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It is crucial to select the appropriate materials for coastal environments, especially considering the unique environmental factors of surfing and boating areas. Temperature and weather changes impact garage doors almost constantly. Below are some of the issues that exist in an Orange County coastal environment.   • Salt and Humidity  - The main culprits of corrosion in a harsh coastal climate. Salt air corrodes unprotected metal much faster than other environments. Garage do

When you clear your garage door opener’s codes and memory, it clears all remotes and keypad entries made so the opener is essentially reset. This is an essential step for security to ensure that only authorized devices can open your garage access. For this reason, you may want to clear the opener memory when moving into a new house, a remote is lost or stolen, tenants change, or following a break-in. We will discuss safety measures and have some instructions by brand and manu

A Real-Life Wake-Up Call: The Anaheim Garage Break-Ins In a recent incident in Anaheim, California, a burglar dramatically exposed the weak link that a garage door can pose in home security. Surveillance footage captured a woman using a small window to climb into a home’s garage  on West Houston Avenue, where she remained for at least three hours unnoticed. The intruder, later identified as a 30-year-old woman allegedly high on methamphetamine, simply slipped through the tiny

Garage doors may not first appear dangerous, but they are in fact among the most injurious parts of a home. Automatic garage doors are responsible for tens of thousands of injuries and some dozens of deaths each year. Homeowners often underestimate these dangers and attempt "do-it-yourself" repairs and fixes without realizing that a simple garage door repair can escalate into a potentially life-threatening accident. This article summarizes the most common garage door related

Motorized gates offer security and convenience for any residence. They deter intruders and vandalism, establishing a solid physical barrier, while at the same time elevating curb appeal – a well-designed and stylish gate can contribute to the resale value of the property. Obviously, gates also block the sight of the house from the general public. This allows homeowners to have their privacy by keeping noise and distractions at bay. When people cannot see your yard, your pets

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