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Thursday, May 14, 2009
garage door selection basics
Garage Door
Garage doors are quite big and usually dominate the view both within the garage and from the street. Thus, it is particularly important that a garage door is not only functional but also attractive.
Functionally, all you really need from a garage door is easy operation and hardy construction. Style-wise, you need the garage door to match the front of your house from the outside and the rest of the garage from the inside.
An overhead garage door is by far the most popular choice. Early models were solid pieces of wood or steel that opened outward or slid along tracks, but today, these doors are made from a variety of materials and generally consist of panels that slide up the frame and along the roof. Today’s doors also tend to be automated - one touch of the button on a garage door opener and a motor moves the door along the track – no heavy lifting required! Just be sure the door has a handle on the inside, too; in case of a power outage, you’ll want a way to open it manually.
Garage doors are quite big and usually dominate the view both within the garage and from the street. Thus, it is particularly important that a garage door is not only functional but also attractive.
Functionally, all you really need from a garage door is easy operation and hardy construction. Style-wise, you need the garage door to match the front of your house from the outside and the rest of the garage from the inside.
An overhead garage door is by far the most popular choice. Early models were solid pieces of wood or steel that opened outward or slid along tracks, but today, these doors are made from a variety of materials and generally consist of panels that slide up the frame and along the roof. Today’s doors also tend to be automated - one touch of the button on a garage door opener and a motor moves the door along the track – no heavy lifting required! Just be sure the door has a handle on the inside, too; in case of a power outage, you’ll want a way to open it manually.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Understanding insulation alternatives in garage door applications
No longer relegated to backyards, garages are playing a more prominent role in overall home design. Given that more homes today are constructed with bedrooms and additional living space above the garage, it is critical for builders to consider garage insulation value and its relationship to the overall energy efficiency of the home.
With garage doors accounting for up to 40 percent of the front of a home, there is significant potential for heat loss and energy inefficiency, which ultimately shows up in a homeowner’s utility bills. In fact, heating and cooling is responsible for the largest part of those utility bills, accounting for 50 to 70 percent of energy used in a home. With the costs of heating and cooling a home on the rise, understanding the insulation alternatives in garage door applications can be beneficial to consumers.
Insulation 101
A basic physical law of nature is that heat travels from warmer areas to cooler areas. If the outdoor air temperature is 10 degrees and you are maintaining the air temperature within your house at 70 degrees, heat has a strong tendency to flow out of the house. It does so in three basic ways:
Conduction—the transfer of heat through a solid material.
Convection—the flow of heat through a fluid substance, such as air or water.
Radiation—the transfer of heat energy via invisible rays.
The best way to reduce heat transfer is through thermal insulation. The effectiveness of thermal insulation in cutting down conductive heat loss and its flow through solid materials like walls, ceilings and floors is measured by its level of “thermal resistance,” otherwise known in the industry as R-value. In short, the higher the R-value, the more effective the insulation will be.
Polystyrene and polyurethane are two primary types of insulation available in the manufacturing of garage doors. Like any form of insulation, both these materials differ in their composition and have varying degrees of effectiveness in reducing heat loss. Let’s take a closer look at both types.
Polystyrene
This substance comes in two forms: expanded and extruded. Both have similar characteristics when properly used.
Expanded polystyrene is composed of melded tiny beads of material similar to coffee cups. With an R-value ranging from R 3.6 to R 4.4 per inch of thickness, expanded polystyrene varies according to compressive strength, but is designed for long-term durability. Its plastic composition will not corrode, rot or facilitate any buildup of moisture, mold or mildew. Polystyrene is also resistant to most chemicals except petroleum-based solvents which can destroy the material.
Extruded polystyrene starts out as solid granules of resin. When fed into an extruder, the granules melt and are mixed with other additives until the substance reaches a useable liquid state. A blowing agent turns the liquid into foam, which is ready for application.
The final product is a closed-cell structure that resembles a landscape of evenly formed bubbles, yet is smooth with almost no gaps in its structure.
Extruded polystyrene has an R-value of R 5 per inch of thickness. It acts as a vapor retardant, although air permeating through the material can compromise its R-value. The excellent moisture resistance of extruded polystyrene has been confirmed repeatedly and consistently in laboratory tests under field use conditions. Both expanded and extruded are found to be stable to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Polyurethane
One of the most effective garage insulation materials around today is polyurethane foams which have some of the highest R-value ratings on the market, ranging from R 5.8 to R 8 per inch of thickness.
The closed-cell structure of polyurethane insulation helps the foam to resist moisture penetration. Polyurethane materials are lightweight, which allow the use of thinner material to achieve higher R-Value as compared to polystyrene. The lightweight characteristic is why builders use polyurethane insulation for construction projects involving prefabricated panels, from warehouses to office structures. In garage doors, polyurethane is used only in fully cured panels which have no isocyanate or polyol properties, meaning the product is inert. Polyurethane possesses dimensional stability and offers one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any insulation product.
Polyurethane foam does not settle, sag or droop and does not structurally deteriorate or decompose. Polyurethane materials are resistant to oil-based waterproofing products, insecticides and fertilizers. They are found to be stable to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
Green Aspect
Polystyrene and polyurethane insulation make a significant contribution to the environment by providing improved energy efficiency. Both polystyrene and polyurethane have the capacity to use environmentally friendly blowing agents such as pentane, which is CFC or HCFC-free, resulting in zero ozone depletion and zero global warming effects.
One advantage of polystyrene is that it can be recycled. It can be crushed or ground into small particles and added back to the process. Polyurethane boasts an overall stronger rating in the ecological footprint, which is a method of analyzing the effects of several factors pertaining to a product such as energy consumption, emissions and health effect potential. As the North American marketplace becomes more familiar with “green” products and consumers increase the demand for such products, garage door manufacturers will undoubtedly be looking at options to meet the changing needs of the marketplace.
The Choice
By virtue of its dense properties, higher R-value, and moisture and heat resistance, polyurethane insulation boasts a number of advantages over polystyrene. However the bottom line for the door dealer is reminding customers of the importance of the investment in an insulated garage door. The long-term returns for customers in saved energy dollars, comfort, health and safety for their homes is certain to create a win-win for everyone in the industry.
Understanding insulation alternatives in garage door applications
By Aaron Latimer as posted in Door Dealer magazine online
With garage doors accounting for up to 40 percent of the front of a home, there is significant potential for heat loss and energy inefficiency, which ultimately shows up in a homeowner’s utility bills. In fact, heating and cooling is responsible for the largest part of those utility bills, accounting for 50 to 70 percent of energy used in a home. With the costs of heating and cooling a home on the rise, understanding the insulation alternatives in garage door applications can be beneficial to consumers.
Insulation 101
A basic physical law of nature is that heat travels from warmer areas to cooler areas. If the outdoor air temperature is 10 degrees and you are maintaining the air temperature within your house at 70 degrees, heat has a strong tendency to flow out of the house. It does so in three basic ways:
Conduction—the transfer of heat through a solid material.
Convection—the flow of heat through a fluid substance, such as air or water.
Radiation—the transfer of heat energy via invisible rays.
The best way to reduce heat transfer is through thermal insulation. The effectiveness of thermal insulation in cutting down conductive heat loss and its flow through solid materials like walls, ceilings and floors is measured by its level of “thermal resistance,” otherwise known in the industry as R-value. In short, the higher the R-value, the more effective the insulation will be.
Polystyrene and polyurethane are two primary types of insulation available in the manufacturing of garage doors. Like any form of insulation, both these materials differ in their composition and have varying degrees of effectiveness in reducing heat loss. Let’s take a closer look at both types.
Polystyrene
This substance comes in two forms: expanded and extruded. Both have similar characteristics when properly used.
Expanded polystyrene is composed of melded tiny beads of material similar to coffee cups. With an R-value ranging from R 3.6 to R 4.4 per inch of thickness, expanded polystyrene varies according to compressive strength, but is designed for long-term durability. Its plastic composition will not corrode, rot or facilitate any buildup of moisture, mold or mildew. Polystyrene is also resistant to most chemicals except petroleum-based solvents which can destroy the material.
Extruded polystyrene starts out as solid granules of resin. When fed into an extruder, the granules melt and are mixed with other additives until the substance reaches a useable liquid state. A blowing agent turns the liquid into foam, which is ready for application.
The final product is a closed-cell structure that resembles a landscape of evenly formed bubbles, yet is smooth with almost no gaps in its structure.
Extruded polystyrene has an R-value of R 5 per inch of thickness. It acts as a vapor retardant, although air permeating through the material can compromise its R-value. The excellent moisture resistance of extruded polystyrene has been confirmed repeatedly and consistently in laboratory tests under field use conditions. Both expanded and extruded are found to be stable to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Polyurethane
One of the most effective garage insulation materials around today is polyurethane foams which have some of the highest R-value ratings on the market, ranging from R 5.8 to R 8 per inch of thickness.
The closed-cell structure of polyurethane insulation helps the foam to resist moisture penetration. Polyurethane materials are lightweight, which allow the use of thinner material to achieve higher R-Value as compared to polystyrene. The lightweight characteristic is why builders use polyurethane insulation for construction projects involving prefabricated panels, from warehouses to office structures. In garage doors, polyurethane is used only in fully cured panels which have no isocyanate or polyol properties, meaning the product is inert. Polyurethane possesses dimensional stability and offers one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any insulation product.
Polyurethane foam does not settle, sag or droop and does not structurally deteriorate or decompose. Polyurethane materials are resistant to oil-based waterproofing products, insecticides and fertilizers. They are found to be stable to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
Green Aspect
Polystyrene and polyurethane insulation make a significant contribution to the environment by providing improved energy efficiency. Both polystyrene and polyurethane have the capacity to use environmentally friendly blowing agents such as pentane, which is CFC or HCFC-free, resulting in zero ozone depletion and zero global warming effects.
One advantage of polystyrene is that it can be recycled. It can be crushed or ground into small particles and added back to the process. Polyurethane boasts an overall stronger rating in the ecological footprint, which is a method of analyzing the effects of several factors pertaining to a product such as energy consumption, emissions and health effect potential. As the North American marketplace becomes more familiar with “green” products and consumers increase the demand for such products, garage door manufacturers will undoubtedly be looking at options to meet the changing needs of the marketplace.
The Choice
By virtue of its dense properties, higher R-value, and moisture and heat resistance, polyurethane insulation boasts a number of advantages over polystyrene. However the bottom line for the door dealer is reminding customers of the importance of the investment in an insulated garage door. The long-term returns for customers in saved energy dollars, comfort, health and safety for their homes is certain to create a win-win for everyone in the industry.
Understanding insulation alternatives in garage door applications
By Aaron Latimer as posted in Door Dealer magazine online
Monday, April 27, 2009
Is it time to go Green?
COMPOSITE
Composite. By combining environmentally friendly recycled wood fibers and high-tech resins, JELD-WEN wood composite doors are virtually impervious to climate changes. They are resistant to cracks, splits, separation, shrinkage, expansion, rot, and will not rust. JELD-WEN doors give you the strength of steel, and the durability and look of a beautiful, low-maintenance wood door.
COMPOSITE
Wood Composite + Insulation + Wood Composite
Recycled Wood Fibers
Wood Composite "Super Skin"
Laminated Veneer Support Rails
Environmentally Safe Polystyrene Thermal Insulation
Energy-Efficient
Primed and Ready to Paint or Stain
If the enviroment is a concern, maybe its time to consider a Jeld-Wen door. Call Belanger & Sons for all your garage door needs today.
207-286-9991
Composite. By combining environmentally friendly recycled wood fibers and high-tech resins, JELD-WEN wood composite doors are virtually impervious to climate changes. They are resistant to cracks, splits, separation, shrinkage, expansion, rot, and will not rust. JELD-WEN doors give you the strength of steel, and the durability and look of a beautiful, low-maintenance wood door.
COMPOSITE
Wood Composite + Insulation + Wood Composite
Recycled Wood Fibers
Wood Composite "Super Skin"
Laminated Veneer Support Rails
Environmentally Safe Polystyrene Thermal Insulation
Energy-Efficient
Primed and Ready to Paint or Stain
If the enviroment is a concern, maybe its time to consider a Jeld-Wen door. Call Belanger & Sons for all your garage door needs today.
207-286-9991
Sunday, April 26, 2009
More about Garage Door Safety.
Here are some helpful safety tips. This list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of every safety precaution. Always consult your manufacturer’s installation or instruction manual for safety information about your model.
FOR GARAGE DOORS
Replace Old Springs. Your garage door’s springs are arguably the most important and most dangerous part of your door. Springs wear out. When they break, injury can result. If you have an older garage door, have your springs inspected by a professional technician and replaced if needed. If your door has two springs, replace both, even if one is not broken. This will not only prevent any damage caused by the breaking of the second spring, but also keep your door working efficiently.
Check Your Cables. Visually inspect the cables that attach the spring system to the bottom brackets on both sides of the door. If these cables are frayed or worn, they are in danger of breaking, which can cause injury. Due to the dangers associated with high spring tension, these cables should be replaced only by a trained technician.
Squeaky Springs? Springs can squeak and be noisy. This is caused by normal use and does not necessarily indicate a problem. Before calling a professional service technician, use a spray-on lubricant (recommended especially for garage doors). If the noise persists, call a professional garage door installer for service.
A Do-It-Yourselfer, Eh? Installing a garage door can be very dangerous and is not recommended for a novice. DASMA recommends that trained door systems technicians install garage doors. If you attempt the installation by yourself, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions carefully.
Restaint Cables. If your garage door has extension springs, you need restaint cables that runs through the spring and secures to the wall or ceiling at each end. When your garage door is down, extension springs are under high tension. If the spring breaks, it may cause injury. A restaint cable can keep that broken spring contained. If you have extension springs but do not have a restaint cable, call your local dealer for a safety inspection.
Struggling Door? If your door does not go up and down smoothly, you may have an unsafe condition. Even older door systems should operate smoothly. If the awkward operation continues when the door is manually operated, you may have a spring system that is out of balance. This can cause premature wear and tear on other important door components. Spring systems are dangerous and should be repaired only by trained professionals.
Watch Your Fingers! Every year, many unsuspecting homeowners injure their fingers by placing them between the door sections to pull down on the door. According to DASMA Standard 116, if your door lacks pinch-resistant joints, you should have lift handles or suitable gripping points on the inside of the door. Even if your door has an opener, the door must occasionally be operated manually. Never place your fingers between the door sections. If you manually open or close the door, use the handles or the safe gripping points!
Bottom Brackets. Since the bottom brackets on a garage door are connected to the door’s springs, these brackets are under extreme tension. They should be adjusted or loosened only by a trained door systems technician.
Use the Old Track? When buying a replacement garage door, some homeowners are tempted to save a few dollars by putting the new door on the old track. However, your old track may not fit with your new door, depending on the thickness of your sections, the weight of the door, the headroom required, the location of the garage door opener, and other considerations. The track and sections work together as a system. For maximum performance and long life, you should use the track that is designed for your specific door.
Regular Service. Your garage door is the largest moving part in your home and is typically used every day. Over time, parts can wear out and break, creating potential safety problems. Although you should provide regular safety checks and maintenance to your garage door, an annual visit from a trained door installer can keep your door operating safely and smoothly for a long time.
Man the Manual. Keep the owner's manuals for your door and opener hanging near the door for easy reference. Every model of door and opener has specific safety instructions unique to that model. Where is your manual?
Information for this article comes froms DASMA.
Call Belanger & Sons Today for your annual spring Garage door maintenance.
FOR GARAGE DOORS
Replace Old Springs. Your garage door’s springs are arguably the most important and most dangerous part of your door. Springs wear out. When they break, injury can result. If you have an older garage door, have your springs inspected by a professional technician and replaced if needed. If your door has two springs, replace both, even if one is not broken. This will not only prevent any damage caused by the breaking of the second spring, but also keep your door working efficiently.
Check Your Cables. Visually inspect the cables that attach the spring system to the bottom brackets on both sides of the door. If these cables are frayed or worn, they are in danger of breaking, which can cause injury. Due to the dangers associated with high spring tension, these cables should be replaced only by a trained technician.
Squeaky Springs? Springs can squeak and be noisy. This is caused by normal use and does not necessarily indicate a problem. Before calling a professional service technician, use a spray-on lubricant (recommended especially for garage doors). If the noise persists, call a professional garage door installer for service.
A Do-It-Yourselfer, Eh? Installing a garage door can be very dangerous and is not recommended for a novice. DASMA recommends that trained door systems technicians install garage doors. If you attempt the installation by yourself, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions carefully.
Restaint Cables. If your garage door has extension springs, you need restaint cables that runs through the spring and secures to the wall or ceiling at each end. When your garage door is down, extension springs are under high tension. If the spring breaks, it may cause injury. A restaint cable can keep that broken spring contained. If you have extension springs but do not have a restaint cable, call your local dealer for a safety inspection.
Struggling Door? If your door does not go up and down smoothly, you may have an unsafe condition. Even older door systems should operate smoothly. If the awkward operation continues when the door is manually operated, you may have a spring system that is out of balance. This can cause premature wear and tear on other important door components. Spring systems are dangerous and should be repaired only by trained professionals.
Watch Your Fingers! Every year, many unsuspecting homeowners injure their fingers by placing them between the door sections to pull down on the door. According to DASMA Standard 116, if your door lacks pinch-resistant joints, you should have lift handles or suitable gripping points on the inside of the door. Even if your door has an opener, the door must occasionally be operated manually. Never place your fingers between the door sections. If you manually open or close the door, use the handles or the safe gripping points!
Bottom Brackets. Since the bottom brackets on a garage door are connected to the door’s springs, these brackets are under extreme tension. They should be adjusted or loosened only by a trained door systems technician.
Use the Old Track? When buying a replacement garage door, some homeowners are tempted to save a few dollars by putting the new door on the old track. However, your old track may not fit with your new door, depending on the thickness of your sections, the weight of the door, the headroom required, the location of the garage door opener, and other considerations. The track and sections work together as a system. For maximum performance and long life, you should use the track that is designed for your specific door.
Regular Service. Your garage door is the largest moving part in your home and is typically used every day. Over time, parts can wear out and break, creating potential safety problems. Although you should provide regular safety checks and maintenance to your garage door, an annual visit from a trained door installer can keep your door operating safely and smoothly for a long time.
Man the Manual. Keep the owner's manuals for your door and opener hanging near the door for easy reference. Every model of door and opener has specific safety instructions unique to that model. Where is your manual?
Information for this article comes froms DASMA.
Call Belanger & Sons Today for your annual spring Garage door maintenance.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Whats your style?
THE HOTTEST STYLE IN GARAGE DOORS...CARRIAGE STYLE DOORS.
So you’ve got this gaping hole in the front of your house that fits one, two or three cars. What a huge opportunity to create curb appeal! Carriage house doors are by far the hottest design trend this year! They open just like your old garage door, but they fool the eye by mimicking the hinged, swing-out door style of old world and charming carriage houses.
New carriage house garage doors are available in real wood, steel, or wood composites and can be stained or painted to match the exterior of your home. Steel carriage doors offer a low-maintenance yet attractive and durable choice. Wood composite doors offer the beauty of wood with more durability. Fitted with all the latest accessories, from glass window designs to wrought-iron decorative hardware that adds a distinctive period look, new carriage house doors give any home a stunning makeover.
STAYING TRADITIONAL:RAISED PANEL DOORS
The most common style is the traditional colonial raised panel steel garage door, which has dominated the American neighborhood for more than 25 years. These steel doors are available with a woodgrain texture, imitating the patterns of real wood. .
MAKE A STATEMENT: DESIGN YOUR OWN
Do you have a one-of-a-kind home where only a one-of-a-kind garage door will do? Some garage door manufacturers will create a custom door, designed by you, that would look perfect on your home. A warning though- designing your own door ie: custom doors, can be a very expensive way to go. Since your garage door is usually the largest decorative element on your home, this investment can create a showcase garage door that will set your entire home apart from your neighbors. The drawback to this, is if you go overboard and then decide to sell, it can detract from the attractiveness of your home.
STORM-STRENGTH GARAGE DOORS
Whether you live on the coast, inland or in the heartland, your home needs to stand up to the powerful winds that extreme weather brings. Whether this means winter snowstorms or the howling, battering winds of more severe storms, new wind-resistant garage doors are tested to face the raw challenges of Mother Nature.
During hurricanes, and extreme winds, houses with an attached garage can literally blow apart if they’re outfitted with flimsy garage doors. Wind damage experts know that garage doors are a home’s first line of defense against strong winds. Weaker garage doors are often the first to succumb, letting pressure build-up in your house, blowing off the roof and destroying your life’s investment.
TIME TO IMPROVE YOUR CURB APPEAL!
With today’s assortment of styles, finishes and strengths, garage doors make it easy to makeover your home’s look, express your own personality and make fashion statement. What’s stopping you from making your home one of the best dressed this year. Call Belanger & Sons Garage Door llc, and schedule an appointment for a complimentary estimate today.
So you’ve got this gaping hole in the front of your house that fits one, two or three cars. What a huge opportunity to create curb appeal! Carriage house doors are by far the hottest design trend this year! They open just like your old garage door, but they fool the eye by mimicking the hinged, swing-out door style of old world and charming carriage houses.
New carriage house garage doors are available in real wood, steel, or wood composites and can be stained or painted to match the exterior of your home. Steel carriage doors offer a low-maintenance yet attractive and durable choice. Wood composite doors offer the beauty of wood with more durability. Fitted with all the latest accessories, from glass window designs to wrought-iron decorative hardware that adds a distinctive period look, new carriage house doors give any home a stunning makeover.
STAYING TRADITIONAL:RAISED PANEL DOORS
The most common style is the traditional colonial raised panel steel garage door, which has dominated the American neighborhood for more than 25 years. These steel doors are available with a woodgrain texture, imitating the patterns of real wood. .
MAKE A STATEMENT: DESIGN YOUR OWN
Do you have a one-of-a-kind home where only a one-of-a-kind garage door will do? Some garage door manufacturers will create a custom door, designed by you, that would look perfect on your home. A warning though- designing your own door ie: custom doors, can be a very expensive way to go. Since your garage door is usually the largest decorative element on your home, this investment can create a showcase garage door that will set your entire home apart from your neighbors. The drawback to this, is if you go overboard and then decide to sell, it can detract from the attractiveness of your home.
STORM-STRENGTH GARAGE DOORS
Whether you live on the coast, inland or in the heartland, your home needs to stand up to the powerful winds that extreme weather brings. Whether this means winter snowstorms or the howling, battering winds of more severe storms, new wind-resistant garage doors are tested to face the raw challenges of Mother Nature.
During hurricanes, and extreme winds, houses with an attached garage can literally blow apart if they’re outfitted with flimsy garage doors. Wind damage experts know that garage doors are a home’s first line of defense against strong winds. Weaker garage doors are often the first to succumb, letting pressure build-up in your house, blowing off the roof and destroying your life’s investment.
TIME TO IMPROVE YOUR CURB APPEAL!
With today’s assortment of styles, finishes and strengths, garage doors make it easy to makeover your home’s look, express your own personality and make fashion statement. What’s stopping you from making your home one of the best dressed this year. Call Belanger & Sons Garage Door llc, and schedule an appointment for a complimentary estimate today.
Friday, April 17, 2009
About Us
About Us
Belanger & Sons Overhead Garage Door Co llc. 207-286-9991 Serving All of York & Cumberland Counties. SALES, SERVICE & REPAIR OF ALL MAKES AND MODELS. WE OFFER A DIVERSE LINE-UP OF PRODUCTS From several manufactures. Including Amarr, and Jeldwen to name a few.
Belanger & Sons Garage Door Co., a locally owned and operated family business, has been offering sales, service and installation of quality garage doors and radio-controlled door openers since 1975.
In January 2004, John Belanger, the founder, retired. Moe and Tammy Belanger, John’s oldest son and daughter-in-law, took over the day-to-day operations and moved the business to its current location at 320 Guinea Road in Biddeford, ME. Moe and Tammy’s oldest son Brant is now in his Fifth year as an installer, and their youngest son Devin, in his Fourth. Vast knowledge and experience from three generations allow excellent service and expertise that sets Belanger & Sons apart from the others.
Belanger & Sons have access to most doors in the industry. Their primary suppliers, Haas Door Co. and Amarr Garage Door Co. provides Belanger the ability to offer steel, wood and wood composite products to meet any look or budget. For your residential and commercial needs, from un-insulated to high R-value insulation, Moe and Tammy can meet your demand. Have a custom design in mind? Maybe the popular carriage house style? Ask Belanger. From attached to detached residential garages, from pole barns to mini storage, from fire department to warehouse doors, come to Belanger & Sons.
As for safety, place your trust in Belanger & Sons. Installing and maintaining the largest moving part of your home or business should be left to the experts. Belanger uses state of the art hardware to reduce the risk of serious injury. For your first time installations (new construction) to your replacement applications (updating) or your service work, you can count on the experts at Belanger & Sons.
Need a garage door, garage door opener or door service? Contact the experts at Belanger & Sons. Toll free in Maine (800) 597-9794, or (207) 286-9991. Fax at (207) 283-2895. While exploring the internet, be sure to stop by and visit www.belangergaragedoors.com and leave a message at doors4u@maine.rr.com. For your convenience, Belanger accepts Visa and Mastercard.
Belanger & Sons Overhead Garage Door Co llc. 207-286-9991 Serving All of York & Cumberland Counties. SALES, SERVICE & REPAIR OF ALL MAKES AND MODELS. WE OFFER A DIVERSE LINE-UP OF PRODUCTS From several manufactures. Including Amarr, and Jeldwen to name a few.
Belanger & Sons Garage Door Co., a locally owned and operated family business, has been offering sales, service and installation of quality garage doors and radio-controlled door openers since 1975.
In January 2004, John Belanger, the founder, retired. Moe and Tammy Belanger, John’s oldest son and daughter-in-law, took over the day-to-day operations and moved the business to its current location at 320 Guinea Road in Biddeford, ME. Moe and Tammy’s oldest son Brant is now in his Fifth year as an installer, and their youngest son Devin, in his Fourth. Vast knowledge and experience from three generations allow excellent service and expertise that sets Belanger & Sons apart from the others.
Belanger & Sons have access to most doors in the industry. Their primary suppliers, Haas Door Co. and Amarr Garage Door Co. provides Belanger the ability to offer steel, wood and wood composite products to meet any look or budget. For your residential and commercial needs, from un-insulated to high R-value insulation, Moe and Tammy can meet your demand. Have a custom design in mind? Maybe the popular carriage house style? Ask Belanger. From attached to detached residential garages, from pole barns to mini storage, from fire department to warehouse doors, come to Belanger & Sons.
As for safety, place your trust in Belanger & Sons. Installing and maintaining the largest moving part of your home or business should be left to the experts. Belanger uses state of the art hardware to reduce the risk of serious injury. For your first time installations (new construction) to your replacement applications (updating) or your service work, you can count on the experts at Belanger & Sons.
Need a garage door, garage door opener or door service? Contact the experts at Belanger & Sons. Toll free in Maine (800) 597-9794, or (207) 286-9991. Fax at (207) 283-2895. While exploring the internet, be sure to stop by and visit www.belangergaragedoors.com and leave a message at doors4u@maine.rr.com. For your convenience, Belanger accepts Visa and Mastercard.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
How to Buy a Garage Door
Step 1:
Call a dealer and schedule an appointment to have your garage door Measured for the proper garage door size. The common sizes for a single garage door are 8 feet wide by 7 feet high or 9 feet wide by 7 feet high. For a double garage door, typically the size is 16 feet wide by 7 feet high. Because you may have a larger opening than the common size, you need to measure your existing doors for their size. If you're buying doors for a new garage or where there were no doors previously, measure the opening's width and height to determine the size.
Step 2:
Work with your dealer to Determine your garage door needs. An attached garage is going to need energy efficient doors with insulation, but for a workshop-type garage (or detached garage), doors that provide security and strength may be what you're looking for.
Step 3:
Decide what style garage door you're looking for. You can choose steel garage doors that are basic white, with or without windows, or garage doors that are wood, or green friendly composite. If your home has an outside theme, you can carry that through to your garage doors.
Step 4:
Find a reputable garage door dealer. Such as Belanger and Sons Overhead Garage Door Co. at 207-286-9991. You can ask your family and friends for recommendations.
Step 5
Ask about installation costs and warranties on parts and labor. If you have a garage door opener, check to see if the installation of the garage doors includes hook-up to the opener.
Step 6
Compare prices. Once you find the doors you want, repeat Steps 4 and 5 to seek out the best price from reputable sources.
Call Belanger & Sons today for a free estimate. Since 1975 Belangers has been serving all of Southern Maine for your garage door needs.
Call a dealer and schedule an appointment to have your garage door Measured for the proper garage door size. The common sizes for a single garage door are 8 feet wide by 7 feet high or 9 feet wide by 7 feet high. For a double garage door, typically the size is 16 feet wide by 7 feet high. Because you may have a larger opening than the common size, you need to measure your existing doors for their size. If you're buying doors for a new garage or where there were no doors previously, measure the opening's width and height to determine the size.
Step 2:
Work with your dealer to Determine your garage door needs. An attached garage is going to need energy efficient doors with insulation, but for a workshop-type garage (or detached garage), doors that provide security and strength may be what you're looking for.
Step 3:
Decide what style garage door you're looking for. You can choose steel garage doors that are basic white, with or without windows, or garage doors that are wood, or green friendly composite. If your home has an outside theme, you can carry that through to your garage doors.
Step 4:
Find a reputable garage door dealer. Such as Belanger and Sons Overhead Garage Door Co. at 207-286-9991. You can ask your family and friends for recommendations.
Step 5
Ask about installation costs and warranties on parts and labor. If you have a garage door opener, check to see if the installation of the garage doors includes hook-up to the opener.
Step 6
Compare prices. Once you find the doors you want, repeat Steps 4 and 5 to seek out the best price from reputable sources.
Call Belanger & Sons today for a free estimate. Since 1975 Belangers has been serving all of Southern Maine for your garage door needs.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Since 1975
BELANGER & SONS GARAGE DOOR CO. llc. 207-286-9991. Serving All of York & Cumberland Counties. SALES, SERVICE & REPAIR OF ALL MAKES AND MODELS of Overhead Garage Doors. WE OFFER A DIVERSE LINE-UP OF PRODUCTS
For more than 30 years, Belanger & Sons Garage Door Co. has been the local leader in garage doors for York County and beyond. Belanger & Sons carries premium Haas, Amarr, and Jeld-wen and top-of-the-line LiftMaster Garage Door Openers. We carry only the finest quality parts and have proven expertise in every aspect of garage door selection, installation, maintenance and service. Plainly speaking, from residential to commercial, no one does it all better than we do. Call today for a free estimate or to schedule annual maintenance of your door.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Tax Credit Available. Do you qualify?
ENERGY TAX CREDIT
On February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was passed and signed into law. This bill extends, amends and expands the tax credit for energy-efficient improvements, such as garage doors in existing homes for 2009 and 2010. The maximum amount of credit for all improvements combined has increased from $500 to $1,500 over the lifetime of the tax credit period (2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010).
Most manufactured insulated garage doors qualify for the energy tax credit under section 25C of the International Energy Conservation Code.
FAQ's
Does Belanger & Sons sell product that qualifies for consumer energy tax credits per the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009?
A. Yes, Belanger & Sons sell several insulated residential and commercial garage doors that qualify for this consumer tax credit.
Q. What qualifies a garage door for this tax credit?
A. Residential garage doors that have a U-factor of equal to or less than 0.30 qualify for this tax credit. Additional requirements are:
The garage door must be installed on an insulated garage (conditioned space).
The garage door must be part of the customer’s principal residence.
The garage door perimeter must have a means to control air infiltration.
The garage door must be installed in the years 2006, 2007, 2009 or 2010.
The garage door must be expected to remain in service for at least five years.
Q. Under this policy, how much credit may a homeowner receive?
A. Taxpayers receive a tax credit of 30 percent of the qualified energy-efficiency improvements installed during 2006, 2007, 2009 or 2010, up to $1,500. Cost of installation does not qualify.
Q. What does a homeowner need to do to obtain the tax credit if the garage door that meets all the qualifications?
A. A Manufacturer Certification provided by the garage door dealer or found on the manufacturer’s website and the dealer’s breakdown of the door cost and the cost of labor should be obtained by the homeowner. Copies should be kept for homeowner records, but do not need to be submitted with tax return.
Q. How do I learn more about the homeowner energy tax credits available due to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009?
A. Visit http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/news/news_detail.html?news_id=12248,
On February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was passed and signed into law. This bill extends, amends and expands the tax credit for energy-efficient improvements, such as garage doors in existing homes for 2009 and 2010. The maximum amount of credit for all improvements combined has increased from $500 to $1,500 over the lifetime of the tax credit period (2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010).
Most manufactured insulated garage doors qualify for the energy tax credit under section 25C of the International Energy Conservation Code.
FAQ's
Does Belanger & Sons sell product that qualifies for consumer energy tax credits per the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009?
A. Yes, Belanger & Sons sell several insulated residential and commercial garage doors that qualify for this consumer tax credit.
Q. What qualifies a garage door for this tax credit?
A. Residential garage doors that have a U-factor of equal to or less than 0.30 qualify for this tax credit. Additional requirements are:
The garage door must be installed on an insulated garage (conditioned space).
The garage door must be part of the customer’s principal residence.
The garage door perimeter must have a means to control air infiltration.
The garage door must be installed in the years 2006, 2007, 2009 or 2010.
The garage door must be expected to remain in service for at least five years.
Q. Under this policy, how much credit may a homeowner receive?
A. Taxpayers receive a tax credit of 30 percent of the qualified energy-efficiency improvements installed during 2006, 2007, 2009 or 2010, up to $1,500. Cost of installation does not qualify.
Q. What does a homeowner need to do to obtain the tax credit if the garage door that meets all the qualifications?
A. A Manufacturer Certification provided by the garage door dealer or found on the manufacturer’s website and the dealer’s breakdown of the door cost and the cost of labor should be obtained by the homeowner. Copies should be kept for homeowner records, but do not need to be submitted with tax return.
Q. How do I learn more about the homeowner energy tax credits available due to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009?
A. Visit http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/news/news_detail.html?news_id=12248,
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Garage Door Safety is everyones business
A garage door is the largest moving object in the home. It is often operated by electric door openers. Proper installation, operation and maintenance and testing of the garage door and automatic opener are necessary to provide safe, trouble-free operation. An improperly adjusted garage door or automatic opener can exert deadly force when the door closes. This could lead to serious injury or death from being hit by a closing garage door or from being trapped under the door
Safety Is Everyone's Business
A few simple precautions can protect your family and friends from potential harm. Please take a few minutes to read the following safety and maintenance tips. Refer to your garage door and opener owner's manual for details specific to the model you own. Then check the operation of your garage door and automatic opener.
Some of the following precautions and warnings are identified with this "Safety Alert Symbol".This symbol indicates a potential personal safety hazard that can result in injury or death.
Don't
Do not stand or walk under a moving door! Do not let children or adults play "beat the door." It is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. Adults should set a good example. Know how to use the emergency release, in case someone is pinned by the door.
Do not let children play with or use the transmitters or remote controls. Always place and store them out of the reach of children.
Do
The push-button wall control should be out of reach of children (at least 5 feet from the floor) and away from all moving parts. Mount and use the button where you can clearly see the moving garage door.
Do
Garage door openers are not toys. Careless operation and allowing children to play with or use garage door opener controls can lead to tragic results. Discuss garage door safety with your children. Explain the danger of being trapped under the door.
When using the push-button or transmitter, keep the door in sight until it completely stops moving. Teach children never to play under or near an open garage door.
Teach children to keep their hands and fingers clear of section joints, hinges, track, springs and other door parts. Contact with a moving door or its hardware could cause serious injury. These injuries can also happen with garage doors that don't have automatic openers.
Take a few minutes to inspect and test your complete garage door system. Make monthly inspection and testing a part of your regular routine. Safety is everyone's business. Make garage door and garage door opener safety automatic in your home.Consult owner's manuals for additional recommended maintenance for your models of door and opener.
Do
Monthly Maintenance ChecklistGarage Door OpenerReversal Test Force SettingTest Additional Safety DevicesGarage Door Visual Inspection:Springs, Rollers, Pulleys, Cables and Track Lubrication, Door Balance.
Call Belanger & Sons Garage Door Company today to schedule a Safety inspection:
207-286-9991
Safety Is Everyone's Business
A few simple precautions can protect your family and friends from potential harm. Please take a few minutes to read the following safety and maintenance tips. Refer to your garage door and opener owner's manual for details specific to the model you own. Then check the operation of your garage door and automatic opener.
Some of the following precautions and warnings are identified with this "Safety Alert Symbol".This symbol indicates a potential personal safety hazard that can result in injury or death.
Don't
Do not stand or walk under a moving door! Do not let children or adults play "beat the door." It is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. Adults should set a good example. Know how to use the emergency release, in case someone is pinned by the door.
Do not let children play with or use the transmitters or remote controls. Always place and store them out of the reach of children.
Do
The push-button wall control should be out of reach of children (at least 5 feet from the floor) and away from all moving parts. Mount and use the button where you can clearly see the moving garage door.
Do
Garage door openers are not toys. Careless operation and allowing children to play with or use garage door opener controls can lead to tragic results. Discuss garage door safety with your children. Explain the danger of being trapped under the door.
When using the push-button or transmitter, keep the door in sight until it completely stops moving. Teach children never to play under or near an open garage door.
Teach children to keep their hands and fingers clear of section joints, hinges, track, springs and other door parts. Contact with a moving door or its hardware could cause serious injury. These injuries can also happen with garage doors that don't have automatic openers.
Take a few minutes to inspect and test your complete garage door system. Make monthly inspection and testing a part of your regular routine. Safety is everyone's business. Make garage door and garage door opener safety automatic in your home.Consult owner's manuals for additional recommended maintenance for your models of door and opener.
Do
Monthly Maintenance ChecklistGarage Door OpenerReversal Test Force SettingTest Additional Safety DevicesGarage Door Visual Inspection:Springs, Rollers, Pulleys, Cables and Track Lubrication, Door Balance.
Call Belanger & Sons Garage Door Company today to schedule a Safety inspection:
207-286-9991
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