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One area where commercial garage doors can make a huge impact is in education. Even the smallest schools receive deliveries, and they must put the safety and security of their students first. That doesn’t mean schools can’t benefit from the latest technology Overhead Door of Sioux City and Yankton™ has to offer in commercial garage doors.

A commercial garage door is a big investment, but one that has great ROI seeing as they can last decades. Experts state that a garage door can last anywhere from 15 to 30 years depending on construction quality, maintenance and outdoor conditions. If well taken care of, your commercial garage door will likely outlast your opener. Especially if you’re proactive with regular maintenance.

Commercial garage doors are a necessary part of doing business. These specially built doors allow companies to move vehicles in and out of work areas, accept deliveries and when open, even expand your working space (think restaurants with outdoor eating areas). If you haven’t thought about your commercial garage door in a while, it may be time to upgrade its design.

One consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic was people had to learn to do more for themselves. We had to be our own chefs, IT support and handymen and Google was often our go-to for learning how to take care of ourselves and our homes. It’s not surprising that when it came to repairing garage doors, many choose to reference Google first. The top five garage door repair searches on google are:

If your business moves stock or has a loading dock, you likely have a garage door. But just because your business has space for a garage door, doesn’t mean all doors are the same. Commercial garage doors offer benefits that go above and beyond your typical garage door.

When your commercial garage door won’t open, work comes to a screeching halt. During winter months, a stuck door can be more common than in the summer. Bitterly cold temperatures can cause parts to freeze up. Snow and ice can also get trapped underneath your door, sealing it shut. As commercial doors are more complicated than residential doors, some may be high-speed or have an air curtain installed, calling a repair technician should be your first option but there are some preventative measures you can take.

It is bad enough having to walk through ice and snow outside of your house in the winter, but your garage should be safe and dry, right!? Water and snow can be tracked or blown into your garage, causing slick spots or even damaging your door. Here are some ways to avoid it.

All too often, a home garage ends up being a dumping ground for things we don’t want to throw away or store indoors. But having a garage that’s a disorganized mess not only means you can’t find items when you need them, but you could end up with less space to park your vehicle. A garage should be well-organized and contain items that you use for your vehicle, yard and outdoor play.