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What is the best way to clean the outside of my steel garage door ?
Garage doors have a baked on finish that will last many years. Garage door finishes need to be cleaned regularly, most manufacturers recommend a yearly washing. Dirt and oxidation can build up on your garage door over the course of time and this annual washing will keep your garage door...
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What Are The Benefits Of An Insulated Garage Door ?
When you are considering what type of garage door to install in your home whether it is a new build or replacing an existing garage door, there are many things to consider. Most people only think of the style of the garage door and how it will enhance the curb...
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How can I determine the age of my garage door ?
Determining the age of garage door can be a difficult sometimes even impossible task. When a garage door is manufactured, stickers with the manufacturer, model number, and sometimes the date are applied to the sides of the sections. If these stickers are not present, it can be very difficult or...
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What kind of bolts should be used on a wooden garage door ?
Wooden garage door require different hardware than do their steel counterparts. On steel garage doors, self tapping screws or bolts. These type of screws/bolts are used only for steel garage doors. Wooden garage doors require carriage bolts with nuts to hold hinges and other items in place. If you attempt...
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What will be the R-Value of my garage door if I add insulation ?
We get asked about the R-Value of garage door pretty often and the answer is not always simple. Determining the R-Value of the insulating material is simple but it is only part of the answer. To get started it is important to understand what R-Value is. R-Value is a rating...
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If I add insulation to my garage door do I need to change my springs as well ?
Remember the weight of the garage door determines the spring(s) needed to safely open and close your garage door, and to properly balance your garage door.   If you are adding a batting style insulation that will be adding less than 10 pounds total to your 16×7 door (Double car...
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When should I use vinyl trim around my garage door?
Vinyl trim should be used around a garage door to create a weather proof seal around the top and sides of the garage door. The weather seal helps prevent wind and moisture from entering the garage door at the top and sides of the garage door. It also helps keep...
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When building a new garage what size opening is needed for a 16×7 garage door?
When constructing a new garage the opening for a 16×7 garage door the opening should measure 16×7. The 16×7 opening should be after the header and all the trim work is installed. It is important to note that for a 16 foot wide garage door the header should be at...
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Is there a low headroom commercial garage door?
Commercial garage doors do come with low headroom designs. The two basic low headroom designs are front mount track and rear mount track. Typically the rear mount track allows for lower headroom clearance than the front mount tracks. The low headroom is more determined by the track design than the...
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Can I finance a new garage door
Can I finance a new garage door? Some garage door service companies provide financing for garage doors, openers and service calls either in house or through an outside financing company. Check with a local garage door company for financing options. At Veteran Garage Door we do have a financing company...
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