Nov 5, 2024 | Garage Door DIY Tips
Backing or driving into a garage door happens more often than you might think. And while Steel-Line garage doors are made to last, a forceful hit with a vehicle can damage mechanisms that keep the door working optimally. If you’ve had an accident and driven into...
Oct 22, 2024 | Garage Door DIY Tips, Home Improvement
Businesses have differing needs, and that’s no different when it comes to choosing a roller door for your commercial site. Whether style, durability, or both, are your priority, a high performing roller door for your commercial premises can improve efficiency...
Sep 24, 2024 | Garage Door DIY Tips
Is your garage door making concerning noises like squeaking, banging, clanging or grinding? Beyond being an annoyance for you and your neighbours, these sounds often signal an underlying mechanical issue that needs fixing. Here’s a handy guide to common garage...
Jun 18, 2024 | Garage Door DIY Tips
You have a huge day at work, the kids are late for school, you press the garage door opener, and then, apart from some grinding noises, nothing happens. The garage door doesn’t open, and now, your vehicle is stuck inside. Although that’s a worst-case...
Apr 9, 2024 | Garage Door DIY Tips
When you buy a garage door from Steel-Line, we can help you set up your garage door opener upon installation. However, if your garage door remote is broken or becomes lost, and you need a replacement, follow this guide to get your garage door working optimally again....
Mar 19, 2024 | Garage Door DIY Tips
Few things are more frustrating than when your garage door gets jammed. Whether it gets stuck midway or just won’t open or close, it’s one of the most common problems we hear about from customers. Beyond trapping your car in or out of your garage, a jammed...
Sep 18, 2023 | Garage Door DIY Tips
A Comprehensive Guide to Roller Door Maintenance Although they’ve been around for more than 100 years, strong, space-saving roller doors have continued to evolve. From adding motors to connecting smartphones, moving from steel construction to aluminium, and...
Sep 4, 2023 | Garage Door DIY Tips
A Guide to Regular Maintenance & Troubleshooting Over time, garage doors can start to make a bit of noise when opening or closing. This is due to components rubbing either against each other or the door track. However, a small amount of maintenance can help you...
Feb 28, 2023 | Garage Door DIY Tips, Home Improvement
Your garage ceiling is a gold mine of storage opportunities. Using ceiling space is a great way to organise your storage and create more room. Whether you’re looking for easy-to-install solutions for everyday recreational gear (like bikes, kyacks or surfboards),...
Jan 19, 2023 | Garage Door DIY Tips
Smarten up your home. I mean – aren’t you getting tired of getting out of the car every time you want to open the garage? What about adding an extra layer of safety to your home? It may be time to install an automatic garage door opener! The good news is...
Sep 8, 2022 | Garage Door DIY Tips, Home Improvement
Spring has sprung, so what better time is there to finally get your garage storage solutions sorted. We know how easy it is for the garage to become untidy and basically, just a large storeroom where you know it’s in there somewhere but not quite sure where...
Aug 15, 2022 | Garage Door DIY Tips, Home Improvement
When people think of beautiful spaces to spend their time in, a garage generally isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. On the contrary, a garage conjures images of concrete floors, oil stains and leftover chemicals. However, garages now have more purpose...
Jul 25, 2022 | Garage Door DIY Tips, Home Improvement
If you currently have a manual garage door, you may not realise how much more convenient, simpler, and safer your life could be with an automatic garage door opener. Whether you’re installing a new garage door or wish to add an opener to your existing door,...
Mar 8, 2022 | Garage Door DIY Tips
Wouldn’t you love to roll up to your garage on a rainy day and open the door at the click of a button? Whether you think it’s time to replace the door opener you already have, or want to install an automatic door but don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right...
Jan 10, 2022 | Garage Door DIY Tips
With the recent threat of the pandemic, more and more people have been forced to stay at home and adapt their living spaces to suit their lifestyles. Garages are notorious for being messy, disorganised and even unsafe, with the area not often being used for its...
Jun 6, 2021 | Garage Door DIY Tips
Your garage door is one of the most tried and tested facilities in your home. The average family will use their garage door 3-5 times a day, equating to nearly 2000 times per year. People rely on their garage door to be in working order to keep them running on time,...
May 4, 2021 | Garage Door DIY Tips
Over time, your garage door may become somewhat off balance. It might open or close too quickly, be extremely difficult to open or simply become less smooth in its movement. These are not usually signed that the door needs to be replaced though. Often it just requires...
Feb 24, 2021 | Garage Door DIY Tips
Do you remember the days of using a manual garage door? Straining your back at the end of a long day, rushing in the pouring rain or holding your keys as a weapon when you get home in the wee hours are just some instances synonymous with life before electric garage...
Sep 30, 2020 | Garage Door DIY Tips
When you buy your garage door, you will probably take the effects of weather on garage doors into consideration. For example, you may opt to purchase an insulated garage door to help keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Or you may buy a steel...
Sep 7, 2020 | Garage Door DIY Tips
Garage doors create vibrations during opening and closing. It can be annoying to have a garage door that rattles, squeaks, and shrieks as it opens and closes. Most people get used to these noises with time and eventually stop noticing them. With that said, there are a...
Aug 28, 2020 | Garage Door DIY Tips
Ever wonder how your house would look like with an award-winning designer garage door? At Steel-Line, we can make your dream a reality. Simply upload a photo of your house and choose the style and colour you want, and then you can show off your great design to your...
Aug 17, 2020 | Garage Door DIY Tips
Garage doors and their automatic operators must work 24/7 in all weather conditions; therefore, monthly visual and safety device checks should be performed, and it is incredibly important to ensure the door functions safely, reliably, efficiently. Most homeowners...
Jul 2, 2020 | Garage Door DIY Tips
Are you thinking about renovating your property to add value for sale? Or are you wanting to renovate the family home to make it more comfortable? On the surface, home renovations are all exciting ideas and hopes. However, there are many things that need to be...
Jul 22, 2019 | Garage Door DIY Tips
An automatic remotely operated garage door is a wonderful convenience but does have some inherent risks in operation if the garage door does not come with an auto reverse system. To date, there have been many sometimes fatal, instances of child entrapment under garage...
Jun 5, 2019 | Garage Door DIY Tips
It’s often a big question in all areas of design: what is the perfect colour? Although this is a subjective question, there are always different things to consider to help you choose the ‘perfect’ garage door colour. Your garage door can make a clear statement about a...
Feb 22, 2019 | Garage Door DIY Tips
The garage door opener is that relatively small, motorized box-like object that hangs above the door. When you hit the button on the remote control unit, it sends a signal to the opener that causes the door to go up or down. Most garage door openers are chain drive or...
Jan 29, 2019 | Garage Door DIY Tips
To make sure your garage door runs smoothly, it should be lubricated every 3-6 months. Guide Tracks (Rolling Doors) Clean the internal sections of the guide tracks with a cloth dampened with mineral turps or methylated spirits. Polish vigorously to achieve a smooth,...
Jan 18, 2019 | Garage Door DIY Tips
If you’re a parent, a grandparent or someone else who often has young people at your home, child safety is no doubt a priority in your life. You should know that garage doors, while wildly convenient, are also home appliances that are under massive amounts of tension....
Oct 30, 2018 | Garage Door DIY Tips
Your garage door is one of the largest and heaviest pieces of moving equipment in your home. You use it every single day and usually several times. That means you need it to run properly for convenient living. Having the right horsepower for your garage door opener is...
Sep 18, 2018 | Garage Door DIY Tips
A garage door dominates about 30% of the front facade of most homes. The appearance of your garage door can say a lot about you. A clean garage door lets the world know that you care about your home’s appearance. On the other hand, a dirty or graffitied door gives off...
Aug 2, 2018 | Garage Door DIY Tips
If you want to maximise the life of your powdered coated garage door, it’s important to implement a simple and regular maintenance program. How To Protect Your Powder Coating From The Environment Every state in Australia faces different weather environments,...
Jul 4, 2018 | Garage Door DIY Tips
Your Colorbond steel garage door has been pre-painted with a special formulation, providing a long-lasting and durable coloured finish. However good a product may be, all exposed surfaces require some attention to guard against corrosion and any other harmful...
May 30, 2018 | Garage Door DIY Tips
When finding the perfect garage door, there are some common mistakes that people make. These mistakes can lead to wrong buying decisions leaving you frustrated and with additional costs added to your project. Garage doors have some fundamental components that you need...
May 10, 2018 | Garage Door DIY Tips
Ever woken up because of a really loud garage door? It’s annoying. Homeowners typically have their cars and many other household items inspected and maintained on a regular basis. Why not the garage door? It can be easy to forget that your garage door is the largest...
Feb 1, 2018 | Garage Door DIY Tips
In many cases, homeowners do not properly utilize the full organizational and storage capacity in their garage. By employing a few simple strategies, you can free up space, create a workable and organized storage area and improve your garage’s overall appeal and...
Oct 3, 2017 | Garage Door DIY Tips
A carport conversion is one of the best and most cost-effective ways to create extra storage space and protection for your vehicle, with the opportunity to increase the value of your house. You already have the roof and cement slab, so half the expense and half the...
Sep 11, 2017 | Garage Door DIY Tips
It seems like an unusual problem to have, but it is possible! If your automatic garage door opens by itself, it can be a concern for your property. Find out what’s causing your garage door to open on its own and how to stop it with these tips. Check Everything Over...
Apr 26, 2015 | Garage Door DIY Tips
When there is no obvious cause for your garage door opener malfunctioning, you should look at the main components one by one in order to solve the problem. Does the remote work? If it doesn’t, the first port of call is to check the batteries. Nine times out of ten, it...
Apr 4, 2015 | Garage Door DIY Tips
Garage doors are an essential part of everyday life. Most people expect them to open on cue at the start of the day and welcome the car home in the evening without fuss. A malfunctioning garage door can disrupt your entire day, making you late for work or school as...
Jan 29, 2015 | Garage Door DIY Tips
The garage door is among the most used moving parts of a house. It is constantly exposed to the elements, opened and closed regularly, and often scratched, banged and worn down with use. If you don’t do anything to maintain your garage door from year to year, you’re...
