Home renovation is exciting and daunting for home owners. Luckily, a good contractor or builder has knowledge on details like wind load.
What exactly is wind load? It’s the amount of force placed on your windows and doors under windy conditions. Garage door brands and window companies give their products a grade on how much force can be absorbed by these natural elements. Read more
Our latest window project is with the SD Safari Park and the new exhibit coming called the Walkabout Australia.
This project will feature our very own awning windows created in house at Garage Doors Unlimited. We are beyond thrilled to be a part of an amazing organization like the San Diego Safari Park and can’t wait to unveil the finished look. GDU is currently creating over 20 of our custom awning windows for this installation. Guests will have a chance to interact up close with kangaroos, wombats, and other creatures from down under. Read more
Turning your garage into a comfortable and legal living space can be exciting and also extremely useful. Make sure you comply with your city’s rules and regulations and save yourself the money and headaches! We’ve got 7 things you should know before converting your garage into a livable space in San Diego. Read more
We do a wide variety of gates here at Garage Doors Unlimited and one gate that needs more attention is our parking gate. We have done a few different gates for apartment complexes and homes that have an underground parking area. Read more
The early stages of production are extremely important for making a quality product.
At GDU, we work to get the design, measurements, and the structure of the product 100% dialed in from the beginning. The free estimate is THE crucial first step into making a design that will live in your home for decades to come. Not only will your piece be handmade and constructed in our local warehouse, BUT it will also be completely unique to your home alone.
So what are some of the building blocks for a custom design?? Read more
We all collect things we don’t need in our garages and homes over the years that can be purged and organized for optimizing your space.
Spring is around the corner so why not get ahead of the spring cleaning session? GDU has some helpful tips and ideas for cleaning and organizing your garage. Read more
Most people don’t realize what a difference a new garage door can do for the overall look and value of your home. Steel garage doors can be very versatile. It’s not until you realize your opener is no longer working, when you start to think about all the different options out there. GDU has been working with a manufacturer, Amarr for many years, who produces an amazing product that is both long lasting and beautiful! Read more
Glass garage doors are incredibly popular here in Southern California and make a beautiful choice for breweries and restaurants. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, these doors are simply easy to use. Most retail spaces use casement windows or sliding doors that can be difficult to maintain and clean.
Garage doors by nature, require a yearly tune-up that keeps all the moving parts along with the opener (If that is part of your commercial set-up) in working condition. We lube hinges, check sensors, and make sure all 24 points on the door are checked. Read more
Christmas is 3 days away and if you haven’t gotten your decorations up, it’s never too late!
Decorating the outside of your home is just as important if not, even more so than the inside. Check out our ideas for decorating your garage door this season with a GIANT beautiful bow! Read more
We love finding new and innovative ways of using garage doors at GDU. Barn doors have been a really fun way to use our product.
You can make these for the interior of your home or add them to your driveway!
Check out the different ways we have used barn doors for our customers.
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