Why aren’t sliding garage doors more popular?

• <div><p>Sliding garage doors aren’t popular because when they can be inconvenient—they require you to leave your car—if they’re manual. But, if they’re automatic, they’re much more expensive than a conventional tilting door. Some find the sliding door less aesthetically pleasing than a tilting or barn door. </p></div>

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Q: What are the alternatives to a driveway gate?

• <div><p>A traditional driveway gate isn&rsquo;t your only option when installing a barricade in front of your driveway. A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-security-gates.htm">security gate</a> like a swing gate, double swing gate, bi-folding gate, vertical gate, or pivot gate could work just as well as your driveway gate&mdash;if not better for your home depending on which qualities you&rsquo;re after. Like sliding driveway gates, many of these alternatives work with automatic features that simplify entering and exiting your property.</p></div>

Q: What part of the garage loses the most heat?

• <div><p>Garage doors that are not insulated can be a major source of heat loss. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s essential to winterize your garage door with insulation and weather stripping to prevent heat loss and keep it warm more easily. Consult a local garage door installer if you need help determining the cause of your garage losing heat.</p></div>

Q: Why aren’t sliding garage doors more popular?

• <div><p>Sliding garage doors aren&rsquo;t popular because when they can be inconvenient&mdash;they require you to leave your car&mdash;if they&rsquo;re manual. But, if they&rsquo;re automatic, they&rsquo;re much more expensive than a conventional tilting door. Some find the sliding door less aesthetically pleasing than a tilting or barn door. </p></div>

Q: Do I need a garage door opener?

• <div><p>You don&rsquo;t need a garage door opener unless you need or desire the convenience they offer. While you may be able to open some garage doors manually, having a garage door opener makes life a lot easier. There is an exception, though&mdash;a motorized opener is an absolute must if you have a two-car garage (or larger), as the door will be too heavy for the average person to lift on their own.</p></div>

Q: Should garage doors be painted flat or gloss?

• <div><p>You can use a wide variety of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-sheen-exterior-paint.htm">finishes for garage doors</a>, and the choice comes down to personal preference. You can use a semi-gloss, eggshell enamel sheen, matte, or satin enamel. You may even prefer a solid color wood stain. The key is finding an exterior paint that can withstand the elements your garage door is so frequently exposed to.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2024
Kevin and company were able to grind, patch cracks, stain and seal my 30 year old, 1350 sqft concrete basement floor in less than two days. The result is beautiful! I also had Kevin epoxy my 30 year old, 2-car garage concrete floor with amazing results that all visitors have complemented when...
Webb Industries, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
They did an excellent job they're very experienced hard workers they did our garage floor our patio and our small front porch and turned out beautiful we are very happy with them we highly recommend them
BCE Concrete Coatings
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Reviewed in November 2021
I used this company to dispose of my broken fridge and chest freezer. They were great: quick to respond and schedule a pickup, and the workers who came for pickup were super friendly. It was a bit pricey. But, I'm just happy now that these big appliances are no longer taking up space in my...
Tornado Demolition
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Reviewed in November 2016
They were fast. Showed up same day within hours and fixed our garage door.
Town & Country Door LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
I can't say enough, from start to finish we were more than pleased. This was a big job, removing my garage floor, driveway and sidewalk. As Matt initially told me it would take 4 days and the fifth day they would be saw cutting. The end results were perfection, my driveway is the talk of the...
Matthew Wilcox Construction
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Reviewed in May 2015
They were very professional, courteous and cleaned up any debris. We had gotten quotes from other companies that do heating,cooling and spray foam and were shocked at the cost. Weatherwise was on time and we were thoroughly impressed with the big 20 ft truck they brought that was basically a...
Weatherwise Foam Insulation Inc
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Reviewed in September 2014
We scheduled them to do our roof the week of August 18. They delivered shingles on the 16th. The shingles sat on the roof. On August 26, they delivered a dumpster and parked it in front of our garage, where it sat for 10 days, blocking access to parking and our riding lawn mower. The staff in...
Reasonable Roofing & Remodeling
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Reviewed in June 2013
They were very friendly and knowledgeable. It was like walking into a service Garage and Store 25 years ago but with modern and older cars and parts.
Fair Haven Auto & Marine Parts
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