern home’s look. This material of garage door is praised for its easy maintenance and cleaning potential. Homes with glass expanses and patios are enhanced by a fusion of indoor and outdoor spaces when an aluminum garage door is installed. The Wayne Dalton™ Model 8850 aluminum frame garage door utilizes the beauty of several glass pane options with the maintenance ease of aluminum frames. The unique implementation of glass… Continue reading »

A dented garage door can feel like an eyesore every time it’s seen. Though aluminum garage doors can be incredibly low maintenance, they are not impervious to denting. Aluminum garage doors can dent easily from taps from vehicles and storm damage. Fortunately, fixing those pesky dents is a simple process! Site Preparation Before performing a dent removal, it is important that the affected site be cleaned and dried before continuing. This is easily done by filling a bucket with water… Continue reading »

Classic steel garage doors adorn the front of most homes. With a traditional short or long raised panel design, steel garage doors offer durability at an economical price point. Due to the material used cleanup on this type of garage door will only need an occasional cleaning or touch-up to restore its beauty. The Wayne Dalton™ Models 8300 and 8500 are classic steel garage doors that can be customized to meet a variety of preferences and styles. The Classic Steel… Continue reading »

The typical garage door can weigh over 500 pounds and relies on springs to create tension to easily lift it. When one of these springs breaks, the force exerted from being so tightly wound can inflict serious injuries to someone nearby. The garage door contains two different types of springs. At the top of a garage door, torsion springs attach above the closed garage door, while extension springs rest on the upper tracks. Assess the Situation If a garage door… Continue reading »

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a garage door that required as minimal maintenance as possible? With the Wayne Dalton™ Specialty Vinyl Garage Door Model 8700 you can be sure that you have a maintenance-free garage door with the style that will last a lifetime. As a Wayne Dalton™ dealer, Discount Garage Door has access to the best garage doors on the market. We would love to help you find the garage door that suits your needs and style preferences!… Continue reading »

As a homeowner we understand how stressing it can be to worry about the safety of your property. It gets even harder when you are away from home on a business trip and you do not recall if you closed your overhead door or not. It is even more stressing when you are miles away and you cannot get home to check the status of your overhead door. If this happens, you will definitely be on edge the whole trip.… Continue reading »