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How to Pick the Right Garage Door

 

Whether you’re building, renovating or refreshing the look of your home, a new garage door is a great opportunity to give a breath of fresh air to your home. A garage door plays a major role defining a home’s aesthetic and ‘street appeal’ and it can influence overall value. When it comes to choosing a garage door, it is important you find the perfect mix of design and functionality for your budget. With so many choices and possibilities, picking out the right garage door for your home can be a little overwhelming so we’ve put together a guide to help you get started.

Come into our Showroom

Start off your decision-making by talking to the experts. Visit our Showroom in the Ballina Industrial Estate and speak with our dedicated consultants who know the entire B&D Garage Door range like the back of their hand. Our team will put you on the track right and answer any questions you may have about design and installation. There’s nothing better than seeing something in person, especially when you’re trying to colour match; we have samples of every style, colour and material of garage door to help you make the most informed choice you can.  

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Use B&D’s ‘Design Your Own Door’ tool

You can now see what your home would look like with different garage doors. With B&D Garage Doors Design Centre Online Visualiser, you can explore door options on using a photo of your own home. Experiment with style, material and colour to help narrow down your favourite looks.

Find Inspiration

To see all the doors we’ve built and installed, check out our portfolio and our Facebook and Instagram accounts. You’ll see what other locals are choosing for their homes. Popular choices include:

nullarbor panelift woodland grey
panelift garage door seville
Neo Roll-A-Door Golden Oak

You’ll be amazed at the garage doors you can find using hashtags on social media. There are thousands of incredible builds, both modern and traditional, that really demonstrate the impact a garage door can have on a home. There are some clever ideas out there, from hidden doors to custom builds for all types of houses around the world. Explore using the hashtag #garagedoors or #moderngaragedoors.

Look at Brochures

By now you might have narrowed your choice down to a select few, so it’s time to get into the details and specifics e.g., colours, profiles, windows, panel configurations etc. At C&M Garage Doors, we’re proud to be the North Coast’s only B&D Garage Doors Accredited Dealer. This means, all the doors we build and instal are manufactured by B&D. You can download B&D product brochures on our website which will step you through consideration you need to make about selected styles of garage doors.

You’ll also want to consider upgrades, accessories and automation options including the Smart Phone Control Kit, Controll-A-Door locking functions, high wind protection and other cool add-ons.

Panelift Brochure
Roll-A-Door Brochure
NEO Roller Door

Decide on a Garage Door

Once you have decided on the perfect garage door for your home, call us to get the ball rolling. Our dedicated team will come out to your place for a free measure and quote. From there we will take care of you throughout the entire process; from order through to the installation of your new garage door. Once your new door is installed, we can provide annual servicing to keep things operating as they should…and don’t forget to register your warranty!

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How to protect your garage door warranty

Increasing value and street appeal, securing your home and protecting your valuables, garage doors are an investment for homeowners. And so, you want to take care of it best you can. Here are some steps you can take to make sure your garage door is well cared for and protected.

First step: Register your warranty

At C&M, our garage doors are covered by warranty. In saying this, to activate the warranty you must register it online. If you don’t, your warranty is void and you won’t be covered should anything unexpected happen.

Book your Annual Service

Just like a car, garage doors require regular servicing to keep things in working order. After all, it does have a motor. The moving parts need to be inspected and potentially adjusted by a technician every 12 months. Servicing will give you peace of mind your garage door is securing your home, is safe for your family and will help to catch-out any problems before they become a costly repair. Plus, an annual service is required to uphold your end of the warranty agreement.

At home care for your Garage Door

So, you’ve registered your warranty and you’ve booked your annual service in, but what else can you do to care for your garage door? When it comes to extending the life of your garage door, there are a few more things we recommend you do. This includes:

  • A basic inspection
  • Cleaning and lubricating springs, hinges and other moving parts
  • Keeping your door clean

Check your garage door

When you remember, every 3 to 6 months, you can be doing the following to preserve the working condition of your garage door:

Perform a visual inspection

Check all the edges, the nooks and crannies, the springs and tracks for anything out of the ordinary. Keep an eye out for rust, insects and any fraying cables.

Protect against Corrosion

Wash down the external surface of your door with clean water and a soft brush or cloth every 14 days, or more often in coastal areas. Washing your door not only keeps your door looking good, but it also removes the build-up on any organic matter. If you notice any corrosion in your guides, you can use white vinegar and a wire brush to scrub it off.

Lubricate garage door hinges and springs

Open and close your garage door, paying attention to how it sounds. Keep an ear out for any squeaking, popping and scraping. Even if you don’t hear anything different, you still need to apply lubricant to the moving parts of the door regularly to prevent any damage. Using a silicon based lubricant, lubricate the springs, bearings and hinges (but not the tracks – that’s the next step!).

Clear the tracks of your garage door

Often dirt, oil, dust and debris end up in the tracks of your garage door, hindering its smooth operation. Grab a dampened cloth with mineral turps or methylated spirits and clean the tracks, paying careful attention to removing any oil or grease.

When do you need our help?

For anything other than the above, you need a garage door technician. Some common problems that require immediate attention include:

  • The door is stuck or gets stuck momentarily when open or closing
  • The motor is making a strange noise
  • The door is not responding to the remote control
  • The door is squeaking loudly
  • The tension needs to be adjusted

With these self-maintenance tips, you can make sure your garage door is in working order, extend its life and protect your warranty.

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What to do for your garage door in a power outage

When there is a power failure, you will be unable to automatically open or close your garage door (unless you have Battery Backup fitted to the opener). To use your door during a power outage, you will need to disengage the opener and operate the door manually. Follow these four simple steps to safely open and close your garage door during an outage.

Disengage your Auto-Lock (if applicable)
The Auto-Lock device automatically locks your door when it closes. The small square lock is located either on the left- or right-hand side of the inside edge of the door, approximately 10 – 30cm from the floor. Once you have located it, press the emergency lock/unlock button on the front of the device. This will unlock the door. Note: not all garage doors have Auto-Lock installed.

Manually release the opener
There will be a red cord hanging from your garage door opener (regardless of whether you have a sectional or rolling garage door).

– For Sectional Doors, either pull the cord towards or away from the door (this will depend on the specific opener you have installed – there is no harm in trying both ways until the door disengages).
– You will hear a click to signify the change to disengaged. Try to open it – it should come up fairly easily however if it doesn’t, then it hasn’t been disengaged properly so please try again.
– For Rolling Doors, pull the cord directly down.

Open and close the door by hand
You may now manually open and close the door as required. Take care and beware of items or people surrounding the door so as not to close the door onto them.
Note that your door will not be locked when the power is out therefore to lock the door you must re-engage the opener.

Reengage the opener
To re-engage the opener so your garage door operates as normal, follow the directions below according to your type of garage door.

– For Roller Doors, simply pull the red cord again in the same direction. You will hear a click to signify the change to engaged. Use your remote to operate the door.
– For Sectional Doors, you will need to pull the cord away from the door (towards the back of your garage). Use your remote to operate the door. If the chain is moving but the door is not, you need to wait until the chain index moves into the shuttle to engage the opener. It can help to lift the door a few feet off the ground and try again.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What if my garage door won’t reconnect after the power comes back on?
This usually means the trolley hasn’t properly re-engaged with the carriage. Make sure the door is fully closed, then run the opener through one full cycle using your remote or wall button. You should hear a clear click when the trolley locks back into place. If it still won’t reconnect, contact us for assistance.

    2. Can I install a battery backup on my existing garage door opener?
    In many cases, yes — depending on your current opener model. Battery backup units allow your door to keep working normally during a power outage without any manual disengaging. Contact our team to find out which backup options are compatible with your setup.

    3. Is it safe to open my garage door manually during a storm?
    It can be, but take extra care. Watch for fallen debris, flooding, or strong wind that could affect the door while it’s disengaged. Never leave a manually opened door unattended, as nothing will be holding it in place if it’s not locked.

    4. Why is my garage door heavier than usual when I try to open it manually?
    A door that suddenly feels much heavier than normal often indicates a broken or unbalanced spring. Stop immediately and avoid forcing it open — this is a job for a professional, not something to push through manually.

    5. How do I know if my garage door has Auto-Lock installed?
    Check the inside edge of the door, roughly 10–30cm from the floor, on either the left or right side. If there’s a small square lock device there, your door has Auto-Lock. Not all doors come with this feature installed.

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    6 Reasons Why You Need to Service to Your Garage Door Annually.

    It’s an exciting day when your garage door is installed by the C&M Garage Doors Installation team. It’s works perfectly, looks great and services your home exactly the way you hoped it would. But it doesn’t stop there! Just like a car, garage doors require regular upkeep to make sure everything is working efficiently and safely. It’s not a set-and-forget situation after installation, due to the numerous moving parts in your garage door. And so, its recommended that you have your door serviced annually, and here’s why.

    1. Safety for your family

    Your family’s safety comes first, which is why this alone should be the number one reason to service your garage door. A garage door is generally the largest moving part in a home, with a single roller door weighing around 60kgs. That’s one big door, so it’s important to make sure it’s operating safely for your family. This is why it is so important to have a trained professional conduct a safety check as part of your service, each year.

    2. Security for your home

    Generally Speaking, garage doors are attached directly to a house. And so, to ensure the security of your home, you need your garage door to be operating as it is supposed to. When properly maintained with regular servicing, you can feel at ease knowing your home, personal belongings and loved ones are safe and secure.

    3. Repairs can be costly

    Servicing is a preventative approach to get on top of the small problems before they escalate. By servicing your door regularly, professionals are able to catch-out the initial stages of an issue before it becomes a problem for you and your family.

    For example, your garage door has special hinges that must be kept lubricated. If not properly cared for, the hinges become dry and put stress onto other parts of the door, potentially leading to bigger issues that require a repair. C&M Garage Doors, provide quality and cost-effective repairs for all makes and models of garage doors in the Northern Rivers, so trust we’ve got your back. 

    4. Prolong the lifespan of your garage door

    By pursing a healthy lifestyle, eating your fruits and veggies, exercising regularly and drinking water you are helping to prolong your lifespan. Your garage door isn’t as high maintenance, but it does need regular servicing to help it and its motor live up to its expected lifespan. It’s a straightforward concept, but one to not let slide! Garage doors are an important asset to any home, and so make sure you schedule in an annual service to preserve its functionality as best you can.

    5. Keep your door working the way it should

    Even when operating normally, your garage door requires preventative maintenance to ensure trouble-free operation. People can have difficulty opening and closing garage doors, especially those that are getting a bit older. However, a regular general service should keep your door operating smoothly and safely for years.

    6. Upholding your end of the bargain

    When you purchased your garage door, it most likely came with a warranty. It is great to have the peace of mind that comes with a warranty, and there are terms and conditions to must meet to uphold it. In most cases,  your warranty is only attainable if you are servicing your door annually. Once again, providing you with another reason to have you garage doors serviced each year.

    So, there you have it. 6 reasons why you should service your garage door annually, even when it appears to be in perfect working order. However, if your door is having issues (some examples are listed below), get in touch with so we can address the problem before it gets worse.

    Some common problems with garage doors that require attention:

    • The door is stuck (or gets stuck momentarily) in an opening or closing position
    • The door is not responding to the remote control
    • The motor is making a strange noise
    • The door is not moving
    • The door is squeaking

    At C&M Garage Doors, we repair all garage doors, remote and accessories. The servicing team comprise of highly qualified technicians with years of experience and are not only trained to repair and service B&D garage doors, but most other makes and models, including accessories.

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    How to protect your garage door during storms

    If you are live on the North Coast, you would know all too well how prone our area is to wild weather at times – especially during storm season.

    If you have an automatic garage roller doors, power outages can be inconvenient and quite frankly a total nuisance if you have been away all day and come home to a garage door that isn’t functioning.

    In our experience and professional recommendation for everyone in this area, is to purchase a Battery Back Up. A Battery Back Up is a built-in, rechargeable battery that will ensure that your garage door continues to work the way it should, even during a power outage. You can upgrade to your existing opener, so long as it is compatible.

    Learn more about the Battery Back Up by downloading the brochure here or calling the team.

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