Recapping the 2013 IDAExpo™ and Announcing a Chance to Win Big

We recently returned from Nashville, Tenn., where we showcased our latest residential and commercial products with garage door industry leaders and Overhead Door distributors at the 2013 IDAExpo^™. In case you missed it, here is a recap of what took place in booth #939.

Two of our newest commercial options, the Stormtite^™ AP model 627 rolling steel door and the Thermacore^® AP model 850 commercial sectional door, proved to be popular among the many Overhead Door distributors who stopped by our booth.  Both are designed for advanced thermal efficiency. The model 627 offers the most advanced thermal performance values on the market for a rolling steel door, while the model 850 provides the most advanced thermal performance values published by any major U.S. manufacturer of three-inch insulated commercial sectional doors.

Another new product released in 2013 and the highlight of our garage door opener accessories showcased at the IDAExpo^™ was the Battery Back-up, a product that provides reliable garage door operation when there is a power outage. In addition, show visitors got hands-on experience with the Advanced Wall Console and the Door Report^™ remote, two accessories designed to provide added safety and security.

Other products on display at the show included popular residential design options, including the Signature^® Carriage Collection, the Modern Aluminum Collection, and the Impression Collection^®. We also displayed a combination of Overhead Door belt-, chain- and screw-drive garage door openers, including the Legacy^® 800, Odyssey^® 1000 and 1200, and the Destiny^® 1200.

There’s one more thing that we are excited to share with you. Those who visited our booth at the IDAExpo^™ were the first to hear about our Every One Counts Residential Garage Door Opener Installation Sweepstakes. Running now through November 22, 2013, this is a chance for Overhead Door installers and distributors to win $10,000 cash simply by installing a new Overhead Door residential garage door opener. As an added bonus, customers who have an opener installed during the sweepstakes will automatically be entered to win a $500 cash prize. Learn more about the sweepstakes and find out how to enter at www.overheadregistration.com.

We enjoyed the chance to share our expanding list of state-of-the-art door system solutions and were excited to see so many Ribbon Distributors at this year’s show. Thanks to everyone who attended and made this year’s IDAExpo^™ a success!

What’s new at Overhead Door: Stormtite™ AP Model 627 Insulated Rolling Steel Door

We talk a lot about our residential garage door collections, but did you know that we also have a complete line of commercial doors to meet the needs of businesses and industrial applications? Built to withstand the daily wear and tear of owning and operating a business, our commercial products include advanced performance, sectional steel, rolling steel and fire-rated doors.  Our commercial door systems are available insulated and non-insulated to accommodate both internal and external applications.

In an effort to offer the most advanced and innovative products for commercial facility and business managers, we are excited to add the Stormtite^™ AP Model 627 to our line of rolling steel service doors.

The Stormtite^™ AP offers commercial and industrial facility owners the most advanced thermal performance values published by any major U.S. manufacturer of insulated rolling steel doors. The new door system is the first with a published, tested U-factor** rating and features the highest calculated R-value* for added thermal resistance. Additionally, the Model 627 door minimizes air transfer, reduces operating costs and surpasses International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) requirements.

Overhead Door Introduces Garage Door Opener Emergency Battery Back-up

We are proud to announce the latest addition to our residential opener accessories lineup, the Battery Back-up. The Overhead Door^® Battery Back-up provides homeowners with reliable garage door operation during severe weather, thunderstorms and blackouts.

• Reaches full charge within 48 hours
• Front facing colored LEDs indicate charge status
• Up to 50 cycles in a 24-hour period after initial power outage
• Operates door at 3.5 inches per second

“The Battery Back-up accessory offers homeowners the security of always being prepared when severe weather hits, even in case of a power outage,” said Joe Dachowicz, vice president of marketing for Overhead Door. “It’s an accessory that can be easily installed and provides true peace of mind. When the power is out, the Battery Back-up will do the heavy lifting.”

Our Battery Back-up, powered by Interstate Batteries^®, provides reliable garage door operation in the event of electricity outages. It is compatible with  Destiny^® and Odyssey^® garage door openers, which combine reliability, speed and power, all with quiet operation. The Battery Back-up accessory enables an opener to operate the garage door at 3.5 inches per second, and, in the event of an extended loss of electricity, the unit will run up to 50 cycles in a 24-hour period after initial power outage.

To read more about Battery Back-up see the full press release.

Put Your Tax Refund to Work and Enhance Your Home’s Curb Appeal

It’s that time of year again…tax season. The dreaded April 15 deadline also means its spring, and time to start thinking about how your home looks from the outside. If filing taxes means a return for your family, reinvesting that money in home improvements is one option that could have a valuable outcome. We’ve come up with three ways you can improve your garage this spring, whether your tax refund is small, medium or large in size.

Small: Even a refund of $500 or less can go a long way to improving the look of your garage. Think spring cleaning. Start by getting the clutter out and organizing what’s left. A good floor scrubbing and a couple of shelves will make a big difference too. It’s also a good time of year to contact your local Overhead Door distributor to schedule an annual maintenance inspection.  Keeping your door running properly year-after-year can save time and money in the long run.

Introducing the Garage Door Selection 101 Video Series

We know how much hard work goes into choosing a new garage door – after all, it’s not a decision you make every day. That’s why we’ve created a new series of videos called Garage Door Selection 101 to help you make the best choice for your home. As the industry’s most comprehensive and informational video series, Overhead Door’s Garage Door Selection 101 highlights everything from insulation and pricing to style and curb appeal.

One of the first things that you might ask when starting the garage door selection process is, “What brand should I choose?” It’s an important first step because you want to pick a brand that you can count on – one that delivers superior products, service and customer satisfaction. Take a look at our video, “Choosing a Brand,” that presents exactly what you need to consider.

The other five videos in the series include:

1. Increasing Curb Appeal
2. Choosing  a Style
3. Selecting the Right Materials
4. Insulation
5. Price Considerations

The videos are approximately 90 seconds in length and you can view the entire Garage Door Selection 101 series on our website at http://www.overheaddoor.com/Pages/garage-door-selection-guide-videos.aspx.

After watching all six videos, you may be ready to make a decision, or you may still have unanswered questions. Whatever stage of the process you are in, your local Overhead Door distributor is ready to help. Use our online Distributor Locator to find a distributor near you.

Get Your Garage Prepared for Spring

Preparing Your Garage for Spring

With the start of spring just days away, there’s no better time than now to begin checking off your spring-cleaning list. During winter months, the garage often becomes the catchall for everything from lawn and garden equipment to holiday decorations. As the weather warms, give your garage the attention it deserves. Here are a few garage organization and garage door maintenance tips to get you started this spring:

The New Era of Social Media

Look out Google, Facebook is getting into the search engine optimization (SEO) business. Currently, Facebook’s new Graph Search tool with the Friends Who Like option is in beta testing, but it will soon be released to the public.

What is it?