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Q: Do I have to have sensors on my garage door?

• <div><p>If you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-open-garage-door-manually.htm">open your garage manually</a>, you don&rsquo;t need sensors. If you have an automatic garage door opener, sensors are required by law. The <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/07/13/2018-14909/safety-standard-for-automatic-residential-garage-door-operators">federal law UL 325</a> mandates that all residential garage door openers in the U.S. must include sensors. Designed to prevent accidents and reduce the risk of entrapment, the sensors should be able to reverse the motion of the garage door within two seconds of detecting an obstruction. The sensors are there to keep you, your family, and your belongings safe from a door that might otherwise come down too hard or too fast. </p></div>

Q: How long does garage epoxy last?

• <div><p>Your epoxy garage floors will last <b>two to 10 years</b>,<b> </b>depending on foot traffic and maintenance. Clean your floor regularly with a mop or a power washer using a diluted ammonia or degreaser solution. Use five ounces of ammonia per gallon of water or a half-cup of degreaser per gallon of water.</p><p>Also, sweep regularly, clean up any spills right away, and install mats in places where you expect the most foot traffic.</p></div>

Q: How long does garage door insulation last?

• <div><p>Garage door <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-a-house-last.htm">insulation can last</a> anywhere from 20 to 100 years depending on the type of insulation. Cellulose has the shortest lifespan coming in at between 20 and 30 years, while spray foam, mineral wool, and fiberglass can last between 80 and 100 years with proper maintenance. </p><p>Humidity plays a role in how long more susceptible insulation materials&mdash;like fiberglass&mdash;last. Once fiberglass batts reach the 15-year mark, you'll need to routinely inspect your insulation to ensure that it is in mint order.</p></div>

Q: Are new garage doors worth it?

• <div><p>New garage doors are often worth the investment because they improve the appearance of your home, make it more secure, and add to your property value. Installing a new garage door costs <b>$1,200 </b>on average, but you&rsquo;ll have greater peace of mind that your garage door will function properly and keep your home safe. If you sell your home shortly after replacing your garage door, you&rsquo;re expected to see close to a 100% return on investment, which is significantly higher than most home improvement projects and almost instantly makes the project worthwhile.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to seal a garage floor before painting?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll usually need to prime a garage floor before painting&mdash;especially if the floor is unpainted. Garage floors are made from concrete, which is porous and produces dust. The dust can contaminate the paint and cause issues with adherence. </p><p>Primer creates a barrier and gives you a clean surface to work on. It also minimizes absorption to help give you an even, pro-looking paint job. Make sure you choose a primer that&rsquo;s specifically designed to cover concrete flooring.</p></div>

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Last update on November 06, 2023

Reviewed in November 2023
Mr. Sanchez and his team showed up on time and finished on schedule. I had three new metal roofs installed (detached garage, house and barn), so this wasnâ t a small project They were professional, courteous, and cleared all debris before they left. I would highly recommend them.
Sanchez Roofing Service
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Reviewed in August 2023
Stephen and his crew have been taking care of our property for the last 12 years. His team is professional and prompt and always willing to adjust to our needs. In addition to weekly service they have helped us with several landscaping projects, from building a blue stone patio for our fire pit...
Post Road Landscape Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2023
I hired Lessmann painting to prep and paint my 200 year old house plus prep and paint my garage and shed. I was very pleased with the work. Sam is professional, and was great at problem solving. Lessmann painting was reliable and dependable. I am very pleased with them and their work. I would...
Lessmann Painting LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
Greg Dulac is an excellent carpenter and home remodeler. His work is thorough and creative. He has done multiple projects for us including a porch floor replacement, laundry room door replacement and design, and other structural work. He is a pleasure to work with.
Precision Building & Remodeling
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Reviewed in June 2019
Super! Brian called me back the day I called and got us in at the end of his day, the next day!, as he was concerned we had a week of rain forecasted and our gutters were totally plugged and flowing over the top flooding our garage each rain! I’d been searching for someone to do this for over a...
Quality Painting
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Reviewed in May 2019
Two very nice and neat young men showed up exactly on time, did a good job cleaning up our garage and basement of accumulated junk and got the job done in just an hour. I highly recommend them.
DeCamp Waste Services
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Reviewed in August 2017
The mini split I nstallers were excellent very clean and careful. They always took their boots of inside and were respectful and very professional. Paul our estimated was always responsive and was very helpful in helping us set up and learn the het pump water heater. There was some challenge...
ARC Mechanical Contractors
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Reviewed in November 2013
He is still in the process of remodeling our 3 Season room but so far we love it. He built a maintenance free deck he had quoted us $12,000 for 12x20 but it actually came to $8,000 because he was able to use some of the lumber from the old deck that was still in good condition for the support...
Husband for a Day
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Reviewed in April 2013
But if I just wanted a regular garage, like a car garage, they would do everything from getting the slab down and then it would take a day to build the build the building because it comes in pieces, have a day to put it up and bingo, you got an instant garage and it's very well built. In this...
Lavalley's Flooring America
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Reviewed in January 2012
This barn-like garage was built by the Amish in Pennsylvania. It was brought up in sections and assembled by the Amish in one day. The quality was excellent and the service so far has been very good. I found out about them by visiting one of their locations in Vermont and seeing the prototype...
The Carriage Shed
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Ridge Top Painting & Carpentry

4.8(

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Garage - Remodel

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Jeff remodeled two bathrooms in our 1850 farmhouse. He dealt with several unexpected challenges successfully, and did some beautiful tile work. We’d welcome him back."

+15

Response time12 hrs

Response rate95%

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

4.7(

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Garage - Remodel

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys get it done super hard work everything was done right I’m happy with the outcome and my wife is happy as well Tejada remodeling is awesome and well done all my projects from now on"

Response time1 day

11 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by79%of homeowners

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Bowen Ridge Construction

5.0(

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Carport (Metal) - BuildCarport (Wood) - BuildGarage - Build+2 more

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe and his team put a beautiful addition on to my house. He did a great job of communicating and worked with us on pricing throughout. I would recommend him without hesitation."

+106

Response time1 day

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Carport (Wood) - BuildGarage - BuildGarage - Build - For Business

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

I'm currently looking for some fill in work for this winter. I'm a very capable carpenter/painter. I have full time work Monday through Friday, but have some availability on weekends.

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Potwin Construction, LLC Builder Of Quality Homes

3.4(

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Garage - Remodel

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Paul was great to work with. He did a great job, I would highly recommend him."

Response time2 days

13 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Mr. Mom Property Maintenance

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Carport (Metal) - BuildCarport (Wood) - BuildGarage - Build+2 more

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Mr. Mom helped us save costs by painting some of his leftover gutter materials so they would not clash with the rental house, and finished the job quickly so we could have it done before more rainstorms caused flooding in the basement.

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Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Oliver Druen Carpentry

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Carport (Wood) - BuildGarage - BuildGarage - Remodel

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oliver came to our home to do a free estimate within just a day or so of using Home Advisor. His price was very reasonable. And he was able to start the project very quickly. He did a wonderful job with the vinyl siding installation. I highly recommend Oliver Druen Carpentry."

Very small bathroom in need of a little tlc

+33

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job and I have no complaints. They came back and cleaned up all the mess."

+104

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very Professional, got job done at at reasonable time, and very fair price. I had priced my roof with 4 different contractors and he gave me the best price and great quality work"

+97

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Keegan Burnham Construction

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Garage - BuildGarage - Remodel

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Keegan is a great contractor for any project. Time and time again he has done an A+ job for me: Extremely knowledgeable in every phase of the project, big or small, Keegan and his crew are amazing to work with."

Response time12 hrs

Response rate89%

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Garages questions, answered by experts

If you open your garage manually, you don’t need sensors. If you have an automatic garage door opener, sensors are required by law. The federal law UL 325 mandates that all residential garage door openers in the U.S. must include sensors. Designed to prevent accidents and reduce the risk of entrapment, the sensors should be able to reverse the motion of the garage door within two seconds of detecting an obstruction. The sensors are there to keep you, your family, and your belongings safe from a door that might otherwise come down too hard or too fast.

Your epoxy garage floors will last two to 10 years, depending on foot traffic and maintenance. Clean your floor regularly with a mop or a power washer using a diluted ammonia or degreaser solution. Use five ounces of ammonia per gallon of water or a half-cup of degreaser per gallon of water.

Also, sweep regularly, clean up any spills right away, and install mats in places where you expect the most foot traffic.

Garage door insulation can last anywhere from 20 to 100 years depending on the type of insulation. Cellulose has the shortest lifespan coming in at between 20 and 30 years, while spray foam, mineral wool, and fiberglass can last between 80 and 100 years with proper maintenance.

Humidity plays a role in how long more susceptible insulation materials—like fiberglass—last. Once fiberglass batts reach the 15-year mark, you'll need to routinely inspect your insulation to ensure that it is in mint order.

New garage doors are often worth the investment because they improve the appearance of your home, make it more secure, and add to your property value. Installing a new garage door costs $1,200 on average, but you’ll have greater peace of mind that your garage door will function properly and keep your home safe. If you sell your home shortly after replacing your garage door, you’re expected to see close to a 100% return on investment, which is significantly higher than most home improvement projects and almost instantly makes the project worthwhile.

You’ll usually need to prime a garage floor before painting—especially if the floor is unpainted. Garage floors are made from concrete, which is porous and produces dust. The dust can contaminate the paint and cause issues with adherence.

Primer creates a barrier and gives you a clean surface to work on. It also minimizes absorption to help give you an even, pro-looking paint job. Make sure you choose a primer that’s specifically designed to cover concrete flooring.

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