Tag: overhead doors

Key Measurements For The Perfect 2 Car Garage

Surprisingly, common garage dimensions have remained roughly the same since the Ford Model T began the obsession with the automobile over a century ago. The T’s 134-inch length, a little more than 11 feet, is considerably shorter than the average 15-foot length of sedans now being produced. Today’s extreme is the Rolls-Royce extended-length Phantom, slightly… Read more »

Trend Alert: Gray and Black Garage Doors are Popping Up Everywhere

One of the latest home exterior design trends is utilizing dark garage door colors. From charcoal grays to striking black doors, the design options are endless. Dark colors provide a dynamic, refined look to a home’s architectural style.   Dark garage door colors grab attention while increasing the curb appeal of your home. While this trend… Read more »

5 Ways to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal

August is often referred to as Back to School Month, but did you know it’s also National Curb Appeal Month?  Although there are endless options on how to increase your home’s curb appeal, we wanted to share a few of the more popular ones you can start today.  Did you also know some of these… Read more »

4 Easy Ways to Secure Your Garage for Vacation

Secure your garage for vacation

For many of us, summertime means going on vacations!  Protecting your home from intruders is a crucial step in preparing for some time away.  Here are four easy steps you can take to secure your garage before you leave for vacation and give your family some peace of mind so you can enjoy some R&R. #1: … Read more »

Garage Door Safety 101: 7 Tips To Enhance the Safety of Your Garage Door

Garage doors may seem harmless, but without the right protections and safeguards in place, they can be incredibly dangerous. There are large springs under pressure and a lot of moving parts that can cause injury. Faulty openers or other outdated safety equipment are also important to be mindful of — especially if you’re attempting to… Read more »

Here are the Seven Hottest Amarr Products from IDA Expo 2019

The International Door Association (IDA) Expo 2019 was held March 15-16 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Entrematic booth was packed with exciting Amarr products!  Here’s our product roundup of the seven hottest Amarr products from the Entrematic booth: 1. Amarr commercial polyurethane insulated steel doors Now available in five section thicknesses, there is an Amarr… Read more »

2019 Cost vs. Value Report: Garage Door Replacement Still #1

Amarr Color Zone Residential Garage Door

Trying to decide on a remodeling project, but want something that will give you the biggest return on investment when selling your home? Consider a new garage door! For the fourth year in a row, Remodeling Magazine has named garage door replacement the #1 upscale remodeling project for return on investment, meaning you can recoup an… Read more »

Full View Doors Give Open-Air Solutions to Trendy Apartment Complex

Revitalization of former industrial areas is a huge trend in real estate development. The River North (RiNo) district of Denver, Colorado is no exception and the area’s revitalization efforts gracefully tread the fine line between trendy and historical, becoming an arts and culture center while maintaining RiNo’s gritty heritage. Dylan mid-rise luxury apartment complex fits… Read more »

Aluminum Full View Doors Blur Boundaries at Stanley Marketplace

Stanley Marketplace - Aurora, CO

It takes a lot of creative vision to transform existing industrial structures into something new and exciting.  But new and exciting is exactly what developer Flightline Ventures got when they completed Stanley Marketplace, formerly the home of Stanley Aviation Corporation in Aurora, Colorado. The 60-year-old, 140,000 square-foot building had lots of potential, and the need… Read more »