Garage Door Maintenance vs Repair: Know the Difference

Garage Door Maintenance vs Repair: Know the Difference Imagine waking up on a stormy morning in College Station, TX, ready to head to work, only to find that your garage door won’t open. That exact situation happened to one of our local clients. It turned out that a rusted spring had snapped overnight. With no […]

How to Maintain Your New Garage Door Installation for 10+ Years

How to Maintain Your New Garage Door Installation for 10+ Years Your garage door is more than a simple entry point. It plays a pivotal role in your home’s security, curb appeal, energy efficiency, and day-to-day convenience. At The Knoll Garage Doors, we’ve witnessed what happens when new garage door installations aren’t properly maintained. One […]

Can a Roll-Up Garage Door Really Handle Texas Tornado Winds?

Can a Roll-Up Garage Door Really Handle Texas Tornado Winds? Last spring, we responded to an emergency in College Station. A customer’s non-insulated garage door had blown off during a surprise EF2 tornado, causing major damage to their garage space, tools, and even their car. The main issue? Their garage door wasn’t wind-rated or insulated […]

How Insulated Garage Doors May Lower Your Home Insurance Rates in Texas

How Insulated Garage Doors May Lower Your Home Insurance Rates in Texas One of our clients in College Station, TX, had a typical single-layer steel garage door that provided minimal insulation. Their garage space would overheat in the summer and turn cold in the winter. After installing a premium insulated garage door made from polyurethane-filled […]

Fall Prep: Replacing Garage Door Before Texas’s Cooler Months

Fall Prep: Replacing Garage Door Before Texas’s Cooler Months Earlier this fall, a homeowner from College Station contacted us after their garage door opener began to fail during cold mornings. The garage door springs creaked loudly, the bottom panel was visibly warped, and their outdated opener didn’t include any backup battery support. With Texas’s cooler […]

Can You Really DIY a Residential Garage Door Installation? Pros and Cons

Can You Really DIY a Residential Garage Door Installation? Pros and Cons When Mr. Langston from College Station decided to replace his aging garage door with a sleek, energy-efficient insulated steel model, he initially wanted to do it himself. Armed with a power drill, vise grips, and a YouTube step-by-step guide, he was ready. But […]