How to Manually Open Your Garage Door After a Power Outage

Person manually opening garage door using emergency release cord

Having an automated garage door is a real convenience – from safety and security to ease of access. However, living in South Africa means periodic load shedding; and when the power is out, your automated garage door cannot perform its designated tasks dutifully. With winter on the horizon, the frequency of load shedding is bound […]

How to Lubricate Your Garage Door: Step-by-Step Guide

Lubricating garage chains

In general, your garage door should be relatively quiet whilst in operation. However, if your garage door is squeaking when opening or closing, chances are some of the parts are in need of lubrication. If your garage door isn’t lubricated enough, and regularly, it could lead to more serious damage later on. In this guide, […]

How to Treat Meranti Garage Doors

Double meranti garage door

Meranti wooden garage doors have become a popular choice amongst homeowners thanks to their fantastic looks and security benefits. But, in order to keep your meranti door looking great, you need to protect it from elements so that it doesn’t crack, warp or rot. In this article, we’re going to look at the importance of […]

Rolling or Sectional Steel Garage Doors – Which Is Best?

Sectional steel garage door

Different types of garage doors serve different purposes. As such, one type of garage door will not be a practical solution for everyone. Generally, when homeowners are deciding on a garage door, two of the most common options that they’re torn between are steel rolling doors and steel sectional garage doors. Steel garage doors host […]

4 Reasons to Automate Your Garage Door

Automated garage door motor

If you’ve been considering upgrading and updating your current garage door, automatic garage doors are a worthy contender. Automated garage doors provide numerous benefits for homeowners. Let’s take a look at some of the advantages of automating your garage door. 1.    Safety With a traditional manually operated garage door, the risk of the door and its […]