Boulder Garage Door Blog

A garage door is your home’s biggest moving part, and it is used many times a day all year round. To keep your door running as smoothly as possible, follow these simple maintenance tips. Listen and look Observe the garage door each time it’s in action. If the door is making unusual noises or not…

Why should you invest in eco-friendly garage door materials? Environmentally-friendly home construction and renovation projects, especially eco-friendly garage door installations, have increased across the country in recent years. Why have eco-friendly materials become such a huge part of this growing trend? Home value New home buyers are more likely to purchase a home that has…

It’s a pain when your garage won’t open or gets stuck. Can you prevent it? There are a couple of things you can check to ensure its functioning properly. Photo-eye This is the little device that shoots a laser from end to end of your door to prevent it from shutting all the way if…

DIY projects are a great way to increase the value and curb appeal of your home, but there’s a reason why most people opt to have a professional garage door company handle their installation. While it might seem like a straightforward project, new garage door installation can be a tricky job. Garage doors must be…

This is a plaintive cry our Boulder Garage Door team often hear. Where there’s an automatic opener attached, it might simply be a loss of power to the device. This said, or if you don’t have the automatic opener facility, the cause is often a broken spring. There are two of these, one located at…

If you have a garage door, it’s important that you keep an eye on it regularly to ensure that it is operating safely, especially if you have children or pets in the family. If your door isn’t working correctly, someone could be badly injured. Contact a garage door service company to evaluate your garage door…

The experts at Boulder Garage Doors have 40 years of experience assessing and correcting garage door problems. You can call them for help if you’re having trouble and need your garage door repaired or you could try to fix it yourself. Here are some problems and possible solutions if you think you’re having garage door…

Garage doors are an essential part of your home, accounting for roughly 20% of the overall appearance. Choosing the right type and style of your new garage doors will improve the overall curb appeal of your home and increase the resale value. Boulder Garage Door offers a wide variety of options, allowing you to customize…

The garage door is the largest entry point to your home and typically ensures your safety in case need arises. As a result, most modern garage doors come with numerous safety and energy efficiency systems, one example being the extension springs which stretch out as the door goes down. They also help the door to…

If you’ve ever wondered why you should add windows to your garage door, this post is for you. Garages are typically dark places, but adding windows can help provide natural lighting. This saves on having to use artificial light when using your garage in the day time, lowering your energy bills. Garage door windows also…