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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    Seasonal GrimeRemove RustPrevent RustpaintGarage Door Summer Maintenance Tipsgarage door insulationClopay Garage Doors

  • An Easy Cure for a Noisy Garage Door

    Jun 28, 2010
    Wow! What a difference a little oil on my garage door hinges and opener track drive makes. The door used to shake, rattle and roll on its daily trek up and down, but after a few sprays of 3-in-1 oil, the dogs don’t even bark when I press the remote to open or close it.
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    Clopay Garage Doorsnoisy garage doorhome projectsgarage door maintenancegarage door hinges

  • Latest Garage Door Design Trends: Ultra Grain Wood Paint Finish

    Jun 23, 2010
    "Rosie on the House" home improvement radio show host outlines the latest garage door design trends in the Arizona Republic. Pssst - the Clopay Ultra-Grain finish he discusses was just named a Top 100 Remodeler's Choice Product in Qualified Remodeler Magazine.
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  • Builder Concept Home Garage Doors Close-Up

    Jun 18, 2010
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    The beauty, warmth and distinction of a Clopay Reserve Collection wood carriage house garage door makes it an instant focal point on any home. Reserve Collection doors are built with exacting detail and craftsmanship by skilled artisans in the Pacific Northwest, utilizing our proven construction method for exceptional beauty, durability and energy efficiency.
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    steel garage doorsWood Garage DoorsWood Carriage-House Style Garage Doorsultra grain finishReserve® CollectionCurb AppealCoachman CollectionClopay Garage Doors

  • Other Green Homes We Love - The Builder Concept Home 2010

    Jun 16, 2010
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    The premise of the 2010 Builder Concept Home is liveable, sustainable and adaptable. Designed by architect Marianne Cusato (the Katrina cottages) and building scientist Mark LaLiberté, the home exemplifies a dramatic shift in how homes are designed, built, maintained and lived in. The 1,700-square-foot home with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms adapts to homeowners’ personal budgets and changing lifestyle needs.
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    composite carriage house style garage doorsUltra-Grain stained woodgrain paint finishsteel grooved panel vintage style Gallery Collection garage doornatural wood carriage house style garage doorClopay Garage DoorsBuilder Concept Home