Since their conception in the 1920’s, garage doors have come a long way. On top of the multiple styles and materials – such as single wide, double wide, carriage house, contemporary…wood, aluminum, steel – garage doors have also found new ways of operating. Before, garage doors had to be open and shut by hand. Then along came belt drives, chain drives, and finally – smart drive. So, what are the latest gadgets for garage doors and where is the industry heading? Let’s see the latest in garage door gadgets.

Smart Garage Door Opener

Ah, the smart garage door opener. A total game changer for those of us who have often come home to discover we left the garage door open all day. Again. In comes the smart garage door opener, where controlling one of your home’s entry points is as simple as checking an app!  With the press of a button, your garage door can be open, closed, illuminated, or turned off. From anywhere!

Integrated Home Monitoring Systems

Home monitoring systems allow you to connect video cameras and/or motion-activated sensors to entry and exit points of your home. Including your garage! Enjoy the peace of mind of knowing your home is safe while you are on vacation, running errands, or any other time you are away from your house. Should a curious animal or an intruder try tampering with your garage door, you will receive an alert on your smartphone.

Eco-Friendly Garage Doors

It is becoming increasingly important to consider the environmental impact our choices and consumption have. Including what the items we use every day are made of. Luckily, manufacturers have begun considering the same thing. And now, garage doors with a lower carbon footprint are becoming easier to access. From sustainably sourced materials such as recycled steel, to well insulated doors that require less energy for temperature control. 

Accessibility and gadgets available for garage doors today have come a long way. There are so many options available, it can become a bit overwhelming to learn all the types of doors and features available. Especially with the ever changing world of technology! How do you choose? That’s where Adam’s Door Systems can help. Don’t hesitate to call us at 1-888-602-6550.

Despite garages being one of the most used spaces in homes, they are also commonly the most cluttered. A detailed spring cleaning can help to declutter what has become a dumping ground for junk that limits your ability to both park, store, and work inside your garage. We’ve put together a Garage Spring Cleaning Checklist to help you cultivate a tidier, more functional garage.

Have A Plan

Have a game plan of what you want to accomplish with this garage spring cleaning project. A checklist can help with this. Assign tasks to family members, take your time, maintain a sense of purpose, and eye towards finishing your goal. You can listen to your favorite music, podcast, or sports game to add a little more excitement to the experience.

Declutter your garage

Remove everything from the garage that’s not permanently placed there. You can sort everything into three piles: keep, donate, discard. A good question to ask yourself as you go through items is whether you have used it in the past year. If it no longer sparks joy and is simply gathering dust – toss or donate it! For discarded items, be sure to check product labels for pesticides, motor oil, solvents and other chemicals to determine best disposal methods.

Wipe down and sweep out the garage

Wipe down any shelving or flat surfaces (aside from the floor). Garage slatwall panels are very easy to clean with just a rag, but perhaps the material on your garage wall is drywall or brick. If so, just giving the walls a downward sweep with a broom will remove some of the dirt and dust that’s accumulated. Use the broom to remove any cobwebs you see as well.

Hose out your garage

Now it’s time to wash your garage floor with your garden hose and a gentle cleaner! After you’ve given everything a good scrub, you can use a clean broom to sweep the excess water out of the garage interior. Wait for all the surfaces to completely dry before putting your newly sorted items back inside.  

Clean and inspect your garage doors and opener

Next, it’s time to clean your garage door. Rinse it off with a hose and then wipe it down using a sponge, dish detergent, and water. For any window panels or inserts on the garage door, see the next garage spring cleaning tip. Be sure to attend to both sides of your garage door. If you happen to notice any damage or extreme rust to the mechanisms of your garage door opener, it’s a good idea to have the entire system inspected by a professional. Don’t hesitate to call us at 1-888-602-6550.

It should come as no surprise that your garage door is one of the first things people will notice when driving past your home. Your front-facing garage will become the prominent facade feature of your house; making or breaking curb appeal, property value, and personal satisfaction. So in a world full of options, how do you make the right choice when it comes to which type of garage door to choose? In this article we’ve broken down the most popular types of garage doors, and how to know which is right for you.

Classic Garage Doors

Chances are you’ve seen this type of garage door before, as it is the most common style across the US and Canada. Classic garage doors are extremely versatile, coming in an array of colors, panel styles, and designs. They typically feature traditional monochromatic panels with symmetrically raised rectangles and can even be customized with windows for a special touch. If a simple, polished look is what you’re going for then a classic garage door is for you.

Contemporary Garage Doors

As modern and contemporary architecture continues to grow in popularity, the garage door has continued to evolve with it. Contemporary style garage doors tend to feature sleek designs, asymmetrical patterns, and large windows that create a unique focal point for your home. If you’re looking for a stunning and clean garage door, the contemporary style is for you.

Wood-Look Style

These garage doors use faux wood materials to recreate the envious look of real wood, with the added perk of durability. Wood-look garage doors can be completely customized to suit your tastes, coming in an array of wood grain colors, window configurations, and decorative hardware features. If you want a stand-out garage door that can withstand the elements, this style is for you!

Carriage House Style

Carriage house garage doors are a charming addition to any home; emulating the classic barnyard style door. These garage doors can be completely customized to suit your home because they come in a wide variety of colors and materials such as steel and faux wood. Decorative hinges, plates, and handles only increase their appeal. If you’re going for a rustic and ornamental look, a carriage house style garage door is for you.

There are still a number of varying factors that contribute to garage door styles – including how they open, what material they are made of, even differing color and finishing options. At the end of the day, the two most important factors to consider are functionality and the aesthetic that the garage door will add to your home. Contact us today to discuss our available garage door options and which is right for you!

If you have a housing plan and you want to create a design for all of the rooms in the house, you should not neglect the garage.

Garage is an important room not only for storage but also for the beautification and the security of the house. When designing it, you have to incorporate the residential garage doors into the planning because it is a crucial part of the room.

Here are the things that you must remember to put in your room design:

• Size of the Garage. When planning for a good garage design, you always need to check your available space. Some garages are placed at a distance from the house so that burglars cannot access the home through them but most houses have built-in garages. Most garage doors today are pre-made. So, before designing the room, make sure that you know the size of the door that will be installed in the garage. A bigger garage would also need a bigger door so that there would be symmetry in your structure from the outside.

• Location of the garage in the house. Most garages in the country are located right below a room where people sleep. This is where incorporating the garage door is important in making the design because the garage door opener will be installed on the ceiling of the garage and it may interfere in terms of noise and vibrations to the people living in the room above. So if you are designing this type of garage, make sure you install a door opener that has been aimed to create lesser vibrations.

• Windows. If you do not want to open holes in your walls for windows but you want natural lighting in the garage, you can incorporate in your design a garage door that already has pre-installed glass panels to serve as windows for the room.