Overhead Door Company of Sioux City Blog

The use of garage keypads on the rise, as many homeowners love the benefits of device-free access to their homes. That being said, are they a safe alternative to the traditional garage opener?

The below video quickly outlines the considerations for all of our popular garage door materials, from vinyl to wood to aluminum and glass, and more.

And now for something a little different. Garage doors in Sioux City and Yankton can take up almost 30% of a home's fascade. That's a lot of room. In other parts of the country and the world, that large chunk of curb appeal is screaming for personality. Whether you are looking for design inspiration or just enjoy looking at garage doors for fun (some of us love it), these garage doors will certainly make an impression.

If you think the quality of your garage door has nothing to do with the comfort of your home, think again. Homeowners living in houses with with attached garages (which is most of us in Siouxland) know first hand the effect of a poorly insulated garage door; the homes are draftier in the wintertime and hard to keep cool in the summertime, particularly the rooms that share a wall with the garage.

Craftsman Garage And Shed by Charlotte Home Builders Saussy Burbank Deciding to buy a garage door can be a tough decision, especially when your current one is working properly. There are a few times, however, when replacing your existing garage door makes a lot of sense.

Beach Style Exterior by Falmouth Architects & Building Designers Hutker Architects The Overhead Door Signature Carriage Collection brings the beauty and texture of classic, upright-hinged doors together with the modern convenience of sectional garage doors. When your home is craving the look and feel of real wood, this is a great place to start for beautiful curb appeal.

Ever notice how things tend to look and work better when they are cleaned and cared for? Your garage door--and your garage door weatherstripping--are no different. Weatherstripping on a garage door has a specific and important purpose. It helps form a seal against rain, bugs, dust, snow, drafts, and the hot summer sun. When it's lubricated and kept free of debris it will do its job for years.

We recently wrote a blog post that talked about some pretty unique ways people used design and color on their garage doors. While the international and urban flair of those colors and designs is always fun to explore, we know the styles and characteristics of Siouxland homes (and their owners) tend to lean to the more traditional (and HOA-friendly) curb appeal. That being said, picking a non-traditional garage door color isn't a bad thing. In fact, when you see these gorgeous examples we've found, we think you'll agree it can be a very good thing.

Commercial garage doors have come a long way in concept, design, and use. For the past few weeks, we've been exploring the many ways commercial doors are making an appearance in today's industrial parks, downtowns, and even residential homes.Today we are taking a look at how buildings can embrace both form and function in today's garage door designs.

Garage door technology is only getting more sophisticated and more expensive--all the more reason to take advantage of the Sioux City Overhead Door garage door opener giveaway. For just a few more days, you can register to win a LiftMaster 8550, a gorgeously soft, seamlessly integrated garage door opener with more bells and whistles than you could ever imagine. Not sure if you need it? Read on. We'll break it down for you.