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Choosing the Best Garage Door Material in 2025: Plastic, Aluminium, or Windows?

Choosing the Best Garage Door Material in 2025: Plastic, Aluminium, or Windows? In 2025, homeowners face an expanding array of garage door materials, each offering distinct advantages in durability, aesthetics, and energy efficiency. Plastic (vinyl or GRP) garage doors lead in corrosion resistance and design versatility, with composite materials like GRP mimicking woodgrain textures while
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Why Won’t My Garage Door Open or Close? (7 Common Problems & How to Fix Them)

Your garage door may be of the highest quality, but you may still experience problems opening and closing it from time to time. Whether you have a manual garage door that won’t open or an electric garage door not responding, there are several reasons why it may not be functioning properly. This guide will cover the most common issues and provide solutions to help you with garage door troubleshooting.
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Why Isn’t My Automatic Gate Opening? Troubleshooting Automatic Gate Issues

Any household with a garage would want to be able to access it with ease. Whether you have an up-and-over garage door, roller, slider or hinged electric garage doors, you want to trust that they’ll open seamlessly so that you can gather your goods inside, or safely store your vehicle when returning home. However, you may experience the garage door opener not responding, don’t worry there are a number of solutions that can help.
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Types of Gates: Discover the Best (and Worst) Options for Your Home

As homeowners or investors in property, we want our assets to remain safe and secure. Driveway gates are a fantastic way to add an extra level of privacy and protection to any building. With a variety of options available, including electric gates, manual gates and automatic gates, there is a suitable choice for every budget, specification, and style.
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Your Guide to Garage Doors and Driveway Gates in Gloucestershire

Each home is unique, that’s why at Abacus Doors our outstanding variety of garage doors and security doors are designed around your building and style whilst adhering to the highest level of safety and security standards. From Victorian to Georgian, contemporary properties and traditional cottages, we deliver the perfect product for those looking for garage doors and gates in Gloucestershire. Click here to learn more.
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Why Your Electric Garage Door Opener Isn’t Responding and How to Repair It

Any household with a garage would want to be able to access it with ease. Whether you have an up-and-over garage door, roller, slider or hinged electric garage doors, you want to trust that they’ll open seamlessly so that you can gather your goods inside, or safely store your vehicle when returning home. However, you may experience the garage door opener not responding, don’t worry there are a number of solutions that can help.
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Emergency Garage Door Repair Tips: How to Fix a Stuck Door Fast

Dealing with a garage door that is stuck, or jolts with difficulty moving? This can be a common occurrence for garage doors that are reaching the end of their life or haven’t been maintained to a high standard. These issues can be fixed with DIY solutions and professional help depending on the severity of the problem.
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How to Quickly Fix an Automatic Garage Door That Reverses Unexpectedly

It can be quite a surprise when you go to open your garage door and it starts to reverse unexpectedly. Not only can it be a hindrance, but it can also be potentially dangerous if you have cars, valuable items or loved ones in the way. Don’t worry there are a variety of reasons for a reversing garage door and ways to fix it.
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