We recommend checking garage door alignment at least twice a year: once in early spring, after the freeze-thaw cycles of winter, and again in early summer, before the heat has a chance to warp tracks and loosen hardware. Homes searching for garage door repair often only think to call once the door is already sticking, […]

Every July, the phones at Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors start ringing with the same complaint: garage doors that stick, grind, or won’t close evenly. Homeowners searching for garage door repairs usually assume a spring has failed, but the real culprit is often heat. Steel tracks and door panels expand at different rates once temperatures […]

You can tell within the first few weeks. A properly installed door opens and closes smoothly, sits level in its tracks, and seals tightly against the frame without gaps at the corners. If you notice scraping, uneven gaps, or a door that drifts open on its own, something in the garage door installation likely needs […]

Ontario’s weather can be demanding on garage doors. Summer humidity swells wood, winter cold contracts steel, and freeze-thaw cycles wear down hardware year after year. At Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors, we help homeowners understand that material choice affects far more than curb appeal when planning garage door installation in Guelph, Ontario. We walk through […]

If you’re planning residential garage door installation in Guelph, Ontario, expect two to four hours per door, as long as your opener and track are staying in place. A larger custom door, or one paired with new insulation, can turn that into a full day’s work. Checking verified reviews beforehand gives you a sense of […]

Most garage doors benefit from a professional check twice a year, typically in the spring and fall. In Guelph, Elora, and Fergus, summer adds a third consideration worth a closer look, since heat expansion, higher humidity, and heavier daily household traffic all put extra strain on a door that may already be due for attention. […]

A garage door is one of the largest moving parts on a home, yet it is often the last thing homeowners upgrade. New materials, smarter openers, and better insulation have changed what a well-built door can do for comfort, security, and curb appeal. For homeowners across Guelph and the surrounding area, these features separate a […]

A garage door that opens and closes twice a day has already cycled more than 300 times since January. Add every bike, lawnmower, cooler, and extra car trip through the bay, and it becomes clear why midyear brings a steady rise in garage door repair calls. Wear rarely announces itself loudly. It builds one cycle […]

Every spring, homeowners across Ontario open their garage doors and notice something is off. Maybe the door stutters on the way up, grinds when it closes, or sits slightly crooked in its frame. Winter takes a quiet but serious toll on the moving parts of a garage door system. At Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors, […]

Most homeowners picture a quick swap: old door out, new door in, done in an hour. The reality of a professional garage door installation is far more involved, and understanding that process is exactly what helps you make a confident decision before calling anyone to your home. Whether you are upgrading a worn-out door or […]