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What Are Different Types of Garage Doors? (Part 1)

Overhead Door Company of Metro Milwaukee™ has been providing residential garage doors to homeowners in West Allis, Waukesha, Brookfield, Menomonee Fall and the entire Milwaukee area since 1975. With a wide variety of quality Overhead Door Company of Metro Milwaukee™ residential garage doors available, we can help you find the best garage doors for your home. Whether you need the sophistication of an aluminum door, the beauty of a carriage house garage door or the insulation of a Thermacore® door – your needs are covered. Every garage door has color, window, and panel options to customize the ...

Why Spring is the Time to Buy a New Garage Door

Do you have an aging garage door that you have been meaning to replace? If so, you are in luck! Why? Because Spring is the most ideal time to replace your garage door. Of course your door can be replaced anytime throughout the year, however below are some reasons why Spring is the best time of the year for replacement. Windchill! If you plan to install a new garage door during the frigid winter months, you and the installers will have to face the weather during this time of year and it will not be fun. Having your garage door removed for any period of time will waste your home’s heat and ...

Why Buy an Industrial Garage Door

Buying a new industrial garage door for your Greater Milwaukee business comes with a number of benefits. The first and most obvious is that it will make your business look better and more professional. This is good for both your looks, and for how people perceive your business. Security and safety are two big reasons to invest in a new overhead industrial garage door. A new garage door can provide your personnel and you with a sense of security, which is backed up by our products. Modern Overhead Door garage doors are also equipped with built-in safety features. This will prevent the garage ...

Commercial Door Options

If you are building a commercial structure that needs a garage door, our team has the resources, openers and other accessories you will need. We can also help with replacement doors, if your door needs an upgrade or is beyond repair. When deciding on the type of commercial door your facility may need, it is important to understand the various types of doors, as well as how they function. Below we discuss the types of commercial doors that our team at Overhead Door Company of Metro Milwaukee™ installs. Commercial Rolling Doors We offer a wide variety of rolling doors to provide security and ...

Why Won't My Garage Door Open?

As the days begin to get shorter and the temperatures start dropping, it is more important than ever that you have a reliable garage door. Many people notice that their garage door isn't operating properly when it begins to get cold outside. There are a number of reasons this can occur. You can start by checking your door for spots where it may stick, likely caused by grease buildup. To do this you would want to manually open your garage door, after disconnecting your garage door opener. This is also a great way to check for broken springs. If your garage door seems heavy and cumbersome to ...

Winterizing Your Garage Door

When you live in the Lake Country region of Wisconsin (Oconomowoc, Waukesha, Watertown, Jefferson, Lake Mills, or anywhere in between) you are well aware of just how brutal winter can be. From the below zero temperatures, to the driving winds, to the several feet of snow that can accumulate without warning. Then, to make matters worse, your garage door stops working properly. One thing you can do to help keep your garage door operating properly during the coldest time of year is to winterize it. Below are steps to winterizing your garage door, as well as some maintenance tips (should you need ...

Boost Your Curb Appeal

The first thing people notice about a home is the curb appeal. Curb appeal is an important factor in the buying and selling of a home. One major factor in curb appeal is the garage door. An outdated or damaged garage door can greatly reduce your home's curb appeal. When replacing your garage door, it is important to take into consideration the style of your home and the aesthetic you wish to portray. At Overhead Door Company of Metro Milwaukee™, we have a plethora of styles, colors and materials to choose from. Styles: The style and design is often the most important decision homeowners need ...

Why You Should Invest in an Overhead Door™

Having an Overhead Door™ garage door and a new garage door opener can be helpful in times when you are in a rush, your hands are full or you may not have the strength to lift one open manually. With just the press of a button, you will be able to enter in and out of your garage hassle free. You also do not have to worry about unlocking your garage door every time you need to park your car inside. To avoid this, some people may just leave their garage doors unlocked all day, or even every day, which can lead to security issues. A burglar may enter and steal things from in the garage or even ...

Summer is the Best Time to Replace Your Garage Door

No matter what time of year it is, there is never a bad time to replace your garage door. However, summer may be the best time of year for you to replace your garage door for a plethora of reasons. Summer Activities: Families often enjoy getting to spend as much time outside as possible during the beautiful summer months. Whether it be a family pickup game in the driveway, hanging out in the garage during a summer rainstorm, or parking the families bikes, outdoor toys, equipment, etc. you will want to make sure you have a garage that is safe, secure and functional. Don't let a broken garage ...

What to Consider When Buying a New Garage Door

Once you have decided to replace your garage door there are still several things to consider. Some major factors being how much maintenance & upkeep it may require and the “return on investment” (ROI), in case you decide to sell your home in the future. The ROI refers to what something is worth after the initial investment to make the improvement. New garage door installation is a rather inexpensive way to make an impactful upgrade to your home. Garage doors are often the first thing people notice when looking at homes and can make a huge impact on curb appeal . Besides curb appeal, other ...