CLOPAY GARAGE & ENTRY DOOR BLOG

  • Wind Load: Not Just a Coastal Issue

    May 21, 2010
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    The adoption of the International Building Code (IBC) in most states means wind load is no longer an issue exclusive to Florida and other hurricane hot spots. States like Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Utah, Nevada and California also have wind reinforcement requirements for various building products, including garage doors, because of wind related to the terrain and weather in those regions. Be informed. For more information, visit www.clopaydoor.com/wind-code-about.aspx.
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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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  • “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and Clopay® Garage Doors Open Up A Whole New Space for One Deserving Georgia Family

    May 17, 2010
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    We’ve blogged previously about the growing trend of utilizing glass garage doors as an alternative-style patio door to seamlessly merge indoor and outdoor living spaces. That application is precisely what attracted ABC “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (EMHE) designers to Clopay’s glass and aluminum Avante® Collection garage doors to use in the May 16th season finale makeover benefiting the Williams family in Pine Mountain, Georgia.
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  • A Few More Facts about Wood Garage Doors

    May 13, 2010
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    Prior to installing a wood door, it must be primed and painted or stained with a high quality exterior finish that is mildew and UV-resistant and water repellent. Otherwise, you risk premature fading, rotting, cracking or warping and could potentially void the warranty. Depending on the door’s exposure to sunlight and moisture it may need to be painted or stained every few years.
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  • Choosing a wood garage door to accent your home

    May 12, 2010
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    There’s no substitute for the warm, distinctive look of wood. It offers the most design flexibility to create a one-of-a-kind door, and the species and stain options are endless. Depending on the climate and exposure, wood garage doors require more finish maintenance to maximize their appearance, longevity and performance.
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