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Fireplace Maintenance

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Spring Fireplace Maintenance

With the spring season now upon us, many homes across the nation will be closing down their faithful chimneys for the season. To ensure that your trusted fireplace remains in good condition for the next round of much-needed duty, certain steps ought to be taken, as follows:

First and foremost, a thorough cleaning of your fireplace should be undertaken. Accumulated soot, ash, and creosote deposits on the base of your unit, in addition to being unsightly, will give off unpleasant odors within your household when the spring dampness gets into them. Deodorants are available designed to counteract this particular effect, but nothing will top a good cleaning for the most gratifying results.

Second, consider engaging the services of a professional chimney sweep every other spring season, especially if your fireplace sees a lot of use. A professional will be able to simultaneously conduct an inspection of your fireplace and chimney so as to identify potentially costly cracks and leaks in the early stages of their development.

Third off, and most importantly, shut the damper properly. As you may well know, your fireplace damper should always be shut whenever your fireplace isn’t in use, but this goes doubly so when shutting down for the season. The energy losses from homes with fireplace dampers left open can reach very significant levels as cooled air from within the house will find escape through the chimney, contributing to inflated energy costs to you. Foul odors that may be circulating outside your home will also find a ready inlet into your abode. A doubly-sure method you may consider employing would be the installation of glass doors to work in tandem with the damper in order to form a surer, more effective, seal.

Note that glass door should only be considered when wood-burning units are in question as gas fireplaces require that the damper should always be open and unobstructed.

Lastly, should you be operating a gas fireplace or using gas logs, be sure to turn off the pilot light as this comes to represent a substantial energy expense when carried over time.

Contact Metro Garage Door today to talk about having fireplace maintenance for your home.

Benefits of Insulated Garage Doors

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The city of Douglasville, Georgia just like several other cities within the United States and North America at large, do experience very low temperatures in the fall and winter months. This brings along several challenges and hardships such as increased power bills, high temperature variations, and excessive cold among others.

The following discussions shall seek to lay bare why insulated garage doors make a big difference in the fall and winter seasons:

What are the benefits of insulated garage doors?

Increased Warmth

Insulated garage doors do trap plenty of warmth and heat which are usually generated by sources such as heaters and cookers in the fall and winters. This improves the overall habitability of the rooms during such terribly cold months especially if the garages are a part and parcel of the larger home.

Reduced Cost of Power

Considering the facts that these doors do trap some heat that are generated by various sources in the house, they lead to the consumption of less electrical energy which subsequently translate into greatly reduced costs of power.

Improved Performance of Automobiles

During intensely cold months such as those experienced during the winter months, the car’s ignition system may usually be compromised as a result of the freezing of the gas inside the tanks of the automobiles. Insulating the garage doors trap plenty of heat which prevents the gas from freezing. This makes the automobiles to start easily.

Reduced Temperature Variations

During the fall, the days are usually warmer whereas the nights are usually colder. This gives rise to condensation which can cause cracks on plastic materials, the drying of leather, and the corrosion of metallic parts. The insulation of doors helps to stabilize the garage temperatures which prevent the development of these conditions.

It is worth noting that the above benefits of insulated garage doors are in no way exhaustive since there are several other benefits such as increased home resale value, reduced noise, and added comfort of the homes and garages. They are thus a “must install” on every other garage.

Contact Metro Garage Door today to discuss replacing your garage doors!

The Attic Tent Is a Beneficial Addition To Your Home!

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attic tentThe addition of an Attic Tent to your home could be far more beneficial than you might think. Not only does it create a barrier between your attic space and living space, it can also help to keep insulation particles from leaking into your home. This can be very unhealthy while remaining notoriously hidden.

What Is The Attic Tent?

  • The Attic Tent is an insulated cover that shields the entrance or opening to your attic space.
  • It comes in several different size options and thicknesses.
  • It can cover several different opening types including attic stairs, knee-wall doors, scuttle holes and even full-size doors.
  • With a ten-year manufacturer’s warranty, the Attic Tent will be an excellent addition to your home. In fact, you’re likely to wish you had known about this a long time ago!

What Are The Benefits Of The Attic Tent? 

  • A drop in your utility bills: this is the first thing you are likely to notice.
  • It is possible to save as much as 20% on your normal heating and cooling expenditures.
  • Many homeowners spend a great deal of money on replacement windows, storm windows and storm doors. The fact is, you are probably losing more heat and air conditioning through the entrance to your attic than through your windows and doors. 
  • The Attic Tent can also greatly decrease the amount of humidity that often finds its way into your home. This can also help to cut down on heating and cooling costs.
  • Lower humidity means a decrease in the chance of certain areas of your home growing mold. Mold can be incredibly toxic, especially to someone who is allergic, and you should take every measure possible to keep it out of your home.

Contact you local Attic Tent contractor – Metro Garage Doors

With all that in mind, you can expect to stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter with just the simple addition of an Attic Tent!  Contact us at Metro Garage Doors right away to find out how to have the Attic Tent installed in your home. We look forward to helping you!

The Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation

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There are pros and cons to every type of insulation you might use for your project. Spray foam is no different. Some people are a little hesitant to use spray foam because it may be more difficult to deal with if you must go back and do renovation work later. They are also concerned by the fact that it is slightly more expensive than other types of insulation. When you consider the benefits of spray foam insulation, however, the objections begin to shrink.

Ease of Installation

Spray foam can be installed pretty easily. With other types of insulation, great care must be taken to fit insulation between studs and around windows and doors. With spray foam insulation, such precise measurements are unnecessary.

Effectiveness

When installed correctly, spray foam can have an R-value of 6, the highest available on the market. It can also fill in gaps and plug holes which prevents drafts from getting in. All of this contributes to its effectiveness.

Mold and Mildew Resistant

Spray foam insulation is water resistant. It does not offer the same spaces for water to get in that other insulation types do. Without the same vulnerability to moisture, it is also resistant to the mildew that can result from moisture infiltration.

Durability

Because spray foam is not as susceptible to water and draft as other types of insulation it is not as susceptible to the wear that the elements can inflict. It is made of a relatively tough material. All of this means that spray foam can last a pretty long time.

Long-Term Savings

Although this type of insulation may be more costly up front, it can present you with plenty of savings in the long run. It is durable enough that you will not have to replace it. It is also effective enough to save you money on your utility bills for a long time to come. When you add up the savings, the up-front costs may well be worth it.

When it comes to insulation, every product has its pros and cons. Weigh your options carefully before making a decision. Spray foam insulation has a lot of benefits that will make it well worth your consideration. For more information about spray foam insulation or any of our other products or services, contact Metro Garage Doors today.

Energy Efficient Garage Doors

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The majority of homeowners today are consistently looking for ways to make their homes more energy-efficient. From installing energy-efficient appliances to low energy light bulbs, we are all looking for a way to reduce our energy bills and our impact on the environment. One way to make your home more energy-efficient is to install a quality, eco-friendly garage door. Energy-efficient garage doors can help you regulate the temperature inside your home and reduce your energy bills.

Energy Efficient Garage Doors

There are several factors that determine a garage door’s energy-efficiency and how eco-friendly it is. The biggest factors that impact the energy-efficiency include:

  • What materials the garage door was made from
  • The garage door’s ability to protect your home against strong winds
  • What potential the door has to positively impact energy consumption
  • How long the door will last

Benefits of an Energy Efficient Garage Door

Installing an energy-efficient garage door has many distinct benefits. It can:

  1. Save on energy consumption – By installing an energy-efficient system, your garage door can help keep your home cool in the summer and also warm in the winter. When your AC or heater doesn’t have to work as hard, it’ll lower your energy consumption and your energy bills.
  2. Overall cost savings – Energy-efficient and eco-friendly garage doors are built to last, which means you’ll spend less money on repairs, replacements, and also maintenance.
  3. Increase your curb appeal – These garage doors come in a variety of styles and colors to make sure they look great with your home.
  4. Soundproofing – A well-designed, energy-efficient garage door can help keep unwanted external noises from entering your home.

Contact Metro Garage Doors Today

If you live in the West Metro Atlanta area and are looking for a new garage door, look no further than Metro Garage Doors. We’re ready to help you select the very best garage door for your home and also your budget. Give us a call today!

 

About Metro

Metro Garage Door, Inc. is a family owned and operated company. We’ve been serving the metro Atlanta area since 1992 in the garage door industry. In May 2012, Metro Garage Doors, Inc. and L&W Insulation and Fireplaces, Inc. (since 1979) joined together to add fireplace and insulation services to the company’s garage door business. Our business consists of three main areas: garage doors, fireplaces, and insulation. We offer services, repairs, replacements and installations for residential and commercial customers.

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