Are you traveling for the holidays? No matter what you’re celebrating, December is a big travel month for many families. You want to bake holiday cookies and cozy up by the fire with family and friends—the security of your home is the last thing you want to worry about!

If you live in central Indiana, Overhead Door Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie offers garage doors with advanced safety and security features. But there are also solutions for those who want even more peace of mind when they’re away from home for extended periods of time!

Advanced Garage Door Security

Overhead Door provides advanced garage door solutions for extra safety and security, perfect for any travel, from vacation to long weekend getaways to business trips.

Vacation Lock

Overhead Door’s garage door Vacation Lock is truly convenient. It is a special feature on certain openers and wall consoles, and it includes Sure-Lock™ technology. The Vacation Lock disables remote transmitters and wireless keypad operation when activated, so the garage cannot be opened remotely while the lock is in effect.

Advanced Wall Console

Similar to the Vacation Lock, this feature provides extra security. The Advanced Wall Console has Sure-Lock™ technology to disable remote and keypad operation when activated. It operates up to three garage door openers when paired with the Overhead Door Network Adapter (sold separately), eliminating the unnecessary clutter of multiple consoles for multiple garage doors.

Door Report Remote

If you want that extra sense of security and assurance whenever you leave your house—especially for vacations, business trips and other extended periods—this solution is practical. The Door Report Remote alerts you (with a red flashing light) if the garage door doesn’t close all the way. It beeps and flashes green when the garage door has successfully closed.

Battery Back-Up

Although this feature doesn’t necessarily count as extra security, a backup battery for your garage door can be a good thing to have. You don’t want to come home from vacation and find your garage door can’t open because the power is out! With Overhead Door’s Battery Back-up unit, your door can operate even in a power outage!

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Garage Door Services in Indianapolis

Don’t leave your home compromised this holiday season—take care of any garage door repairs as early as possible. You may also want to consider advanced security features, like Vacation Lock, Door Report Remote, etc.

If you live in central Indiana, get in touch with Overhead Door Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie today by contacting us online or calling 317-842-7444 for our Indianapolis location and 317-842-7444 for our Muncie location!

Overhead Door recently introduced a new product for commercial and industrial applications—the RapidGrille™ Advanced Performance Model 676 security grille. It is ideal for:

• Parking garages
• Warehouses
• Loading and shipping docks
• Government facilities
• And more

This system was designed to offer advanced performance in industrial, commercial and institutional environments where security, safety and minimal interruption to operations are top priorities.

Features of the RapidGrille™ AP Security Grille System

The new RapidGrille™ model:

• Offers advanced safety features such as automatic stop lock brake, self-monitoring sensing edge, etc.
• Has a springless design that maximizes reliable performance
• Is durable
• Features a NEMA 4X control panel that provides integrated cycle counter and timer for easy operation
• Provides rich system diagnostics

The RapidGrille™ is also available in straight lattice and optional brick patterns, and it can be ordered with aluminum links and spacer tubes, a stainless steel curtain or a powder-coated curtain.

Learn more about the features and options for this new commercial security grille!

If you own a warehouse, parking garage or other commercial building that has advanced security and performance needs, Overhead Door’s new RapidGrille™ AP security grille may be the solution you’ve been looking for.

Learn more about doors and equipment we offer for a variety of commercial and industrial needs, and contact us to learn more!

When you’re buying a new garage door, it’s easy to get caught up in the style, decorative hardware and all the aesthetic features. But don’t forget about the safety and security of the door!

Your garage door helps protect your home and belongings from inclement weather and burglary. Do you feel like yours could be more secure? If you want a newer, more secure garage door, there are plenty of safety features in Overhead Door products—and also many additional security options you can consider!

Garage Door Safety & Security Features

Overhead Door garage doors and openers come with many safety features, including:

• Pinch-resistant panels
• Safe-T Beam System® – can stop and reverse a closing door when necessary to prevent accidents)
• Latest CodeDodger® technology – can prevent piracy of the radio signal that opens the garage door
• Lighting system – featured in all openers and activates when you open the garage door and switches off after a set time (some openers include motion detection lighting)

There are additional security features you can choose:

• Door Report™ remote – opener remote control that makes a warning sound and flashes a red light when you forget to close the garage door or the door doesn’t close properly
• Battery Back-up – can run up to 50 cycles in 24 hours after initial power outage (learn more)

If you live in central Indiana, Overhead Door Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie is the local garage door company to call! We have been serving the area for nearly 90 years and have experience with garage door repair and garage door replacement—we even offer emergency 24-hour garage door service.

Get in touch with us today by filling out a short contact form or calling us at 317-842-7444 for our Indianapolis location and 317-842-7444 for our Muncie location!

Do you need a new garage door? Are you in the process of selecting a new one? Aside from choosing a sectional or rolling garage door (most homes have sectional doors—rolling garage doors are really more for commercial buildings), you also have the material and style of the door to consider.

How to Choose a Garage Door

The style and material of your garage door are important aspects to consider—they can significantly affect how the exterior of your home looks and also have an effect on factors like maintenance and energy efficiency.

Let’s start with the materials.

Garage Door Materials

Steel

Steel is the traditional garage door material—it is durable and low-maintenance. However, steel garage doors can dent and rust if not properly cared and maintained for.

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Aluminum

These garage doors provide a very modern and sophisticated look for homes; they are also available in many colors and finishes and are relatively low-maintenance. But aluminum garage doors are not as insulated as other garage doors and, therefore, aren’t ideal in extreme temperatures.

Learn more about our aluminum garage doors»

Wood

Wood garage doors offer distinctive beauty and fine craftsmanship that many people find appealing, but these kinds of doors require a little more maintenance than others. Staining, painting or water sealing is required every few years.

Learn more about our wood garage doors»

Fiberglass-Clad

Consider a garage door with a fiberglass exterior if you want the look of wood without as much maintenance. You may need to apply a clear protectant every few years, but fiberglass-exterior garage doors don’t require much upkeep!

Learn more about our fiberglass-clad garage doors»

Vinyl-Clad

Garage doors with vinyl exteriors are more resistant to rusting and don’t require painting. Vinyl-exterior garage doors, however, aren’t recommended in extreme heat.

Learn more about our vinyl-clad garage doors»

Garage Door Styles

Generally, there are three basic styles of most garage doors—traditional, carriage house and modern.

Traditional garage doors have either raised or recessed panels (short or long), and there are many window choices to complement any home.

Carriage house garage doors are often used for period style homes because they have an Old World look. Although they look like swinging stable doors, they roll upward like a regular garage door. Many decorative handles and hinges are available to add great finishing touches to your carriage house style garage door.

Modern garage doors complement modern and contemporary style homes and offer an elegant look for your home’s exterior. Our modern style garage doors are made of aluminum and full-view glass.

Considering your home’s style and your aesthetic tastes can help you more easily determine the material and style you want for your new garage door. To further discuss choosing a garage door or if you’re ready to install a new garage door for your home in the Indianapolis area, contact us today!

“What’s wrong when my garage door only closes partially?” “What causes my garage door to only open halfway?” “Why is my garage door making a loud grinding noise?” We hear questions like these often—and if you’re asking something like this, you may need professional garage door service! While garage door problems generally don’t occur too often, when they do they’re truly inconvenient and can leave you in a real jam.

Is your garage door experiencing a serious problem? Call us at 317-842-7444 for our Indianapolis location and 317-842-7444 for our Muncie location—or contact us online!

What Is Wrong with Your Garage Door?

Common garage door problems include:

• Door doesn’t close or only closes partially
• Door doesn’t open or only opens partially
• Loud grinding or humming noise during operation
• Motor runs but door doesn’t open
• Door can be opened without using the opener or keypad
• Broken glass (on one or more of the door’s windows)
• Corrosion (painting over the exposed metal is not a good permanent solution!)
• Sagging, warped or cracked panels (especially common in older wood doors)
• More frequent and/or increasingly expensive repairs

Garage door problems are generally a result of:

• A faulty opener
• An opener that is low on batteries
• A broken part (spring, cable, track, etc.)
• Severe weather
• Old age

Is your garage door experiencing any of the aforementioned issues—or another problem altogether? If it is or if you’re asking “what is wrong with my garage door?” you may need professional service!

Solutions to Garage Door Problems

We think the best solution to any garage door problem is to call a local garage door company! If you’re in central Indiana, Overhead Door Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie can help. We’ve served the area for nearly 90 years and have experience with all types of garage door repairs and replacements. We offer 24-hour garage door service so you can rely on us to get you out of the fix you’re in—whenever you need it!

Whether your garage door has been damaged by inclement weather or has stopped performing reliably due to old age and corrosion, it may be time for a repair or replacement. One of our professionals can come out and help you determine if you need a repair or if a full replacement would be better.

Think you need to repair or replace your garage door? Get in touch with Overhead Door Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie today by calling us or filling out the short form on the right!