Garage Door Framing Mistakes to Avoid for Homeowners in Houston, TX
It Started With a Crooked Door: A Real Case in Houston Heights Recently, our technicians at Memorial Garage Door Center received a service call from a homeowner in Houston Heights. They had just invested in a new garage door and were thrilled about the improved appearance and functionality it would bring to their property. However, […]
Garage Weather Sealing in Houston, TX: Expert Advice for Every Season
A homeowner in the Heights called Memorial Garage Door Center during a sudden winter cold front. The garage felt like a wind tunnel, and water streaks were creeping in beneath the door. Our technicians found a flattened garage door bottom seal, a torn side seal, and a loose door sweep. After we replaced the worn […]
How to Choose the Right Garage Door Replacement for Your Houston, TX Home
The Gonzales family in Houston, TX, recently found themselves struggling with an aging, creaky garage door that jammed regularly and allowed both summer heat and stormwater into their garage. After enduring repeated garage door repairs, the mounting costs and constant frustration led them to explore a full garage door replacement. Like many homeowners in Houston, […]
Garage Door Cable Replacement: An Important Safety Measure for Your Home
Not long ago, a homeowner in the Houston Heights neighborhood called Memorial Garage Door Center in a panic. Their garage door had come crashing down after one side suddenly sagged while closing. The incident occurred right after their child had passed through the garage. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Our technicians quickly identified the cause […]
Garage Door Cable Replacement: A Critical Safety Measure for Families
A Real-Life Wake-Up Call Not long ago in a quiet Houston suburb, a local family experienced a terrifying incident. Their garage door suddenly slammed shut with a loud bang during its upward motion. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the event left them shaken. The culprit? A snapped garage door cable. Their residential garage door […]
Why Garage Door Cable Replacement Can’t Wait
The Real Dangers of Delaying Cable Replacement Last summer, we received an emergency call from a family in the Heights neighborhood of Houston. Their garage door, which had been sagging slightly for weeks, suddenly gave out with a loud crash. The cable had snapped, causing the heavy wooden garage door to collapse unevenly, leaving their […]
Garage Door Cable Replacement for Rental Properties: Landlord Tips
Garage Door Cable Replacement for Rental Properties: Landlord Tips Why Garage Door Cable Replacement Matters for Landlords At Memorial Garage Door Center, we often help landlords who face sudden and stressful garage door emergencies at their rental properties. Recently, a Houston property manager called us after a tenant complained that their garage door wouldn’t budge. […]
When to Replace Your Garage Door: How a New One Can Improve Your Life
When to Replace Your Garage Door: How a New One Can Improve Your Life A Wake-Up Call in the Middle of the Night… In the quiet neighborhood of River Oaks, Houston, a man named David O’Mara experienced something every homeowner dreads: a loud crash in the middle of the night that shook his entire house. […]
The Homeowner’s Checklist for Emergency Garage Door Repair in Texas
The Homeowner’s Checklist for Emergency Garage Door Repair in Texas When the Unexpected Happens: A Real Case in Houston It was a stormy Friday evening in Houston, TX, when a homeowner in the Heights neighborhood experienced a startling garage door failure. A loud crack echoed through the house, followed by a heavy thud from the […]
The Hidden Dangers of DIY New Garage Door Installation Projects
The Hidden Dangers of DIY New Garage Door Installation Projects Why DIY Garage Door Installation Can Be Risky Earlier this year, a homeowner in Houston contacted us after a failed DIY garage door installation attempt. While trying to secure the torsion springs, the spring released with force, damaging the ceiling and narrowly missing the homeowner. […]