Learn more about the types of roller shutters, garage doors, and the kinds of services associated with it.

Renovating Pre- and Post-War Homes in Queensland

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Have you decided to dive into the renovation market? Brisbane’s inner city suburbs are ripe for the picking when it comes to finding that gem in the rough.

Many of the pre- and post-war homes are constructed from timber with hidden floors of beauty and room for a great deck that just needs to be framed right. Many of these buildings of a historical nature were built under different design codes and so are low in the ceiling or perhaps not as square as we may demand now.

It could be that, over time, stumps have settled, et cetera, and the building has relaxed into its own loveable shape. If there is a garage door on a house like that, and it looks as old as the house does, it is important to treat it with care.

Garage Doors From Another Era

When the tilted door style of garage door was first introduced in Australia in the 1960s its operation relied on the tension of a set of springs set into large pivot style hinges on either side of the door.

The spring assisted in opening and closing the door and it was tensioned whilst the door was closed. This was so that when you opened the door, the spring would retract and thereby assist with the lift.

Over the years the contact points of these springs can become weakened. When one of these points of attachment snaps whilst under tension they are jettisoned across rooms, causing destruction and injury as they go.

A casing system was designed for these and did offer some limited protection.

Call In the Professionals

Installing a garage door into an odd shape such as the gap under an old home that is not quite square and certainly not the standard size can be very challenging for the untrained. If you add that you may have to remove a possible explosion waiting to happen in the old garage door, first you really must check its springs before activation is considered.

Direct Door Services** **staff members are insured and fully trained in all aspects of removing old or damaged doors and installing them with a wonderful smooth running one. Even those that can open with the touch of a button from your warm, dry, comfortable car seat.

Give us a call now for your obligation-free inspection and quote.

Getting It Right First Time, Every Time

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At Direct Door Services we pride ourselves on our precision when it comes to constructing and installing a made to order roller door.

It is absolutely vital that the first point of call in this process is for one of our qualified staff to attend your site, be it residential or commercial, for a free measure and quote. When and only when, we have double checked these measurements and ascertained your door’s true dimensions, will we begin to cut the product to size.

We will also take this time to walk through the different designs, colours and profiles we have to offer. We understand that for you this is the most important part of the process.

With this in mind, we do our utmost to supply you with every detail possible so that you can make the right choice for your home. The garage, carport, or shed door can make or break the appeal of a property.

The Next Step

The next step is where we commence the with the design and construction phase of your new roller door. Our crew work tirelessly to ensure that every door that leaves the factory is 100% perfect.

When the work is done it is time to install. Our team of installers are world class. They are able to install quickly, with the minimum of fuss and inconvenience.

Quality + Great Customer Service = Longevity

Another point of pride with us is our ability to quickly comprehend what it is that our customers are trying to achieve in relation to style and budget. Once we have these essentials to hand we are able to produce a great variety of solutions. This is because as a private company we are able to supply a wide selection of this market’s very competitive products.

With a range that covers Austral Monsoon to Steel-line and the many options in-between, you simply have no need to shop elsewhere as we truly are your one-stop shop. This variety adds to the spice of what our friendly and professional staff can offer.

We believe the secret to our 22 years of success in this family-run business, lies in these few things:

Quality;

Variety; and

Great Service.

So when you’re ready to take that step and invest in your home give us a call for your free measure and quote. Direct Door Services will be there in a flash.

 

Looking After Industrial Roller Doors

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Your industrial garage door may be made from the toughest material, but through time, it will be subjected to wear and tear such that you will be prompted to make repairs. The heavy usage of industrial garage doors makes them more susceptible to damage.

There are things that you can do to keep your industrial roller doors in good condition. But to be sure that they last longer, preventive maintenance by a professional is also advisable.

What You Can Do

One of the most important parts of an industrial roller door is the roller track. This is where the rollers move, so they have to be kept aligned. Once they become crooked, they have to be fixed. Some defects can easily be fixed, but if this is something you are unable to do, you can always call in a professional.

The roller tracks have to be kept clean at all times so that the rollers will roll without problems. Clean the roller tracks of any grime or dirt that may accumulate through time. You can clean the tracks with a wire brush.

It would also be beneficial to lubricate the roller tracks with a petroleum lubricant. Don’t forget to wipe excess oil after applying the lubricant.

The rollers should also be checked for dirt and grime. Applying a good amount of lubricant on the rollers will help them to turn freely on the tracks without problems.

Get Service

Furthermore, to help your industrial garage roller doors have a longer life span, it would be good to have them serviced at least once a year. This is ideal, especially if you do not have the time or enough interest in learning how to maintain the roller doors.

A professional roller doors service will be able to inspect and pinpoint any parts that may need replacement. Preventive maintenance will help avoid any major damage that will cost so much more to fix later.

Roller door servicing is very important for the smooth operation of the mechanical door. Some manufacturers even include servicing in the warranty. It is also important that you select a highly professional service for the preventive maintenance. Find out more about repairs and service for industrial roller doors here.

The technicians servicing your roller garage doors must have extensive experience, knowledge and skills in checking and repairing roller doors. It is also important that the service has ample supply of spare parts just in case the roller doors will need some parts replaced.

Garage roller doors need regular maintenance checks for them to operate smoothly for a longer period of time. Making simple maintenance checks and cleaning as well as professional maintenance checks from a professional will help your garage doors last longer.

Choosing the Right Material for Garage Doors

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Commercial garage doors/shutters protect and secure the assets in your place of business. The material used to make the commercial garage door/shutter will determine the longevity of the door/shutter, what type of punishment it can withstand, or even how much annual care and maintenance it will need.

Garage doors and shutters come in different materials. The following is a brief summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the different materials used in commercial garage doors. The information provided for each material will help customers choose the right material for their commercial garage doors/shutters.

Steel

The most popular garage door/shutter material is steel because of its reasonable price, durability and low maintenance requirement. Steel can be powder coated with the colour of your preference.

There are two things to take note of when buying steel garage doors. steel offers durability and reduces impact and destruction from burglary attempts.

Aluminium

Aluminium doors have many similarities to steel, with enduring finishes available to customers. Compared with steel, aluminium is lighter.

Wood

Wood, the material used to make the first garage doors, is perfect for those looking for traditional styles and materials. Although wood provides better insulation than steel, insulated garage doors are better at saving energy. Regular maintenance and refinishing are required for wood garage doors.

Wood Composite

Made with recycled wood fibres, wood composite doors combine the strength of steel and the appearance and feel of wood. This material can be painted or stained. Composite doors that more resistant to rot and breakage than solid wood.

Fibreglass

There are not many fibreglass garage doors available in the market. The material has its shortcomings including its lightness, poor insulation capability and susceptibility to weather exposure. However, fibreglass can withstand salt-water corrosion better than other materials used to make garage doors, making it suitable for coastal sites.

Material is just one of the factors to consider when shopping for a garage door/shutter. Choosing a garage door requires a lot of thought. This ensures that you will not regret your purchase later on.

Improving Home Security with Garage Doors

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Home security involves a holistic approach. It is a combination of different security systems working together for the prime purpose of keeping a residential property safe from thieves and criminals. However, home security is tested not only by thieves and criminals, but also by unforeseen events such as accidents and natural disasters. Although much attention should be given to securing the main door, installing secure garage doors will help much more to keep the property secure at all times. More often than not, the home garage is used as an entry point when someone is breaking into a house.

If the garage door is not working properly and looks broken and weak, there is a good chance that your house can easily be broken into by burglars or criminals. At the same time, accidents can happen with faulty garage doors. If garage doors are not checked regularly, they can be effortlessly destroyed by a storm.

Garage doors can also give passers-by a glimpse of your property. You work hard for your property, but flashing it for everyone to see might attract thieves. If you have a garage door with windows, you might want to change it into a solid material to ensure that the home interior is not easily seen by people outside. Setting up an alarm system in your garage is also a good way to improve home security. You can also install lights in the garage to repel criminals from entering through the garage door.

Should You Hire a Professional?

When you notice that the garage door is not working properly, you can do maintenance by yourself if the problem is simple enough. Replacing hinges and putting lubricants on the rollers can easily be performed. Complicated mechanical problems such as improperly working remote controlled garage doors require the help of a reliable professional garage door specialist.

A good garage door specialist can work with both home and industrial garage doors. It is best to delegate the job repair to a professional to avoid further problems with the garage door. At the same time, working with something you are not familiar with might just cause an injury. These professionals have adequate knowledge and skills in handling the work.

Repair companies also offer warranty for the services they provide. Because of this warranty, you are also certain that they are doing their job. Otherwise, they will have to get back to the customer for any additional repairs.

Remember to choose a repair company with a positive feedback from past customers. For more inquiries about garage doors to improve your home’s security, please call 3802 2999.

The Importance of Installing Infrared Safety Beams on Commercial Garage Doors

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An established business owns many assets. Among these many assets are vehicles. It is the responsibility of a company to keep these vehicles safe and well maintained. This is important so that the vehicle will continue to serve the company for a long time. One of the ways to protect company vehicles is by installing a commercial garage door.

A company can further protect its vehicles from harm by installing a commercial garage door with an infrared safety beam. Infrared safety beam technology is one of the most significant inventions in garage door history. The infrared safety beam is basic motion detection technology. It works by automatically reversing the closing of the door if it senses that something is blocking the way or if something breaks the beam as the door is closing.

You can buy a garage door that includes an infrared safety beam. Alternatively, you can buy the safety beam separately if you already have a commercial garage door. In either case, it is a good idea to call a professional to install your garage doors and/or your garage door’s infrared safety beam. There are several reasons why it is important to have an infrared safety beam installed with your commercial garage door.

Protection for your Company Vehicles

Safety sensors provide protection to your car. If you neglect to park the vehicle far enough inside the garage, an infrared safety beam will not allow the garage door to close. It will remind you always to park the vehicle properly.

Protection against Theft and Harsh Weather

You could unintentionally leave the garage door open when you park the car. An infrared safety beam will alert you that the garage door is still open and remind you to close the door. There are advanced safety beams technologies that will even close the door for you. Closing the garage door after you is important to prevent theft or damage to the vehicle, especially when the weather is very cold.

A high-quality infrared safety beam is a good investment for your company. If you are ready to invest in an infrared safety beam, seek the help of a good garage door installer or a reliable supplier. If you have a very old garage door, you need to call the manufacturer before your purchase an infrared safety beam. This will prevent compatibility between the existing garage door and the new safety beam. If your place of business still does not have a commercial garage door, it is a good idea to hire a good garage door installer who has the experience and training to install the unit properly.

Insurance for Your Garage Doors

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Garage doors are primarily installed for security purposes, but there are possibilities that the garage door might be damaged. It may be from an intrusion, a big storm, or any other cause. Because of the security risk, you will need to act fast to work with your insurance company for the quick replacement or repair of a roller door or shutter.

Direct Door Services understands the need of residents and commercial building owners to quickly get insurance claims on the damaged door. The company will help you through the tedious processes that you have to deal with to fix your garage door.

Temporary Security

First, it may be that the home or business premises may have to be secured temporarily. With the garage door damaged, your property would be exposed to danger, theft and more damage from wind and storms. The company can send someone to visit the site to make the roller door or shutter temporarily function, if possible. This will give you and the company ample time to completely fix the door.

Insurance Quotes

Before you can claim insurance, you must first get quotes from a garage door repair company. Direct Door Services can provide all the necessary garage doors insurance quotes you will need to get insurance-covered work on your garage door. All you need to do is to call the company to help you with getting insurance for your roller door or shutter.

Claiming insurance can be quite a pain. There are many procedures to follow and you have to be very careful in everything you do. You also have to be aware of any loopholes in the insurance policy that might hinder your claim. The company will remove the hassle and burden from you by sending the quotes to your insurance company.

Repair or Replacement

The company covers all types of insurance work for garage doors. Complete replacement may be needed if the door has been damaged severely. The company will send out a fully trained roller door specialist to assess the extent of the damage.

The company can handle small repairs up to the full replacement of the roller door of any brand or make. The work inclusion covers replacement of slats and guides. The company can replace a damaged motor due to fusion. A fully qualified electrician can go to your property to carry out any type of motor system repairs or replacements. Repairs and replacements can be done to all brands of domestic or commercial and industrial roller doors or roller shutters.

Types of Insurance

Remember that insurance claims can be limited, depending on the type of policy you have purchased. Insurance coverage also varies, so make sure you really do purchase the right type of insurance to cover whatever incidents might occur on your property. For instance, damage due to natural disasters may not be covered by all insurance policies, especially if they do not automatically include force majeure in the policy.

You must remember, however, that if the cost of repairs exceeds the insurance coverage, you will have to shoulder the remaining amount. In any case, having insurance coverage will still work very much to your advantage as you will never really know when a disaster or major damage will happen.

To inquire about insurance for your garage doors, visit the company’s website at www.directdoors.com.au.

Choosing the Right Garage Door for Your Home

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Installing a garage door in your home requires thorough evaluation of what it is you really need to suit your usage of the garage. Garage doors provide effective security for your vehicle and your house as well. But more than security, garage doors also add aesthetic quality to the house.

Garage doors, when selected and installed properly, can provide more convenience and ample security. They also enhance the appearance of the home. When choosing which garage door to install, consider the following factors.

Consider the Type of House

The garage door should go well with the style of the house. Naturally, old or colonial styles are certain to look good with the addition of a panel type garage door. Wood panel garage doors tend to go well with older house types. For more modern home styles, garage doors using metal or fibreglass materials would be a good addition.

Picking the Garage Door Type

Depending on the how you want the garage door to function, choose from the different types of garage doors. You may want your garage door to be fully automated. If so, then motorisation is needed for the garage door. It may also be that you do not require any automation in your garage door and simply want a classic look to complement the look and simplicity of the house.

Garage door types include roller doors, roller shutters, panel lift door and tilt-a-door type of doors. You may add in windows to the garage door to break the monotony in the door’s appearance.

What Material to Use

You can choose from different materials, from wood to stainless steel, to metal and fibreglass. When choosing the material for the garage door, remember that how long the door will last depends a lot on the material.

Each material has its pros and cons, so do consider these first and decide later which ones you can tolerate. Metal may be strong, but it can be dented if hit with some materials. Wood panels prove to be the least strong and they also require adequate maintenance, which could include staining and sealing.

Pick the Right Colour

The colour of the garage door should also be chosen properly so that the colour theme will bring out the best of the building’s style. There are many colours available for garage doors. You can go for neutral colours if you want to besafe, or you can use the colour of the trims of the house.

Garage doors are very useful in providing added security and convenience to the house. In choosing the right kind of garage door for your home, it is best to consult with a specialist in garage doors. That way, you get to know all the available options.

The Perfect Garage Door

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Choosing a garage door can be more confusing than choosing a door for your home. Not only are there a variety of materials and finishes to choose from, you also need to decide on the mechanism used to open and close the door.

Choosing the right garage door is, however, extremely important in terms of security, curb appeal and also convenience. Direct Door Services can help you to nail down the perfect garage doors. Here are a few things to consider:

Cost Effectiveness

Budget constraints do have to come into this equation but you really should choose the best door that you can afford. You need a door that is sturdy and that will last for a long time – steel and wood are good options.

The saying, “Buying cheap is going to cost you”, is especially apt here – factor in the useful lifespan of the door you are considering before simply going for the cheapest option. (It’s not really saving money if you have to replace it again in a few years.)

Good Quality

That leads to the next point – look for quality. A good quality garage door will stand up to the elements better and look good for longer. Also consider maintenance when deciding on what material to buy – steel and Colorbond are low maintenance options. Wood will require varnishing every few years.

To Tilt or not to Tilt

This is probably one of the most important decisions as it will often affect the material chosen for the door. Choosing one or the other is generally more a matter of space available than personal taste.

A tilt door is tilted up and out of the way and tends to take up more space. On the plus side, it is easy and quicker to operate. A roller door rolls right out of the way and takes a little longer.

The Actual Materials

The materials will dictate the end look. Having an ultra-modern shiny steel garage door may not fit in too well with traditional Queensland architecture. On the other hand, a wooden door may not go very well with an ultra-modern design. You need to take the architecture of your home into account when it comes to choosing a garage door.

You need to consider the longevity and maintenance aspects of your chosen materials as well. Wood, for example, is subject to more damage by the elements than steel or Colorbond.

With 18 years of experience in the industry, Direct Door Services is on hand to make this confusing choice a whole lot simpler. Let them come out to see for themselves and see what they will suggest. For more information go to www.directdoors.com.au

Choosing the Right Paint for Your Garage

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It might not seem like a big deal, but the paint you choose for your garage is important. This is the first thing that people see from the outside. The garage door has to blend well with the rest of the house and not be a visual liability. Often, garage doors are left out of the more important items to fix in the house. But, actually, they occupy a large space in the house and should be given the same attention.

Paint for Protection

Paint is not only for aesthetics, but also for function. It acts as protective covering for your garage doors. Paint material is essential in fighting off rust and any undue damage due to rust.

Garage doors may be made from different types of material. More information on garage doors here. For garage doors made mostly from wood, paint can act as an effective cover to protect them from climate and weather damage. Occasionally, you will need to do a re-painting of the garage doors to ensure that they are well protected from the elements. In early signs of rust showing or paint chipping off, act on it as soon as possible and do a thorough re-painting job.

What Paint Colour to Pick

People need to be careful in choosing the right colour for their garage doors as this could make or break the look of the entire house. More than often, the garage becomes part of the entire façade of the house, so the colour must blend or match the colour of the building.

It is a good idea to be guided by a colour palette to help you decide on which colour to select. There are available guides on colours to help you match different colours so that they will complement each other and be visually appealing even when they are not monochromatic.

The safest choice would be using the theme colour of the house, picking what is the most used tint on the house exterior. Be mindful about the style of the house as well. So if you have an old, traditional house style, choose a colour that will help accentuate the character of the house.

The garage door can also be used to provide a strong colour contrast to the house. If you have a modern type of dwelling, you can choose a colour that is more contemporary, yet still complementary to the colour range of the building exterior.

Garage doors can showcase your creativity and bring out the best of the home exterior. That is why choosing the right paint and colour for them is as important as deciding for the rest of the house.