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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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How can I secure my garage door against burglars ?
Garage doors have been a weak point in home security for many years, but there are steps you can take to make your garage door more secure. An automatic garage door opener is a good start as the opener itself acts as a lock to prevent the door from being...
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What is a Safe Cycle Device for Garage Doors ?
Safe Cycle is a device that can be used on both residential and commercial garage doors. The device simply counts the number of times the door opens and closes. One open and close is considered a life cycle. Garage door torsion springs are rated and warrantied by the number of...
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Will Garage Door Openers Manufactured for use in the United States Work in Other Countries?
Above you will see a chart of electric plugs of different types. Not all countries use the same type of electric plug connections and different countries use different voltages and megahertz. A garage door opener manufactured for use in the United States of America will not work in Europe. In...
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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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What size spring should I use for my 7’ garage door that weighs 185 pounds?
When determining spring size the height and weight of the garage door are very important. Failure to use the proper size spring will lead to an unbalanced garage door. An unbalanced garage door will cause other serious issues like premature failure of garage door components and damage to or failure...
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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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Is there more than one type of garage door window?
There are many types or styles of garage door windows to suit your style or desire. The styles will vary from one manufacturer to another, but there are many to choose from. Some companies will have one basic design for the actual window, but will have inserts to change the...
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Is it better to replace the logic board on a Genie opener or get a new opener?
The question about replacing a Genie logic board or a new opener is a difficult question to address, as this can be a matter of choice and brand commitment. First the Genie Corporation has been in the garage door opener business for many years and has built quality products over...

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