Survival Test: A Blog About Garage Doors

3 Reasons Your Tilt Garage Door Won’t Open or Close

A properly functioning garage door should open and close perfectly without any difficulties. However, the daily use of your garage door can strain parts of the door over time. Therefore, the parts may at some point need repair because of the normal wear and tear and other mechanical issues. Garage doors come in different styles, and tilt garage doors are among the popular options you will come across in the markets. Read More 

Important Things to Know When Choosing a Garage Door

You make changes to your home for many reasons. Many change the siding, paint, windows and more. Garage doors are also a common replacement in a home. You may not like your current door or it may no longer serve its purpose. Whatever the reason, here are some important things to know when choosing a garage door. Material Garage doors come in many different materials. They can be made of wood, vinyl, fibreglass, metal, and aluminium. Read More 

Common Problems With Garage Doors Failing to Open

Garage doors tend to leave their owners most frustrated when they fail to open. Sometimes the door to a garage will not open at all and there is a fundamental problem with the opening mechanism. On other occasions, it is a slow moving door which causes the frustration. Either way, you may be tempted to replace a garage door if it has started to become problematic. However, garage door repairs are often more cost effective than you might think and they can be carried out in a much quicker time than it would take to install a replacement door. Read More 

Garage Door Colours: How to Keep Your Cool in Your Garage

If you've already chosen the type of garage door you want installed, then you may think you're on the home straight. Your work is not done, however. Now, you have to choose the door's colour. This is partly an aesthetic choice; people choose colours they like or that complement their home. However, you can also use colour to your advantage if your garage gets too hot. How? Colours and Heat Transfer Read More 

Simple Tips for Keeping Your Home’s Garage Door in Good Repair

All garage doors will eventually need maintenance or replacing as their parts wear out due to age and everyday use. However, there are many things homeowners can do to keep a garage door in good repair, including a few things they want to avoid so they don't damage the door or cause unnecessary wear and tear! Note a few of those tips here so you can keep your home's garage door in good repair for as long as possible. Read More