Garage Door Types

The Difference between Non Insulated and Insulated Garage Doors   Most homeowners fail to make the connection between having a non-insulated garage door and the fact that their living space over the garage is the hottest (or coldest) room in the house. When shopping for an insulated garage door, homeowners should consider “R-value,” where the […]

Garage door installation guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO — USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS These instructions have been designed to aid installation of a Residential Sectional Garage Door. You should have the tools necessary for this installation and be skilled in their use. It is very important that you read and understand these instructions and WARNINGS before attempting to install your […]

SAFETY WARNING – GARAGE DOOR DANGER!

Garage door safety by Express Garage Door Toronto       1. Does the door have the adequate protection designed to prevent the personal injury or property damage that could be caused by breaking springs?     SAFETY TIP: Check your door carefully to make sure the springs are either enclosed by a metal tube, […]

Safety and maintenance

You can easily perform some garage door system safety and maintenance tasks yourself. If you are not comfortable performing these tests, have them performed by a trained service technician. SAFETY NOTE: To avoid injury, it’s a good idea to let everyone in your household know that you are checking the garage door and that it […]

Garage door safety

Garage door safety by Express Garage Door Toronto Just as you want your garage door system to operate properly every time you need it, you also want it to operate safely at all times. After all, the garage door is the largest and heaviest moving object in most homes. It can cause injury or even […]

Tips and tricks to repair a garage door opener

 Here are a few tricks to try when the opener fails to operate completely: 1. Make sure that the garage door opener’s electrical plug is connected properly; take it out look at it, maybe it’s burnt? And plug it back in 2. Perhaps it’s the garage door’s remote – try changing the batteries. 3. There is a […]