Commercial garage doors are an important component of a business’s day-to-day operations, yet they often don’t get the same respect or training as other machines capable of serious bodily injury. The powerful mechanisms used in commercial garage doors could maim in an...
Modern homeowners are faced with choices around every corner. From aesthetics to function, building, decorating, and maintaining your home means choosing between a nearly endless variety of options. Nowhere is this more apparent than your choice of garage door. Not...
Since 1993, garage door sensors have been required on all garage doors in compliance with UL325 regulations. Garage door sensors are small devices that confirm an unobstructed pathway for the door, preventing objects or people from being caught in the path of a...
Fire drop doors are an amazing piece of fire protection technology, and these special doors can mean a drastic reduction in the scope and scale of business fires. In the event of a fire, fire drop doors close providing a protective barrier between the fire and...
Prioritizing Winter Garage Repair Winter is a tricky time of year for garage door issues. Winter garage door maintenance is so important that we wrote last month’s blog on common problems that make your garage door stick. This month we wanted to cover the essential...
The Problem with Current Garage Doors You may not think anything is currently wrong with your garage door and garage door openers, but we can assure you that there’s always room for improvement. It may surprise you to know that you can drastically increase the warmth...
INVESTING IN DOCK LEVELERS One of our most frequently asked questions is about loading dock levelers. People often wonder why they need them for their business, and even though you see them on almost every commercial loading bay, you may wonder the same thing. So, why...
Partnering With the Best in Commercial Interior Doors Since 1972, American Door Works has been providing the best residential and commercial garage doors in Central Minnesota. But just two years after our founding, we decided to branch out. That’s when Mid Central...
Minnesota businesses are required to uphold certain standards to keep their business, customers, and employees safe. While there are tons of regulations and laws surrounding business owners, one section that many may not be as familiar with is fire protection. Of...
Securing business doorways is about more than just creating a barrier. Businesses use security doors to protect their assets from unwanted visitors, pests, and bad weather conditions. A popular option to achieve this is with rolling steel service doors. Rolling...
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In the modern digital age, an increasing number of everyday appliances are incorporating “smart” features and connectivity, including garage door openers. Smart garage door openers are capable of connecting remotely to a mobile app, website, and sometimes other smart...
Commercial garage doors are among the most important features in any industrial building. Installing modern industrial garage doors can increase operational efficiency by streamlining company processes and conserving energy—saving time and money. Business owners...
Garage doors are available in several different materials, including aluminum, steel, fiberglass, vinyl, and wood. Different materials have strengths and weaknesses, varying on metrics such as versatility, durability, maintenance requirements, and cost. Wood garage...
When the topic of garage door optimization comes up, most people consider their garage door's composition first and, and openers second. Despite this, the type and specifications of your garage door opener are important and can make or break a garage door setup....
When selecting materials for your new garage door, choose the material that best fits your budget, lifestyle, location, and home. With so many options for garage door materials available, glass is often overlooked as...