Understanding Garage Door Springs
April 16

Understanding Garage Door Springs

Like a lot of people, you might not have given a lot of thought to the springs of your garage door. You will only start… View Article Read More

Glass Overhead Doors for Restaurants and Bars
April 7

Glass Overhead Doors for Restaurants and Bars

These amazingly popular automatic glass sectional “doors” have revolutionized the sidewalk cafe ambiance of Southern California dining – and has been at the forefront. Many… View Article Read More

Glass Garage Doors in San Diego, CA
April 2

A Southern California Dream – Glass Garage Doors

Create a Seamless Merging of Indoors and Outdoors Automatic Door Specialists continue to lead the field in innovative ways to incorporate glass garage doors into… View Article Read More

Your Garage Door: When to Repair, When to Replace
February 28

Your Garage Door: When to Repair, When to Replace

What’s the expected lifespan of a garage door, and when should you start considering installing a new one rather than managing with tune-ups and repairs?… View Article Read More

Shifting Needs in Workspace Design: “Open the Door” for Glass Garage Doors
February 17

Shifting Needs in Workspace Design: “Open the Door” for Glass Garage Doors

21st Century office design is being driven by the millennials’ passion for versatile, creative workspaces – and the inherent flexibility of glass garage doors. Businesses… View Article Read More

Battery Backup: It’s Now the Law, So Plan Ahead!
August 14

Battery Backup: It’s Now the Law, So Plan Ahead!

Any new garage door/opener installation in the state of California is now required to include a battery backup. The near-unanimous passage of Senate Bill 969… View Article Read More

Questions to Ask Your Specialist
July 18

Questions to Ask Your Specialist

We understand how important your garage door is to your daily life because when it malfunctions, getting your car in and out of the garage… View Article Read More

The Eyes Have It: Keeping Your Garage Door Opener’s Photo Eyes in Top Form
June 25

The Eyes Have It: Keeping Your Garage Door Opener’s Photo Eyes in Top Form

Garage doors have for decades been manufactured as sectional doors that raise and lower electronically, either by a remote device or a keypad. We’re all… View Article Read More

At ADS, Every Month Is Garage Door Safety Month
June 22

At ADS, Every Month Is Garage Door Safety Month

Each June there is a national awareness event headlined “National Safety Month,” sponsored by the National Safety Council. The Garage Door industry takes that a… View Article Read More

Garage Door Safety: That Was Then, This Is Now
June 1

Garage Door Safety: That Was Then, This Is Now

The history of garage door safety regulations, as with many industries, begins at a low level in the 1970s and remained at a weak level… View Article Read More