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Garage Renovation Mistakes you won’t want to make

Garage Renovation Mistakes you won’t want to make

Increasing the living area of your home by converting your garage has benefits. However, without proper execution, it could end up a disaster and even devalue your home.  Don’t underestimate the time and cost involved to do the job properly. Yes, it’s going to cost less than building an extension from scratch but it does still need to be done within building regulations. Depending on what you will be using the garage conversion for, it’s almost certainly going to need…

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Aesthetically Pleasing

Aesthetically Pleasing

When deciding on a new garage door, there are many things you need to consider. This includes the door’s functionality, how durable it is and whether it will require a lot of maintenance. However, from an aesthetic point of view, appearance is the primary thing to consider. For aesthetically driven people, there is no getting away from the appearance. Choosing a garage door colour that is aesthetically pleasing and works with any colour scheme, white is often a perfect colour….

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Different Roller Garage Door Product Lines

Different Roller Garage Door Product Lines

When it comes to garage doors, one of the best types you can get your hand on is a roller shutter garage door. These are usually made from thin slats of aluminium that are slotted together in order to create a solid sheet. Thanks to this construction, the slat are able to decompress and when the door is drawn in, allowing the door to roll up. This results in the product to take up a very limited amount of space,…

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Ways to organise your garage

Ways to organise your garage

When it comes to organising your garage, there isn’t a one size fits all solution.  We have compiled some tips on making the most of the space and making the area more organised. Garage storage cabinets: Metal storage cabinets mean you can close the door on them and keep everything looking neat and tidy.  The best thing is you can get them up to 8ft tall, meaning floor to ceiling storage. Corner shelves: Don’t leave the corner of the garage…

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Converting Existing Garage Doors to Electric

Converting Existing Garage Doors to Electric

One thing many garage owners may be wondering is, if they can convert their existing garage door to an electric one. This can be tricky to answer and depends on a few factors. Determining Factors for Electric Garage Door Conversion: • Existing Garage Door Condition- this is one of the biggest factors for if the garage door can be converted, as it needs to be able to move freely and easily, without wobbling. Certain aspects can be repaired which could…

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Garage Flooring Upgrades

Garage Flooring Upgrades

Is your garage floor looking a little worse for wear or no longer suitable for its purpose? The two main ways for upgrading your garage flooring is to either use a coating or some sort of covering. The option you choose will most likely depend on how you utilise your garage and the amount you are willing to spend upgrading the flooring. Coating options will typically involve the use of either paint or epoxy and may require the floor being…

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Garage Security

Garage Security

Garages are often seen as a weak point, security wise, and in the UK, are typically used for storage or extra living space and less often used for vehicle storage. Regardless of the space’s usage, garages will usually contain high value items that need protecting. This is even more important if the garage provides access into the home. In order to keep stored valuables and/or your home safe, you should use these methods to improve your garage security: • A…

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Are Garage Door Openers Safe?

Are Garage Door Openers Safe?

A garage door opener might give you a better way of life in terms of the convenience it brings with it, but is it completely safe to use? Some people will inevitably have concerns about the safety of operating a door, but also about the security of the door and how resistant it will be to break ins. Luckily, there is no need to worry; garage door openers are very safe, and are a good investment for your home. When…

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Choosing a Round the Corner Garage Door

Choosing a Round the Corner Garage Door

A round the corner garage door is an attractive, sophisticated option for your home. Usually made of timber, this type of door adds an air of class to any property – not surprising, seeing as it is one of the most premium garage door options you can choose. A round the corner door will work well for people who are seeking a more traditional, refined look for the exterior of their property. Round the corner doors work by sliding inside…

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Gliderol Garage Doors – Investing in Quality

Gliderol Garage Doors – Investing in Quality

Gliderol is a leading name in garage doors. If you are looking into buying a garage door, then you will probably come across the name Gliderol during your search. They have been operating in the UK for more than 30 years and manufacture 3 different door styles. They make the continuous steel curtain roller door, insulated roller garage doors and sectional garage doors. Each door has an automatic opener, so it can be opened electrically. The doors can also be…

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