Posts by Shank Door

While spring can provide a reprieve from the worst of the wintery weather, warmer temperatures and higher humidity levels can also mean more serious rainstorms. Luckily, spring offers the opportunity for homeowners to evaluate the storm protection on their houses and repair any serious damage inflicted by harsh winter conditions. One of the most vulnerable…

Garage door openers provide a safe and convenient way of getting in and out of your garage. Once you have a garage door opener installed, you’ll be hard-pressed to open or close your garage door manually. These units come in a wide variety of forms, which can make choosing one a difficult task for the…

You need vigilance to keep a commercial facility safe from intruders who mean harm. When you’re responsible and careful about your building’s security systems, the rewards are many. Staff and customers enjoy a safe space, vandalism and theft decrease, and your insurance company and lawyers are appreciative. Assemble an expert team to assess your facility’s…

While an attached garage can be an incredible convenience for many homeowners, especially during winter when colder outdoor temperatures can leave car batteries sluggish or even dead, your attached garage may present a disadvantage when it comes to home security. You may never dream of leaving your house or going to bed without locking your…

Unless you work with garage doors in a professional capacity, most garage doors probably look pretty much the same to you. While all garage doors have the same essential function, each category of door is different. One of the most important distinguishing categories is whether a door is commercial or residential. In everyday life, you…

It’s hard to imagine that your garage door could pose a safety hazard under the right circumstances. Nevertheless, countless people find themselves seriously injured due to a malfunction or a lapse of judgment when dealing with their garage doors. Injuries caused by automatic garage doors are responsible for a significant number of emergency room visits…

The Model 4024 provides intelligent design for the homeowner that wants powerful and fast performance with superior design and the ultimate in conveniences to fit their busy lifestyle. BELT OR CHAIN DRIVE* 140V DC motor with Soft Start & Stop control Opening speed: Up to 9.0 in/sec † Motion detection lighting Lifetime Motor/Screw Drive Rail…

If you have a do-it-yourself attitude, there are likely plenty of projects around the house that you feel completely confident in tackling yourself. You painted your living room, no problem. You changed the lever on your toilet, which was a breeze. You even patched a small hole in your living room’s drywall. But, what about…

Your garage door takes up a lot of visual space on your house’s façade, so it has a significant impact on the curb appeal of your home. Just as the size of the garage itself can influence the decision of potential buyers, the look of the doors can help draw their attention. Even if you’re…

Converting your garage is a great way to increase the living space in your home. This idea is a popular choice for many Americans and may be something that you’re considering. Compared to having an addition constructed, a garage conversion is relatively inexpensive and creates very little mess and disruption to your daily life. The challenge in…

Homeowners typically use their garage doors many times a day. Over the course of a year, your garage door can pass through thousands of opening and closing sequences. While garage doors are generally built to be fairly robust, over time even the sturdiest garage door is subject to wear and tear. Eventually, it will need…

You take steps to secure your home and belongings, from installing an alarm system to switching to motion-sensing outdoor lights. However, many homeowners fail to account for one area that can make the home vulnerable or greatly enhance the home’s overall security: the garage, specifically the garage door. In this blog, we list important steps…