If you’re like many homeowners, chances are you don’t pay much attention to your garage door as long as it’s working. However, if your garage door breaks, you may wish that you had invested time and energy into routine maintenance. There are two basic types of garage door springs: extension and torsion. Torsion springs are an ideal option for many residential garage doors near Pflugerville and Austin, as they can handle heavy loads and tend to last for about 20,000 open and close cycles. Check out this infographic to learn more about garage door springs and what could cause them to need repair. Please feel free to share this information with your friends and neighbors!

With the rise of the automobile in the beginning of the 20 ^th century, Americans needed a way to protect their new cars. A new type of building was invented to provide shelter and security for the automobile: the garage. Through the years, the home garage has become an integral part of modern home architecture. In this infographic presented by Advanced Garage Door of Austin, TX, you will learn about the evolution of the garage over time. If you enjoy learning about the history of the garage from this infographic, please share it with friends and family. And be sure to stop by our new garage door center to learn about all of the garage door styles that we have available for your home.