Posts By: Mike

Full of style!  The Raynor StyleView and Clopay Avante collections are great choices for glass or acrylic doors.  They add style and a contemporary flair. StyleView Collection By Raynor           Avante Collection By Clopay  

Call us for a service call to replace broken torsion springs above the door opening.  If you are well versed in spring replacement (a very tricky and potentially dangerous task) and would like to come in and get a new spring from us…YOU MUST BRING IN THE OLD SPRING, NO EXCEPTIONS.  We want to sell… Read more »

Short panels add a more traditional architectural interest to your garage door and are 4 across a single car door.  Long panels provide a clean, crisp more contemporary look and are 2 larger panels across a single car door.       Either style of panel can be used, its simply a matter of preference…. Read more »

Garage doors work with one of two different types of springs.  Extension springs are at the back of the track on each side. Torsion (the sturdier of the two) are mounted directly above the door opening.  We install torsion springs when we put a new door on, but service both types.  If you cannot open your… Read more »

Black doors used to be impossible to keep because of the heat they retained.  Now, with cool paint technology, you can have a sleek black door without the hassle and maintenance.  Follow the link to learn more… Clopay Cool Paint Technology  

Did you know that the LOWER the number gauge of steel, the STRONGER it is. Clopay and Raynor Door Collections range from 27-24 gauge steel….those are great numbers and strong doors!    

The “Carriage Style” doors are designed to look like the doors on old carriage stables featuring vertical lines in the panels and the wider stiles for handle (and hinge strap) hardware. They add charm and distinction, and a touch of class.  Both Raynor and Clopay offer this style.

Windows allow light into the garage and add an architectural element to your curb appeal. One rule to keep in mind, if you get a well-insulated door, you should also get well-insulated windows.    You can also get a door that is all windows. Both Raynor and Clopay offer glass door options. Click here to download a… Read more »

Polystyrene (like the white coolers) is a sheet of insulation and fits inside the door panels.  Polyurethane (spray foam) is an expanding insulation that gets into all of the crack and crevices.  You can get Raynor and Clopay doors with either type.  It just depends on what you need…of course you can also get a… Read more »