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>

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Q: Where do you start with garage remodels?

• <div><p>The first place you start with any garage remodel, regardless of the project, is with repairs. You want a stable foundation to avoid problems from arising down the road. Once any necessary repairs are addressed, you&rsquo;ll want to move on to layout changes, like installing new walls, running new electric, plumbing, and HVAC to the space, if required, and then finishing work.</p></div>

Q: Where should garage door sensors be located?

• <div><p>Garage door sensors should be installed on each side of the door, typically six inches off of the ground. The sensors communicate through an infrared beam, so they need to face each other directly for the system to work properly. Make sure they&rsquo;re level and aligned, and keep the area around them clear. If they&rsquo;re too high or out of alignment, your garage door won&rsquo;t function properly. </p></div>

Q: Should I spray or roll paint my garage door?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll want to use a sprayer to paint your garage door, especially if the door has panels and other details. A sprayer can get those hard-to-reach places much easier than cutting in with a brush or trying to roll the paint. Once you get comfortable using a sprayer, you&rsquo;re more likely to get a smooth, professional-looking finish. However, a paint roller will also work if you&rsquo;ve got a flat garage door or if you don&rsquo;t have access to a sprayer.</p></div>

Q: Should there be a gap under the garage door?

• <div><p>No, there should not be a gap between the garage door and the floor. This gap can allow rodents and insects to infest your home. It also creates an entryway for rain and melted snow that can damage your home's foundation or cause mold issues. Finally, leaving a gap will increase your energy bills by allowing heat to escape more easily. If you're looking for something more airy, consider one of the many <a href="https://angi.com/articles/garage-door-alternatives.htm">garage door alternatives</a>.</p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2024
Had Nick at A1 clean my house and garage I couldnâ t believe how dirty they actually were it looks like a new place will definitely be calling him back for a yearly cleaning
A1 Mobile Wash
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Reviewed in July 2022
One car garage renovation included new roofing and siding. James was a pleasure to deal with, honest and fair pricing. Completely satisfied and would hire again.
Precision Roofing & Remodeling
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Reviewed in June 2021
The guy that came his name was Angelo very polite courteous went right to work did his job cleaned up after himself I was very pleased with the work and with him thank you anybody needs a garage door guy he's your man
Rockys Garage Door
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Reviewed in December 2015
Joe the sales person was punctual but that was that only good thing I can say. I decided to use Design Garage Doors, and email the signed proposal to Joe I never heard back from him. I was told the garage door would arrive in 2 to 2 1/2 weeks . After 3 weeks and trying to call all the listed...
Design Garage Doors
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Reviewed in September 2015
Contractor was very personable at the start. Knew what I wanted and gave me a price with the promise that it would be perfect and done in 5 days. Walls, ceiling and floor demolished. Moved a pipe to inside a wall and dropped the ceiling to even it up with old tub enclosure. He did replace 3...
Clare Home Improvement LLC
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Reviewed in July 2013
I rated the cost as N/A because we did not shop around; I chose this vendor because he was highly rated on Angie's List, but do not know how his bid and final costs compare to others. We had 6 wooden dining room chairs which were my grandmother's (so at least 60 years old, as she died at...
Havenhouse Upholstery
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Reviewed in September 2012
Very professional, Guarantees work, Most garages treat women terrible, but not here.
D&L Speedy Repair
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Reviewed in September 2011
Mr. Maine was very professional in his presentation as well as the installation of his product. He arrived for both the estimate and the installation dates as promised and did the installation in a timely and apparently professional manner. The performance of the gutter protection system...
CNY Home Improvements & Seamless Gutters
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Artistone Construction & Design, LLC

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WBW Properties and Remodeling, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. With over 15 years of experience, we uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.

"was absolutely amazed by the work that they did. very nice people, trustworthy, hard workers. helped a great deal with design, and made sure that it was everything I was looking for. definitely recommend for anyone!"

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"was absolutely amazed by the work that they did. very nice people, trustworthy, hard workers. helped a great deal with design, and made sure that it was everything I was looking for. definitely recommend for anyone!"

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