CLOPAY GARAGE & ENTRY DOOR BLOG

  • GARAGE DOOR TRENDS, TRIVIA & HISTORY

    Nov 23, 2010
    Garage Trends and Trivia For some, the garage has been a place of great inspiration or industry. For most of us, though, it’s just another place to keep the many needs and accessories of everyday suburban life. The following list of facts compiled by Big Book of Garages author Tina Skinner reminds us how the garage has evolved to become an integral part of our homes and lifestyles.
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  • FAUX WOOD GARAGE DOORS: FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THE LOOK OF STAINED WOOD

    Nov 08, 2010
    Clopay faux wood garage doors on a stone home
    Faux wood garage doors are becoming a popular alternative to real wood doors. Unlike natural material, they are UV resistant and impervious to moisture, meaning they won’t rot, warp or crack. Durable, energy efficient, and very easy to maintain, once installed, they are virtually indistinguishable from the original.
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  • Three Ways to Keep Your Garage Warmer this Winter

    Nov 01, 2010
    The easiest way to trap heat in and keep cold air out is with a weather seal. If you see a gap between the bottom of the garage door and the driveway when the door is closed, it's time to replace the bottom weatherseal, also called an astragal. If you see gaps on the side or the top, you should replace your weather seals or stop molding.
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