The range of garage door styles, colors and accessories is continuing to grow in some bold new directions. Still, because of their proven performance advantages, the different materials offered tend to fall into 5 main categories. Knowing which materials are best for your garage may help you choose a door...
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Do You Know These Telltale Signs That Your Garage Door Needs Service?
While we definitely recommend a thorough service inspection by a certified Raynor dealer every 1 to 2 years, there are a few things you can check yourself to prevent problems from escalating. These visual checks should become a routine for you every month, especially if the garage door experiences hard use in your...
New Oakville fire station, community centre and landmark arena renovation set a new standard for smart access planning.
PROJECT PROFILE: Oakville Trafalgar Park Area Renovation• New Fire Station #3• Renovated Arena and Community Centre AdditionArchitect: Diamond Schmitt, TorontoContractor: Graham Construction, TorontoSpeeding response times for fire fighters and paramedics stationed at the impressive new Oakville Station #3, fast-acting Slidetite 2.0 four-folding doors from Richards-Wilcox were among the first requirements...
Hurricane Ready™ Garage Doors Are Not Just For Coastal Homes
Any architect that is involved with construction in coastal areas is already quite familiar with specifying reinforced hurricane-rated garage doors that protect against wind-blown debris. They are a longstanding requirement established by code in south Florida, Texas and other regions. In recent years as the devastating effects of tropical storms as well as tornados have...
Raynor Garage Doors Play A Big Role In Remodeling Success Stories
If you haven’t yet seen the Buyers Bootcamp program on DIY Network and HGTV, you may find the show’s concept interesting. The host, Scott McGillivray, compares remodeling “pitches” of two property owners, then chooses one property for a makeover and covers the costs himself. If the makeover results in profit,...
Go Large With Your Garage Door Window Styling
Skinny top windows are out. Bolder and larger window treatments are in, as Raynor’s stylish new Aspen Series garage doors can be fitted with any of 16 different LuxeVue™ window designs to punch up the curb appeal of your home. (more…)