A Brief Look at the Different Types of Garage Door Openers

Posted: Jan 02, 2013
Author: Doors by Nalley of Lake Norman, Inc.

There are 3 basic types of garage door openers. The first is the chain-drive system which is the most common and the most cost-effective. The second type is the screw-drive system which runs along...

Advice from the IDA: Choose a garage door installation company carefully

Posted: Dec 20, 2012
Author: Doors by Nalley of Lake Norman, Inc.

When looking for a reliable and dependable company that specializes in garage door installation, it’s always best to locate a dealer who belongs to the IDA (International Door Association)....

Garage Door Repair Involving Springs Should Always Be Left to a Professional

Posted: Dec 05, 2012
Author: Doors by Nalley of Lake Norman, Inc.

A garage door spring is a large wire coil that helps lift and lower your garage door. If the springs are correctly installed and adjusted, you only have to get the garage door started by moving it...

If You’re in the Market for Garage Door Replacement, Why Not Go “Overhead"?

Posted: Nov 21, 2012
Author: Doors by Nalley of Lake Norman, Inc.

If you’re considering the various options for garage door replacement, an overhead design may be just the answer. This type of garage door pulls up from the bottom – as seen here:

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How to Organize Your Garage from the Inside Out

Posted: Oct 17, 2012
Author: Doors by Nalley of Lake Norman, Inc.

We’ve teamed up with LiftMaster, America’s leading manufacturer of garage door openers, to give you some helpful advice about garage door opener safety, as well as general garage...

How to Keep the Largest Moving Object in Your Home Safe and Secure

Posted: Oct 10, 2012
Author: Doors by Nalley of Lake Norman, Inc.

Because the garage door is often the hub of activity in many households, we want to emphasize the importance of paying attention to its performance. In collaboration with LiftMaster, a leading...

The Garage Door Has a Newfound Functionality in American Homes

Posted: Oct 03, 2012
Author: Doors by Nalley of Lake Norman, Inc.

The American home has evolved dramatically over the years, and so too has the garage – especially the garage door. It not only looks different but it has a taken on a newfound functionality....

That Finicky Garage Door Remote: Why It Has a Mind of Its Own

Posted: Sep 26, 2012
Author: Doors by Nalley of Lake Norman, Inc.

Yes, the garage door remote control can be a frustrating little piece of equipment. We often find ourselves pressing three, four, five times in order to make the garage door open. We find as time...

Understanding Garage Door Openers

Posted: Sep 19, 2012
Author: Doors by Nalley of Lake Norman, Inc.

Garage door openers are the small motor positioned (ideally) in the center-rear ceiling behind where the garage door sits while in the open position. Garage door openers typically use one of three...

Wooden Garage Door Repair and Maintenance

Posted: Sep 12, 2012
Author: Doors by Nalley of Lake Norman, Inc.

Your wooden garage door is a door in a class of its own. Not only does it add a bit of that special, classic something to the house, but it requires extra knowledge for maintenance and repair....