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Ways to Increase Your Homes Security with an Automatic Garage Door

       Whether you are home for the night, or going on a vacation, making sure that your home is safe and secure is especially important, and even more so if you have family or loved ones staying with you. Most may not think about it this way, but your garage door plays an important role in preventing unwanted access into your home. That is why you need a reliable and functional garage door opener when it comes down to the garage door you have on your home. Gandert Door Co. in Mansfield, Ohio, offers two different lines of LiftMaster electric garage door openers, both residential and commercial, to the Mansfield and Lexington areas.      Studies have found that garages are the first place that burglars check when they are trying to gain entry to a home, and while this may be a scary thought, the best way to prevent anything like this from happening is to be well prepared. Here are some tips for keeping your home safe when it comes to your garage and...

How Garage Doors Add Value To A Home

      How many times have you been driving around a residential area, looking at houses, and been impressed by the way some garages look? Garages can increase a home's value tenfold. If you're planning on selling a home or just looking to renovate an existing garage, consider a new garage door for the most value possible.      At first glance, people might not think of garage doors as being valuable to a houses curb appeal. They couldn't be more wrong. A garage door is both a practical and aesthetic part of a home. It's in use daily and when it isn't in use, it forms a large part of your home's façade. With that being said, you would prefer it to look nice, right? If a garage door is damaged or outdated, you may be looking to give it a refresh in a new style that compliments your home.     Poorly maintained garage doors and opener system can spell trouble for your home. It can put your possessions, family and yourself at risk, and it ref...

Garage Door Maintenance For Cold Weather

    Cold weather can make your garage door vulnerable to the harsh winter elements. Make sure you keep up with the proper garage door maintenance so you won't be left out in the cold. Although it is recommended to keep your garage door well maintained throughout the year, it is especially important to do so at the onset of cold weather. To help prepare you for the changing seasons, here are a few tips for garage door maintenance in the winter.  Check the Weather-strip             Using your garage door everyday comes with the normal wear and tear that is inevitable. However, if you begin to feel a draft near your door, it's time to contact the folks over at Gander Door Company . Weather-stripping at the bottom of the door can often crack revealing an opening that allows for cold air and moisture to sweep in. It's important to fix this immediately because the combination of the cold air and moisture can cause your garage door t...

Picking the Right Garage Door Opener

Gandert Door Company offers two different lines of electric garage door openers: residential and commercial. Each of these options are manufactured by LiftMaster and have a proven track record in the industry and meet exacting performance requirements. In addition, all of our models offer the utmost in safety and security features and are available with a variety of horsepower levels and drive systems. We pride ourselves on providing options for every home or business. But say you are a homeowner, and you aren't sure what kind of garage door opener you need. This blog will help you through some questions to think about in order to make your decision. First, what kind of features would you like? LiftMaster offers quiet and ultra quiet operating models. If your garage is attached to your house, ultra quiet is probably what you want. Lighting is also a feature to pick. Do you want standard lighting or ultra-bright LED lights? Depending on how much time you spend in your garage...

Garage Doors Are the First Impression of Your Home

When friends and family pull into your driveway, what’s the first thing they see? Your garage doors, of course. First impressions tend to stick with people, so you want your garage doors to communicate the right message about your home. Let the professionals at Gandert Door help you find the perfect garage doors to properly show off your home. Improve the curb appeal of your home with gorgeous garage doors from Gandert Door in Mansfield, Ohio.  If you are looking to sell your home, then updating your garage doors is a must. Many realtors recommend increasing curb appeal for quicker selling. Our residential garage doors are not only beautiful, but also are they efficient. Our garage doors are made with state-of-the-art materials to represent top-of-the-line design. They are the most durable and elegant garage doors available on the market. From the classic raised panel to the beautiful carriage house collection, we are confident that our doors will add a stunning look and will...

Preventative Maintenance for Your Garage Door in Winter Climates

Snow removal and winter damage is a serious possibility for your garage door. If you haven’t thought of it yet, here are a few tips for preventing expensive garage door repair related to snow and ice.  Avoiding piles of snow seems like a no brainer! Snow piles can cause damage to your garage doors threshold. Snow piles often include leaves, branches and other debris that can cause damage as the snow melts or is removed. This debris can weaken the integrity of your garage door’s threshold, which affect your door's energy efficiency as well as potentially damaging your garage door. Ice can potentially cause the worst damage to your door's threshold that can potentially turn into a domino effect of damage. When you go to open your garage door with ice formed to the threshold, the opener then must work overtime to pull the threshold away. This extra effort can cause your garage door to pull out of alignment and premature the garage door’s age. Even worst ice can fully prev...