Garage Door Glossary
Can you name the parts of a garage door? Do you have to resort to saying “thingy” to describe problems with your door? This glossary can help. It includes the most commonly used garage-door terminology. Whether you’re working on a door yourself, or calling on us for installation or repair, use this list to learn […]
Insulating a Garage Door from Winter Cold and Summer Heat
Homeowners know how important insulation is to keep a house comfortable. Without adequate insulation, it would be difficult, if not downright impossible, for a home to maintain its heat in the winter or its cool air in the summer.
Why You Should Consider Lifetime Warranty Garage Door Springs
With proper care and maintenance, your garage door can last for decades. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for garage door springs. That’s why Ponderosa Garage Doors recommends purchasing springs with a lifetime warranty. Lifetime warranty springs are more durable than standard springs, and they save homeowners the expense of having to buy replacement torsion […]
Is My Garage Door Alignment Off?
The garage door is often the largest moving object in your home. It goes up and down countless times each day. But when it doesn’t function as planned, frustrations arise. You need the door to operate properly so you can leave your home and to ensure that your valuables are safe-guarded while you are away. […]
What Is a Torsion Spring?
A garage door is comprised of several parts that work together in a particular way. Of all these parts, a torsion spring is one of the most recognizable and the least understood. Getting acquainted with a few basic facts about torsion springs and their function will help homeowners recognize when these parts are malfunctioning. When you see […]
How Does Weather Affect My Garage Door?
Maybe you’ve noticed that your garage door is tougher to open on particularly bad weather days, or that you struggle to close it at certain times throughout the day. That’s because different weather patterns can have a huge effect on your garage door. This is especially true here in Washington and Oregon, where the rain, […]
Quick and Dirty Garage Door Maintenance Tips
While having anything in your home malfunction can be quite frustrating, a garage door that’s on the fritz can be especially nerve-wracking if you have valuables inside you want to protect or if inclement weather is headed your way. Before you call a professional garage door technician, try out a few quick and dirty garage […]
When Should I Call a Garage Door Pro?
Your garage door is one of those things that you probably don’t spend a whole lot of time thinking about – until it breaks. When the garage door fails, you’ll either find yourself having to exit the vehicle to raise and lower the door manually, or worse, you’ll find yourself stuck inside or outside the […]
Tools for Garage Door Tune-Up
The Ideal Toolkit for Proper Garage Door Maintenance Regularly maintaining your garage door can both preserve its lifetime, save you money, and most importantly: keep everyone in your home safe. If not properly maintained, risks include a garage door spontaneously falling down on a family member or vehicle. There is also the risk of the […]
Top Reasons a Garage Door Won’t Open
When to DIY vs. Call a Garage Door Professional There are some garage door issues that a quick battery swap or a simple cleaning will resolve. However, when these do-it-yourself solutions do not work, there is usually something more serious going on, and in that case, you should call a professional for proper garage door […]