What R-value should I use for a garage door?
Fiberglass. Fiberglass is commonly used to insulate homes, so it only makes sense that it can have the same effect on a garage door. This thick, fibrous material has a […]
How do I know if my garage door spring is loose?
How long do garage springs last, typically? The average garage door spring, if correctly installed, should last about 10,000 cycles of opening and closing. If you only go in and […]
What is standard garage size?
In short, the minimum dimensions for a 2 car garage should be 20'x20′ and to make extra space to get in and out of the car, it is recommended to […]
How long are power cords for garage door openers?
Extension cords are only supposed to be for temporary use, and every garage door opener manufacturer (that I'm aware of) prohibits this. An extension cord is simply one more place […]
Should both my garage door sensors be green?
Each sensor will usually have a light. One will have a green light, used to show that the units are powered up, and the other will have a red light […]
Should I insulate the attic above my garage?
Usually, I recommend having insulation on any exterior wall, but there are a couple of times when it's absolutely critical. If you have living space above your garage, or a […]
What is a good thickness for a garage door?
What's the standard door size for a two-car garage? Two-car garage doors may be 12, 14, 16 or 18 feet wide, depending on the size of the garage. For example, […]
Which LiftMaster product will work with a Genie garage door opener?
The remote is compatible with most major garage door opener and gate receiver companies (Genie®, Overhead Door®, LiftMaster®, Chamberlain®, Craftsman®, Sommer®, Linear®, Wayne Dalton®, Ryobi®, Guardian®, Xtreme® brand, and Marantec®). […]
How heavy is a roll up garage door?
Steel-Line Series 'AA' roller door weight, depending on size, can be as much as 158kg (348lbs) and the forces generated in the springs are generally equal to the door weight. […]
What kind of signal is a garage door opener?
When you operate your remote, it sends a radio signal to the opener across a specific frequency. Most garage door openers function on frequencies between 300 MHz and 390 MHz, […]