June 9, 2015
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If you want to insulate your overhead garage doors, it’s important to be aware of the options available to you. The most common types of garage door insulation are polyurethane and polystyrene. To help you choose the best material for your garage door, we have examined the advantages of each: Polystyrene — The less expensive of the two, polystyrene is a popular choice for insulating overhead garage doors because of its good value and simple installation. It’s manufactured in sheets, and panels are cut and attached to your garage door’s individual sections. It’s also waterproof and comes in various thicknesses. […]
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May 9, 2015
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There are several reasons choosing a garage door is an important decision. It protects the contents of your garage from prying eyes, adds to the look and appeal of your house, and keeps the weather outside where it belongs. Another important factor that you might not consider is the effect that your choice in garage door can have on the heating and cooling of your home. When you’re choosing a garage door for your home, there are a few advantages an insulated residential garage door has over a non-insulated residential garage door. The Buffer Effect You may not think about […]
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April 24, 2015
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Custom Door & Gate works with LiftMaster to develop Swing and Slide Gate operator UL 325 and ASTM F2200 site planning safety checklists. Nicole Lemieux and Rich Bila met to review the steps needed to complete a check sheet that will contribute to the public safety for operation of motorized gates. Common areas of concern are pinch points, entrapment areas, protrusions and other safety issues in gate installations
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April 24, 2015
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Custom Door & Gate works with Vannoy Construction and Rooms To Go installing 240 dock doors, dock levelers, edge of docks, seals and other equipment to complete the 1.25 million square foot facility in I-95 near Dunn, NC. One of the largest, if not the largest retail warehouse and distribution facilities in North Carolina, Custom Door & Gate has expertly coordinated dozens of vendors to meet the needs of Rooms To Go
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April 24, 2015
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Peter Scholz has joined Custom Door & Gate as a Sales and Project Manager. He brings 9 years of fencing and access control experience to Custom Door & Gate. Peter will be teaming with Rich Bila to develop new customers in the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill area as well as coordinating sales and installation efforts in Fayetteville and Greenville NC
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January 21, 2015
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One of the most overlooked ‘appliances’ in your home is the garage door. You press a button. It goes up. It goes down. Seems simple enough…right? Not really. Like every other mechanical device you own – your cars, your kitchen and laundry appliances, and your heating and cooling systems, etc. – your garage door and its operating system needs to be properly adjusted and regularly maintained in order to function correctly. Never take a garage door system for granted; always use extreme caution when working on it or near it. While at it’s face, a garage door can seem like […]
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January 14, 2015
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Garage Door Safety and Security is Critical The garage door is typically the largest moving object in your home. Properly maintained and operated, the door and its operating system allow you, your family, and your vehicles convenient access to and from your home. They also provide security, protect against the elements, and newer, insulated garage doors even help save energy. But, moving garage doors can also cause serious injury, or even death. While there are some garage door system maintenance chores that you can – and should – perform yourself on a regular basis, there are other tasks (including installation […]
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December 18, 2014
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Garage Door Spring Replacement Saves Time and Money You may already know that, in some cases, certain routine garage door maintenance can and should be done by the owner. However, some of these projects, including garage door spring replacement, should be performed by a trained professional. Whether a door has one or two springs, we always recommend replacing both at the same time. Our reasoning is that if the door has been used enough for one spring to break, it’s only a matter of time before the other one goes. Most owners understand the logic and agree to replace both at […]
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December 3, 2014
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Ideas for Decorating Your Largest Canvas – The Garage Door ‘Tis the season for decorating – the time of year to bring the warmth of the holidays to your home both inside and out. But, while many people string lights, trim with garland, and may even have a festival of inflatables on their lawns, most people forget the largest blank canvas – the garage door. This year, add some holiday cheer to a place you may otherwise leave off your list – decorate your garage door. Need some ideas for decorating your garage door? We can help. Looking for something traditional? […]
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November 20, 2014
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With So Many Options, How Can You Select the Right Garage Door Dealer? There are a variety of places where you can purchase garage door products, the most popular of which is a door dealer professional, such as an International Door Association (IDA) dealer. With thousands of door dealers in business today, how do you the select the right garage door dealer for you? We suggest reviewing these five key points when deciding: Experience Workmanship Code and regulatory compliance Insurance coverage Financial integrity Experience Of all the five points, this is perhaps the easiest to validate. How long has the company been […]
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