CLOPAY GARAGE & ENTRY DOOR BLOG

  • More Garage Door Summer Maintenance Tips

    Jun 30, 2010
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    Wash steel and aluminum door surfaces with a mild household detergent and rinse with water. In harsh or coastal environments, apply a quality car wax to the front side of a steel door surface twice a year, immediately after cleaning, to help maintain the finish. Clean windows with a mild solution of dishwashing detergent and a soft cloth. Do not use amoniated, abrasive or solvent- based cleaners of any kind.
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  • Don’t Allow Your Garage Door to Become Your Home’s Weakest Link this Hurricane Season

    May 20, 2010
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    It’s hard to believe that the official start of the 2010 hurricane season is just two weeks away. The forecast team at Colorado State University is predicting above-average storm activity in the Atlantic basin between June 1 and Nov. 30 with eight expected to be hurricanes and four developing into major hurricanes (Saffir/Simpson category 3-4-5) with sustained winds of 111 mph or greater.
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  • Spring 2010 Garage Door Before and After Contest

    Apr 27, 2010
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    These homeowners found out firsthand and are reaping the rewards of improved curb appeal and energy efficiency. Check out their garage door renovation stories below. And if you like what you see give them your online support by rating their makeover in the Spring 2010 Before and After Contest atwww.clopaydoor.com/before-after-entries.aspx. $250 is up for grabs. Voting ends Friday, April 30, 2010.
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