Is it dangerous to quickly thaw a garage door?

• <div><p>If you take caution around fragile garage parts, thawing methods shouldn’t cause problems. Avoid using direct sources of heat too close to the garage door, especially rubber parts.</p><p>Another spot to avoid heating is the garage door spring. This powerful metal spring can become very cold in winter. Applying heat to a cold spring increases the chances it could break. </p></div>

At what temperature do garage doors freeze?

• <div><p>Garage door freezing is prompted by snowfall and freeze/thaw cycles instead of the temperature. If you get a lot of moisture around the garage door, whether from rain or melting snow, and temperatures quickly drop below freezing (32 degrees Fahrenheit) at night, that’s a recipe for a frozen garage door. Winters with steep temperature drops overnight are more likely to create this problem, especially low temperatures to sustain a freeze, so weather in the lower 20s is a common culprit.</p></div>

How do I choose a garage door installer?

• <div><p>When searching for the best pro to complete this project for you, here are a few steps you can take:</p><ul><li><p>Get multiple quotes</p></li><li><p>Ask about their qualifications</p></li><li><p>Ask to see and verify their license and insurance</p></li><li><p>Get recommendations from your family and friends</p></li><li><p>Read reviews</p></li></ul><p>Besides vetting your future pro, you also want to watch out for these red flags:</p><ul><li><p>Rushing you to sign the contract</p></li><li><p>The installer does not listen to your wants and needs</p></li><li><p>Excessively high or low quotes</p></li><li><p>No written, detailed estimate</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What is the best material for garage cabinets?

• <div><p>Garage cabinets are different from interior cabinets because they typically hold heavier tools and face more extreme temperature changes since they&rsquo;re outside your heating and cooling system. For that reason, many homeowners opt for heavy-duty cabinet materials, like metal or steel. However, wood cabinets also work well in a garage for storing lighter items like garden supplies, protective gear, and small tools.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to prime a metal garage door before painting?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s usually a good idea to use a metal primer before painting a metal garage door, and, even if you do, you&rsquo;ll need a paint that&rsquo;s specifically designed to coat metal for the best results. Metal primer helps create a good surface for the paint to stick to your metal garage door, and it will help prevent bubbling, chipping, and peeling after it dries. It&rsquo;s a bit more expensive to prime your door before painting, but it&rsquo;s usually worthwhile, as the paint will last longer.</p></div>

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Made a quick call and claimed my garage space back. Now I can actually use my garage for what it’s meant for. 100% Recommend!
LH Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in July 2025
I had a lot of wind damage and hail damage . I the work they had done on a doctors office and it was Stellar job. I called talked to Billy and Brady. Crews roofing took care of my roof , gutters , siding and my garage ceiling where the roof was leaking . The customer service was great! They work...
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Reviewed in January 2025
Garrett at Honest Garage Door Service installed a new garage door opener. His service and professionalism were impeccable and the price was excellent. I highly recommend this company for your garage door needs.
Honest Garage Doors
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Reviewed in August 2024
Andrew did a whole house remodel for me. He took it down to the sheetrock and concrete floors. A major overhaul was needed. Moved walls, doors and windows, and major sheetrock repair, and painting. He is a hands on contractor and very efficient. He helped me decide what was needed and what...
Mighty Oak Contractors LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
With Brian, the whole process of replacing our garage doors was easy and straightforward, from assisting us in selecting the doors to installing. I highly recommend Above All Garage Doors, LLC
Above All Garage Doors, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
I had a hose Bibb replacement outside my garage door. The plumber was on time and very nice. It took him less than 30 minutes to replace a $25 part and he charged me $509. You might can get a better plumber but you won’t pay more! It is a shame because he did a good job.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2021
Great job with removing junk and organizing garage
QC's All Trucking And Junk Removal, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
Great experience with this company. Project was a large residential roof with angles of various steepness plus a detached garage. The owner is honest and easy to work with and the crew was quick, efficient and friendly. Got home from work the day the crew finished and the only sign they had been...
SEAL-TITE
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Reviewed in June 2016
Sales and purchase went fine. They installed on the days they said they would. However, the installation is terrible. Tiles are not straight and aligned, grout widths vary. Door jambs were not prepared properly leaving large gaps for grout to be packed in. Two pieces of tile at the door...
Devine's Flooring America
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Reviewed in October 2014
Response to requested service was extremely quick, work was done timely and with proficiency, they were knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Discussed other potential problems with garage door, made recommendations and scheduled an appointment to make those repairs.
Statham's Superior Garage Door Service
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