There are many garage manufactures that make good garage doors. However there are only a few that make quality garage door systems. A garage door must not only look good from the street but it must also function flawlessly. Today it is important that you find a garage door manufacture that produces a complete door system that will integrate with your home or business security systems. In most cases the garage door opening is the weakest point in your structure. Using garage doors pricing to select a garage door may not be smart. Spending money on a safe quality garage door will ensure that your home and business will remain secure is a wise decision.
Martin Garage doors are known for their safety innovations that protect families and pets. They were the first to design and manufacture no pinch panel joint system that prevents serious finger and hand injuries. Their shielded track and roller system keep kids and pets from by trapped and pinch during door opener operations. Garage doors are not toys and adults need to closely observe the operation of their garage door opener when in operation. Photographic eye systems that sense obstructions should never be bypassed. Martin garage door openers have a new no photo eye feature that prevents injury during door closures. Called the soft touch reverse system it accurately senses an obstruction and quickly reverse door direction prior to any injury.
Martin garage doors heavy metal doors use 24 gauge steel panels to assure strength. In general their construction is heavy enough to with stand normal wind and storm loads. None of the Martin garage doors meet the Miami-Dade wind codes and should not be used in hurricane or high wind risk areas. Use only doors specifically designed for winds exceeding 140 miles per hour. In general retrofitting a standard garage door will not meet the protection needed during a category 2 plus storm.
Martin garage doors openers are considered to be one of the best on the market today. They are reliable and are relatively quiet during their operation due to their belt drives. There are a wide range of options that include secure remote and panel controls. Martins insulated Steel garage door panels feature foam insulation that is sandwiched between two steel panels. These energy efficient garage door panels will reduce your overall energy costs while allowing you to have comfortable use of your garage year around.
Probably the best product that Martin Garage doors makes is its copper models. Nothing beats copper for looks and durability. If you have ever observed the roof of a time monastery or Catholic church you will see a brown/green metal roof that really looks neat. When first installed the copper doors also are very striking as well but the beauty comes through as the surface naturally corrodes. They have a service that will speed up the process if you cannot wait for Mother Nature.
Martin garage doors are UL approved and are sold worldwide. They have a relatively good reputation for customer service which makes them a good buy when looking for a premium garage door.
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