October 7, 2021
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Garage
As a homeowner, perhaps you’ve been asking yourself if your garage door should be insulated. Do insulated garage doors really make a difference? These are great questions to ask if you’re considering purchasing a new insulated garage door or adding insulation to your existing garage door. Before deciding to insulate your garage door, assess what you store in your garage and determine if protecting those items from temperature fluctuations would extend their usefulness. Overall, having an insulated garage door is generally a good idea as it can increase your garage door’s life span. Because your garage door is likely the biggest […]
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May 12, 2021
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Garage Door Maintenance
You should service your garage door once a year to prolong its life. Even if there are no apparent issues on the surface, scheduling maintenance once a year will help you avoid accidents, break-ins and even damage to your property. Request Service Garage doors also need regular inspections. Like any other door, lubrication and spring tension adjustment are essential routine procedures. It’s better to do something about it now than wait until your door displays symptoms that need extensive garage door service repair. What to Perform in Your Monthly Garage Door Inspection If you have adequate experience with garage maintenance, […]
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Your commercial garage door may be the entry to your restaurant or secure the place where you store your most precious inventory. Besides the aesthetic appeal it provides for your business, it also protects your assets from weather damage, theft and vandalism. After a few years of repairs and maintenance, you may be wondering whether you should upgrade to a new garage door and how much it usually costs to replace a garage door. Typically, it’s less expensive to replace an old garage door than to pay the cumulative costs of getting it fixed again and again. Explore when you […]
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November 12, 2020
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Garage
The garage door is an overlooked, yet essential, part of our homes, especially for houses with attached garages. Garage doors can provide curb appeal and a convenient entrance into the home. It also offers additional protection from the elements and energy loss. For this reason, insulating your garage doors can make a difference for your home. When you’re choosing a new garage door, you should consider adding insulation for the many benefits it provides. There are two main types of garage door insulation — polystyrene and polyurethane — and it’s crucial to know the difference between them. Find out more […]
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June 24, 2020
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Garage
4 Questions to Ask Your Local Garage Door Installation Company Whether you’re installing a new garage door or need any type of garage door repair in Lansing, Michigan, you should know that this is definitely not a time to look up videos on the internet and attempt to do the job yourself. Request Installation Services A garage door must be installed and repaired perfectly if you want it to run correctly. In addition, you actually risk injury if you attempt to do the job yourself. Here are four questions you should ask a professional garage door installation company: 1. What […]
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April 13, 2020
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Garage, Garage Safety
“Can Amazon deliver to my garage?” Amazon has released a new delivery system for Prime members called Amazon Key. Garage delivery is a safe alternative to dropping your boxes at the front door. In this guide, we’ll answer some of the top questions users have about signing up for Amazon Key for Garage. How Does Amazon Garage Delivery Work? How Do I Set Up Amazon In-Garage Delivery? Do I Need a Camera for In-Garage Delivery Service? Is Amazon myQ Garage Delivery Safe? Is My Garage Door Compatible With Amazon myQ Garage Delivery? Which Garage Door Openers Are Compatible with Amazon […]
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February 8, 2019
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Garage Door Openers
Is it time to upgrade your garage door opener? Many people are still using the same garage door opener that was installed when they built their house. If this sounds like you, Ingstrup Garage Door and Construction, your local Lansing garage door company wants you to learn more about the benefits of upgrading. Safety Concerns Did you know that even an old garage door opener can be hacked by tech-savvy burglars? This is because older doors aren’t equipped with the latest safety technology. Newer doors have rolling codes that make it harder for burglars to crack. In new openers, the […]
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January 1, 2019
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Garage Door Maintenance
Last Updated June 24, 2020 Garage doors aren’t just about security, they offer privacy, convenient entrance and exits from your property, and even protection for your vehicle – assuming your garage door is actually working properly. If your garage door is having one of the six following problems, then you may need to call a local garage door repair company, like Ingstrup, if you’re unable to troubleshoot the problem on your own. As garage door repair experts serving Lansing and Grand Rapids, Michigan, we recommend these solutions for these six common garage door problems. 1. Your Garage Door Opener Won’t […]
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November 1, 2018
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Garage Door Maintenance
Garage door systems carry a lot of weight and work hard each time they open and close. Even the highest-performing garage doors from the most recognized brands require regular maintenance to ensure smooth operation and a long life span. Proper lubrication is one of the most critical parts of an effective preventive maintenance program. Why Should You Lubricate Your Garage Door? Your garage door has many moving parts that enable it to open and close, including the rollers, hinges, tracks and springs. Regardless of the design, these moving parts grind together and cause friction with each opening cycle. Garage doors […]
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October 18, 2018
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Garage
Your garage is for protecting your car from damaging UV rays, vandals, and the other problems of the outdoors, like tree sap and bird droppings. After all, your car is an expensive investment that needs to run well for a long time. However, if you’re like most people, your garage is filled with boxes of things you haven’t used in decades. You may even store furniture in it. When is a good time to get started on making your garage a place for your vehicle again? Getting Started Choose a day, commit family members or housemates and use that […]
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