When our team at Brays Bayou Garage Doors was called out to a service visit in Houston during the peak of summer, we met a homeowner who was frustrated with their skyrocketing energy bills. Their garage felt hotter than the outdoors, with the real feel temperature inside reading almost 10 degrees higher than outside, similar […]
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When a homeowner in Houston attempted to install a garage door without professional assistance, everything appeared to progress smoothly until the door began making grinding noises and tilting awkwardly during operation. After contacting our experienced team at Brays Bayou Garage Doors, we discovered that the issue was not due to a malfunctioning opener or defective
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When Weather Strikes: A Houston Homeowner’s Wake-Up Call Not long ago, we received an emergency call from a homeowner in Westbury, Houston. After a night of intense rain, their garage was flooded with water, soaking seasonal decorations and damaging stored tools and hardware. Upon our inspection, we discovered the root cause was a deteriorated garage
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When a Houston homeowner called us during a severe thunderstorm, their garage door was stuck halfway open, letting in water and wind. Upon inspection, we discovered the system had outdated components, worn springs, and damaged tracks, all contributing to the failure. After we performed a full garage door replacement, not only was the property protected
Why Garage Door Replacement Is a Smart Investment for Your Home Read More »
When David O’Mara, a long-time resident in Westbury, Houston, contacted us about his aging garage system, his goal was simple: replace the creaky, outdated wooden garage door with a newer model. He thought he just needed something that worked better and looked more modern. However, during our consultation, David quickly discovered that today’s garage doors are more
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Have you ever tried installing your garage door, thinking you’d save time and money, only to end up frustrated, injured, or worse, needing a full replacement? One Houston homeowner from Meyerland attempted a DIY new garage door installation using only a YouTube tutorial. Within hours, the entire garage door came off its tracks, the torsion
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Just a few weeks ago, a homeowner in the Houston Heights neighborhood contacted us about a garage door that constantly jammed during operation and took up too much ceiling space. After a detailed site check and inspection, we recommended a modern insulated roll-up garage door model. The result? Faster performance, smoother operation, better insulation, and
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Imagine this: a powerful windstorm tears through Amarillo, Texas, with gusts reaching over 70 mph. One of our longtime customers had standard, non-insulated garage doors that had been in place for more than a decade. As the storm intensified, the relentless wind battered the lightweight aluminum panels until they buckled under pressure. The force didn’t
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When the Johnson family in Houston noticed their aging garage door was squeaking, jamming, and looking outdated, they called us at Brays Bayou Garage Doors. After inspecting the situation, we found worn-out hinges, a warped bottom panel, and rusted horizontal tracks that were hindering smooth operation. We recommended a full residential garage door installation. At
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