To clean the surface of your pre-finished steel garage door, simply follow these easy steps annually: Remove dirt, chalk, and mildew by the use of a diluted solution of common bleach OR mild detergent at a concentration of one (1) cup in five (5) gallons of warm water. (Caution: Never Mix Cleansers and Bleach!)

To prepare your pre-finished steel garage door for painting, it is important to give it a good cleaning, but do not wax. Remove surface wax to prevent the paint from peeling or flaking. o Remove surface scratches which have not exposed the metal substrate by lightly buffing or sanding with 0000 steel wool or No. 400 sand paper to create a smoother surface for painting. Do not over buff or sand the garage door, because paint will not adhere to the door if the surface is too smooth.

o Remove dirt, chalk and mildew by washing your wood door with a diluted solution of mild household detergent at a concentration of one (1) cup in five (5) gallons of warm water. If the finish is badly eroded and thin, clean the areas where the wood substrate is showing through as described above and prime those areas using an oil/alkyd primer.

You can still automate your home with the Wayne-Dalton Home Controls system. All you need is the garage door conversion element added to your system. This will translate the signals of your current garage door opener into the z-wave technology.

Insulation is important in a garage door for many reasons. In addition to helping control the temperature, Wayne-Dalton's patented design and foamed-in-place insulation add strength to your door while reducing noise. The amount of insulation a garage door provides is represented in its R-value, which represents its resistance to heat flow. It is important to select a garage door with an R-value that is consistent with your local climate and lifestyle.

If you are painting your Wayne-Dalton garage door prior to installation, be sure to do so within 10 days of purchase or the warranty period will be limited to one month. It is important to thoroughly clean your wood garage door before you begin painting to remove any dust, dirt, or mildew that may have accumulated. After cleaning the door, you should spot prime any areas where damage may have occurred to the factory primer using an oil/alkyd primer.

You can control indoor and outdoor lighting, security systems, a wide range of appliances and a variety of other elements...including your garage door. When you consider that most of your daily routines center on coming home and leaving; the garage door (i.e. Wayne-Dalton) becomes your key point of access.

It is very easy to clean a Pre-finished hardwood floor. Simply dust mop, sweep, or vacuum (vacuum should have rubber wheels so not to scratch the floor). Most flooring dealers also sell cleaning kits, which come with a mop as well as an approved cleaner. If you are not sure which cleaner is appropriate for your floor, contact your local dealer for assistance.

It is possible to paint a steel garage door. Most come with baked-on paint which lasts a very long time, but if you don’t like the color or are trying to cover up damage, make sure you use latex paint. Oil paint will bubble and eventually peel off.

Steel doors are low maintenance. (Typically a wood door needs to be painted as frequently as the wood trim on your home due to weathering). We at Overhead Door. have steel doors that are are pre-painted and most are available in your choice of four colors. (Wood doors are unfinished or primed, both of which need to be finish painted upon installation).

Steel doors should be painted with a high quality exterior latex (water base) paint. The surface must be cleaned prior to application of paint to the steel. On new doors, the surface just needs to be wiped down with a damp cloth. Doors which have been installed for a while should be cleaned with a tri-sodium-phosphate based product (such as Soilax„ or diluted Spic-n-Span or a mild household cleaner).

One year from the date of purchase on workmanship and materials. This warranty excludes damage done by a sharp object, such as a knife, or an animal trying to scratch through the screen or a vehicle that has run into the screen.

Simply click on the Dealer Locator button to find the dealer nearest you, or you can click on the Contact Us button for the nearest GADCO distribution center that can help you reach the nearest dealer.

The Garage Door Screen is mounted (in front of the doorstop, one-inch wood strips) on the header and the doorjambs which the garage door is mounted to.

Yes. With double zippers you can roll the screen up and lock it in place. This allows the screen to remain installed, while allowing a vehicle to be driven in and out of the garage.

YES. GADCO recommends that you check with your opener manufacturer to insure compliance with today's laws regarding safety features. Upon verification that your opener meets all current government requirements, most openers can be reattached to a GADCO door. Important...be sure an opener prep kit is in place before attempting to reinstall the opener. Review the installation instructions supplied to you with the door and opener.

A - To extend life of your investment, please refer to our MAINTENANCE web page for more details and tips regarding cleaning and maintenance of your garage door and garage door hardware.

Yes. The Garage Door Screen is designed to be left up throughout the season. The hook and loop system makes the Garage Door Screen easy to install at the start of the season and easy to remove to be stored for the winter months.

The first time the Garage Door Screen is installed, it might take 30 minutes to install. After that, it takes only a minute or so to put up or take down.

Nothing. Buyers often put ½" conduit or ½" fiberglass rod in the pouch that is sewn into the bottom of the screen. This keeps the wind from blowing the screen.

Our garage door screens have been designed to mount on the outside of your garage door, however, some customers do figure a way to mount them inside of their door. It is recommended to mount on the outside of you door to prevent any possibility of interference with the operation of your door.

Everything needed to install your screen is included. Hook and self-adhesive loop fastener, screen, and directions.

Replacing your garage door is like working on your car, therefore, some mechanical expertise is necessary. Carefully study the parts and installation instructions before you remove your old door. Garage doors because of their size can be heavy and a helper should be recruited before you start. Allow yourself a day to complete the job which will include hauling away the old door.

Generally a 1/3 horsepower opener can sufficiently operate most garage doors, however double wide doors may require a 1/2 horsepower unit. Garage door openers do not eliminate the need for garage door springs. Click on the Products button to view GADCO's selection of openers by Lift-Master.

Roller Doors can be painted however due to the nature of the roller door flexing around the roller drum, potential cracking of paint may occur. It is recommended you thoroughly clean your door with water and household detergent and rinsing thoroughly with clean water before painting. The door should be clean, rust free and smooth (light sanding may be required). Apply your selected water-based acrylic paint (e.g. Dulux Weathershield Roof Semi Gloss).

Yes, installation is simple and any of the components can be installed in your existing home. Since z-wave technology is wireless, the components do not require any electrical wiring to operate.

You can purchase your Home Control system right through this website. Utilize the Product Selection Guide to help determine what's right for you or go straight to the online shopping cart.

We ship you enough self-adhesive loop to mount your size screen with each order. Unless you specify a different color, black loop is shipped with your order. However, you can choose a different color if you like. Colors available are white, brown, beige, and gray.

Yes: GARAGE DOOR LOCK will work with newer as well as older type garage door operator. People with older style openers will benefit from the new multi code technology used in the locking system.