A San Angelo, TX Garage Door Company Also Serving Big Lake, & Sonora, TX.

How long do garage doors last for?

A garage door lasts approximately between 15-30 years. Your garage door’s life expectancy will depend on how often you use it as well as the impact of the Texas weather. You can keep your garage door in good condition by adjusting your door twice a year. By lubricating moving parts and cleaning dirt and grime, you can help prevent early deterioration and rusting. Garage door maintenance is important to keeping your door in good condition. If you would prefer, a garage door specialist can come to your home and do it for you!

What kinds of garage doors are there to choose from?

Steel
Fiberglass
Wood
Aluminum

Choosing what kind of door you want for your home is important for many reasons. The choice of garage door you install can increase the value of your home. You also want to consider what type of door would be best for certain weather conditions you may face. Don't forget to find a door that reflects your personality and one that matches with the aesthetic of your home.

How can heat affect my garage and what is being stored in it?

When extreme heat hits your garage, it can absorb that heat causing the items inside to become even hotter than the outside. This happens when the heat becomes trapped inside of a closed garage, therefore making it harder for it to escape. If your home is positioned in the line of direct sunlight, you may want to consider installing an insulated garage.

What is an insulated garage?

An insulated garage is ideal for areas with climates that are either very cold or very hot. The insulation they offer helps maintain a comfortable temperature inside so that the cold or hot air from the outside does not affect what is being stored within. Insulation will also help save energy. Finding a door that provides insulation for your insulated garage will provided optimum energy savings.

What should I know about automatic doors?

Automatic garage doors are very common. There are multiple options when deciding to install an automatic door. There is the standard remote control technology where at the click of a button your garage door will open. There are now other ways to utilize your garage door! There are mobile phone apps that can allow a homeowner to control their garage door from their smartphone. Through these mobile phone apps you can set timers, alarms, notifications and turn lights on/off. Remote operations can also be enabled through Bluetooth. When the power goes out, you can have a working garage door due to the use of battery back-ups.