Category: Buying Advice
Garage Door Buyers Guide
Read our Garage Door Buyers Guide for helpful advice on the different types of doors available and each of their pros and cons, so you can choose the right garage door for you.
Which is Best? Roller Garage Doors vs Sectional Garage Doors
20 Sep 2019
If you’re in the market for a brand new garage door, choosing one specific style over another is a challenge — especially when they’re so evenly matched. Roller doors and…
The Most Secure Garage Doors: The Best Types For Security
14 Aug 2019
If you were to list what is most important to people when buying a new garage door, security would feature very close to the top. Protecting your home, and the…
Insulated Garage Doors: The Best Garage Doors For Insulation & Energy Efficiency
9 Jul 2019
Garages are generally purpose-built rooms, used to shelter vehicles and to store surplus goods, but what if you had the flexibility to change your garage into a habitable room? Perhaps…
Garage Doors Sizes Guide – Standard Garage Door Dimensions
3 Jul 2019
When choosing a garage door, you often have no say over its size – it’s either a single or a double and you simply find a door that fits the…
Building A Garage Extension Guide: How To Add A Garage To Your Home
12 Apr 2019
Want to know how to add a garage to your home? Whether you’re looking to build an extension from an existing building or wish to have a separate garage structure…
Automated Garage Doors Benefits
9 Dec 2016
Those of you who’ve already discovered the joys of automated garage doors will know exactly how satisfying they are to have and operate. Let’s face it, there’s nothing quite like…
Watch Out For the Secret Costs of Buying a “Cheap” Garage Door
22 Feb 2016
Whether you are looking to buy a new home or a new TV unit, the main priority seems to remain the same, we all want to get a bargain! …
Should you invest in a garage door seal?
4 Jan 2016
A garage door seal will enable the garage to remain cool during the summer and warm in winter. If you place a seal along the floor by the forefront of…
How To Boost Your Curb Appeal With Your Garage Door
21 Dec 2015
Ever since the 1980’s, builders have been searching for different ways to provide bigger homes at cheap prices. With the increasing land costs and smaller sizes, this has made this…
5 Reasons Why You Will Regret a DIY Garage Door
14 Dec 2015
When it comes to home improvement, there are many times when the DIY approach becomes a tempting bet. Mainly because of the amount of money it can save, and of…
Choosing A New Garage Door?
23 Nov 2015
To most people, your garage is much more than just a place to park your car and to store unused household items. It is a valued extension of your home…
How to find a Garage Door Style in 3 Easy Steps
12 Oct 2015
At Doormatic, we know that one size doesn’t fit all. We completely encourage clients to test a method before they’re buying as this can often determine the difference between a…