Small design choices make a huge difference as shown in these garage doors we recently installed in Raleigh, NC . Pictured are long raised panel garage doors, in the color almond, with cascade glass.  There are various reasons why it may be time to replace your existing garage doors. For example, many homes here in …

When the Raleigh-Durham and Wilmington Area gets a lot of rain, homeowners are often reminded how important it is for their garage door to be properly sealed. If it is not, rain can leak into the garage. The problem does not stop at rain. Often, rodents can get in as well if the garage door …

These beautiful garage doors were installed in Durham, NC this week and were the perfect pick to compliment this home’s exterior. The modern wood grain finish gives these garage doors a low maintenance yet fresh design. There are so many options when choosing garage doors that there is always an option to help set off …

When the spring breaks on your garage door it is never convenient. Once the spring breaks the garage door cannot open. The spring breaking releases the tension and the full weight it typically holds back into the garage door. This can be a major problem if your car is stuck in the garage and you …

The cold months in Raleigh – Durham are here. Power outages are very common in our area during snow storms or ice events.  There are a few specific areas that seem to be prone to power outages.  In the Raleigh area towards Willow Springs, Garner, and Clayton are commonly without power during winter weather events.  …

One of our favorite things at Garage Door Specialist is going back to our customer’s homes from years prior, where we have installed garage doors to do preventative maintenance. This day we visited a beautiful installation we did about 5 years ago in Downtown, Apex. Apex is the fastest growing suburb in the United States …

After every storm or power outage here in Raleigh – Durham we are reminded of the need for battery backup garage door operators. After another recent hurricane, Chapel Hill and Raleigh were especially affected by power outages for days. Days of power loss seems to really take its toll on homeowners opening and closing their …

An affordable option for a recessed panel door is the Door Link Long Recessed Panel Carriage Style Garage Door. We installed this at our customers home in Cary, NC. Cary recently was once again nominated as one of the best places to live in the county. We can certainly see why with the great Cary …

Three things to know about your garage door and motor with the upcoming hurricane and other severe storms. First of all, it is important to know how to pull the emergency release cord on the garage door opener and make sure it is functioning as it should. The red emergency cord can be pulled to …

Soaring to high popularity is the Full View Glass Garage Door. What is not to love about them? They are modern, sophisticated and come in many different color and tint options. You may see one on your updated neighbors home, or at a cool restaurant or brewery in the area. They also look great at …