New Garage Doors and Garage Door Repairs
Edgewater, Florida
There’s nothing more convenient than an automated Edgewater garage door, especially when it’s raining. You can sit back and by the push of a simple button, open the garage door. Apart from the convenience of an automated garage door, it’s also a lot safer since you don’t have to leave the safety of your car, and there’s no chance of hurting your back when opening your garage.
Not so simple
Automation is the most complicated part of a garage door, and selecting the right machine is not always an easy decision. There are wide varieties to choose from, and new technology is allowing for better upgrades on a daily basis, but this doesn’t mean that you need to install a new garage door. Far from it!
If you are installing a new Edgewater garage door, selecting your operator shouldn’t be a problem, since the option of automation should be readily made available. If, however, you are installing automation only, do a bit of research first, starting with a garage door company. They would not only have done their research on the different brands and products, but would know the specifics your garage door would require, giving some useful tips along the way.
Your garage door type
Whether you have a fully retractable one piece horizontal, sectional door with horizontal and vertical tracks, canopy type with vertical tracks on the door frame or a wooden hinged door that opens out, it can be fitted with automation. Even the canopy type garage door with no tracks and a Pivot Action on the door frame that has been deemed by many as a garage door that is not suitable for automation can be converted to horizontal tracks. While some installations are more complicated than others, a reputable and experienced company will have the expertise to perfectly automate your door.
For your security
For maximum safety, you will need automation that automatically reverses if the garage door senses an obstacle. Since a garage door is a heavy object, you need the motor to stop immediately should something obstruct the door. New safety regulations require that the automation system incorporates a self-learning safety stop protection device that can “learn” the operating characteristics such as weight and force that should be exerted when opening and closing the garage door. This way the automation can react quicker should there be any kind of obstacle in the way, guaranteeing better safety for you, your family, and your pets. For added security, use remotes with rolling codes that transmit a different opening signal each time you press them. In addition, some models may have features with separate buttons for the garage light, and security locks that disable remote opening when you leave on vacation.