Category: Garage Doors

Choosing a Garage Door: 5 Easy Steps

Are you in the market for a new garage door?  Is your garage door broken or old, or maybe just due for an upgrade?  You may be wondering how to choose your new garage door and make sure it fits your lifestyle and your home. Our video series, Choosing a Garage Door, can help you… Read more »

Not Just for Cars: 3 Types of Garage Doors for the Home

By Killy Scheer, Houzz We generally think about garage doors from the outside, but many homeowners have bought a little more space by turning garages into rooms, and a host of creative designers and architects have either transformed existing garages or introduced the garage door aesthetic to traditional rooms. If you’re thinking of taking the… Read more »

Making a Positive Impact through Sustainability

Sustainability is an important part of any manufacturer’s strategy.  Because we care about planet Earth, we are committed to energy-efficient and sustainable manufacturing processes and products.  To us, sustainability means making sure our processes are ecologically responsible and creating energy-efficient products to benefit homeowners.  For example, our Amarr commercial and residential steel doors are made… Read more »

Enhance Your Garage Door with Magnetic Hardware

If you’re looking for a no-hassle way to enhance the look of your garage door, look no further than magnetic hardware. Magnetic hardware looks great on both traditional and carriage house designs.  Carriage house garage doors are becoming increasingly popular, accounting for more than 35% of all new garage door sales.  Homeowners enjoy the style… Read more »

Aluminum Full View – Doors with a View

Sleek, modern building designs are becoming increasingly popular with architects, builders, and homeowners alike.  For residential and commercial buildings, sometimes a steel overhead door doesn’t have the right “look.”  Entrematic offers a line of Aluminum Full View Amarr doors with multiple options, including recently expanded colors and panel offerings! How do you know if an… Read more »

How the Amarr Rapid Install System Will Help You

The Amarr Rapid Install Vertical Lift system is designed specifically for warehouse and dock doors (9’4″x10′ or smaller) in small and large commercial projects, using a simplified track and hardware configuration and Amarr commercial steel sections. How does the Rapid Install Vertical Lift benefit Amarr dealers, builders, and project managers alike? Fast, easy installation an… Read more »

2016 Cost vs. Value Report: Garage Door Replacement a Valuable Project

Did you know that garage door replacement ranks in the top 3 home improvement projects for a high return on investment?  The 2016 Cost vs. Value Report from Remodeling magazine shows that both upscale and mid-range garage door replacement recoups more than 90% of the project cost when the home is sold.  If you’re thinking… Read more »

What You Didn’t Know About Today’s Garage Doors

Your garage door is more important than you thought.  The industry experts at GarageWowNow.com created an infographic to help you brush up on your garage door knowledge and why you should consider upgrading the garage door on your home. Some statistics to note are: The garage door now serves as the main access point to… Read more »

Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department Upgrades to Amarr 2412 Doors

The Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department Station #4, in the mountains of Bellevue, Colorado, recently received a major upgrade with two Amarr 2412 heavy-duty commercial steel sectional doors!  The original building was destroyed in a wildfire.  The small, remote fire station is now back in business, and had its grand opening on October 13th. Take… Read more »

MUST SEE: Barns that Have Garage Doors

When many people think about barns, they think about an old, red, wooden building with a large wooden door.  What many people don’t think about is a stylish garage door!  Did you know that barns and other post-frame buildings can use insulated, secure, low-maintenance steel garage doors?  Not only does a barn benefit from years… Read more »