Our Blog section provides you with useful hints and tips on maintaining your Garage Door.
It also keeps you up-to-date with the latest developments in Garage Door technology, and what is happening at Garage Door Rescue. Clicking on the images below will take you to our very latest blogs.
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Garage door dimensions detailed and explained
Your garage door dimensions When selecting a new garage door or replacing an existing one, you need to be mindful of the garage door dimensions and the various types of door available. Let’s provide some clarity on the standard dimensions for both single and double...
The impact of rain on garage doors: Tips to avoid damage
Many homeowners may not realise that heavy rain can cause damage to their garage doors, leading to costly repairs or replacements. In this blog post, we will discuss the potential issues that garage door leaks can cause during rainy weather and provide tips on how to...
The Many Uses of a Garage
For many, the garage is an underused space, often used as an overflow for the stuff you don’t want to keep in the house. In reality, it is a versatile space that can be used for a variety of purposes. We take a look at some of the most common uses for a garage:...
Garage Doors and Energy Efficiency
As the largest opening in most homes, garage doors can account for up to 15% of a home's energy loss. This is why it's important to ensure that your garage door is secure, not only against intruders but also against the elements. There are a few things to look for...
Garage Door Automation: The Convenience and Security of a Smart Home
Garage door automation is a great way to add convenience and security to your home. With a garage door opener, you can open and close with the push of a button, even if your hands are full. You can also set up automatic schedules, so it opens and closes at specific...
What’s the best type of garage door for your home?
There are many different types of garage doors available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Some of the most common types of garage doors include:These doors are made up of a series of panels that stack vertically when the door is opened. Sectional...
Spring Cleaning the Garage
Hands up if you are one of those that procrastinates over doing anything to the garage until at least mid-late spring? Some of you may have made the most of the Easter weekend to get ahead while others may be waiting for sunshine or the next bank holiday. Well, if it...
Top Tips to Keep Your Garage Secure from Burglars
It’s a sad fact that there are many burglars out there that like to take their chances with a garage door. That’s why it’s so important to ensure that your garage, and its contents, are secure. While we can’t offer you a cast iron guarantee that they won’t try and...
Can I Change My Garage Door Without Planning Permission?
Often, when making changes around the home, we are required to seek planning permission. This usually applies to extensions to the property, conservatories, external walls etc. where we are making significant changes to volume or height that could have an impact on...
Garage Door Facts
Did you know that the garage door is the largest moving object on a home? We take a look at some more interesting facts about garage doors: How Much Do We Use Our Garage Doors? The average garage door is opened between 3-5 times a day. This means it can be opened and...
Winter Garage Door Problems
As we approach winter, and the nights get darker and colder, we face the prospect of freezing temperatures. This evokes thoughts of frosted car windscreens and icy pavements. This weather can also cause problems for our garage doors. Like anything, the freezing...
5 Reasons to Choose Garage Door Rescue for Repairs and Replacement
There are many reasons to choose Garage Door Rescue for the repair and maintenance of your garage door, or even for your new garage door. Let’s take a look at 5 reasons that you should choose Garage Door Rescue for your garage door repairs and replacement. Local...
What Are the Benefits of a Roller Garage Door
There are many different types of garage door – there’s the traditional up and over garage doors, then there are automatic and sectional garage doors. A popular alternative to these is the roller garage door. We take a look at the benefits of this type of door and in...
Garage Door Parts Explained
When it comes to fixing garage doors, it’s something that we know a thing or two about. Manual doors, automatic doors, old doors, new… we can fix them. It’s not uncommon for garage door parts to fail over time. In fact, certain parts are only designed to last a...
What is the Best Garage Door for Security?
Garage security is important for a number of reasons. It's very likely that you keep valuable items such as your car, motorbike, cycles and more inside. You may use the room as an extension to your home with a home gym, games room or such. It could even be that your...