Buffalo Overhead Door

Do you know exactly how your garage door works? They are easily raised and lowered by a spring system and moving parts such as rollers, bearings, and hinges. The springs are under extreme pressure and therefore should always be properly adjusted and lubricated.

Did you know that, before World War II, the front door was the undisputed focal point of any house, with the garage typically hidden away at a back corner of the property? It wasn’t until the booming postwar economy of the 1950s that attached doors became more common.

If you think steel garage doors all look the same, you're in for a surprise. Even though steel is a cost-effective, lightweight, and low-maintenance option, this efficient material can be used to create a garage door in almost any stylefrom traditional to contemporary.

If the noise level of your garage door is a problem, it may be time to have it replaced. Older garage door openers are operated with a chain drive, whereas newer models rely on a much quieter screw drive or belt drive.

Luckily, some garage door issues can be a relatively quick fix. If you can only operate your garage door from the wall button, it could be a sign that something is blocking your sensor and needs to be removed.

The right kind of garage door can add a unique style to your home’s appearance. For example, a new carriage house garage door can differentiate your home from the neighborhood, and greatly increase its curb appeal.

Just like any other mechanical device, your garage door and its operating system need to be properly adjusted and regularly maintained to function correctly. This includes everything from safety testing to spring repair and replacement.

Do you frequently arrive home to find your garage door standing open when you distinctly remember closing it? The system could be malfunctioning. Let’s schedule a time to fix it.

A monthly door balance test for your garage door is always a good idea. After disconnecting the automatic opener, lift the door, and make sure it lifts smoothly and with little resistance. If not, the door may be out of balance and needs to be professionally serviced.

Garage doors have come a long way since their creation. In the early 1900s, garage door hinges would creak, and screws would get bent and eventually fall out. Also, if there was snow on the ground, it would block the path of the door, making it hard to open without shoveling first.

Exterior garage door keypads have become very popular. The latest keypad models offer fingerprint-recognition technology that eliminates the need to remember codes, and offers fast, easy, and secure access.

To be safe, we recommend that you consult your garage door’s owner’s manual when it is first installed, and learn how to use the door’s emergency release feature. This will ensure that you are prepared in case of an emergency.

Does your garage door ever operate like it’s possessed, closing and then coming back open partway on its own? This is usually a calibration problem that we can correct for you.