March 26th, 2013
The Door & Hardware Federation, in partnership with the Glass & Glazing Federation, has launched its most comprehensive guide to domestic door security.
The ‘Best Practice Guide for Specifying Security Hardware for Doors’ has been produced for tradesmen and companies working within the door, security, building, glazing, window and locksmith industries.
Included in the guide is a detailed description of which locks and security products meet the required standards, including multi-point locks and the most up to date versions of electro-mechanical keyless locks. Advice and direction on components such as cylinders, door security handles, door restrictors, viewers and letterboxes is also presented in the guide, which can be downloaded from the DHF website. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: DHF, Door Hardware Federation, Garage Door Locks, Garage Door Security
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March 26th, 2013
The world’s most successful racing driver of all time, Michael Schumacher, has been recruited by the Hormann Group as an ambassador for their brand. The long term partnership will see Schumacher represent Hormann for various promotional events and projects.
Commenting on the acquisition, Martin Hormann, Director of the Hormann Group added, “We are delighted to have Michael Schumacher, a world-renowned and well-regarded figure, as a Hörmann brand ambassador. For years, Michael Schumacher has stood for success, ambition, experience, enthusiasm for technology and family values – and therefore goes perfectly with a family-run company such as Hörmann” Read the rest of this entry »
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February 13th, 2013
On one night last week, thieves broke into and stole the contents from 15 garages in a small village near Bolton, Lancashire. Items taken included bikes, tools, fishing equipment and garden furniture.
The victims of the theft woke up on Sunday morning to find their garage doors had been forced open, and whilst larger items had not been taken, many smaller items such as tools had been the target. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Garage Door Security, Roller Garage Doors, Sectional Garage Doors
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February 13th, 2013
Emergency services were called to a property in Tilehurst, Royal Berkshire, to free a man’s hand that was trapped in a garage door. The main, in his early 20’s was taken to hospital with a badly injured little finger.
Firefighters and Ambulance Services were called to the property on Fairford Road at around 1.20pm and took about 40 minutes to release him from the garage door. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 21st, 2013
It wasn’t that long ago that the single leaf up & over garage door was the norm in the UK. Every morning people would take two steps back as the one piece garage door swung back towards them when opening. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 21st, 2013
It’s that time of year again when temperatures are starting to drop and frequently dip well below zero, particularly during the night and early morning. Coupled with snow and ice, getting the car out of the garage can be a bit of a nightmare.
It is probably no surprise to find that winter is the most common time of the year for garage door problems to arise, so here are a few tips to help you keep your garage door fully functioning: Read the rest of this entry »
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December 19th, 2012
Garage Door manufacturer Hormann, has confirmed it will be exhibiting its portfolio of garage door and gate products at the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the NEC in Birmingham.
Running from the 21st to the 24th of March, the show is the UK’s biggest dedicated self-build and renovation event, featuring suppliers from all around the world. The exhibition will also be a centrepiece for buyers to get ideas, information, help and advice from leading industry experts.
To see the latest developments for the domestic market, visit Hormann on stand E139 in Hall 5. Hormann staff will be on-hand to give you advice on their full range of domestic products.
If you can’t make the exhibition, contact ABi garage doors, Hormann’s main dealer in the North of England. We can provide you with information and brochures for all Hormann’s leading products.
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December 19th, 2012
Leading garage door manufacturer Hormann, have launched a new range of LED light strips that can be fitted to your garage door.
Available to buy from ABi, the low energy light strips can be fitted in the door lintel or to the bottom edge of the door and can be activated by almost all Hormann’s remote control operators.
Giving off a natural white light glow, the new LED lights will bring a new aesthetic quality to your garage door, whilst also deliver safety and security benefits. No longer will your garage and the front of your home be in the shadows, as the lights will illuminate your driveway. Particularly on dark nights, the lights will not only make it easier to navigate your way to the front door, but they will also deter intruders. Equally, when the weather turns cold, the lights will help show any slippery ice on the driveway.
Hormann has also launched a new range of driveway lighting posts, enabling customers to add some style, safety and security to the front of their homes.
For more information on Hormann’s range of garage lights and driveway lights, give ABi a call.
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November 30th, 2012
The natural beauty of crafted wood has a lasting appeal that can compliment both traditional and contemporary designed property. All our timber garage doors are crafted to a high specification and are pre-treated at the factory to protect them against insect and fungal attack. If you have any specific design requirements, timber garage doors can also be manufactured to individual designs. As with all timber products, however, timber garage doors will need regular maintenance to keep them in good condition. Read the rest of this entry »
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November 30th, 2012
Having a cat flap or dog flat fitted to your front door can have its disadvantages. In the first instance, some flaps can look a little unsightly and secondly they can sometimes cause a draft, which becomes an issue during the winter months.
If your garage is attached to your home and you have an access door into your house, a better option might be to fit a cat or dog flap to your garage door. It be fitted neatly and securely to a corner of the door and your pet can have uninterrupted access without you getting a blast of cold air. Read the rest of this entry »
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