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Garage Door Weather Seal

It’s that time of the year. The weather is changing and the insects, rodents, and other critters are seeking warmer temperatures. Often inside our homes. A garage door can make your home easily accessible to small creatures if not well maintained. Checking your weather stripping regularly and repairing it as needed can reduce this issue. CLOPAY-GARAGE-DOOR-SEALYour garage door should have vinyl or rubber seal (astragal) connected to the bottom of the door (in a metal retainer). If your concrete slab is uneven often a larger piece of rubber will be needed in order to complete the seal. It is best if your door has v... Read more

Insulated Garage Door vs. Non-Insulated Garage Door

When choosing a new garage door most people’s first decision is how they want their door to look. But equally important is what’s on the inside. How your door is built, if it has insulation and what type of insulation affects the longevity of your investment. Where the door is and how often it is going to be used are important factors when deciding which door is best for your space. Clopay’s line of residential steel doors comes in 1, 2, and 3 layer options. The 1 layer door (Value Series) is a basic frame with a stamped steel face. These doors are affordable and look great. They are often used on garages with minimum use and minimum traffic. The 2 layer door (Value Plus Series) is the same as the 1 layer ... Read more

What is the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval?

You may have seen the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval before, but do you know what it is or what it means?GoodHousekeepingSeal It actually began back in 1909. DistribuDoors is the ONLY Master Authorized Dealer of the Clopay brand in all of King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. Clopay Garage Doors is the ONLY garage door brand backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. “This is Good Housekeeping’s LIMITED WARRANTY: If any product that bears our limited warranty Seal proves to be defective within two years from the date it was first sold to a consumer by an authorized retailer, we, Good Housekeeping, will re... Read more

Holiday Home Decorating – Garage Door Decor Completes the Look

interior-exterior-balloon-bouquets-christmas-decor-on-our-wedding-flower... Do you celebrate the holidays by decorating your home, inside and out? Don’t overlook one of the best display opportunities your home has to offer – your garage door! A front or side facing garage door occupies a large portion of your home’s visual impact. As holiday visitors pull into your driveway, the garage door is likely their first welcoming impression. Why not make it fun and festive? Holiday garage door decor does not need to be extravagant to be impressive. An elegant bow can hi... Read more

Custom Garage Doors from DistribuDoors

custom-garage-door-seattleThanks in part to the popularity of Pinterest and Etsy.com, many Seattle area homeowners come to us with brilliant ideas for custom garage doors. We love the creativity and share your excitement for the perfect door. With custom painting, decorative details, window options and more – DistribuDoors can make yours the most unique garage doors on the block. Come visit our Algona showroom or call to speak with a friendly design consultant about your new custom door. Don’t forget: ... Read more