It depends on the spec and it’s genuinely the most honest place to start, because the gap between a sliding folding door system that’ll handle ten years of heavy commercial use and one that’ll start causing problems inside eighteen months often comes down to how it was specified in the first place, not the door type itself. High volume commerce environments have used sliding and folding doors successfully. Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants, retail, and hospitality environments use them. However, door system workloads are not the same, and that is where customers are left disappointed.  What high traffic actually means for a door system In a busy commercial building, a...

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The most common mistake people make is getting the measurements incorrect and it is the most avoidable mistake. If a roller garage door comes too wide or too narrow for the opening it can cause delays and return costs or reorder the whole garage door. Spending an extra 10 minutes measuring is time well spent. Measuring the Opening When measuring an opening, the most important dimensions to look at are the width and height. This refers to the opening itself, and not the overall dimensions of the garage wall or the frame; width should be measured horizontally from brick to brick, and height vertically from the floor to the bottom...

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Generally, people don’t give their garage doors a second thought. However, if you’ve got a lot of valuable stuff in there like cars, tools, and equipment, or if the garage connects to the house, then the security of that door becomes very important. The garage door is usually the weakest link in a home’s security. Standard garage doors can be opened within seconds, and there are plenty of videos that show just how easily they can be opened. Most homeowners don’t consider security garage doors, so you’re already ahead. What Makes Garage Doors High Security? There really is no set definition for the phrase high security. However, there are certain...

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Contemporary garage doors are now a go to choice for customers due to their high reliability and performance. Garage doors have come a long way. They have better insulation, better materials, and much more integrated safety features and smart technology. Modern garage doors are more than just a digital tool, they have a huge impact on a house’s property vale, energy efficiency, and security. Design Options Garage doors are a big deal when it comes to the house. They can make or break the architectural look people are going for. Depending on the style of the house, garage doors can create a design with defined lines, proportions, and balance. Current...

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Imagine being home late in the stormy night and it is pouring, the lamps on your street have fluttered one or two times and as you turn into the drive the electricity goes off. No lights, no heating, and no possibility of the garage door opening at the touch of a button. You are left out there with no backup. It might seem like a small inconvenience until you are actually in that situation. It is at that point that you become aware of how much you are dependent upon a system that you hardly give thought.  What would happen when there is a power outage?  A garage door opener...

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