April 21, 2018
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Garage Door Replacement
Your garage door does much more than protect your vehicles and other contents of your garage. It also plays a prominent role in your home’s visual presentation. A deteriorating or poorly maintained door can decrease your home’s resale value and make it less attractive to prospective buyers. If the time has come for a garage door replacement, consideration of the following factors can help you make an intelligent buying decision. Material Selection If it’s been a few years since you’ve purchased or replaced a garage door, you might be surprised at the wide variety of materials available these days. Advancements […]
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April 14, 2018
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Garage Door Safety
Residents in hurricane-prone areas such as Southeast Florida often become the targets of various home improvement scams. There is no shortage of garage door repair scam artists who seem to come out of the woodwork in the wake of a disaster and prey on vulnerable homeowners. Some of these unscrupulous vendors will knock on the doors of homes that have sustained significant damage and attempt to pressure the owner into paying for repairs upfront — only to vanish into thin air after receiving the check. While the vast majority of garage door companies are legitimate enterprises, it is imperative to […]
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April 7, 2018
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Garage Door Styles
These days, homeowners have plenty of options regarding the style of the garage doors they select for their residence. The style is an important consideration when deciding on a door — the right design will complement the home’s exterior and boost its curb appeal. This can also enhance the resale value when the time comes to put the house on the market. Check out some of the best and most popular garage door styles for South Florida homes below. As a Clopay® Authorized Dealer, you can count on The Doorman of Southeast Florida for high-quality garage doors that will meet […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Your Garage Door’s WindCode Rating Florida has a lot to offer — lovely weather, warm temperatures, beautiful beaches and a low cost of living. It also has a few unpleasant things, like hurricanes. Some of the more catastrophic storms that have struck Florida over the years include Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and Hurricane Irma in 2017. Fortunately, things have come a long way since Hurricane Andrew. Andrew destroyed almost 63,000 homes in Florida and damaged an additional 100,000. It wasn’t that Florida didn’t have building codes — it’s just that they were seldom […]
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