Garage Door Articles
Interesting articles relating to garage doors
We have written useful articles in house relating to garage doors to help you learn more about the history, features and benefits that a garage door can offer to you and your property. The articles below feature insulation, security, designs, garage door opening mechanisms and much more.
Insulated Garage Doors, U-values and energy bills
In the past insulation was never really considered a big factor for a garage door.
Extending above the garage – increase the value of your property
Converting the space above your garage can increase the value of your property by up to 20%.
Advice when buying a garage door
Many people’s primary concern when choosing a new garage door will be its appearance. At ABi we also think appearance is important.
Garage Door Problems and Faults
Most garage doors will continue to run smoothly for many years. Occasionally, however, you may find that your trusty garage door fails.
Why choose a sectional garage door?
For starters, sectional doors offer three levels of insulation and all-round weather seals keeping draughts (and debris) out, while saving energy.
Are electric remote control garage doors secure?
Not all electric garage doors are made equal and unfortunately there can be big differences in the security features offered.
All you need to know about electric garage doors
Electric garage doors, or to use their proper name, electrically operated automatic garage doors, first started to appear in America in the 1930’s.
Garage Doors for Security
Perhaps the most important and defining feature of all of the garage doors that we supply and install at ABi is a high level of security.
Up and Over Garage Doors Canopy and Retractable Door Gear
Up and over or ‘single panel’ garage doors offer high levels of security and are very reliable.
Ideal Garage Door Sizes
The question ‘what are the ideal garage door sizes’ is one that we are frequently asked by people who plan on building a new garage.
Three Different Design Appearances for a Hormann RollMatic
The appearance of a garage door is always a major selling point to the consumer. It needs to look good and conform to current window colours and designs.
A History of Hörmann Garage Doors
Hörmann Garage Doors are in the process of celebrating 80 years of trading. In that time they have changed the way people think about their garage doors.
How to identify garage door springs
Read our article on how to identify up and over and sectional garage door springs.