Signs it’s Time to Replace Your Loading Dock Leveler When your business operates out of a loading dock, you know just how important it is to perform regular loading dock maintenance. Doing so is an investment in safety for your most valuable asset — your personnel. But how do you know when it is time for dock leveler repair or replacement? What Is a Dock Leveler Used For? Levelers are used in buildings with truck-level doors. In terms of safety, a dock leveler is one of the most essential parts of a loading dock. A dock leveler is a height-adjustable […]
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What Should You Be Looking for in a Commercial Garage Door? When it comes to residential garage doors, you probably have a pretty good idea of what you should be looking for. For commercial garage doors, however, it can be a different story. There are some areas where it’s okay to cut corners on a residential door that aren’t necessarily good ideas to skimp on when it comes to commercial doors, and vice versa. What are some of the things you should be looking for when shopping for a commercial garage door? Here are four of them. View Commercial Garage […]
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July 7, 2019
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Commercial Garage Door
Keeping Your Employees Safe from Your Commercial Garage Door Your commercial garage door is designed with safety features. The fact is, however, that in some commercial environments, many employees may be walking or driving back and forth under your garage door every day. Whether that garage door remains open most of the time or it is repeatedly going up and down throughout the day, it is important to take the proper safety precautions to protect your employees from an unforeseen accident. What is the best way to keep your employees safe when it comes to your commercial garage door? View […]
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What Parts of My Garage Door Need Replacing? We hope your garage door will last you a long, long time. But even if it lasts for many years, you’re probably going to have to replace some parts along the way. That’s just the way machines are designed. They have moving parts that wear out, and your garage door system is no different. What Parts Can You Expect to Repair Over the Life of Your Door? Here are four of the components you will likely need to replace at some point during your garage door’s lifespan: Springs This one is almost […]
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How Do I Maintain a Commercial Garage Door? If you run a business that involves any kind of machines, you know that anything with moving parts requires regular maintenance if it is going to continue to work properly. Commercial garage doors are no exception. If a commercial garage door fails before its time, there’s a great chance that poor maintenance was somehow involved. If you schedule annual maintenance for your commercial garage door, that’s a great first step. But that may not be enough to make sure you minimize the chance of malfunction or a costly repair and to maximize […]
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April 17, 2019
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Residential Garage Door
Should You Add a Second Garage or Shop to Your Home? Years ago, the idea of having a home with two garages seemed far fetched. But times change, and with it so do your needs. If you find yourself looking for your next home improvement project, a new garage just might be it. Here are a few interesting reasons for a second garage to consider. Attached Garage Is your current garage attached to your home? If it’s not, you might have a safety concern. In some neighborhoods, parking your car and then having to leave the garage to enter your […]
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March 28, 2019
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Residential Garage Door
How to Dewinterize Your Garage Door & Prepare It for Spring What does it mean to dewinterize your door, and how do you do it? When we talk about dewinterizing a garage door, we simply mean preparing your garage door for the warmer weather. During the winter months, you probably have not been inspired to do maintenance on your garage door. Freezing temperatures and ice are not an inviting climate to be outside working with the machinery of your garage door system. Even the idea of calling for professional maintenance in the winter may not be appealing, as you may […]
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March 13, 2019
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Commercial Garage Door
Hydraulic Bi-Folding Door Installation for PF Chang’s The team of innovative and experienced professionals at Continental Door enjoys providing personalized garage door installation services for all our customers, and we strive to always provide quality products, exceptional services and customized solutions. Our team is excited by a recent garage door installation project we completed featuring the new, sophisticated and modern Crown Hydraulic Bi-Fold Door. In the heart of Spokane’s bustling downtown area near the River Park Square Mall, our team installed three hydraulic bi-fold doors at PF Chang’s. PF Chang’s Hydraulic Bi-Fold Door Installation and Project Specifics Beginning in April […]
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March 1, 2019
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Residential Garage Door
If it’s properly maintained, the average lifespan of a garage door is about 30 years. That’s 30 years of being the first thing people notice when they drive up to your house. That’s 30 years of looking at the same door every time you come home at the end of a long day. That’s 30 years of wear and tear, dings and dents and exposure to sun, rain and snow. Let’s be honest. In most cases, the garage door has a significant impact on a home’s overall curb appeal. And, over time, even the most beautiful garage door will be subject […]
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February 17, 2019
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Commercial
A loading dock, also sometimes called a loading bay, is the area of a commercial or industrial facility where goods are loaded onto or unloaded from a vehicle, often a semi-truck. Loading docks are typically attached to a storage room, staging area or freight elevator. Though all loading docks serve the same purpose, they don’t all look the same. The most common type of loading dock is an opening that is flush with the building’s exterior. A truck can back all the way up to the opening, and freight can be loaded and unloaded without exposure to the elements. One […]
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