Blog

Garage Door Torsion Springs are one of the most important components of your Garage Door. Your Garage Door Springs allow you to conveniently raise and lower your garage door. When the door close, the springs will wind and when the door open, the springs will unwind. If a spring breaks you need to...

Garage Door Springs, also knowns as Garage Door Torsion Springs and Garage Door Spring Replacement, are one of the most important components of your garage door. If a spring breaks you need to replace the broken Garage Door Spring to keep your Garage Door operating properly.  Torsion Spring make ...

Your garage door springs make all of the hard work when it open and close. Garage door springs breaking is a big problem for many homeowners who do not know how garage door springs work, what causes them to break, or how to fix them – all of which is valuable knowledge to have.   1. Wear an...

Through both good and bad economic times, the self-storage sector has proven to be a steady performer. That’s why so many investors want to get a piece of the action. To do so, you can either buy an existing self-storage facility or develop a new one. If you go down the development path, one key ...

The most important thing you can do to protect your belongings in a storage unit is to choose a secure, well-maintained facility. The second thing? Choosing the right lock. Investing in a good lock should be the priority of any storage facility renter, especially if they are storing valuable item...

1. General Introduction   1.1 Description 1.1.1 Type: Commercial Sheet Doors to be manufactured by Bestar Door Corporation. 1.1,2 Operation: to be rope pull or hand chain operated depending on size. 1.1.3 Mounting: to be interior face mounted on a prepared opening.   1.2 Related Work Op...

Built to be easy to install, durable and simple to maintain, Bestar Model 650 Roll Up Door become popular in self storage industry. This Mini Storage Door design can eliminate the need for upgrades or additional charges. With our Roll Up Door, you simply snap the brackets into the guides and the ...

Janus International Group, a manufacturer of doors and other products for self-storage and industrial facilities, has joined the small cadre of publicly traded companies in the self-storage industry. Janus’ stock started trading June 8 on the New York Stock Exchange. The stock opened the day at $...

Torsion springs are designed to carry specific garage door weights. When replacing your torsion springs, it is very important that you use springs of the same size and specifications as your existing springs. Learn how to measure torsion springs to find out what size springs you need.   Step 1: ...

Updated 1/27/2021 This page contains statistics about the U.S. self-storage industry compiled by The SpareFoot Storage Beat. Statistics on this page will be updated as we receive new data. If you have data that you’d like to share or have a question about data on this page, please email editor@sp...

So how much does it cost to rent a storage unit? According to online storage marketplace SpareFoot, the “national average monthly price for all unit sizes is $87.15 a month, and the average price per square foot is $0.97 per square foot.” However, your storage unit’s price tag will greatly depend...

The quality and durability of your self storage doors are definitely key for a successful facility. Whether you own a self storage facility or planning to build one, we’ve put together this blog to help answer some of the most frequently asked questions, how other storage doors compare to t...

Steel roll-up doors are often the primary means of access into storage and warehouse spaces–making them a vital part of many construction projects. When selecting a roll-up door, there are many things to take into consideration including the quality, ease of installation and services provid...

Bestar Model 5000 Raised Panel Garage Doors– the ultimate protection. With triple-layer construction and superior insulation R-value of 17.10, these durable low-maintenance doors give you the ultimate in quiet operation and energy efficiency. Because a garage door covers the largest opening in yo...

Bestar Thermal Windows, also known as double-pane windows, can be installed on almost any garage doors. This double glazing technology improves the energy efficiency of the windows through insulation while preventing the infiltration of air and humidity between the panes. Bestar’s impact gl...

Most people use their garage doors every day to leave and enter their homes. With such frequent operation, that means you likely open and close your garage door at least 1,500 times per year. With so much use and dependence on your garage door, do you even know how it works? Most homeowners likel...

The style and color of the garage door has a big impact on your home’s curb appeal. Here are a few tips to help you choose the best garage door for your home.   Garage Door Styles Choose a Garage Door Style that complements your home’s exterior. There are three main panel designs...

Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. A problem with the spring tension could cause the door to open or close unevenly, improperly, or at the wrong speed, and adjusting the springs will likely solve the problem.   1. Preparing for Your Ad...

When choosing a garage door for your home or business, you have two main options. Many people looking for a residential garage door opt for a traditional sectional garage door. This style pulls the door into the garage on horizontal runners, resting the open door near the garage ceiling. However,...

The garage is often the largest opening to a house, making it very vulnerable to weather extremes. An insulated garage door can help reduce the transfer of heat or cold air into your garage and other areas of your home, thus improving your home’s overall energy efficiency. When doing research on ...