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Why Insulate a Garage

Why Insulate a Garage While many people understand the importance of a high-functioning, aesthetically appealing garage door, few think about the garage door insulation. There are many reasons to make sure your garage is better insulated, but one of the most important is energy savings. Using Your Garage as a Workspace Not everyone heats their garage, but there are certain situations where it might be necessary. For example, if part of your garage doubles as a workspace, having heat in the garage is vital so you can continue working even in the cold. Garage Storage The garage often is used […]

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What Are Garage Doors Made Of?

What Are Garage Doors Made Of? Your garage door is an important part of your home. It protects your house from the outside world and it’s part of your home’s overall exterior look, meaning it’s a big factor when it comes to curb appeal. As important as the function and appeal of your garage door is, you may not give much thought to what it’s actually made of. But that can be an important factor, too. What is yours made of and is it the right material for your lifestyle? To learn more about the different types of garage doors […]

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1.5-Car Garage Size and Benefits

Admittedly, the name is a little bit silly. No one owns half of a car — or at least not one that is drivable! Why then is there a designated 1.5-car garage size? Surprisingly, the importance of the 1.5-car garage is growing, especially for homeowners with limited space for adding a garage to their property. Even those who already own a garage are opting to renovate it, expanding to the 1.5 size. So if you find that your garage currently feels cramped or if you are looking into ways a garage can add to the value of a home, perhaps […]

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Should You Repair or Replace a Garage Door?

Homeowners like you are understandably concerned about the value of their home. You have invested significant amounts of money, time and labor into transforming a house into your perfect sanctuary.  At the same time, you also want a home you don’t have to be constantly worrying about. You want to save money on utilities while also ensuring your home is safe and secure. You’d be surprised at how important a garage door is when considering these issues. A garage door is an essential part of your home’s curb appeal, and its insulation is one of the most important barriers against […]

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A Successful Launch and a Happy Hello

Welcome to Continental Door’s new blog! We are proud to announce and show off this brand new, freshly launched website! Stopping in and taking a moment to read our new blog posts, going up every other week, will help you stay up to date on all things Continental: special discounts and promotions, featured projects, garage door ownership tutorials, special office updates, company announcements, new industry information, and more. To ensure you never miss a beat, subscribe to our mailing list in the above right corner of this page. We take your privacy seriously and will never sell your information or […]

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