When was the last time you thought of updating your garage door? If you’re like many homeowners, as long as it is still opening and closing, it’s not something you’re thinking about. Instead, you focus on sprucing up exterior areas such as landscaping, painting, hardscape, and lighting to add curb appeal. View our Home & Garage Door Makeovers on Home Improvement TV Shows.

Upgrading your garage doors to maximize curb appeal will increase the value of your home. Garage door replacements rank No. 3, 96.8%, for the highest return on investment (ROI) for household renovations, according to the 2023 Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling magazine.

Whether you’re looking to up your home’s resale value or revamp your home’s style, Overhead Door of Grand Island™ has the special touch of transforming homes!

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Home & Garage Door Makeovers

At Overhead Door™, one of our favorite things to see is unique door solutions that perfectly enhance a home’s curb appeal. Thanks to a wide range of customizable and easily obtainable options, homeowners can let their inner designer shine. Last year, we worked with two influential homeowners, a Hollywood actor, and a hugely successful interior designer, to create the finishing touches on their new homes by upgrading to an Overhead Door™ garage door that complements their aesthetic and unique style.

“This […] modern aluminum door from Overhead Door™ was the only choice [for me], once I saw it,” Wade said. “It’s new to the market.”

The Envy™ Model 9980 is more than just a functional garage door; it’s a style statement that sets the tone for what lies within – a house that harmoniously fuses modern aesthetics with the rugged beauty of nature.

“This door brings a great new vibe to the garage opening,” Wade added.

Overhead Door™ Brand Teams Up with HGTV and DIY Network Hosts Chip and Pauli Wade to Create A Beautiful Mountaintop Retreat

The pandemic’s isolationist trend has led Americans to pursue the tranquil ambiance of nature-oriented retreats, escaping the hustle and bustle of city life. While they are reintegrating into society, they seek a balance between work and leisure. And who would be better to pioneer this lifestyle shift than renowned HGTV and DIY Network Hosts and Designers Chip and Pauli Wade?

Envisioning their dream mountaintop retreat, the Wades sought out partners who could bring their ambitious project to life, pairing top quality with aesthetic grace. The result is Pinhoti Peak – a modern, luxurious retreat nestled atop the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains near Ellijay, Georgia. For such a unique project, only the best materials would do, right down to the garage door. Enter Overhead Door™ Brand.

“When you think of nice surfaces, garage doors aren’t necessarily at the top of anyone’s list, but they are at Pinhoti Peak,” Chip Wade said. “Such a prominent placement on the structure meant I had to select not only a quality door but one that elevates the aesthetic of the entire house.”

A Partnership Carved in Aluminium and Glass

With its exceptional quality and elegant design reputation, Overhead Door™ Brand was the Wades’ first choice. The Modern Aluminum Series, specifically the Envy™ Model 9980 (956), was the obvious go-to garage door. Boasting a unique contemporary look with crisp lines and a sleek design, this model complements the Wades’ vision for Pinhoti Peak.

Its durable, corrosion-resistant aluminum frames and light-filtering glass panels blend strength and elegance perfectly. The finishing touch? A mirrored gray glass tint with chic black finishes completes the sleek, modern look.

The Building Journey of Pinhoti Peak

The Wades documented the entire Pinhoti Peak Idea House building process from start to finish. This treasure trove of information provides innovative building techniques for those considering building a retreat or a revenue-generating property. The Wades’ commitment to sharing their expertise and the high standards they uphold is reflected in their choice of partnerships, including that with the Overhead Door™ Brand.

In the end, Pinhoti Peak stands as a symbol of a new era in home design – one that respects and embraces the raw beauty of nature while not compromising on modern luxury. Projects like these push the boundaries of what a ‘dream home’ away from city life can be. Overhead Door™ Brand is excited to see how new living trends evolve in the next few years. Our company is committed to bringing quality products that home design experts trust, and customers turn to again and again.

Together with Chip and Pauli Wade, Overhead Door™ Brand outfitted Pinhoti Peak with a unique blend of modern style, reliable functionality and unmatched beauty.

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Popular DIYer Brittany Echols Partners with Overhead Door™ Brand for Home Renovation Project

When it came time for Arizona-based renovator, DIYer, and Instagram content creator Brittany Echols (Sunshine and Shiplap) to upgrade her home’s exterior, she knew she wanted a garage door that had the look of real wood—but provided more insulation to withstand the hot weather. Echols turned to Overhead Door™ Brand to help amp up her new home’s curb appeal while documenting the entire process for her followers, who actively track her projects and the products she recommends.

Echols selected a Thermacore® Model 5740 garage door with a Mission Oak finish that perfectly complements the rest of the house’s exterior. The door was complete with a vertical long panel design, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall look. Model 5740 is built to last with two layers of corrosion-resistant steel and offers maximum, high-quality insulation.

With the addition of the Thermacore® door’s embossed wood-grain texture, Echols was able to achieve the warm and inviting look of real wood that she desired without sacrificing thermal efficiency or durability.

“I am so in love with our new garage door! From start to finish, the installation was a simple and streamlined process. Our previous garage door was barely hanging on and so loud, but the Overhead Door™ Brand Thermacore® Model has rubberized wheels, which makes for such a quiet close,” said Echols. “Plus, the garage door itself is Wi-Fi enabled! Overall, I would have to say in all of our home updates, this goes up there on the top best upgrades to our homes we’ve ever done.”

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Benefits of Garage Door Opener Battery Backup

The Overhead Door™ Battery Backup, powered by Interstate Batteries®, provides reliable garage door operation during electricity outages. It is compatible with Overhead Door® Destiny® and Odyssey® garage door openers, which combine reliability, speed, and power, all with quiet operation.

The Battery Backup accessory enables an opener to operate the garage door at 3.5 inches per second. In the event of an extended loss of electricity, the unit will run up to 50 cycles in 24 hours after the initial power outage. having.

Top Benefits of Overhead Door’s Battery Backup

Uninterrupted Access. Power disruptions can occur due to severe weather conditions, electrical failures, and routine maintenance work.

Backup battery systems provide reliable power in these types of situations.

They have Enhanced Safety and Security. Backup batteries play an essential role in maintaining the safety and security of your home.

Convenience and Ease of Use. Battery backup systems are designed to be convenient and easy. You can effortlessly operate your garage door, regardless of the situation. This is helpful when you’re in a hurry or carrying many items.

Easy Installation and Maintenance. Overhead Door’s battery backup unit is a simple “plug and play” item that can be quickly installed, reaches full charge within 48 hours, and has front-facing LED lights to indicate charge levels.

Regular maintenance usually involves periodic battery checks and replacements to ensure optimal performance. Yet, the maintenance requirements are minimal.

Overhead Door™ Battery Backup

The Battery Backup offers homeowners the security of always being prepared when severe weather or fire hits, even in case of a power outage. It’s an accessory that can be easily installed, and with several mounting options available, this accessory is designed to be unobtrusive.

 It’s charged and powered via a connector cable between the opener and the unit, so plugging into an outlet is unnecessary. We or the homeowner can easily install the Battery Backup. The unit is equipped with an 8-AMP, sealed lead-acid battery (SLA) from Interstate, one of the nation’s largest battery replacement companies, reaches full charge within 48 hours, and has front-facing LEDs that indicate charge status.

A Few Things Homeowners Need to Know Before an Emergency Happens.

Understand your opener’s safety features.

Newer garage door openers must have a safety release device and a red cord hanging down the track. Pull the red emergency cord to disengage the release lever on the garage door opener carriage. And now you can lift the garage door until it is open.

Pulling the release cord and manually opening the garage door can be challenging for the elderly or people with disabilities, so having a garage door opener with battery backup can be helpful. We recommend testing this safety feature before an emergency to ensure you can manually disconnect and open your garage door.

Know when the operator’s battery is running down.

Manufacturers may use different signals to help homeowners understand when these systems function correctly. Just like your fire alarms, recognize and know the color of the LED lights or whether they are flashing or making a beeping sound every few seconds to 30 seconds.

Learn how to replace your battery.

Even though battery backup systems work without electricity, homeowners must replace the batteries every 1-2 years or more frequently, depending on opener usage and environmental conditions. If your battery system shows a red LED light, it might be time to replace it. For more information, please call us at +1 (858) 547-3600.