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{"data":{"posts":[{"id":73,"import_id":null,"image":{"id":698,"parent_id":null,"name":"GAR_0719_Improve_header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":91821,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.73":"Five Easy Ways to Improve your Garage"},"created_at":"2019-07-24 13:22:06","updated_at":"2019-07-25 09:23:08","link":"\/asset\/698.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"89.67 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"Five Easy Ways to Improve your Garage","title":"Five Easy Ways to Improve your Garage","intro":"Let your garage reach its full potential with a few simple improvements","content":"<h5 class=\"p1\">Is your garage dingy, cold and messy? Do you get out of the car and pretend not to see it for what it really is? We’ve rounded up five ways to help you turn it around and make your garage a place of usefulness.<\/strong><\/h5>\nStep one: Clean & Organise<\/strong><\/p>\nLet’s get the worst job over with first, there really is no choice but to roll your sleeves up and get the job done. Set aside a Saturday and rope in a helper or two to give the garage good clean and sort. Read our <a href=\"\/resources\/easy-ways-to-organise-your-garage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy ways to Organise your Garage<\/a> story for practical tips on organisation.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/703.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nStep two: Add Floor Covering<\/strong><\/p>\nA new floor covering can really turn your garage around, making it more appealing to use and a lot easier to keep clean. There are plenty of choices to suit all budgets and skill levels. We’ve taken a look at some of the options in <a href=\"\/resources\/flooring-options-for-your-garage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/704.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nStep three: Accessorise<\/strong><\/p>\nSafety options, cool features and smart accessories all contribute to making your garage function seamlessly and keeping your family and possessions safe. Smart phone control, infrared safety beams and wireless keypads may be more accessible than you would think. We’ve highlighted some of Garador’s convenient garage door accessories in <a href=\"\/resources\/accessories-and-features-for-your-garage-door-opener-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/707.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nStep four: Insulate the Garage Door<\/strong><\/p>\nAn insulated garage door could be the difference that makes your garage a well-utilised space in your home. Insulation can lessen the effect of weather fluctuations and sound transfer in and out of the garage. Read about it <a href=\"\/resources\/extend-your-garages-usefulness-with-a-garage-door-from-garadors-insulated-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. View Garador’s <a href=\"\/residential-doors\/insulated-sectional-doors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insulated Series garage doors here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/706.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nStep five: Enlist some Life Hacks<\/strong><\/p>\nWe’ve rounded up some easy little projects that help to keep the garage tidy, help you to find the tools you need and even aid in car parking! Check out our garage hacks <a href=\"\/resources\/garage-hacks-101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/708.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nIf you’re ready for the best garage upgrade ever, talk to your <a href=\"\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garador<\/a> dealer today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/dealer-locations\/\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Find Your Local Dealer<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/measure-and-quote\/\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Free Measure & Quote<\/button><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"five-easy-ways-to-improve-your-garage","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":73,"active":1,"available_at":"2019-07-25 09:00:00","created_at":"2019-07-24 12:56:01","updated_at":"2019-07-25 09:23:08","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":71,"import_id":null,"image":{"id":680,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_0719_BBQwinter_header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":114072,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.71":"BBQing in winter - yes you can!"},"created_at":"2019-07-12 14:10:40","updated_at":"2019-07-12 17:03:07","link":"\/asset\/680.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"111.40 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"BBQing in winter - yes you can!","title":"BBQing in winter - yes you can!","intro":"No need to spend the whole of winter wrapped up indoors! Winter BBQing can be a good way to get some fresh air and keep strong cooking odours outside. Bring on the smoked fish!","content":"OK it's cold, that's because it's winter. Don't let that deter you from getting outside to enjoy some fresh air and biting winds! This time of year can be great for BBQing, there are neither flies nor mozzies to contend with and if you choose the right dishes to cook, you won't need to stand over the grill turning incessantly. Read on for tips and recipes to whet your appetite!<\/strong><\/p>\nStock up on Fuel. Fuel such as propane doesn’t burn so efficiently in cold temperatures, and food also takes longer to cook, so be prepared to use more fuel than you do in summer.<\/p>\nUse your bathroom scales to check your fuel level by weighing a full tank and then weighing it again when it's empty. That way you can estimate roughly how much fuel is left each time, before you start cooking.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/684.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nFor charcoal burning BBQ's you’ll need more solid fuel in winter too, so keep enough spare charcoal in a cool and dry place, ready for use when you need it.<\/p>\nSufficiently preheating your barbecue can require longer in colder temps. Set aside an extra 10 minutes for it to heat properly.<\/p>\nConsider relocating the barbecue to a sheltered position in your yard.<\/p>\nTake a minute to tuck in your scarf and zip up your coat so they won’t dangle over the grill enticing flames to catch you on fire.<\/p>\nUse a timer and lift the lid as little as possible to minimise heat loss.<\/p>\nAlthough most of our recipes require little attention once cooking, please don't ever leave a barbecue unattended.<\/p>\n<h3>Suitable dishes for winter BBQing:<\/h3>\nFritters of all kinds • Whole chicken • Ribs • Slow roasted lamb leg • Smoked dishes - lamb shoulder, beef brisket or chuck, fish, ribs • Whole vegetables • Foil-wrapped dishes • Whole fish<\/p>\nGreat for the cheaper cuts of meat that benefit from slow cooking, smoking is a great way to enlist the help of your BBQ for cold weather cooking. If you don't have access to a smoker, you can simply add suitable wood chips to your BBQ grill, loosely wrapped in foil.<\/p>\nFor charcoal style BBQ smoking, place the hardwood chips directly onto the coals. Placing the meat directly on top of branches of woody herbs such as rosemary or thyme will also infuse their flavour into the meat. Below, a fillet of barramundi has been placed directly onto a cedar plank which had previously been soaked in water, then lightly oiled. <\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/683.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seriouseats.com\/recipes\/2016\/08\/barbecue-smoked-bbq-beef-chuck-recipe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here's a great recipe<\/a> for good old American style BBQ smoked beef.<\/p>\nTo slow roast lamb, first turn the BBQ up as high as you can, until it is thoroughly heated. Then turn the heat right down to medium-low and cook (still covered) for another 2.5 - 3 hours, resisting the urge to lift the lid. When the meat is starting to come away from the bone, remove from heat and rest the meat, loosely covered, for 15 minutes before carving. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taste.com.au\/recipes\/slow-cooked-barbecued-rosemary-garlic-lamb\/25d0a657-dae3-459c-806e-19090b723775\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try this recipe.<\/a> <\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/681.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n For chicken, the can of beer method is popular for BBQing. First, make sure your barbecue has enough height to accommodate a chicken on its end, with some room to spare. Open a can of beer and wet your whistle with around half of the beer. Place the can onto a heatproof dish to catch all of the juices, then place your prepared chicken over the can, so that the can sits inside the cavity and holds the chicken upright. It will take 80-90 minutes to cook the chicken, depending on your BBQ. It's best to test for doneness after 1 hour 10 minutes. The steam from the beer cooks the inside of the bird, so the meat stays super juicy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamieoliver.com\/recipes\/chicken-recipes\/beer-butt-chicken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here's a recipe<\/a> from Jamie Oliver. <\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/682.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n Cook whole aubergines (eggplants) on the barbecue, then split open and scoop out the flesh to make a fabulously smoky Baba Ganoush. Mashed with garlic, lemon, salt, tahini and cumin it's an absolute delight when spread thickly onto warm crusty bread.<\/p>\nCapsicum & Feta Parcels. It's like a barbecued Greek Salad! Mix together chunks of onion & courgette, cherry tomatoes, black olives, crumbled feta and torn basil or parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and season, then stuff loosely into halved capsicum. Wrap with foil and cook on the BBQ until tender, about 20-30 minutes.<\/p>\nThai-spiced snapper. Purchase (or catch!) a whole fish, cleaned and scaled. Score the outside with a few diagonal cuts on each side. Rub the fish with a mixture of salt, sesame oil, chopped coriander and lime juice. The fill the cavity with coriander, sliced chilli, grated ginger, sliced spring onions, garlic and the remains of the lime that you squeezed. Wrap tightly in foil and bake on the BBQ for about 15 minutes each side, until cooked through. Leaving to rest before unwrapping helps to ensure the fish is cooked through and juices are retained. Serve with fluffy rice.<\/p>\n<a title=\"View our favourite BBQ recipes\" href=\"\/resources\/garadors-favourite-bbq-recipes-2\">Click here for more of our favourite BBQ recipes!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","name_id":"bbqing-in-winter-yes-you-can","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":71,"active":1,"available_at":"2019-07-12 14:00:00","created_at":"2019-07-12 14:07:35","updated_at":"2019-07-12 17:03:07","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":70,"import_id":66,"image":{"id":480,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_PrepforWinter_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":96795,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.70":"Prep for Winter: Five things to do in your yard"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:34:50","link":"\/asset\/480.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"94.53 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"Prep for Winter: Five things to do in your yard","title":"Prep for Winter: Five things to do in your yard","intro":"Take advantage of sunny days to get your yard winter ready, with our 5 point checklist","content":"Autumn winds, rain and the debris in their wake can leave your yard looking rather worse for wear come mid-winter. It’s worth getting out there before it gets too bad, to get your place ready for those long, cold weeks ahead. Read on for the five jobs we suggest you be sure to tackle.<\/strong><\/p>\n1. LAWN MAINTENANCE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nGrowth will slow down throughout winter. Keep the lawn raked and free of leaf litter, to get as much sun exposure as possible. Take note of poor drainage areas, ready for fixing when the soil is drier. <\/span><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/481.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nLeaf litter and other debris can create slippery havoc in the yard during winter.<\/em><\/p>\n2. GENERAL RAKE & TIDY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nAre fallen leaves and windblown sticks gathered around every potted plant and piece of outdoor furniture in your yard? The sooner you clear them, the better. All that debris can cause problems in a few ways. It will catch even more dirt, it will create a home for bugs and it will encourage moss, slime and algae to grow. Clearing it all will mean the rain can flush the area, rather than pooling and creating havoc. When the sun comes out, it will have a better chance of drying the area to prevent growth of moss. Moss causes paving to be slippery as well as being unsightly, not a good mix with wet and dark!<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/482.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nLadder stabilising and stand off brackets can help you to reach guttering safely.<\/em><\/p>\n3. CLEAN GUTTERING<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nGuttering filled with leaves can create serious problems, such as blocked downpipes and rainwater leaking into your ceiling cavity. It’s not a fun job to clean it, but it is necessary. Even gutters with leaf guards in place can sometimes pop out of the guttering or still be encumbered by sticks and leaves. If you see birds bathing in your gutters it may well be a sign of blocked downpipes. <\/span>Always use a ladder to get to your gutters, don’t try cleaning them from the roof.<\/p>\nTip: Cleaning your gutters before a storm is a good idea, rather than after!<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/483.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nCloches and mulching helps to protect tender plants during winter.<\/em><\/p>\n4. MULCH,  <\/span>FEED & PRUNE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nIn the garden, feed all vegetables with a liquid general fertiliser. Feed citrus with citrus fertiliser and water it in. <\/span><\/p>\nGet rid of weeds before they take over - they will rob the soil of nutrients that are harder to come by during winter. <\/span><\/p>\nPrune roses to promote new growth, improve flowering and keep plants healthy. Also prune your deciduous fruit trees once the leaves have fallen, and remove the debris.<\/p>\nMulching in winter helps to protect vulnerable plants and seedlings from frost.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/484.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n5. GARAGE DOOR HEALTH CHECK<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nGarador recommends that you check the operation of your door at least every three to six months (more regularly in extreme environments or with frequent use). <a href=\"\/resources\/garador-news\/your-garage-door-health-check.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take a look at our article on how to perform a quick garage door health check each season.<\/a><\/p>","name_id":"prep-for-winter-five-things-to-do-in-your-yard","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":70,"active":1,"available_at":"2019-06-26 00:00:00","created_at":"2019-06-26 08:29:34","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:34:50","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":69,"import_id":65,"image":{"id":479,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_DesignerDoors_0619_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":156342,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.69":"10 Fast Facts about Designer Garage Doors"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 15:06:15","link":"\/asset\/479.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"152.68 kB"},"news_category_id":6,"name":"10 Fast Facts about Designer Garage Doors","title":"10 Fast Facts about Designer Garage Doors","intro":"Make a statement on your street with a beautiful, durable Designer Garage Door","content":"The garage door often occupies a large portion of your street frontage, so it might as well look amazing and work seamlessly too! Our new Designer Garage doors do just that. The glass and acrylic used can complement many different design aesthetics - frosting allows light but retains opacity, mirrored glass gives a sleek and ultra-modern feel, colour tints can be subtle or bold. You could even choose patterned glass! Part of the beauty is in the aluminium framing, which provides an enduring strength while remaining smooth to the touch, in a seemingly endless range of colour choices. Read on for a list of fast facts on Garador's uniquely stylish Designer Garage Doors.<\/strong><\/p>\n1. Can be made from toughened glass or acrylic<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nAcrylic is lighter, therefore may be better for large doors.<\/p>\n2. Works with both traditional and modern architecture<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nDesigner Doors can create a feature or blend subtly with cladding styles.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/488.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n3. Door Frames are manufactured to order, from industrial-strength aluminium<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nHeavy duty aluminium with box-section frame construction for durability year upon year.<\/p>\n4. Extensive powder coated colour options<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nPowder Coating protects the aluminium, providing a smooth finish in a colour to match your style beautifully.<\/p>\nBelow, Left: Mirrored glass for privacy and an element of cool; Right: Match existing joinery with a Designer garage Door.<\/em><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/487.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n5. Glass can be patterned, frosted, tinted or mirrored<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThe world is your oyster here, all types of glass effects can be utilised for your Designer Garage Door. <\/span><\/p>\n6. Each door is custom built, ensuring panels are perfectly spaced to suit your door opening<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nOur nationwide dealers measure every door opening, and we build each door in our own factory.<\/p>\n7. Compatible with Garador’s Precision Garage Door Opener<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nEffortless, quiet and reliable. See more on our Precision Premium Sectional Opener here.<\/p>\nAlready pretty amazing, the home below was greatly enhanced by the finishing touches of glass garage doors.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n8. Smart Phone Compatibility<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nLike all of our garage doors, the Designer Door range works wonderfully with our Smart Phone Control Kit. Open or close your garage door from anywhere with WiFi and connectivity, and receive notifications when the garage door is being used. Find out more here.<\/p>\n9. The Garador Designer Door Series is covered by a 10 Year Warranty<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/warranty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See our warranty terms and conditions here.<\/a><\/p>\n10. Secure design means glass cannot be removed for forced entry<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nOur Designer Doors are built with your family’s safety and security in mind.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/485.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<a href=\"\/find-a-dealer\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Find Your Local Dealer<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/free-measure-quote\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Free Measure & Quote<\/button><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"10-fast-facts-about-designer-garage-doors","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":69,"active":1,"available_at":"2019-06-13 00:00:00","created_at":"2019-06-12 17:16:53","updated_at":"2019-07-04 15:06:15","category":{"id":6,"image":null,"name":"General","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":1,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:10:41","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:09"}},{"id":68,"import_id":64,"image":{"id":478,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_NonRes_June19_header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":242058,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.68":"Not Just Garage Doors - Garador in non-Residential Situations"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 14:32:49","link":"\/asset\/478.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"236.38 kB"},"news_category_id":6,"name":"Not Just Garage Doors - Garador in non-Residential Situations","title":"Not Just Garage Doors - Garador in non-Residential Situations","intro":"In situations where security is a priority, reliability is paramount and space is at a premium, a rolling garage door can be the easy solution.","content":"<h3 class=\"p1\">There’s so much more to Garador than just great Garage Doors for the home. Smart businesses have been using our doors to serve their premises reliably for 50 years! Changing technology and updated trends have seen a wave of new uses for our Roller Doors, check out how these companies have put Garador to use…<\/strong><\/h3>\nClick & collect has changed the way many New Zealanders do their weekly food shop. Being able to shop online then whip into a specially-assigned parking space with close access provides a service that can save precious time for customers on a busy schedule. <\/span><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/491.jpeg\" \/><\/span><\/p>\nAt the Rotorua New World, a Garador Rolling Garage Door looks tidy and works tirelessly at the grocery pickup point. In this exposed spot, the weather seal with deep cushioning helps to limit the entry of water, bark and leaves.<\/p>\nAt the Mt Albert Pak’N’Save, click and collect pickup kiosks are fitted with Garador Rolling doors providing reliable, safe access on a busy thoroughfare often heavy with foot and trolley traffic. Roller Doors are protected from the inevitable trolley bumps with the strength of Colorsteel®<\/sup>, with additional features providing security to withstand possible tampering. <\/span><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/489.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nGarador’s Rolling Garage doors provide the perfect solution in places where headroom is minimal and depth does not allow for a sectional door to travel across the ceiling.<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\nThe Naumi Hotel group prides itself on unparalleled service and design. Rooms are decked with quality, bespoke and out of the ordinary inclusions with comfort and luxury at their core. Art is integral to the design ethic, evidenced by the quirky graffiti art adorning the garage spaces at Naumi Hotel Auckland Airport. Garador’s Rolling Doors are the canvas for the colour-coded works that make fun out of remembering which is yours - no dungeon-like car parking here!<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/490.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nThinking outside the box: Beauty and functionality in garage doors at Naumi Hotel keeps up with the tone of the interior.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Other commercial and community premises suited to utilising Garador Garage Doors include:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nTakeaway bars • Cafés • Surf clubs • Sporting clubs • Thrift stores • Gymnasiums • Breweries • Showrooms and of course, workshops.<\/strong><\/p>\nJust some of the features that make Garador the choice for premises where a rolling garage door is the perfect fit:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Prepainted steel for enduring colour to stand up to our harsh climate.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Steel door stops and locking bar end covers for safety and injury prevention.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Combination of precision springing and drum,  <\/span>allowing you to stop the door where you want it, and it will stay there.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Double bar locking action, highly pick-resistant locks.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Double guide blocks reinforce the bottom rail to limit the chances of forced entry from underneath the door.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Springs designed to exceed the Aust\/NZ Standard for garage doors – 20,000 cycles.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Weather seal protects from debris and on slightly uneven floors, reduces the gap for a better fit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nKeen to see more? <a href=\"\/residential-doors\/roller-doors\/?utm_source=GarBlog&utm_medium=refarticle&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out our Rolling Doors here<\/a>, or speak to one of our nationwide distributors.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/find-a-dealer\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Find Your Local Dealer<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/free-measure-quote\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Free Measure & Quote<\/button><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"not-just-garage-doors-garador-in-non-residential-situations","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":68,"active":1,"available_at":"2019-05-29 00:00:00","created_at":"2019-05-29 15:39:40","updated_at":"2019-07-04 14:32:49","category":{"id":6,"image":null,"name":"General","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":1,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:10:41","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:09"}},{"id":67,"import_id":63,"image":{"id":477,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_CurbAppeal_May19_header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":136421,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.67":"5 Easy, One Day Projects for Better Curb Appeal."},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 14:03:58","link":"\/asset\/477.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"133.22 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"5 Easy, One Day Projects for Better Curb Appeal.","title":"5 Easy, One Day Projects for Better Curb Appeal.","intro":"Simple ways to spruce up your road frontage without breaking the bank - or your back","content":"When the weather turns and we don’t feel like doing much outside, homes can start to look a little blah from the roadside. Boosting your home’s curb appeal can be as easy as making a few updates or a lick of paint here and there and can be done in just a day or weekend if you prioritise projects that will really make a difference. Chances are, your home already has some great elements and it simply needs a few finishing touches to really look its best. Put just a little time and effort into it and you’ll be amazed by the results. Then you can pat yourself on the back and get ready to hibernate!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\">Paint the Front Door<\/h2>\nHere’s an open-and-shut case for easy home improvement! Don’t be afraid to go bold and bright, but do take care to select a colour that accentuates and enhances (rather than clashes with) the rest of your home’s exterior. <\/span><\/p>\n• When choosing a colour, tape a few of your favourite swatches to the door so that you can stand back and view them in situ.  <\/span>• Study the light at various times of day to select the one that best complements or contrasts with your home’s exterior. • Opt for exterior acrylic paint with anti-mildew properties. • As with all paint jobs, preparation is key to a great result. Remove hardware (or at least mask it very well!) then clean, sand and prime the door before applying your chosen colour. • Paint the door from the top down, using a wide brush for corners and a small roller for flat panels. • Replacing old hardware can have a dramatic effect on an outdated and tired front door.<\/p>\nWant to really make an impact on the street? Get a powder coated garage door in your choice of up to 100 Dulux®<\/sup> Powder Coated colours! <a href=\"\/resources\/colour-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click to find out about Garador’s colour range options.<\/a><\/p>\nA colourful front door has the power to turn an ordinary home into the prettiest house on the block.<\/em><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/501.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Upgrade your Letterbox<\/h2>\nBecause it's constantly exposed to the elements, a letterbox really takes a beating. How about giving it a makeover?<\/p>\n• To rejuvenate a Metal mailbox, gently clean it with a wire brush, then wipe the letterbox down before priming with a metal etch and then painting. Spray paint can make short work of this, remember to mask off any areas that you don’t want paint on, such as any attached letterbox numbers, the post and the surrounding area. • Wooden mailboxes can be sanded down and painted to give them a new lease of life. It’s easy to do in a day, maybe get the kids to help! • Consider replacing a cruddy letterbox with a new one to complement your home and express your personality.  <\/span>• A funky letterbox can be a great, low-risk way to inject a sense of playfulness to your home’s exterior, without going to great expense. Clean up and sand your old wooden letterbox before giving it a coat of paint in an interesting shade - perhaps to match your front door colour after its makeover!<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/498.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Entrance Upgrade<\/h2>\nGive your entrance a little more oomph with the addition of street numbers, seating and pot plants. <\/span><\/p>\n• Even if you’re not super handy, attaching numbers is an easy job that can be done in under an hour. • Choose a font that aligns with the architecture of your home but that is also distinctive enough to really grab the eye.  <\/span>• If you like metal numbers, search for ones in a tone to match the hardware on your front door. • Outdoor furniture can be cleaned off and painted up and it will reward you with transforming your entrance into a welcome spot to linger and watch the world go by, greet the neighbours or wait for your Uber. • Cover an old bench seat with homemade cushions, or grab some from the op shop, to give it an instant lift. • Potted plants can make a fabulous change to an entry way. Seasonal flowers are always gorgeous, ferns do well in shaded spots and succulents are excellent, low maintenance options in places where the rain can’t water them. • Container plants around an entranceway look great when they are arranged symmetrically. Rather than having many different pots, two matching pots with a healthy plant in each will look striking at each side of the front door. • Hanging baskets look gorgeous with some potted colour, changed with the seasons. Be aware that they do require a lot of watering, so an extended watering bottle will be a must to keep them hydrated.<\/p>\nTip: Symmetrical placement of porch decorations, such as planters, furnishings, etc. is more pleasing to the eye than a random, scattered appearance.<\/em><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/499.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Add Solar Lighting<\/h2>\nIllumination enhances your outdoor spaces and makes your home look welcoming, and it's also important for safety. A well-lit path is easier to navigate when you arrive home in the cold and dark with arms full of bags or children. Solar lights make easy work of this job. They not only require minimal installation but they are always on at the times they are needed!<\/p>\n• Be sure to purchase good quality lighting so that it lasts. There are lots of cheap options, but these may need replacing in less than 12 months. • For each light, choose a spot <\/span>that will illuminate your path, driveway or parking area but will not be at risk of being driven over or mown down! • Place the lights securely, digging down into the soil for a good anchor.  <\/span>• Consider placement that gives the solar panel plenty of exposure to the sun.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/500.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">House and Gutter Wash<\/h2>\nWashing years of dirt and grime off your facade, porch, guttering, and driveway might be a hard days’ work, but it will look like you have done a lot more than that!<\/p>\n• Clean gutters both inside and out, clearing out any debris and really scrubbing the outsides until they look good as new (or as close to new as you can get them looking). You’ll be in awe at what a little elbow grease can do. • After cleaning, it’s the perfect time to add a gutter guard to prevent leaves and muck from gathering and blocking downpipes. • For the house: Sweep away dirt and cobwebs, working from the top down. Then use a garden hose with a long-handled soft-bristle brush to wash the walls. If you have a wooden house, it’s best not to use the high pressure of a water blaster to clean your paint work. • A high-pressure sprayer makes light work of washing dirty or mildewed bricks or masonry. • Paths, steps and parking areas can benefit from being power washed, to get rid of any slippery mildew that tends to gather over the wet months. • If you don’t own a water blaster, you can rent one for the day, or ask around the neighbours and you may be able to borrow one.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Bonus Tip for improving your property’s curb appeal: Upgrade the garage door!<\/h2>\n<a href=\"\/residential-doors\/steel-sectional-doors\/\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Browse our Garage Doors<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/find-a-dealer\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Find Your Local Dealer<\/button><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"5-easy-one-day-projects-for-better-curb-appeal","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":67,"active":1,"available_at":"2019-05-10 00:00:00","created_at":"2019-05-10 11:09:46","updated_at":"2019-07-04 14:03:58","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":66,"import_id":62,"image":{"id":476,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_april19_OldHose_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":198518,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.66":"10 Great ways to Re-Purpose an Old Hose"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:34:44","link":"\/asset\/476.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"193.87 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"10 Great ways to Re-Purpose an Old Hose","title":"10 Great ways to Re-Purpose an Old Hose","intro":"Turn an old hose from shame to fame with our brilliant selection of ideas for DIY repurposing in a jiffy","content":"<h2>Old, split, perished hoses are common - especially if you tend to buy cheap hoses which are often made from substandard rubber or plastic. Wait - Don’t get rid of it! Read on for the ten handiest, most innovative uses we found that will get that hose working hard again and keep it out of the landfill.<\/span><\/h2>\nGarden Edging Marker<\/strong><\/span> Make a perfect guide for curved edging. Use a hose to create the desired shape - keep in place with pegs if need be - and use as a guide for digging plant beds, creating concrete mowing strips or marking out raised beds. Also in the garden, use pieces of old hose to cushion wire ties used to help stake trees.<\/p>\nUn-block spouting<\/strong><\/span> If your down spout has become clogged with debris, simply use a section of rigid hose to snake up through the spouting and give it a few pushes to dislodge the trapped matter so the rain water can run freely again.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/521.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nUses for Garden Tools & Buckets<\/strong><\/span> Cut sections of hose to length, then carefully split down one side with a utility knife. Slip the hose section onto a wire bucket handle to transform that bucket from the least used to the favourite! Slide sections of hosing onto tool handles such as rakes and hoes, then secure with clamps to make a padded grip. To keep tools protected from corrosion and to protect you and your family from accidents, use a section of hose to cover blades. Cut a piece of hose, slit along one side and carefully slide over the blade. Works well for axes, saws, branch trimmers etc. A wide piece of hose could slide completely over the closed blades of secateurs, shears and hedge cutters.<\/p>\nSand Curves with Ease<\/strong><\/span> Sanding curved areas on furniture and trims can be really tricky, but a piece of hose can make it so much easier! Simply cut a short section of garden hose, and wrap your sandpaper around it. Now you have a flexible support for your sandpaper, you’ll be able to get into all those tricky areas for a super smooth finish.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/522.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nElectrical Uses<\/strong><\/span> For outside electric cords, slit the hose lengthwise, then press the cord into the hose for protection. A hose can be used as a cover for an exterior cord. It will keep it from knotting and make it easier to loop & store. Use a hose as conduit for small gauge wire in harsh environments. Electric fence insulators: Pieces of hose placed over electric fence wires at strategic positions will enable you to climb over the fence without risk of a shock. Also handy in situations where a fence needs to be laid down for stock to cross over.<\/p>\nProtect Patio Pots<\/strong><\/span> Cut into lengths and glue to the bottom of flower pots to prevent marking your deck or patio and to improve drainage. This can be done in four small pieces so as not to be seen, or use a coil as in the picture above. Simple, cheap, effective and smart!<\/p>\nGarden Art<\/strong><\/span> Wreath Frame: Use a hose as the circular base for a wreath and use hot glue, twist ties or wire to decorate it with a garden theme ie: old garden tools, tiny terracotta pots etc. Or completely cover the hose with decorations for a Christmas wreath. Wall Flowers: Decorate ugly outside walls with a hose! Shape pieces of hose into flowers, nail or screw to surface and paint the inside of the petals different colours. The flowers could also be used as support for climbing plants! If you're feeling really creative, a hose can be coiled into shapes such as mats and baskets for use in and around the garden.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/523.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nIrrigation Systems<\/strong><\/span> Soaker Hose: Cut lengths of hose to match your garden beds. Add a bunch of holes all along the hose (use a drill or even a hammer and nail) and snake the hose through your garden. All it takes is a connector at one end and a stopper at the other, and you will have created your own soaker hose - or turn the tap on full to get the effect of a sprinkler system! It’s a great way to deliver water to the roots of your plants and much less work for you. Just remember to set a timer so as not to leave the water running needlessly. Pot Plant Watering: Watering container plants from a hose can sometimes wash soil out of the pot, exposing roots and making a mess. Irrigate your container plants by using a piece of hose vertically placed into the soil. Once again, drill holes into the hose so that water can trickle throughout the pot. Use a funnel to pour water into the hose. Your delicate plants will appreciate this gentle method of watering!<\/p>\nUpcycled Hoses in the Playground<\/strong><\/span> Use segments of a garden hose to cover the chains on your backyard swings. It’s a simple way to protect little fingers from being caught. A hose can also be used to protect the tree branch that a swing hangs from. A rubber cushion will mean less wear and tear on the tree than a chain would. Make an old-fashioned play telephone for the kids. Cut a length of hose and attach a funnel to each end with duct tape. Super easy and educational too!<\/p>\nDoor Stop<\/strong><\/span> In a pinch, a section of garden hose makes a great door stop! Squish the hose flat (you can simply stand on it) then slide the door over. Once released, the hose will expand and hold the door open.<\/p>\nOf course, you could repair the hose<\/strong><\/span> and keep using it for its intended purpose! Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/X62dYCtbrj4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this link<\/a> for help with fixing common hose problems.<\/p>\nHopefully you'll enjoy putting your old hose to creative use rather than trashing it, and it will certainly be better for the environment!<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/residential-doors\/steel-sectional-doors\/\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Browse Garador's Range<\/button><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"10-great-ways-to-re-purpose-an-old-hose","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":66,"active":1,"available_at":"2019-04-23 00:00:00","created_at":"2019-04-24 16:09:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:34:44","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":65,"import_id":61,"image":{"id":475,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_Safer0419_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":118704,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.65":"How to get a SAFER Garage with Garador"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 12:44:16","link":"\/asset\/475.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"115.92 kB"},"news_category_id":6,"name":"How to get a SAFER Garage with Garador","title":"How to get a SAFER Garage with Garador","intro":"Safety is important to us at Garador - while the garage door is moving, while it is closed and while it is being accessed.","content":"A garage door has number of roles to perform, and given that it is most likely the largest moving part of your home, safety around the door is a high priority. Here’s how to get a safer garage door with Garador.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Safety while the Garage Door is in Operation<\/span><\/h2>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/524.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nSafety Infra-Red Beam<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThis one is a top safety precaution, especially important in households where young children or pets are present. A safety infra-red beam can be fitted to your garage door and opener. It runs across the opening so that if the beam is broken while the door is closing, the opener will stop and reverse the garage door without making contact. The safety infra-red beam is an optional extra fitted to your garage door and operated through the automatic garage door opener. Garador recommends the use of safety infra-red beams on ALL automatic garage doors. <\/p>\nIntelligent Sensitivity System (ISS)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nA standard safety function of our tilt\/sectional garage door openers to minimise the risk of damage to people, pets and property. The Intelligent Sensitivity System detects obstructions and operates accordingly. If the door comes into contact with anything on its downward journey it will stop and reverse. If an obstruction occurs on the upward journey, the door will stop in its tracks. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Safety while the Garage Door is Closed<\/span><\/h2>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/526.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nTRI-TRAN+™<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nStandard with all of our openers, Garador’s™ Tri-Tran+™ multi frequency technology means your opener will never have interference from household wireless products such as baby monitors and wireless entertainment systems. So when you want your garage door to open, it will.<\/p>\nTri-Tran+™ transmitters also use code hopping technology to generate a new random code from over 4.29 billion possibilities with each use. This means that burglars using code grabbing devices will not be able to grab your code, as it changes every time!<\/p>\nRechargeable Battery Backup<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nIf you live in a rural area where power blackouts are common, battery backup is a great idea. The garage door will still be operational even when the power is out. Rechargeable Battery Backup is an optional extra for your garage door opener.<\/p>\nEmergency Key release<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nAllows your garage door to be disengaged and operated manually from outside when there is no other garage access available. Emergency key release is an optional extra for your garage door opener.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Safer Access to the Garage<\/span><\/h2>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/525.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nEntry Keypad<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nDo you have older children who need their own access to the home? How many times have they lost or left behind keys? A Garador entry keypad can be the solution to that problem, giving them the safety of access to the home via a pin number whenever they need it, and giving you the peace of mind that they need never be locked out. It’s also ideal for times when you want to leave the house without having to carry keys. An entry keypad is an optional extra for your garage door opener. <\/span><\/p>\nSmart Phone Control Kit<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nA smart, simple and super way to access your garage and so much more! Garador’s Smartphone Control Kit enables you operate and monitor your garage door via your phone wherever you happen to be*. You can open or close your door. You can check to see if it is open or closed. You receive real time alerts when the door is being used.  <\/span>The App is available for Android and Apple phones and can be operated with new Garador garage door openers. Add your family members and even give restricted access to guests. Garador’s Smart Phone Control Kit is an optional extra for your garage door opener. * Subject to cellular and WiFi connection and availability. Note - Kit includes Smart Hub & accessories. Phone not included.<\/em><\/p>\nYou can rely on Garador for safe, reliable Garage Doors and Openers.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/find-a-dealer\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Find Your Local Dealer<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/free-measure-quote\/\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Free Measure & Quote<\/button><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"how-to-get-a-safer-garage-with-garador","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":65,"active":1,"available_at":"2019-04-10 00:00:00","created_at":"2019-04-10 14:05:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 12:44:16","category":{"id":6,"image":null,"name":"General","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":1,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:10:41","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:09"}},{"id":64,"import_id":60,"image":{"id":474,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_Improve_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":178831,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.64":"IMPROVE YOUR HOME FOR SELLING WITH THIS ONE STEP!"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 12:43:40","link":"\/asset\/474.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"174.64 kB"},"news_category_id":6,"name":"IMPROVE YOUR HOME FOR SELLING WITH THIS ONE STEP!","title":"IMPROVE YOUR HOME FOR UNDER $5,000","intro":"If you\u2019re selling up or looking for affordable ways to improve your home, a new garage door can make a surprising difference!","content":"With the garage door often dominating the frontage of your home, its appearance can make a substantial contribution to the overall appeal of the property. A simple upgrade could take your house from one that is overlooked to the one that gets pointed out. What an easy investment! Looks aren’t the only selling point a garage door can enhance, read on for five ways the garage door can make a difference to the appeal of your house.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/528.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nCOLOUR<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nWhy play it safe when you have New Zealand Colorsteel®<\/sup>’s range in the game? The range boasts 18 colours plus Zincalume as standard, or you can go all out with a Powdercoated garage door option and select from over 100 beautiful colour choices.<\/p>\nA bold colour can make a statement on its own and might be just the lift to give that sense of personality to your home. Choose from your existing pallette or use a complimentary colour from the Colorsteel®<\/sup> range. <\/span><\/p>\nMatching the garage door to the house colour can give a sense of space, helping a smaller home to appear less cluttered from the street.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/resources\/colour-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More on colours here.<\/a><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/529.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nINSULATION<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nAn insulated garage door can give back the versatility that is lost when winter comes. Not only does an insulated door help to prevent heat loss from the garage, it can also aid in keeping cold weather at bay. Another attractive factor of insulation is that it acts as a noise barrier, so activities happening inside the garage needn’t create a racket outside. Great selling points for family homes especially, when the garage is often utilised as another room in the house.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/residential-doors\/insulated-sectional-doors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See Garador’s Insulated Series here.<\/a><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/530.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nSTYLE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThe style of door you choose can have a dramatic effect on the overall look of your home. Pressed panels often give a traditional feel that is well suited to colonial style or country homes. Pressed panel garage doors could help to create a traditional look from a house that may be lacking in design direction. Perhaps you’d like to do the opposite and bring your older style home into step with modern homes. Flat panelled garage doors can really accentuate the modern aesthetic, they also look sleek alongside monolithic cladding. <\/span><\/p>\nWindows are another style choice that can have an impact on the overall design feel. The positioning and shape of windows can be a fun way to inject personality to your home without a major dollar outlay.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/residential-doors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find your favourite garage door style here.<\/a><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/527.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nSECURITY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nNothing says ‘security risk’ like a grotty old garage door. Not only are our doors built from tough New Zealand steel in some impressive thicknesses (0.4 - 0.95 BMT), the features of Garador’s openers make them some of the most secure on the market. Just some of the standard features that come with your Garador Precision or Garador Focus Automatic Garage Door Opener: Soft start \/ soft stop to reduce wear and tear, customisable operating modes such as Vacation Mode and Pet & Pedestrian Mode, TrioCode™ multi-frequency coding system and TrioCode™ code hopping technology to generate a new random code with each use. <\/span><\/p>\nDid you know that you can purchase a new garage door & opener combo for less than $3,000?* <\/span><\/p>\nFind out about the rest of the features you’ll get with a <a href=\"\/openers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garador Automatic Opener here.<\/a><\/p>\n*Dependent on size, style and options.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/525.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nFEATURES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nAlong with state of the art openers, Garador offers you total peace of mind with our <a href=\"\/openers\/smart-phone-kit\/smart-phone-kit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smartphone Control Kit<\/a>. Open your garage door from anywhere in the world (subject to cellular and WiFi connection and availability)<\/em><\/span> and get a notification when anyone else opens it! Gone are the days of driving away then suddenly wondering if you remembered to close the garage door, a quick consult of your App will let you know the status of your door and if in fact you did leave it open, you can close it with the tap of a screen.<\/p>\nThis sort of security and peace of mind is a great selling point - showing buyers that they can move in and feel secure right away.<\/p>\nOther optional features include an Infra-Red Safety Beam to detect anything - such as children or pets - moving under the garage door as it closes, Entry Keypads to enable entry to the garage without a transmitter, Solar Charging and more. <a href=\"\/resources\/garador-news\/accessories-and-features-for-your-garage-door-and-opener.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More on accessories here.<\/a><\/p>\nBONUS REASON:<\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"\/find-a-dealer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garador’s Nationwide dealer network<\/a>, for installation and servicing in your neck of the woods.<\/p>\nSee for yourself what a difference a door makes... <a href=\"\/free-measure-quote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request a free measure and quote now!<\/a><\/p>","name_id":"improve-your-home-for-selling-with-this-one-step","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":64,"active":1,"available_at":"2019-03-25 00:00:00","created_at":"2019-03-26 09:47:46","updated_at":"2019-07-04 12:43:40","category":{"id":6,"image":null,"name":"General","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":1,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:10:41","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:09"}},{"id":63,"import_id":59,"image":{"id":473,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_FlexADoor_Mar19_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":82841,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.63":"Move Over Tilt, Here Comes Flex-A-Door!"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 12:42:19","link":"\/asset\/473.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"80.90 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"Move Over Tilt, Here Comes Flex-A-Door!","title":"Move Over Tilt, Here Comes Flex-A-Door!","intro":"If your garage door is tilting on its own axis, Garador can put you straight with a hybrid that captures the benefits of both rolling and sectional garage doors.","content":"If it’s tilting on its own axis, if you’ve had to move the car way too many times to get the door open, or you’ve got more leaves and grit inside the garage than out, it might be time to re-think your tilt-opening garage door. Garador’s Flex-A-Door®<\/sup>, a clever combination of a roller and a sectional garage door, solves those issues in one smart and stylish package.<\/strong><\/p>\nFor garages and carports with restricted headroom, the Flex-A-Door®<\/sup> is the reliable and tidy solution. The Flex A-Door®<\/sup> features the famous Garador Roll-A-Door®<\/sup> curtain, which Kiwis have relied on to open their garage doors for over 50 years. Fitted on a curving track, the curtain lifts from a vertical position into a horizontal position close to the ceiling, so you get more space inside and outside the garage. Park up close to the door on either side and you’ll be able to open it without risk of hitting anything - or anyone!<\/strong><\/p>\nBelow are five more great reasons to choose Garador's Flex-A-Door®<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n1. User-Friendly<\/strong><\/span> The limited head room required gives more options in those situations where height is restricted. The Flex-A-Door®<\/sup> can be left open at any height, for extra convenience - and fresh air. Flex-A-Door®<\/sup> combines perfectly with the <a href=\"\/openers\/tiltsectional-door-openers\/garador-controll-a-door-gdo-11.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garador Focus Opener<\/a>, though if you’re not ready to commit to an automatic opener, Flex-A-Door®<\/sup> can be manually operated. Nylofelt®<\/sup> running strips provide an effortless sliding action year after year.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/532.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n2. Good Looks<\/span><\/strong> Garador’s Roll-A-Door®<\/sup> curtain boasts a clean, neat appearance and its hidden extension spring is uncluttered and tidy. It is fabricated from pre-painted Colorsteel®<\/sup>, in an extensive colour range to suit any exterior. The Flex-A-Door®<\/sup> sits behind the opening, meaning it can be fitted to openings with unusual shapes such as arches, etc. In situations where Flex-A-Door®<\/sup> and Roll-A-Door®<\/sup> are in close proximity, the two doors match.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/531.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n3. Weather Tight<\/span><\/strong> All Garador garage doors are made from quality, pre-painted steel to stand up to the extremes of the New Zealand climate. Flex-A-Door®<\/sup> is fitted with a weather seal, with deep cushioning to help restrict leaves and water from entering the garage. The seal also reduces any gaps caused by uneven flooring. Draughts are reduced with a retractable infill panel that moves with the door, covering any gaps as the door moves open or closed. With the Roll-A-Door®<\/sup> curtain running on a track behind the opening, the door won’t blow shut in the wind like a tilt door can, and the Flex-A-Door also restricts wind coming through the sides which can be a problem with tilting doors.<\/p>\n4. Smooth, Quiet and Strong<\/span><\/strong> Flex-A-Door® features Nylofelt®<\/sup> running strips and nylon rollers with bearings for a quiet and effortless sliding action year after year. The springs are designed to exceed the Australian Standard for garage doors, which is 20,000 cycles. Garador’s Roll-A-Door®<\/sup> steel curtain provides a more rigid, stronger garage door.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/533.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n5. Safe and Secure<\/span><\/strong> The extension springs on Flex-A-Door®<\/sup> are enclosed and above head hight, to keep them well out of reach of children. There are no moving brackets or door supports which could pose a risk to small fingers and arms. The waist-height lock is conveniently placed, with an internal turn knob for easier operation. The 6 wafter lock barrel design features a sturdy locking mechanism that is highly pick-resistant. Flex-A-Door®<\/sup> can be manually operated, for further peace of mind.<\/p>\nWould you like to know more about <a href=\"\/residential-doors\/flex-a-door\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flex-A-Door®<\/sup><\/a>? Download a brochure <a href=\"\/assets\/Garador_Sectional_Brochure_2018_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/find-a-dealer\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Find Your Local Dealer<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/free-measure-quote\/\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Free Measure & Quote<\/button><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"move-over-tilt-here-comes-flex-a-door","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":63,"active":1,"available_at":"2019-03-11 00:00:00","created_at":"2019-03-12 15:06:03","updated_at":"2019-07-04 12:42:19","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":62,"import_id":58,"image":{"id":472,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_StreetAppeal_feb19_header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":117746,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.62":"10 Planting Ideas to Boost the Curb Appeal of your Garage"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 12:41:27","link":"\/asset\/472.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"114.99 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"10 Planting Ideas to Boost the Curb Appeal of your Garage","title":"10 Planting Ideas to Boost the Curb Appeal of your Garage","intro":"Give your Garage the finishing touch with planting that will set it apart from the rest of the street.","content":"1. Colourful Perennials and Succulents.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThe skinny strip along the side of your garage will need tough, drought-tolerant plants that offer attractive, contrasting colour and don’t spread a lot. TRY:<\/strong> Yellow-flowering Kangaroo Paw plants stay upright in narrow garage-side beds, while small Succulents and Cacti are interesting options with a great variety of shapes.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/539.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n2. Ornamental Grasses<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nA great option for a dry area down the side of the garage (above, right), a mix of tall and short grasses will provide variation and stay low maintenance. TRY:<\/strong> There are many native species that will do the trick, miniature Toe Toe would be perfect here.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/538.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n3. Cottage-style perennial border.<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\nThis image (above) shows how you can create a garden bursting with life in a narrow planting strip. Extra points here for the old window frame converted into a planter! TRY:<\/strong> Plants like Penstemon, Salvia and Impatiens will do well here, and will attract bees and butterflies too. <\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/534.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n4. From above and below. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nTake advantage of gradient changes for more planting opportunities. Above left, a simple Ladder Fern adorns the roof, while a creeping vine gives this rather old garage a quaint, cottagey appeal. Above right, silvery Parrot’s Beak spills down from the roof and a skinny Fern Pine reaches skyward from the stacked stone planter to the right of the garage. Tip:<\/strong> Before planting your roof, be sure to consult with an engineer as to how much additional weight the roof can support.<\/p>\n5. Vines & potted evergreens.<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\nVines are a great solution for adding green to garages with limited planting space. The container with the evergreen (below, left) also homes the vine plant. Clever! Try:<\/strong> Boston Ivy, Bougainvillea, climbing Fig, Clematis, Jasmine<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/536.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n6. Garage-framing trellis.<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\nAbove left, consider adding permanent trellising up and over the garage door, as was done on this home in South Carolina. TRY:<\/strong> Jasmine and variegated Ivy were used here, but other vines could be used to similar effect.<\/p>\n7. Low water, low maintenance. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThis minimalist approach to garage-side planting (above, middle) takes little care and adds dramatic interest to the entry. A single ‘Sticks on Fire’ milk bush succulent ties in with the colour of the mailbox and garage door. TRY:<\/strong> Cacti and Succulents both make excellent choices for low-water, low-maintenance garage-side plants. Take care to choose spineless varieties if there’s a chance you’ll brush against it.<\/p>\n8. Flowering vine and potted flowering shrubs. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThis colourful iteration of the vine and potted plant duo (above, right) uses a combination of wisteria and potted hibiscus to frame a double garage door.  <\/span>TRY:<\/strong> Wisteria (note that wisteria is deciduous, so will lose its leaves in winter), climbing Roses, Jasmine.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/535.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n9. Built-in planter. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nA custom planter is another way to create garage-side planting space where none exists. TRY:<\/strong> Native Carex grasses and structural Leucadendron or a miniature Pohutukawa. A small variety of Bamboo could work too, the planter will stop it from spreading.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/537.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n10. A skinny, upright shrub. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nWhen every inch counts, choose tall, narrow shrubs for visual appeal without encroaching on useful areas. TRY:<\/strong> Small Conifers, Topiary, a potted trailing plant on a trellis.<\/p>\nNow for a great garage door to offset that fab new planting plan… <a href=\"\/residential-doors\/steel-sectional-doors\/?utm_source=GarBlog&utm_medium=refarticle&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check out Garador’s range here.<\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/find-a-dealer\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Find Your Local Dealer<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/free-measure-quote\/\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Free Measure & Quote<\/button><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"10-planting-ideas-to-boost-the-curb-appeal-of-your-garage","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":62,"active":1,"available_at":"2019-02-27 00:00:00","created_at":"2019-02-28 10:30:23","updated_at":"2019-07-04 12:41:27","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":61,"import_id":57,"image":{"id":471,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_GateOpeners_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":94442,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.61":"Hassle-free Security: Garador\u2019s Sliding and Swing Gate Openers"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 20:53:04","link":"\/asset\/471.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"92.23 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"Hassle-free Security: Garador\u2019s Sliding and Swing Gate Openers","title":"Hassle-free Security: Garador&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;rsquo;s Sliding and Swing Gate Openers","intro":"Between you, me and the gatepost, Garador has gone to gate lengths to bring you the optimum in automatic gate openers! Read about them here.","content":"Having a gated property has multiple benefits such as security, privacy, keeping out ‘gatecrashers’, tidiness, keeping your children and animals in and giving the property a distinct boundary. The downside? Opening said gate! It’s Garador’s automated openers for residential gates to the rescue, with robust, reliable gate openers to suit a huge variety of gates protecting New Zealand homes.<\/p>\n<h2>Sliding Gate Openers - <a href=\"\/openers\/gate-openers\/sliding-gate-openers.html?utm_source=GarBlog&utm_medium=refarticle&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NeoSlider™ 500 and NeoSlider™ 800<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\nThese powerful sliding gate units utilise robust mechanics and clever electronics to bring you reliable and secure gate openers over a range of sizes and weights, up to 800kg and 8m wide!<\/p>\nClever features include soft stop and soft start and obstruction detection and every NeoSlider™ comes with a two year, 5000 cycle warranty. <\/span>The openers employ <\/span>a variety of operating modes like vacation mode and pedestrian access, as well as custom settings with numerous inputs to interface with intercoms and other auxiliary devices.<\/span><\/p>\nAs with our <a href=\"\/openers\/tiltsectional-door-openers\/?utm_source=GarBlog&utm_medium=refarticle&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">garage door openers<\/a>, the NeoSlider™ 500 & NeoSlider™ 800 are compatible with a wide range of accessories such as safety beams for peace of mind and backlit, wireless digital keypads for convenient, secure access. Battery back up and SmartSolar packages are available for remote locations.<\/span><\/p>\nCertainly not the least of the optional extras is Garador’s <a href=\"\/openers\/smart-phone-kit\/smart-phone-kit.html?utm_source=GarBlog&utm_medium=refarticle&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smartphone Control Kit<\/a>. Operate and Monitor your gate via an app on your Smartphone! The kit allows you to view the status of your gate, control it from anywhere*, receive notifications when the gate is in use or has an obstruction, control more than one location, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n* subject to WiFi connection and availability.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/openers\/gate-openers\/sliding-gate-openers.html?utm_source=GarBlog&utm_medium=refarticle&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NeoSlider™ 500<\/a> is perfect for residential sliding gates up to a weight of 500kg and a width of 6m. This powerful unit will operate most residential gates in NZ.<\/span><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/550.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/openers\/gate-openers\/sliding-gate-openers.html?utm_source=GarBlog&utm_medium=refarticle&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NeoSlider™ 800<\/a> is the heavy duty sliding gate opener for residential gates weighing up to 800kg and up to 8m wide. Typically used for gates with cladding or made of heavy material, it allows you to match the look of your gate to your preferred design.<\/span><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/551.jpeg\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>WANT TO KNOW MORE? <\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"View and Download our Garador Sliding Gate Product Brochure\" href=\"\/resources\/brochures\/\">Product brochures<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Swing Gate Opener - <a href=\"\/openers\/gate-openers\/swing-gate-opener.html?utm_source=GarBlog&utm_medium=refarticle&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elite®<\/sup> SGO-1<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\nAn unassuming-looking opener that features a powerful DC motor linked to a robust, low maintenance gearbox. Articulated arms provide a smooth, consistent opening action which reduces stress on the gate, motor and mounting points. Highly effective micro switch limits reduce complexity and enhance longevity.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Elite®<\/sup> Swing Gate Opener features soft start \/ soft stop, security lockout and is robustly weather resistant, built for New Zealand’s extreme conditions. Elite®<\/sup> comes with a two year, 5000 cycle warranty for your peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\nAn optional minimum sideroom kit allows for fitting the Elite®<\/sup> even in tight situations where there is little space between the fully open gates and an adjacent fence or wall.<\/span><\/p>\nOther options include our DCB-05 Gate Control System which provides a host of operating modes and variations. This in turn allows you to upgrade with battery backup, Smart Solar and a backlit, wireless digital keypad for convenient, secure access. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\nGarador’s <a href=\"\/openers\/gate-openers\/swing-gate-opener.html?utm_source=GarBlog&utm_medium=refarticle&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elite®<\/sup> Swing Gate Opener<\/a> is suitable for residential gates up to 300kg in weight and up to 4m in width. Available with single or dual gate option.<\/span><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/552.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h3>WANT TO KNOW MORE? <\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"View and Download our Garador Sliding Gate Product Brochure\" href=\"\/resources\/brochures\/\">Product brochures<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\nGarador’s gate opening solutions give you the peace of mind that comes with reliability, security and ease of use. Download a brochure or contact one of our experienced dealers nationwide, for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<a href=\"\/find-a-dealer\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Find Your Local Dealer<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<a href=\"\/free-measure-quote\/\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Free Measure & Quote<\/button><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"hassle-free-security-garadors-sliding-and-swing-gate-openers","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":61,"active":1,"available_at":"2019-02-11 00:00:00","created_at":"2019-02-14 08:23:19","updated_at":"2019-07-04 20:53:04","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":60,"import_id":56,"image":{"id":470,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_Jan19_Flooring_Header2.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":71507,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.60":"Flooring Options for your Garage"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 21:01:59","link":"\/asset\/470.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"69.83 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"Flooring Options for your Garage","title":"Flooring Options for your Garage","intro":"One of the easiest ways to make your garage more appealing is to add a floor covering. We look at the options - a lot of them are very DIY friendly too!","content":"<h3>Some of these floor covering solutions will be a cinch for the DIY enthusiast. For others, like the glassy, epoxy finish pictured below, getting in the experts will be money well spent. Whichever way you go, a garage is infinitely more welcoming when the floor is maintained.<\/h3>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/553.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nINTERLOCKING TILES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nColourful tiles that click together for stability, rather than being adhered to the floor. Made from heavy-duty vinyl or rubber, they are great for hiding cracks in a concrete floor, though will work best when the floor is level. You can combine colours to create patterns and borders. This is a great DIY option.<\/p>\nPEEL & STICK TILES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nTypically made from heavy-duty vinyl, peel and stick tiles are easy to install and make fast work of covering your floor. Works best on flat, level floors. You can have fun with colours here too. Make sure that the floor is thoroughly clean and dry before laying.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/554.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nVINYL FLOORING<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThis is a nice easy-install option, just roll it out, trim the edges and you’re done. You could stick the edges down for safety. Works well on floors that aren’t perfectly level and will hide defects well. The colours are more restrictive than tiles and when it comes to damages, it’s not easy to fix cleanly.<\/p>\nPAINT - Latex or Acrylic<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nA cheap and easy solution, especially if you already have the materials. There is a bit of prep work to do, such as repairing any cracks with concrete filler, sanding it down and giving the floor a thorough clean and dry. It’s best to remove oil spots and make sure to prime and paint, using products specifically designed for floors. Cut in along the edges with a brush and then use a roller for the rest - a long handle will make things much easier. Note that paint is not as durable as most of the other floor coverings, and another coat might be needed in three or so years.<\/p>\nCARPETING<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nHave garage carpet professionally installed for a tidy, stain resistant result that covers all kinds of defects. Or try adhesive carpet tiles, which have come a long way in recent times. Tiles are now available that are petroleum resistant (ie. wipe off oil stains with a cloth) and can be power washed. Again with the freedom of creative expression with colours!<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/555.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nEPOXY RESIN<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nQuite possibly the pinnacle of garage floor coverings, Epoxy Resin will give a sleek, showroom finish to your garage floor. This works best on a floor that's already smooth and flat. Epoxy paint has a built-in hardener and creates a durable floor that resists oil stains and wipes clean easily. It is more challenging to use than latex and acrylic but provides a long lasting result. Prepare the floor well - you may need to etch it - and follow the manufacturer’s instructions, to avoid a lumpy finish. You’ll need to blend the epoxy paint and hardener, then apply it quickly, because the mix is viable for only two hours. Add colour or metallic effect chips across the floor’s surface and seal with a clear coat for a classy, glassy garage floor covering. <\/span><\/p>\nIf you’re not a seasoned DIYer, this could be a case for the professionals!<\/p>\nCONCRETE SEALANT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThis might be the simplest option, it’s certainly the cheapest. It might not be as flashy as the other solutions, but it could meet your needs adequately. The sheen of a sealant looks attractive and it will ward off stains, keeping your garage floor looking fresh. Once again, make sure the floor is well prepped, clean and dry before you apply a sealant. A solvent-based sealant gives the best protection and more of a wet look sheen, water-based sealant won’t last as long but the fumes are somewhat less harsh when you’re applying it.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/?utm_source=GarBlog&utm_medium=refarticle&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garador<\/a>’s garage doors include a soft and pliable weather seal across the bottom. The weatherseal helps to stop leaves and rain from coming in under the door, keeping your floor spic and span. <a href=\"\/residential-doors\/?utm_source=GarBlog&utm_medium=refarticle&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View our range of residential garage doors here.<\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/free-measure-quote\/\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Free Measure & Quote<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<a href=\"\/find-a-dealer\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Find Your Local Dealer<\/button><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"flooring-options-for-your-garage","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":60,"active":1,"available_at":"2019-01-29 00:00:00","created_at":"2019-01-29 14:40:15","updated_at":"2019-07-04 21:01:59","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":59,"import_id":55,"image":{"id":469,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_Industrial_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":173906,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.59":"Industrial Garage Doors: There\u2019s an option for every business with Garador"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 21:13:01","link":"\/asset\/469.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"169.83 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"Industrial Garage Doors: There\u2019s an option for every business with Garador","title":"Industrial Garage Doors: There&amp;amp;rsquo;s an option for every business with Garador","intro":"As not only the first thing your clients will see when they visit, but one of the main means to protecting your premises, an industrial door should be good looking, with a thick heart of steel.","content":"<h2>With more than 50 years of garage door manufacturing in New Zealand, Garador knows what works year upon year, smoothly and reliably. So whether you are building a new commercial premises or considering replacing an old door, Garador’s extensive range of door colours, styles and steel thicknesses will provide the solution you need.<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Garador has the largest garage door and opener distributor network in the country. Our extensively trained dealers nationwide will help you through the steps to selecting the Industrial Roll-A-Door that best suits your needs.<\/h3>\nIndustrial Roll-A-Doors from Garador have these features as standard<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nWeather Strip <\/strong>All doors are fitted with a weather strip across the base. The weather resistant strip features deep cushioning to create an effective seal against wind, leaves and rain water. If the floor is slightly uneven, the weather strip reduces the gap for a better fit.<\/p>\nTension Strip<\/strong> Garador Roll-A-Doors feature a galvanised steel tension strip to enhance vertical rigidity. This provides true alignment, ensuring that the door does not become stretched. An important feature in the case of large, industrial-sized doors.<\/p>\nTeflon Coated Edge Strip<\/strong> The Teflon-coated side edge strip reduces friction, ensuring that the roller door opens quietly, evenly and smoothly, with precise movement through the guides.<\/p>\nGearing System<\/strong> Fast and easy operation with minimum effort when opening or closing doors over 3.3m high, with our factory aligned reduction gearing system. This system is available as an optional extra on other door heights.<\/p>\nGalvanised Steel Hub<\/strong> Perfect balance is achieved via a galvanised steel hub with a nylon bearing, ensuring long life with high repetition use. The computerised spring selection provides consistent balance and reliable ease of operation.<\/p>\nNylofelt Running Strips<\/strong> Metal-to-metal contact is eliminated by the nylofelt running strips, making for smooth, quiet, friction-free operation.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/556.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nSeries 1 Mini Warehouse Roll-A-Door<\/strong> • Durability and security with ease of operation • Specifically designed locking system accommodating 2 padlocks • Nylofelt and Roll-A-Guide for smooth, quiet, greaseless operation and less maintenance • Available in an extensive range of colours, as well as optional mini-storage colours to identify with your brand<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/557.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nIndustrial Roll-A-Door Series 2<\/strong> • Available in a number of configurations to suit sizes from 2400mm to 5000mm in height and 2400mm to 4900mm door widths • Sizes up to 5000mm high x 4900mm wide for non-windlocked configurations • Weather resistant and low maintenance • Available in 20 colours plus Zincalume® • Smooth, quiet, easy to operate • Manufactured to a durable, time-tested design • Push button operation via our heavy-duty GDO-10 Opener (optional)<\/p>\nOptional Wind Locking Guides<\/strong> Our wind-locking technology incorporates a unique clip design fitted to the edge of every flat on our high wind rolling doors. When exposed to high wind situations, this clip design ensures the door is held captive in the door track, it reduces the risk of both blow-in and blow-out wind forces, and provides added protection against forced entry.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/558.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nSemi-Industrial Roll-A-Door Series 3<\/strong> • Lightweight, easy operation •Perfect for tight headroom situations or where maximum opening height is important. • Available in a number of configurations to suit sizes from 2100mm to 3300mm in height and door 2400mm to 4800mm widths. • Available in 17 colours plus Zincalume® • Smooth, quiet, easy to operate • Springs safely concealed • Manufactured to a durable, time-tested design • Manual or remote control operation available<\/p>\nWould you like to find out more about Garador's Industrial Series of Roll-A-Doors?<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/free-measure-quote\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Free Measure & Quote<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/find-a-dealer\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Find Your Local Dealer<\/button><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"industrial-garage-doors-theres-an-option-for-every-business-with-garador-2","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":59,"active":1,"available_at":"2019-01-15 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-12-18 09:09:07","updated_at":"2019-07-04 21:13:01","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":58,"import_id":54,"image":{"id":468,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_BBQ_Recipes_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":195230,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.58":"Garador\u2019s Favourite BBQ Recipes"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-08 13:07:41","link":"\/asset\/468.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"190.65 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"Garador\u2019s Favourite BBQ Recipes","title":"Garador's Favourite BBQ Recipes","intro":"Do you love barbecuing as much as the next Kiwi? If you tend to slap the same old snags, chops and steak on the grill we\u2019ve got 5 delicious recipes on our blog, ready to expand your repertoire","content":"<h2 class=\"p1\">Jamie Oliver’s Moroccan Lamb and Harissa Burgers<\/h2>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/559.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nINGREDIENTS serves 4 500g lamb mince 2 tbs harissa paste 1 tbs cumin seeds 2 carrots peeled & shredded or made into ribbons using a vegetable peeler Handful of mint, leaves picked 1 tbs red wine vinegar 80g cheddar or other cheese, coarsely grated 4 seeded brioche buns, split 1\/3 cup (65g) cottage cheese<\/p>\nMETHOD 1. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place mince in a bowl and season generously. Add 1 tbs harissa and, with clean hands, combine well. Shape lamb mixture into 4 patties and sprinkle with cumin seeds. Place on prepared tray, cover and chill until needed (bring patties to room temperature before cooking). 2. Meanwhile, combine carrot, mint and vinegar in a bowl and set aside to pickle slightly. 3. Heat a barbecue or chargrill pan to medium-high heat. Grill patties for 4-5 minutes each side or until a good crust forms. Top with cheese, then cover (use foil if using a chargrill pan) and cook, without turning, for a further 3 minutes or until cheese has melted and patties are cooked through. 4. Grill brioche buns, cut-side down, for 30 seconds or until lightly toasted. Divide cottage cheese among bun bases, then top with pickled carrot mixture. Add patties and remaining 1 tbs harissa. Pop the lids on, squeezing so that the harissa oozes down the sides, and get stuck in.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Grilled Caribbean Coconut Prawns<\/h2>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/560.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nINGREDIENTS Serves 2 - 4 1 400g can full fat coconut milk ¼ cup Rum or bourbon ¼ cup agave syrup or rice malt syrup (or sub 1\/4 cup sugar) ¼ cup pineapple juice 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 kg peeled and deveined prawns<\/p>\nMETHOD 1. Add first 5 ingredients to a medium sized bowl and whisk to combine. 2. Place prawns into a shallow dish and pour over half of the marinade, mixing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. 3. Soak your skewers during this marinating period. This helps to keep the skewers from burning on the grill. 4. Pour the other half of the mixture into a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and whisk until mixture is reduced by half. Remove from heat and set aside. 5. Thread a few prawns onto each skewer - use large skewers with about 5 prawns for a meal, and cocktail skewers with 2 prawns each for party snacks. 6. Heat grill to high heat. Place skewers on the grill and close the lid. Let them grill for 2-3 minutes, then flip the skewers over and let them cook another 2-3 minutes. 7. Remove from grill and place onto a plate. Brush the hot prawns with the reduced marinade. 8. Serve with rice and\/or a tropical fruit salsa for a super fresh and light summer meal.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Kiwi Kingfish<\/h2>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/561.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nINGREDIENTS Serves 4 - 6 as a meal or create mini skewers for a party ½ Orange, zest and juice ½ Lemon, zest and juice 1 handful Fresh parsley, chopped 1 Green chilli 2 Tbsp Fresh ginger 1 Tbsp Capers 1 clove Garlic 1 Spring onion 1 Tbsp Olive oil 1 pinch Salt and freshly ground black pepper 750 g Kingfish, cubed (kingfish, kahawai, hapuku and monkfish work well too) 1 Tbsp Coconut cream<\/p>\nMETHOD 1. Add all ingredients except fish and coconut cream to a food processor and whizz to combine. 2. Mix through the cubed fish and place into the fridge to marinate for at least an hour or overnight. 3. Add coconut cream to the mix just before skewering. Pre-soak bamboo skewers to prevent scorching, if you wish. 4. Cook over a hot grill.<\/p>\nMake a simple salad of fresh lettuce or rocket leaves. Tear the leaves into a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add a small drizzle of olive oil and gently toss to coat. Very carefully so as not overdo it, drizzle over a little white wine vinegar and a small squeeze of orange or lemon juice. Caper brine is also nice, or simply add a few capers to the salad. Gently toss again, and you will have a super tasty salad that is not drowned in dressing.  <\/span>Serve it all in warmed tortillas and dinner is done with hardly any dishes!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Brazilian Grilled Flank Steak <\/span><\/h2>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/562.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nINGREDIENTS Serves 4 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin ½ Teaspoon Salt ½ Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper 4 Garlic Cloves (grated or finely minced) ½ Small Red Onion (finely chopped) Handful of Coriander (leaves finely chopped) 1 Chili (finely minced) \u2153<\/span> Cup Lime Juice ½ Cup Olive Oil 1kg Flank Steak<\/p>\nMETHOD 1. Place all ingredients, except for flank steak, into a shallow bowl. 2. Whisk to blend well. Set some marinade aside to serve with, if you like. 3. Add the flank steak to the mixture. 4. Work the marinade around on the meat, to make sure that all surfaces are covered. 5. Cover well and refrigerate overnight. Remove from fridge to come to room temperature before cooking. 6. Pre-heat grill to highest temperature. Remove steak from marinade and cook for 2 minutes on one side and 1½ minutes on the other. Check to make sure meat is done to your likeness before taking it off the grill - you may need to cook it a couple of minutes longer but don’t overdo it! Flank steak gets tough when overcooked so leave it pink in the middle. 7. Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing across the grain. 8. Serve topped with reserved marinade or some freshly chopped coriander and Italian parsley.<\/p>\nThis is a relatively cheap cut of meat and is lean and tasty. Just don’t overcook it, observe the resting time and be sure to slice across the grain of the meat before serving.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">No-Recipe Grilled Vegetables<\/h2>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/563.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nCook the whole meal on the BBQ and forget faffing with salads!<\/p>\nAsparagus • Cook whole<\/p>\nCapsicum • Either sliced and saut\u0113ed, quartered and cooked, or blackened whole and then cooled and peeled, peppers are wonderfully sweet on the BBQ.<\/p>\nCauliflower • Cut 1-2 cm thick ‘steaks’ from the centre area of the cauli (you may get only 2-3 per cauliflower) and cook on the BBQ hotplate. Can be rubbed first with oil, salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika and a tiny bit of cinnamon for a fabulous moroccan vibe.<\/p>\nCorn • A quick minute or two in the microwave with husk on makes them very sweet and tender. Cut through near the base then slip the husk off from the silk end. Finish on the BBQ with some oil or butter and a sprinkling of salt, pepper, coconut sugar (optional) and chilli.<\/p>\nCourgette \/ Zucchini • Cut into lengthwise strips making them easier to handle.<\/p>\nEggplant \/ aubergine • Slice into 1cm rounds.<\/p>\nLettuce - Cos or Romaine • For something really different and delicious, halve baby lettuce vertically and char the cut side on the BBQ for a few minutes.<\/p>\nMushrooms • Leave whole and cook gill side up. Flavour can be sprinkled into the the gill area, which acts like a cup holding juices in.<\/p>\nOnion \/ spring onion \/ leek • Slice onions into thick rounds and keep the round together for a change from the usual saut\u0113e. Spring onions and baby leeks can be cooked whole.<\/p>\nPotatoes and sweet potatoes • Delicious when sliced thinly and barbecued. Or partially cook them in the microwave first and slice thickly when cool enough to handle.<\/p>\nTomatoes • Can be left whole or simply halved. <\/span><\/p>","name_id":"garadors-favourite-bbq-recipes-2","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":58,"active":1,"available_at":"2018-12-27 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-12-18 10:58:13","updated_at":"2019-07-08 13:07:41","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":57,"import_id":53,"image":{"id":467,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_FestiveDecor_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":156025,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.57":"Festive Decorating for Small Spaces"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 09:28:08","link":"\/asset\/467.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"152.37 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"Festive Decorating for Small Spaces","title":"Festive Decorating for Small Spaces","intro":"Ready to Deck the Halls of your tiny abode? Here are 10 ways to decorate without getting Tangled in Tinsel every time you want to Jingle your Bells!","content":"If your area is limited but your Christmas spirit is alive and ready to party, maybe it’s time to forego the traditional 7-foot pine and embrace your wall, window and ceiling space? There is an abundance of exciting possibilities to spark seasonal merriment without impacting on your home’s flow and functionality.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/124.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>1. Trim the Tree<\/h4>\nWe’re talking tree size here. Try using only the top portion of an artificial tree • Purchase a small living tree in a pot - take it outside after Christmas and it will live to freshen your home with the scent of pine for years to come • A skinny tree can fit into a small corner • A half circle tree with a flat back can be positioned against a wall • Use a tiny tree brach in a lovely pot or vase and position it on a sideboard or table • Think outside the house - maybe there’s a tree outside your window that could be decorated with lights to shine inside?<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/125.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>2. Themed Colours<\/h4>\nChoosing a colour scheme and keeping the decorations you choose to those colours will avoid a cluttered feeling in small spaces. Match your colour scheme and design theme to your home’s decor and you’ll create a super classy vibe.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/128.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>3. Garlands of Greenery<\/h4>\nA lovely way to bring the fresh scent of Christmas into the home is to cut pine or evergreens, eucalypt, holly and rosemary and string it along balustrades, above doorways, around windows and along the table as a centrepiece.<\/p>\n<h4>4. Grace at the Table<\/h4>\nWhy wait till Christmas Day to create a table centrepiece? The dining table is the perfect spot to bring the Christmas spirit into your home. Try filling glass bowls or vases with baubles and add strings of fairy lights or intersperse with candles. Greenery works really well here too, hide long, flat dishes under your display to enable frequent watering.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/126.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>5. Forage and Craft<\/h4>\nA beautiful, cheap, easy and oh-so-Scandinavian styled idea is to find some small branches and fashion them into a tree or star shape, then entwine it with a small string of lights. Your decoration can be leaned anywhere and will create an instant Christmassy feel.<\/p>\n<h4>6. Festive Mantelpiece<\/h4>\nA fireplace mantel is a focal point in a living, dining or bedroom space. Replace your usual mantelpiece vignette with Christmas ornaments, lights and wreaths for the month. It’s a great way to bring Christmas into the home in a central spot that won’t disrupt day-to-day functioning of the room.<\/p>\n<h4><img src=\"\/asset\/127.jpeg\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>7. Decorate from Above<\/h4>\nHanging decorations needn’t be just for trees, try hanging them from pendant lights, chandeliers, ceiling beams or doorways. Glass baubles look extra special with the light shining through them. Be sure to position decorations a safe distance from electrical wiring and the heat of globes.<\/p>\n<h4>8. Suspend decorations in the windows<\/h4>\nSpread the joy of Christmas with wreaths and decorations hung over windows for all the world to see. Use simple string, fishing line, or colourful ribbon and removable hooks for hanging. Matching decorations for each window look really stylish.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/130.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>9. Elf your Shelf!<\/h4>\nTransform an existing bookshelf into an enchanting showpiece with a few decorative ornaments. Or why not go over the top and replace the entire unit’s contents with Christmas sparkle?<\/p>\n<h4><img src=\"\/asset\/129.jpeg\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>10. When the Tree is not a Tree<\/h4>\nLastly but certainly not least, there are plenty of wonderful ways to create your own ‘tree’ against a wall: Use rows of foraged branches to create the look of a tree • Use strips of washi tape to ‘draw’ a tree • Attach baubles to the wall in a tree shape • Draw your tree on a chalkboard wall, the possibilities are endless.<\/p>\nWe hope you have been inspired to embrace the joy of the season and decorate your home, no matter how small it is! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!<\/p>","name_id":"festive-decorating-for-small-spaces-2","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":57,"active":1,"available_at":"2018-12-18 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-12-18 09:18:00","updated_at":"2019-07-04 09:28:08","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":56,"import_id":52,"image":{"id":466,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_DrivewaySafety_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":117949,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.56":"10 Ways to be Safe and Secure around the Garage and Driveway"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 21:24:08","link":"\/asset\/466.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"115.18 kB"},"news_category_id":6,"name":"10 Ways to be Safe and Secure around the Garage and Driveway","title":"10 Ways to be Safe and Secure around the Garage and Driveway","intro":"As the holidays near and children are playing around the neighbourhood, be extra vigilant on your driveway. Read our tips to help keep safety top of mind","content":"Driveways are part of most New Zealand homes and something we use every day. Entering and exiting the driveway and garage can feel like second nature, but it is in fact one of the most risk-prone zones of your home. The garage door itself is another safety consideration. It’s the largest moving object in your home and as such, can cause serious injury. Garage doors can vary dramatically in the safety features they include.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">The statistics on driveway injuries are sobering:<\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Five children are killed on driveways each year in New Zealand.<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">A child is admitted to Starship Hospital every fortnight.<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Most children injured are aged five years and younger, a large portion of those are toddlers.<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Common injuries include brain damage, limb fractures and abdomen and chest injuries.<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">68% of accidents happen when a car is reversing; 32% occur when a car is going forward.<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Most injuries happen to children on their home driveway. In more than 30% of cases, the child’s parent is driving.<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">What is more important than the safety of our tamariki? Here are ten ways to consider safety around your garage and driveway:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Check for children before you drive, including when using the garage! Don’t lose focus on this because of rushing or because you do it every day. There are blind zones of up to 10m behind a car and 3m around the \nvehicle where drivers cannot see a small child. Remember to look for neighbours’ children as well as your own.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Supervise children around vehicles, hold their hand tightly! Shut the door securely when you leave the house so that children cannot run out after you. Find out where everyone is before you get into the car - put children in the car with you if there is no one to supervise them when you need to move a vehicle. <\/span><\/li>\n<li>Separate play areas from driveways. If your driveway borders a play area, fence it. Talk to neighbours about taking care on shared driveways.<\/li>\n<li>Remember that children are used to being around vehicles, they see them as ‘friendly’, unlike darkness or deep water. Consequently, they will get into or out of cars and move around vehicles without fear.<\/li>\n<li>Have an Infra-red Safety Beam fitted to your garage door opener. If the safety beam is broken by a child or pet running under the garage door while it is closing, the door will stop and reverse without making contact. Garador recommends the use of safety infra-red beams on all automatic garage doors.<\/li>\n<li>Install an Entry Keypad. This a great way to provide security for family members. They need only remember their pin number to gain access to the garage, no more worries about hiding keys around the home or locating garage door opener transmitters. The keypad should be out of reach of small children - as should any transmitters.<\/li>\n<li>Smart Phone Control. Garador’s Smart Phone Control Kit uses an app that acts as a garage door control, and notifies you when the door is being opened and closed. So, if by chance your children lose or forget their keys, you can open the garage door from your phone - from anywhere in the world*. Any time someone uses the garage door, your Smart Phone Kit will send a notification to you. That’s great peace of mind for you and security for your family. * Subject to cellular and WiFi connection and availability. Note - Kit includes Smart Hub & accessories. Phone not included.<\/li>\n<li>Reversing Cameras and alarms can be useful - but are not failsafe! Do not rely on these alone. You must still check for children EVERY time.<\/li>\n<li>Drive out forwards if possible - slowly, after checking. Remember, 32% of driveway injuries sill happen when a car is driving forwards.<\/li>\n<li>Footpaths also count. Please stop and check the footpath every time you cross it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nBelow, right: Driveway sports can be a great option, but ONLY with supervision.<\/em><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/132.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nAbove, left: There’s more than one blind spot…<\/em><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"p1\">Please remember  <\/span>to ALWAYS<\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">CHECK for children before driving off<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">SUPERVISE children around vehicles - always<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">SEPARATE play areas from driveways<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">For more information, please visit these websites:<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidshealth.org.nz\/driveway-injury-prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.kidshealth.org.nz\/driveway-injury-prevention<\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.safekids.nz\/\">http:\/\/www.safekids.nz\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Garador’s Safety Features for your Garage Door and Opener: <a href=\"\/resources\/child-safety\/?utm_source=GaradorBlog&utm_medium=refarticle&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entry Keypad,<\/a> <a href=\"\/resources\/car-safe\/?utm_source=GaradorBlog&utm_medium=refarticle&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Infra-red Safety Beam,<\/a> <a href=\"\/openers\/smart-phone-kit\/smart-phone-kit.html?utm_source=GaradorBlog&utm_medium=refarticle&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Phone Control Kit<\/a><\/h3>\n <img src=\"\/asset\/564.jpeg\" \/><\/p>","name_id":"10-ways-to-be-safe-and-secure-around-the-garage-and-driveway-2","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":56,"active":1,"available_at":"2018-11-30 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-11-30 13:26:27","updated_at":"2019-07-04 21:24:08","category":{"id":6,"image":null,"name":"General","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":1,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:10:41","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:09"}},{"id":55,"import_id":51,"image":{"id":465,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_HomeProtect_Nov18_header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":126278,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.55":"Home Security Tips: Avoid your home becoming a Target these Holidays."},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 21:27:17","link":"\/asset\/465.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"123.32 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"Home Security Tips: Avoid your home becoming a Target these Holidays.","title":"Home Security Tips: Avoid your home being a Target these Holidays.","intro":"Holiday season is nearly here and some folks aren\u2019t planning beach days and bach stays\u2026 Burglars will be rubbing their hands together, making plans to get them on your valuables! Check out our home protection check list here","content":"<h4>Use Technology to keep secure<\/h4>\nThe garage is a prime entry point to your home and an area that could be vulnerable if not made secure. Not only that, it often houses many valuables - cars, tools, lawnmowers, bikes, perhaps workplace equipment. Thieves need not even bother with the house if they can get enough out of your garage in a quick snatch. Your Garador Garage Door Opener has inbuilt security that makes it super tricky for thieves to gain access to your garage. Our TriTran+™ transmitters use code-hopping technology, generating a new random code from over 4.29 billion possibilities every time the door is opened. This means there is no chance of a burglar using a code grabbing device to copy your signal. Learn more about TriTran+™ here.<\/p>\n<h4>Smartphone garage door control<\/h4>\nGarador’s Smart Phone Control Kit gives you secure access to your home, even when you’re away from it. You can monitor your garage door from anywhere in the world and receive notifications when anyone uses your door*. So if you’re on holiday and someone manages to get that door open, you’ll receive a notification. If you leave home and forget to close the garage, you can check the status of your door and close it while you’re out. The app is easy to use and is available as an optional accessory on new residential garage door openers installed from 1 August, 2016. *Subject to cellular and Wifi connection and availability.<\/p>\n<h4>Alarms & Sensor Lights<\/h4>\nBurglar alarms work and their presence is also a great deterrent - don’t forget to include an alarm sensor in the garage. Thieves prefer easy access, so alarm sensors and motion sensing lights are a fast way to put them off. Install plenty of sensor lights outside and keep them high up so they’re difficult to tamper with. Test smoke alarms and clean all sensors regularly.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/134.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nAbove: This home is visible from the street, clear of hiding places and is well lit from inside, with security lighting outside. A thief would be much more likely to go for an easier target.<\/p>\n<h4>Timers<\/h4>\nTimer lights can be a great way to make it look as if someone is home at night time. A timer on the TV and a radio can also be helpful, perhaps the radio on during the day and the TV during the evening.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/135.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nAbove: You might not use your tools much, but a burglar will use whatever they can get their hands on!<\/p>\n<h4>Be proactive<\/h4>\nThieves look for the easiest entry points. Try staking out your own home and figure out where you are leaving yourself open to opportunities. Secure all windows, no matter how small. Check all doors last thing before you leave for a holiday.<\/p>\nPut away any outdoor valuables. While you’re at it, store items like wheelbarrows, wheelie bins, hammers and ladders that could help burglars gain access to your property or use to ferry away your belongings.<\/p>\nMany sliding glass doors have incredibly flimsy locks, a thief can easily pop them for quick access to your home. Add a security rod to prevent the door from sliding across, so simple. Windows should also be lockable. Use multiple locks on doors for extra strength.<\/p>\n<h4>Maintain the yard<\/h4>\nHave a tidy up around the yard and mow the lawns before you leave, so that the place doesn’t look untended. Trimming branches is a good idea, in case those summer storms come and cause havoc while you’re not there. Bushes can give nice dark hiding places for thieves to lie in wait… give them a trim, especially around the bottom. Thorny plants like cacti and bougainvillea can help to deter thieves and could possibly capture a little DNA!<\/p>\n<h4>Have someone keep an eye on things<\/h4>\nTell trusted neighbours that you will be away and give them your contact number. If they hear your alarm go off, they will be more alert to it. Ask someone to collect the mail, water the garden and put the rubbish bins out so it looks less like you’re away. Take it a step further with a house sitter. This arrangement can cost nothing and you’ll have someone to keep an eye on things, water plants and look after your pet too.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/138.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nAbove: Clever hiding places are worth the effort. Note that most burglars will target the main bedroom first.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p2\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 22px; line-height: 1.6;\">Hide & Label Valuables<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\nKeep valuables out of sight inside the house. Remove jewellery from your dresser, stash electronics and don’t leave cash or cheque books lying around. It sounds obvious, but complacency has been the downfall of many victims.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nHide secure paperwork to avoid identity theft and back up your computer or copy photos and important files to cloud-based storage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nMake it difficult for thieves to sell your stolen belongings by having jewellery etched with your name. Use invisible markers to identify electronics.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nKeep a record of the models and serial numbers of your valuable items (pictures and videos are even better). If they are stolen, your inventory list can help lodge claims or recover possessions if the thieves are caught.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p2\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 22px; line-height: 1.6;\">Don't Advertise<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\nLastly, keep a low profile on social media when you are away from home. Wait until your return to 'advertise' your overseas holiday.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Have a wonderful summer, from us all at Garador!<\/h4>","name_id":"home-security-tips-avoid-your-home-becoming-a-target-these-holidays-2","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":55,"active":1,"available_at":"2018-11-21 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-11-23 14:43:58","updated_at":"2019-07-04 21:27:17","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":54,"import_id":49,"image":{"id":464,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_Access1118_Header (1).jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":163096,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.54":"ACCESSORIES and FEATURES for your GARAGE DOOR & OPENER"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 21:39:19","link":"\/asset\/464.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"159.27 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"ACCESSORIES and FEATURES for your GARAGE DOOR & OPENER","title":"ACCESSORIES and FEATURES FOR YOUR GARAGE DOOR and OPENER","intro":"SmartPhone Control for accessing your garage door from near or far; Handy features like backlit entry keypads; State of the Art Openers for Garages & Gates and more! Read how Garador enhances reliability with accessories and features here","content":"OPTIONAL EXTRAS FOR YOUR GARAGE DOOR<\/p>\nInsulation to regulate temperature and noise in your garage so you can use it the way you want to!<\/strong><\/p>\nInsulation can make a great difference to heat transferral into and out of the garage. Garador’s graphite-infused EPS insulation material can provide around 20% better insulating performance than standard EPS. At the same time the acoustic qualities of our Insulated Series provide a shield against noise entering and\/or exiting your garage - great for busy roads or budding musicians!<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/143.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/residential-doors\/insulated-sectional-doors\/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEE MORE ON OUR INSULATED SERIES HERE<\/a><\/p>\nDulux® Powder Coated Range for a rainbow of choice.<\/strong><\/p>\nIf your preferred colour is not available from our standard COLORSTEEL® range (18 colour options!), opt for powder coating in up to 100 amazing Dulux colours. This is an easy way to make a standout feature of your garage door, or match to an unusual colour scheme.<\/p>\nWindows<\/strong><\/p>\nAvailable in Toughened Glass or Acrylic on selected Garador garage doors, windows can add light and style to your garage.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/residential-doors\/steel-sectional-doors\/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CHECK OUT THE WINDOW OPTIONS ON OUR RESIDENTIAL GARAGE DOORS<\/a><\/p>\nGarador Sectional Steel Garage Doors are <\/span>available in an extensive range of Pre-painted COLORSTEEL® or Powder Coated options<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/144.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nACCESSORIES & OPTIONAL EXTRAS FOR YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER<\/p>\nSmart Phone Control Kit<\/strong><\/p>\nGarador’s Smart Phone Control Kit uses an app that accesses your garage door opener. You can use it to open or close the door and the app will also send you notifications when the door is used. You can operate your garage door and check its status from anywhere in the world - as long as you have WiFi access and connectivity to your phone. Imagine how helpful the Smart Phone Kit could be if you sometimes forget to close your garage door, if you travel often, or if you have a lot of coming and going to and from your house!<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/residential-doors\/steel-sectional-doors\/smart-phone-kit.html?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEE MORE ON GARADOR’S SMARTPHONE CONTROL KIT HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/567.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nSafety Infra-Red Beams<\/strong><\/p>\nWe recommend the use of Safety Beams on all Garador Garage Doors. Breaking of the beam will signal the opener to stop and reverse the garage door without making contact. This prevents injury to children or pets, or damage to vehicles that might pass under the moving door.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/resources\/child-safety\/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEE MORE ON CHILD SAFETY<\/a><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/566.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nEntry Keypad<\/strong><\/p>\nA digital keypad fitted to the outside of the garage gives access without a remote control transmitter. The keypad is backlit, for an extra level of convenience and reassurance. This is a great option for families - children don’t need to be in charge of a transmitter or a set of keys and it means that no one will get locked out! Handy for when you just pop up to the dairy or walk the dog too.<\/p>\nBattery Backup and Smart Solar<\/strong><\/p>\nEspecially useful if you live in a remote area prone to power outages, these options could prevent time wasted and let you carry on with business as usual.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/measure-and-quote\/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CONTACT GARADOR FOR MORE INFORMATION<\/a><\/p>\nGate Openers<\/strong><\/p>\nPowerful and robust, Garador’s range of gate openers include swing gate openers and sliding gate solutions for residential and heavy duty applications. Add a safety beam, backlit digital keypad, battery backup and SmartSolar for extra security and convenience. Smart Phone Control Kit compliant too!<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/openers\/gate-openers\/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CHECK OUT GARADOR'S GATE OPENERS HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/568.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/openers\/tiltsectional-door-openers\/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TAKE A LOOK AT GARADOR FOCUS AND GARADOR PRECISION GARAGE DOOR OPENERS<\/a><\/p>","name_id":"accessories-and-features-for-your-garage-door-opener-2","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":54,"active":1,"available_at":"2018-11-02 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-11-08 17:04:39","updated_at":"2019-07-04 21:39:19","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":30,"import_id":48,"image":{"id":441,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_BLOG_10JOBS_Cover.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":102772,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":1184,"height":417,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.30":"10 Second-Income Jobs You Can Do from Your Garage"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-04 12:33:44","link":"\/asset\/441.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"100.36 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"10 Second-Income Jobs You Can Do from Your Garage","title":"10 Second-Income Jobs You Can Do from Your Garage","intro":"A garage can be much more than simply somewhere to leave your car at night, or where you pack away some dusty old boxes. A garage is somewhere where you can be inspired.","content":"Is the day-to-day grind of your usual career getting you down? Perhaps you’d like to see a bit of extra cash on the side? Starting a second job out of your garage can be a great way to both find more inspiration and earn a little bit extra too.<\/p>\nHere are the top ten out-of-your-garage jobs that we’ve come up with at <a href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garador.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Repair Work<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis one is a no-brainer for handy-men and women everywhere. Not only do many people not have the skills for basic repair jobs around their home, but they’ll lack the tools to perform them with. Many people accumulate heaps of tools to perform all manner of jobs – don’t let them go to waste! Share your skills, your workshop, and your passion with others. Even easier to advertise now in this age of the internet!<\/p>\nBicycle Repair<\/strong><\/p>\nBicycles are another thing that always need fixing. If you know how to do it, why not make some cash doing it?<\/p>\nWoodworking<\/strong><\/p>\nWoodworking is a rare skill, yet a passion for many. Share your passion for woodworking with others!<\/p>\nFreelance Writer<\/strong><\/p>\nThe great thing about doing freelance writing is that all you need is a desk and a computer and an internet connection. Many places are always in need of freelance writers to do copywriting or basic marketing work. If you have a talent for the written word – this is a great option!<\/p>\n<h3>Tutor<\/strong><\/h3>\nIf you’re academically inclined, becoming a tutor is a great way to make a few extra bucks on the side. Don’t let some of your skills fall into disuse just because your regular job doesn’t utilize them! In our increasingly diverse community there are often immigrants to New Zealand who are looking for English tutors – especially conversational English tutors. Making a few extra bucks could be as easy as having a chat to a non-native speaker for an hour every week.<\/p>\n<h3> Tailor<\/strong><\/h3>\nIf you’re an expert with a sewing machine – people’s clothes always need fixing and readjusting.<\/p>\n<h3>Social Media Consultant<\/strong><\/h3>\nIf you are one of those people with endless followers on social media, then there’s a reason why. Social media consultants are constantly in demand these days – share your skills with up and coming companies or people.<\/p>\n<h3>Music Lessons<\/strong><\/h3>\nMusic is a passion many people undertake early on but then let go by the wayside as their career takes hold. Don’t let your old skills go to waste – great music teachers can make a healthy per-hour figure too!<\/p>\n<h3>Restore and Recycle Furniture<\/strong><\/h3>\nMany people don’t know what to do with their old furniture, and often just leave it outside to be collected. This leaves many opportunities for someone with the know-how to restore old furniture into something new and fabulous.<\/p>\n<h3>Blogger<\/strong><\/h3>\nBloggers with a unique view of the world – whether it’s on books, movies, fashion, business, politics or whatever – can develop quite a reputation, and eventually make money out of advertisements. If you’re an engaging writer – consider this one.<\/p>\nEvery Kiwi deserves a reliable garage door (especially if you’re running a business out of it!). For all your garage door needs, <a href=\"\/free-measure-quote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact Garador today!<\/a><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>","name_id":"10-second-income-jobs-you-can-do-from-your-garage","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":30,"active":1,"available_at":"2018-10-11 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-10-11 16:21:55","updated_at":"2019-07-04 12:33:44","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":53,"import_id":47,"image":{"id":463,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_Cave_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":107254,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.53":"A place to call your own\u2026 the \u201cMe-Cave\u201d"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 21:44:40","link":"\/asset\/463.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"104.74 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"A place to call your own\u2026 the \u201cMe-Cave\u201d","title":"A place to call your own&amp;amp;hellip; the &amp;amp;ldquo;Me-Cave&amp;amp;rdquo;","intro":"What could be better than your own space to relax, think, plot your rise to greatness or hang with your mates? If you have an area ripe for revamp, check out our cave blog here.","content":"The kiwi dream: the Man Cave, She Den, Mantuary or even just a Rumpus Room. If you can have one, life will be more fun. It’s even fun to dream about the dream, just look at what we found to inspire you…<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/569.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nWhen you search Woman Cave images, the internet throws up a wide variety of styles with serenity and comfort featuring prominently in the results.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/570.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nFor the DIY enthusiast, there are ideas galore, from super kitsch to downright brilliant!<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/571.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nFeeling inspired? Maybe it's time to live the dream! For the garage door of your dreams, check out Garador's residential range now:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<a href=\"\/residential-doors\/steel-sectional-doors\/\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Sectional Garage Doors<\/button><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"a-place-to-call-your-own-the-me-cave","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":53,"active":1,"available_at":"2018-07-19 00:00:00","created_at":"2019-01-31 12:20:12","updated_at":"2019-07-04 21:44:40","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":52,"import_id":46,"image":{"id":462,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_Colours_0718_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":178831,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.52":"Choosing the Perfect Colour for your Garage Door"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 21:56:40","link":"\/asset\/462.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"174.64 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"Choosing the Perfect Colour for your Garage Door","title":"Choosing a Great Colour for your Garage Door","intro":"\u201cLook for the house with the orange garage door\u201d! Choosing a colour and style for your garage door can be a difficult decision - but it can be fun too! Find your inspiration here:","content":"Do you like your colours to match or to compliment each other? Would you like a garage door that blends into the background or makes an impact on the street? Perhaps you want to tell friends “Look for the house with the orange garage door”!<\/span><\/p>\nWith Garador your options are practically limitless. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Start with the Best Base<\/span><\/h3>\nFor all our garage doors, Garador uses COLORSTEEL® prepainted steel, made locally by New Zealand Steel. Colour performance is an important part of a garage door’s longevity and <\/strong>New Zealand made painted product consistently achieves the best colour durability results. If you’re unsure of whether the colour will match, you can request a painted steel colour swatch from your Garador dealer to help.<\/p>\nFor those more uncommon colour choices, you can find the best match for your colour scheme with powder coated steel. As the largest powder supplier in Australia and New Zealand, Dulux Powder & Industrial Coatings offers a wide range of stock and custom-made powder coating colours and technologies. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThe 'match' does not necessarily mean matching to your wall colour, it can be the roof, the trim, a version of the wall colour, or a completely different, standout feature colour. The garage door opens up opportunities to have a little fun with your colour scheme.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nBelow, you can see the statement a simple black garage door can make on totally different architectural designs.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/572.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nBelow, Garador's Aspen takes on different looks, depending on what it is matched with.<\/strong><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/573.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nHere we see two homes, each using a garage door colour to blend with the overall colour scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/574.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nBelow we see the simple lines of Garador's Newport, taking on various looks as it is matched with trim to create a feature, used tonally alongside a rich wall colour and matched with the front door to create a bold but very cost-effective design statement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/575.jpeg\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\nStatesman itself is a garage door with plenty of personality, but in a bold shade of blue, is quite the showoff!<\/strong><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/576.jpeg\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\nGarador’s range boasts COLORSTEEL® colours as standard, with the option to use Dulux Powder coatings to open up to 100 extra colours to choose from.<\/strong><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/577.jpeg\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\nAre you ready to make an outstanding colour choice? <a href=\"\/resources\/brochures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download our colour brochure here<\/a>, or request a <a href=\"\/free-measure-quote\/\">free measure and quote<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>","name_id":"choosing-the-perfect-colour-for-your-garage-door","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":52,"active":1,"available_at":"2018-07-09 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-07-06 14:35:18","updated_at":"2019-07-04 21:56:40","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":51,"import_id":45,"image":{"id":461,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_GarageReno_Header2.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":105275,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":303,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.51":"Easy steps to renovating a crusty garage"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 22:01:24","link":"\/asset\/461.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"102.81 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"Easy steps to renovating a crusty garage","title":"Easy steps to renovating a crusty garage","intro":"Turning your garage from dingy and dark to bright and efficient will take some elbow grease. Here are the main areas to look at and a few tips to turning the garage into a space that can have multiple uses...","content":"The Garage Door<\/span> <\/strong>A new garage door can make a big difference to the appeal of your garage. Minimise draughts and increase security with a reliable, custom built, steel garage door from <a href=\"\/residential-doors\/steel-sectional-doors\/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garador<\/a>. Choose from our <a href=\"\/residential-doors\/insulated-sectional-doors\/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">insulated series<\/a> for an extra layer of protection from heat exchange. If clearance space is an issue, Garador’s <a href=\"\/residential-doors\/flex-a-door\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flex-A-Door<\/a> and opener can be installed with just 70mm minimum headroom! The colours and styles available allow for endless combinations, giving you a design to enhance your home from the outside, while doing its job year after year.<\/p>\nThe Garage Floor<\/span> <\/strong>Often the easiest part of the garage to update, an improved garage floor can have the biggest impact. Clear out your garage (<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2DNO2mI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check out our blog on spring cleaning the garage<\/a>) give the floor a great clean and then consider a floor covering.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/578.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nAbove: Floor coverings can make a huge difference to your garage, just be sure you don’t cut corners with safety.<\/em><\/p>\nRemoving Oil and Grease Spots <\/strong>1. Cover grease stains with a layer of sawdust or cat litter. Leave it on the floor for at least one day to absorb excess oil. 2. Use a push broom with rigid bristles to sweep up the sawdust, cat litter and dirt. 3. Pour dry dishwasher detergent or a concrete cleaning agent on the stain. Let the detergent sit for 45 minutes, then pour boiling water on the area and vigorously scrub the stained section with the broom. 4. For more stubborn stains, use a specialised concrete cleaner in combination with your pressure sprayer.<\/p>\nRemoving Rust Stains <\/strong>Trisodium phosphate (TSP) and hot water can remove rust spots. Wet the concrete and use a push broom with rigid bristles to scrub. Let the solution soak into the concrete for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/579.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nFloor covering <\/strong>If selecting paint for your garage floor, make sure to choose an epoxy paint created especially for garage floors. Mix the paint well and apply a thin, even first coat. Cut in along the edges of your garage with a brush and then use a roller with a medium nap to apply the rest of the paint. Let the first coat dry thoroughly (about 24 hours) before applying further coats.<\/p>\nMany large retailers offer DIY epoxy garage floor kits, and there are numerous online tutorials to back them up. It’s imperative to follow manufacturer’s instructions and safety precautions.<\/p>\nCarpet tiles can be a great option for the garage. They are usually made of polypropylene or olefin synthetic fibre. This material is resistant to staining, abrasion, UV fading, mould and mildew. Importantly, it is fire resistant and has a tendency to melt when exposed to flame or intense heat instead of catching fire. Available in a modular interlocking tile or as a peel and stick design, carpet tiles will give your floor the comfort of carpet while still offering good resistance to staining and some chemicals.<\/p>\nPlease Note: Normal house carpet isn’t suitable for the garage floor - it can create mould and mildew issues, it is tough to clean properly, and it breaks down from automotive fluids. It’s also a fire hazard, just imagine any petrol or turps residue coming into contact with sparks and you can understand why residential carpet is not a good idea.<\/p>\nIf you can afford to have the floor professionally recovered, the results are often worth the extra cost.<\/p>\nWall Linings and Insulation<\/span> <\/strong>Lining the garage walls makes a big difference to heat transfer in and out. Insulating the walls takes it a step further. An insulated garage door will be the finishing glory! <a href=\"\/residential-doors\/insulated-sectional-doors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out the range in Garador’s insulated series.<\/a><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/580.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nSome great examples of the potential in a garage.<\/em><\/p>\nAdd Storage<\/span> <\/strong>Standalone shelving kits come in a huge range of sizes and styles - be sure to secure them to the wall for safety.<\/p>\nSearch out bolt-free, snap lock shelving that uses only a rubber mallet to put together.<\/p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2rOIJzQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out our blog post on garage storage for great storage ideas.<\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/resources\/garador-news\/easy-ways-to-organise-your-garage.html?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Another blog on organisation ideas here.<\/a><\/p>\nLighting<\/span> <\/strong><\/span>Some decent lighting in the garage will make it a lot more enticing if you plan to spend time there - or if you want to find things you’ve stored! <\/span><\/p>\nA cheap and easy way to add lighting without an electrician is to use industrial cage lighting. You can use hooks to suspend the light wherever you like and you get the trendy ‘industrial edge’ to boot.<\/p>\nRecycle that old lamp you cleared out from the corner and put it to use providing extra light in the garage. Lamp kits can be purchased at large retailers. Don’t try to repair anything electrical unless you are qualified.<\/p>\nSecond Income Jobs you can do from a Garage<\/span> <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2k6HyqQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out our blog post with inspiration for creating income from your newly re-vamped garage.<\/a><\/p>","name_id":"easy-steps-to-renovating-a-crusty-garage","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":51,"active":1,"available_at":"2018-06-26 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-06-26 14:11:15","updated_at":"2019-07-04 22:01:24","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":50,"import_id":44,"image":{"id":460,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_openers_Header_0618.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":103425,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.50":"For reliability, security and smart technology, choose a Garador Garage Door Opener"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 22:10:14","link":"\/asset\/460.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"101.00 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"For reliability, security and smart technology, choose a Garador Garage Door Opener","title":"For reliability, security and smart technology, choose a Garador Garage Door Opener","intro":"Behind every great garage door is a state of the art opener. Garador's openers combine smooth operation with hi-tech features as standard.","content":"<blockquote>\nIt’s essential to use the right sized opener (motor) for the size and weight of your garage door. Garador’s range includes 2 openers to suit sectional and tilt residential doors, the Garador Precision Premium Sectional Opener and Garador Focus Tilt\/Sectional Opener. The Garador Reflex has been developed for rolling garage doors and for industrially sized doors, the GDO-10 is your go-to.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nAll of our openers feature TrioCode™128 advanced multi-frequency technology. TrioCode™ uses three frequencies to defeat interference from other common wireless products in your neighbourhood, such as baby monitors and wireless entertainment systems. The 128-bit encryption relies on trillions of rolling codes, creating a new code each time the door is operated. Rest assured with these odds that only your transmitters will open your garage door.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/openers\/tiltsectional-door-openers\/garador-controll-a-door-gdo-9.html?utm_source=GarBlog&utm_medium=refarticle&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garador Precision Premium Sectional Opener<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nOur premium opener with super quiet operation and a 7 year, 20,000 cycle warranty<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/openers\/tiltsectional-door-openers\/garador-controll-a-door-gdo-11.html?utm_source=GarBlog&utm_medium=refarticle&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garador Focus Tilt\/Sectional Opener<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nA reliable opener at an economical price, with all the important features and a 650N DC motor. Comes with 5-year, 10,000 cycle Warranty.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/581.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Standard Features for Garador™ Sectional and Tilt Openers<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n•<\/span> Soft Start\/Soft Stop operation that reduces noise and stress on the door by cleverly adjusting the speed at the start and end of each cycle<\/p>\n•<\/span> Intelligent Sensitivity System (ISS) reacts to door obstructions to minimise the risk of damage to people, pets and property<\/p>\n•<\/span> TrioCode™ multi-frequency coding system using three frequencies to overcome the increasing problem of interference within your neighbourhood<\/p>\n•<\/span> TrioCode™ code hopping technology to generate a new random code with each use<\/p>\n•<\/span> DC powered motor - choose the right opener with torque to suit your door<\/p>\n•<\/span> Battery Backup and SmartSolar™ solar charging options for operation when or where mains power is unavailable<\/p>\n•<\/span> ALPS (Automatic Limits Positioning System) that makes for millimetre perfect stops at the desired open and close positions<\/p>\n•<\/span> Pre-assembled C-Rail for clean, safe installation and softer operation – available in a super quiet aluminium<\/p>\n•<\/span> Courtesy Light that illuminates with each cycle, and can operate separately from the door<\/p>\n•<\/span> Comes standard with up to three TrioCode™ Key ring Transmitters<\/p>\n•<\/span> Garador™ PG-3 Programmer integration, allows service professionals to swiftly service and upgrade your opener with the latest operating firmware and advanced functions<\/p>\n•<\/span> Customisable operating modes that provide greater flexibility for your garage, including Vacation Mode – which blocks out all but one transmitter, and Pet & Pedestrian Mode – providing a limited opening for non-vehicular access<\/p>\nOptional Features for Garador™ Residential Openers •<\/span> <a href=\"\/openers\/smart-phone-kit\/smart-phone-kit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Phone Control Kit<\/a> Garador offers you total peace of mind with our Smartphone Control Kit. Open your garage door from anywhere in the world (subject to cellular and WiFi connection and availability) and be notified whenever the door is used, along with many other convenient features.<\/p>\n•<\/span> <a href=\"\/resources\/garador-news\/garadors-wonderfully-quiet-belt-drive.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quiet Belt Drive<\/a> For even quieter garage door operation (a handy option for families with babies or shift workers), ask about installing our Quiet Belt Drive. Available for GDO-9 openers. Every Garador automated garage door opener comes standard with Triocode™ remote control technology, which delivers advanced security, reliable operation and an excellent operating range.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/openers\/rolling-door-openers\/garador-gdo-6-roller-door-opener.html?utm_source=GarBlog&utm_medium=refarticle&utm_campaign=Garador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garador Reflex Roller Door Opener<\/span><\/strong> <\/a>Comes with most of the standard features of the tilt and sectional openers, and a 7 year, 20,000 cycle warranty!<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/openers\/industrial-door-openers\/garador-gdo-10-roller-door-opener.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garador™ GDO-10 Industrial Opener<\/span><\/strong> <\/a>Suitable for rolling doors up to 28m2<\/sup>, this motor has superior pulling power. It comes standard with a built-in battery back up and a wall mounted LCD control panel that can program a variety of operating modes. It has all the security and reliability that Garador is famous for and can manage up to 511 TrioCode™ 128 transmitters. If you're looking for a rolling door opener with true grit and state of the art features, you’ve found it in Garador's GDO-10.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/582.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/find-a-dealer\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Find My Nearest Dealer<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/free-measure-quote\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Request a FREE Quote<\/button><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"for-reliability-security-and-smart-technology-choose-a-garador-garage-door-opener","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":50,"active":1,"available_at":"2018-06-08 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-12-18 11:43:54","updated_at":"2019-07-04 22:10:14","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":47,"import_id":43,"image":{"id":457,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_APP2018_header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":95197,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.47":"The ultimate in convenient and secure garage door control, Garador's Smartphone Control Kit"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 22:17:15","link":"\/asset\/457.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"92.97 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"The ultimate in convenient and secure garage door control, Garador's Smartphone Control Kit","title":"The ultimate in convenient and secure garage door control, Garador\u00c3\ufffd\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3\u00af\u00c2\u00bf\u00c2\u00bd\u00c3\ufffd\u00c2\u00af\u00c3\ufffd\u00c2\u00bf\u00c3\ufffd\u00c2\u00bd\u00c3\ufffd\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3\u00af\u00c2\u00bf\u00c2\u00bd\u00c3\ufffd\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3\ufffd\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\ufffd\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3\u00af\u00c2\u00bf\u00c2\u00bd\u00c3\ufffd\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3\ufffd\u00c2\u00af\u00c3\ufffd\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3\u00af\u00c2\u00bf\u00c2\u00bd\u00c3\ufffd\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3\ufffd\u00c2\u00bf\u00c3\ufffd\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3\u00af\u00c2\u00bf\u00c2\u00bd\u00c3\ufffd\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3\ufffd\u00c2\u00bd\u00c3\ufffd\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3\u00af\u00c2\u00bf\u00c2\u00bd\u00c3\ufffd\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3\ufffd\u00c2\u00af\u00c3\ufffd\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3\u00af\u00c2\u00bf\u00c2\u00bd\u00c3\ufffd\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3\ufffd\u00c2\u00bf\u00c3\ufffd\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3\u00af\u00c2\u00bf\u00c2\u00bd\u00c3\ufffd\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd\u00c3\ufffd\u00c2\u00bds Smartphone Control Kit","intro":"Let's face it, our Smart Phones are with us wherever we go these days. With Garador's Smart Phone Control Kit you can even use your phone to operate and monitor your garage door! Check it out here:","content":"<h3 class=\"p1\">Have you ever had one of those moments when you just can’t remember whether or not you closed the garage door after leaving home? Is there a lot of coming and going of family members in your household? Do you worry about security around your home when you’re not around?<\/h3>\nIf you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then Garador’s Smart Phone Control Kit can help to put your mind at ease. <\/span><\/p>\nThe Smartphone Kit operates via an App that can operate your garage door, wherever you happen to be*. Garador’s Home Access App not only controls the garage door, it will monitor the garage door so that whenever the door is opened or closed, you will receive a notification. The Home Access App operates on iOS or Android phones and is free to download, as part of your Smart Phone Control Kit.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/583.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Main Advantages of the Garador Smart Phone Control Kit<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Smart control of your garage door from anywhere in the world*<\/h3>\n• Open your garage door whenever you want to • Close your garage door if it has been left open • Enable access to the garage for someone without a key or opener • New advanced user access control such as one time access and scheduled access<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Simple Operation via our easy to use App<\/h3>\n• No more fumbling for openers • Reliable garage door access via your smart phone - a great solution for those of us who carry our smartphone with us all of the time • Family members with a Smart Phone can also use the app<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Secure Home Access<\/h3>\n• Monitor your garage door 24\/7 • Receive notifications whenever the door is used • Know who has used the door: the built-in activity log lets you know the name  <\/span>of who used the app, the time it was used and whether the door was opened or closed • Features extended range technology so that you can also operate an entrance gate on your app<\/p>\nThe <a href=\"\/openers\/smart-phone-kit\/smart-phone-kit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Phone Control Kit<\/a> is available as an optional accessory on all new residential Garador garage door openers<\/span> installed from August 1, 2016.<\/p>\n* Subject to cellular and WiFi connection and availability. Note - Kit includes Smart Hub & accessories. Phone not included.<\/em><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/free-measure-quote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Request A Free Quote<\/button><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"the-ultimate-in-convenient-and-secure-garage-door-control-garadors-smartphone-control-kit","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":47,"active":1,"available_at":"2018-05-29 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-05-30 14:53:32","updated_at":"2019-07-04 22:17:15","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":49,"import_id":42,"image":{"id":459,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_May18_Conversions_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":104765,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.49":"Cool Garage Conversions"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-04 22:22:57","link":"\/asset\/459.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"102.31 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"Cool Garage Conversions","title":"Cool Garage Conversions","intro":"With the state of today's housing prices a lot of people are thinking outside the box when it comes to having extra space in their homes. If you have a garage it could be ripe for simple conversion to extended living, a rumpus room or guest accommodation.","content":"<h3>Ideas for a garage conversion<\/h3>\n<div>Art studio • Creative space • Craft & hobby room<\/div>\n<div>Children’s play room<\/div>\n<div>Extend existing adjacent room • Extra living • Family room<\/div>\n<div>Games room • Billiards • Pool • Table Tennis • Darts etc<\/div>\n<div>Grownup space • Man \/ Lady Cave • Bar • Wine cellar • Library<\/div>\n<div>Guest room • Rental accommodation • Student accommodation<\/div>\n<div>Gym & workout zone • Yoga • Pilates • Dance<\/div>\n<div>Home office • Small business setup<\/div>\n<div>Home theatre • Gaming zone<\/div>\n<div>Musician’s space<\/div>\n<div>Teenage hangout • Party space<\/div>\n<div>Living spaces extended, converted, created:<\/div>\n<div> <\/div>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/585.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Things to consider before you go ahead:<\/h3>\n<div>Light - do you need to add windows or skylights?<\/div>\n<div>Amenities - is there adequate power supply and enough outlets?<\/div>\n<div>Do you need a water supply?<\/div>\n<div>Insulation - heating - cooling.<\/div>\n<div>Entry points and access to the rest of the home.<\/div>\n<div>Where will you store all the things that currently occupy the garage?<\/div>\n<div>Do you need planning permission for any restructuring?<\/div>\n<div>Check building regulations and make sure safety issues like fireproofing and ventilation are addressed.<\/div>\n<div>A designated home theatre space has multiple benefits, such as keeping the noise away from the rest of the home, enticing the teenagers to stay home and allowing for a big screen without dominating the rest of the living space.<\/div>\n<div> <\/div>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/586.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nConverting the garage for work or play can have some huge cost saving benefits, but it’s advisable to do your homework first.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/587.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nWhatever you’re planning on using a garage for, an insulated garage door could make the space more agreeable. Check out Garador’s <a href=\"\/residential-doors\/insulated-sectional-doors\/\">Insulated Series<\/a> for door options.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>","name_id":"cool-garage-conversions","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":49,"active":1,"available_at":"2018-05-09 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-05-09 13:25:50","updated_at":"2019-07-04 22:22:57","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":48,"import_id":41,"image":{"id":458,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_1Insulation_header0418.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":91421,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.48":"Extend your garage's usefulness with a garage door from Garador's Insulated Series"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-05 06:55:11","link":"\/asset\/458.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"89.28 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"Extend your garage's usefulness with a garage door from Garador's Insulated Series","title":"Extend your garage's usefulness with a garage door from Garador's Insulated Series","intro":"If you are serious about insulating your house, we recommend that you also consider insulating your garage door.","content":"Adding a layer of insulation to your garage door can help to keep the noise in or out^, which is welcome news to some families! Our Graphite infused insulation offers exceptional insulation technology and can give your garage greater versatility.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/593.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nGraphite Infused EPS insulation panels absorb infrared energy and reflect heat more efficiently than standard EPS, resulting in up to 20% better insulation performance. Reassuringly, they contain no harmful CFCs or HCFCs.# The superior panel is backed with Mulflute in a carbon-grey finish, so the interior of your door also looks stylishly smart.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/596.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nAbove left: Our insulation product is backed with Mulflute in a carbon-grey finish that looks smart and unobtrusive.<\/sub><\/p>\nOf course, the door itself still features the same exceptional quality and finish you can expect from a Garador Garage Door. If you are looking to build or renovate, insulation is the smart option to give your home the flexibility to fit your lifestyle.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/597.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nGarador offers insulation as an option on our most popular styles of sectional doors: Aspen, Camden, NatureSteel, Nevada, Newport and Steeline. Choose Nevada and the insulation comes as standard!<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/594.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n^ Source: Predictive figures from ‘Acoustic Logic’ test  - # Source: Neopor Insulation Technology<\/sub><\/p>\n View Garador’s <a href=\"\/residential-doors\/insulated-sectional-doors\/\">Insulated Series<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n <\/p>","name_id":"extend-your-garages-usefulness-with-a-garage-door-from-garadors-insulated-series","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":48,"active":1,"available_at":"2018-04-26 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-04-26 13:00:14","updated_at":"2019-07-05 06:55:11","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":46,"import_id":40,"image":{"id":456,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_GarageProj_header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":117024,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.46":"From Garage to Greatness - Garage Project"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:22","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:00:41","link":"\/asset\/456.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"114.28 kB"},"news_category_id":6,"name":"From Garage to Greatness - Garage Project","title":"From Garage to Greatness - Garage Project","intro":"From a simple garage a beautiful thing was born - beer! Read how Wellington's Garage Project threw caution to the wind and grew a successful business that celebrates local talent and packs a hop-fuelled punch in the boutique brewing industry.","content":"Three mates in a derelict petrol station… It was a poetically dingy start for Wellington Brewers, Garage Project. Their craft beers are now available throughout New Zealand and internationally, with distributors in Australia, Norway, Sweden, USA, Singapore and Hong Kong.<\/p>\nThe mates - actually two brothers and a lifelong best friend of one - came together in a happy collision of timing, talent and mutual ethics in 2011. Their equipment was a 50-litre brew kit and their premises were a garage. Their promise was to experiment, push the boundaries and brew really interesting beers. The trio pulled that off beautifully, with part of the first year’s efforts being 24 beers brewed in 24 weeks and rated by the public on the back of coasters. A behemoth of a challenge to put it plainly! They began as they intended to continue, with risk-taking abandon.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/601.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nIn 2012, the garage became another garage, a disused petrol station and workshop previously owned by legendary race car driver and mechanic Sybil Lupp. A 10-US barrel system was installed and the business of creating innovative beers continued in earnest. The inner-city Wellington location further blossomed to include Cellar Door tasting and a Taproom just across the street. With no rest for the wicked(-ly up and coming), a cellar door has now sprung up in Auckland's Kingsland, too much local excitement.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/600.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nGarage Project brews complex and varied beers with a unique variety of ingredients and an adventurous approach to their methods - like the hot rocks fired up in the garage forecourt to create Red Rocks Reserve back in 2012. The guys now travel the world to source hops, purchase used tequila barrels and research brewing techniques.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/599.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nOne of Garage Project’s instantly noticeable quirks is their labelling. Each of their products has its own distinct label, all created by local artists and often featuring a hefty dose of drollery. No carbon copy brand heavy labels here, just pure art and collaboration. Partnerships are frequent at Garage Project, like the recent collaboration with fashion label Twenty-Seven Names resulting in 'Golden Age', a barrel-aged blended sour featuring golden kiwifruit, mango and passionfruit.<\/p>\nIn recent news, the business won the title of Champion Brewer at the 2017 Brewers Guild of New Zealand Awards last October. This must be a real top-note for the trailblazing Kiwis at the helm of Garage Project. It also shows that while so much has already been done, there is still plenty of opportunity for ingenuity to thrive. Innovativeness is out there, brewing up in garages far and wide.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/598.jpeg\" \/><\/p>","name_id":"from-garage-to-greatness-garage-project","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":46,"active":1,"available_at":"2018-04-03 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-05-09 10:42:41","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:00:41","category":{"id":6,"image":null,"name":"General","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":1,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:10:41","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:09"}},{"id":45,"import_id":39,"image":{"id":455,"parent_id":120,"name":"Gar_Comp_Blog-832x302a.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":91689,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.45":"Be in to win one of ten Breville Nespresso coffee machines"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:03:26","link":"\/asset\/455.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"89.54 kB"},"news_category_id":6,"name":"Be in to win one of ten Breville Nespresso coffee machines","title":"Be in to win one of ten Breville Nespresso coffee machines","intro":"Every Kiwi deserves a reliable garage door, we also believe that every Kiwi deserves decent coffee - so we've decided to give ten of our customers a beautiful new Nespresso Coffee Machine...","content":"<h3>Sorry, this promotion is no longer available.<\/h3>\nAt Garador, not only do we believe that every Kiwi deserves a reliable garage door, we also believe that every Kiwi deserves decent coffee. Accordingly, we’ve decided to give ten of our customers a beautiful new Nespresso Coffee Machine, so they can start the day with the perfect cup before heading out of that beautiful new garage door!<\/p>\nPurchase a new door & motor combo from 1 February - 31 March 2018, and you qualify for entry to win one of ten Breville Nespresso Essenza Mini coffee machines. After placing an order with Garador, simply fill out our <a href=\"\/promo\/\">online form<\/a>, supplying a photo or scan of your receiptand you're in to win! <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 col-lg-9\">\n<div class=\"copy\">\n<div class=\"comp-cta\">\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"\/residential-doors\/steel-sectional-doors\/\">Start with a look at our range here<\/a><\/p>\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"\/free-measure-quote\">Apply for a free measure and quote<\/a><\/p>\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"\/find-a-dealer\">Check for your local dealer here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","name_id":"be-in-to-win-one-of-ten-breville-nespresso-coffee-machines","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":45,"active":1,"available_at":"2018-02-01 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-04-05 13:01:22","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:03:26","category":{"id":6,"image":null,"name":"General","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":1,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:10:41","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:09"}},{"id":44,"import_id":38,"image":{"id":454,"parent_id":120,"name":"download (3).jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":17201,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.44":"Garage Hacks 101"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:08:33","link":"\/asset\/454.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"16.80 kB"},"news_category_id":6,"name":"Garage Hacks 101","title":"Garage Hacks 101","intro":"Having a garage is a luxury when you don't have one. To some, it's a clutter magnet, a dumping ground, a nightmare to park in. Avoid damage to your car and make parking a smoother experience with a few small tricks that are fast and cheap to achieve.","content":"<img src=\"\/asset\/603.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Parking<\/h2>\nA. Attach a pool noodle to your garage wall at the level where your car door hits and avoid those nerve-jarring bashes and scrapes. Cutting the noodle down the centre to give a flat edge might help to secure it to the wall in a straight line - you’ll want to make sure the back doors are protected as well as the front.<\/p>\nB. The old tennis ball on a string trick. Figure out how far into the garage your car can go before it hits the wall and back up a few inches from there - giving some breathing space makes sense, in case you get careless and overshoot the mark a little.  Now hang a ball from the ceiling until it touches your car windscreen or bonnet. You can simply suspend the ball, or, depending on your type of garage door, you could possibly attach the string to the garage door itself, meaning that as the door closes behind you, the ball is pulled up and out of the way. A sectional steel garage door could work for this method.  A screwdriver can pierce a tennis ball easily. If you take the string right through to the other side it will be simple to tie a knot at the bottom. To make it very neat you could force an anchor (washer or small nut) through just one hole. Alternatively an old swing ball set might be perfect for the job, seeing it already has the string attachment. Extra points for up-cycling!<\/p>\nC. Create a bumper on the garage floor. Our pictures show a bumper designed to take some stress, hence the reinforcing stays against the wall. This job will take some skills and the right tools for attachment to the concrete floor. If you don’t have the materials for this method you can purchase bumper mats and rubber wheel stops which will look better and probably take a lot less effort!<\/p>\nD. Probably the most basic hack is to add a marker or define a reference point that helps you align your car as you park. Tape on the wall, the light switch - park your car at the best spot then find a spot that you can line up to in the future!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/604.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Keeping<\/h2>\nE. Some garages seem to collect pieces of wood in different lengths and widths that would all come in very handy for something, someday. A large trestle is the perfect storage caddy for these really useful pieces of flotsam. Add wheels and it can be moved out of the way in a stress-free manner.<\/p>\nF. A magnetic kitchen knife rack can be repurposed to hold drill bits and all sorts of other tools. It’s not only convenient, it can be placed in a really small spot and means goodbye to the curse of the dropped bit that always rolls out of reach.<\/p>\nG. A classic Martha Stewart stroke of genius. An unused pail attached to a wall not only serves as a hose reel, it can store the hose end pieces inside!<\/p>\nH. The noodle returns! The fishing rod keeper below is a great way to prevent rods from forming a rusted, matted tangle.<\/p>\nI. Pallets are a great, space saving way to store long objects, from sports gear like bats and hockey sticks to tools such as rakes, brooms and crow bars. The lengths of timber on the trestle in A. could also be supported by a pallet.<\/p>\nJ. Bungee cords are a great way to hold balls in place as they can stretch for easy removal and replacement - sometimes the simplest solutions are also the best!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/602.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>The Key to Happiness<\/h2>\nK. Hello Lego remnants! How’s this for a dinky way to hang stuff? This method could work for small tools as well.<\/p>\nL. The tyre cubby hole in our picture hasn’t been used in a garage but it could be a great way to keep car parts and other odd-shaped items corralled safely.<\/p>\nM. Upcycling an old seat belt to make a key holder would be a great DIY gift to make! The garage isn’t a good place to store the car keys but this holder could instead house shed or under house keys. Not a bad place to hang a bottle opener either…<\/p>","name_id":"garage-hacks-101","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":44,"active":1,"available_at":"2017-12-05 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-02-14 10:56:17","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:08:33","category":{"id":6,"image":null,"name":"General","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":1,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:10:41","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:09"}},{"id":43,"import_id":37,"image":{"id":453,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_GarageSales10Steps_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":111185,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.43":"Garage Sales, How to get rid of it all in 10 easy steps"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:10:59","link":"\/asset\/453.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"108.58 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"Garage Sales, How to get rid of it all in 10 easy steps","title":"Garage Sales, How to get rid of it all in 10 easy steps","intro":"Spring is coming! Time to clean up and de-clutter. How about a garage sale to make room for all the awesome Christmas presents you'll be receiving soon? Here are 10 steps to getting it right:","content":"<h2> 1. Clear the space<\/strong><\/h2>\nClear your selling area, remove rubbish and things you’re not selling, make the place look nice. People will not only feel more welcome, they’ll also feel good about having your cast off gear.<\/p>\n<h2> 2. Sell only stuff worth selling<\/strong><\/h2>\nYou want to get rid of your junk, but does anyone want it? Make the decision and keep sales-worthy items. The rest can go to the tip - most tips have shops where they sell items that are too good for landfill, so you won’t need to feel bad about it.<\/p>\n<h2> 3. Choose your day<\/strong><\/h2>\nThink about what is happening seasonally - long weekends and school holidays might mean fewer customers around. Great weather and local festivals might mean lots of people are out and about.<\/p>\n<h2> 4. Signs, signs, signs<\/strong><\/h2>\nMake plenty of CLEAR signage with the date, address and time displayed. Consider where the sign will go - can someone driving by read it? If you add details, make it simple: COUCH • BED • BIKES • CHEAP - all must go<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/605.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2> 5. Advertise<\/strong><\/h2>\nAdvertisements in local papers, on the kindy noticeboard, on your neighbourhood Facebook page are all worthwhile.<\/p>\n<h2> 6. Realistic Pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\nMaybe you paid $500 for that old sound system back in 1993, but today you’ll be lucky to find someone willing to take it off your hands. Think about what you would be happy paying for your items and price accordingly, before sale day is best.<\/p>\n<h2> 7. Price Labels<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe jury is out on whether you’re more likely to sell an item with a price on it, or whether that will turn people off. Our advice is, follow our advice above and put the sticker on it.<\/p>\n<h2> 8. Arrange it nicely<\/strong><\/h2>\nPiles of clothes, boxes full of the unknown and dodgy electrical items are appealing to only a small number of customers. Hang it, sort it, clean it and prove it works.<\/p>\n<h2> 9. Be willing to reduce your price<\/strong><\/h2>\nMaybe have an idea in mind of the lowest price you’ll go to. Think about what happens if you refuse a sale, will it really sell for more online? If someone buys a lot of items, perhaps throw in something for free.<\/p>\n<h2> 10. Donate the leftover<\/strong><\/h2>\nLocal op shops, Women’s Refuge and The Salvation Army are worthy recipients of the good things that didn’t sell. Don’t give them the junk, please see number 2 above for that.<\/p>","name_id":"garage-sales-how-to-get-rid-of-it-all-in-10-easy-steps","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":43,"active":1,"available_at":"2017-08-28 00:00:00","created_at":"2017-09-08 11:04:11","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:10:59","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":42,"import_id":36,"image":{"id":452,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_GuidetoBuying_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":50621,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.42":"Ten Reasons to buy a Garador Garage Door"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:16:02","link":"\/asset\/452.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"49.43 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"Ten Reasons to buy a Garador Garage Door","title":"Ten Reasons to buy a Garador Garage Door","intro":"Choosing a new Garage Door is an exciting and sometimes daunting prospect. We'll help you out with TEN GREAT REASONS TO CHOOSE GARADOR, read them here:","content":"<h2> 1. Reliability<\/strong><\/h2>\nAt Garador we believe Kiwis deserve reliability, that’s why we have 5 year warranties on our residential doors and 5-7 year warranties on our residential openers. We back this with a nationwide network of distributors at your service.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/609.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2> 2. Our Great Range is Made to Measure<\/strong><\/h2>\nGarador’s Garage Doors boast fantastic looks to match modern homes or traditional - or to provide interest and contrast. The Steel Sectional range comes in varying steel thickness, smooth and woodgrain finish options, window options including your choice of toughened glass or acrylic, and an enormous range of colours (see below). Each door is made to fit precisely into your space, with residential door widths up to 6600mm.<\/p>\n<h2> 3. Technologically Advanced Features<\/strong><\/h2>\nGarador is dedicated to remaining ahead of the game when it comes to technology. Your family’s security and lifestyle is important to us so we offer the latest features in doors and openers either as standard or optional extras. (See below 6. Openers and 7. Smartphone Control Kit).<\/p>\n<h2> 4. Distributors Countrywide<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe have over 30 dealers nationwide! They will come to you for a free measure and quote, ensure your new garage door is installed with the minimum of fuss, and offer backup service to keep your garage door maintained in top notch condition.<\/p>\n<h2> 5. Fabulous Colours<\/strong><\/h2>\nAll Garador prepainted doors are made from Colorsteel in a beautiful range of colours, with trusted paint formulations to provide excellent colour performance and scratch resistance. If you’d like even more choices, we can also offer over 100 optional Dulux powder coated colours. The finish is stunning and you’ll be able to match just about any colour you can think of. Kinetic Colours crank the good looks up even further, with a metallic finish that shimmers with the changing light.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/608.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2> 6. Choice of Openers<\/strong><\/h2>\nTop of the range is Garador’s GDO-9 Premium Sectional Opener. This beauty comes with an impressive 7 year, 20,000 cycle* warranty!<\/p>\nOur GDO-11 comes in a close second. It’s suitable for sectional or tilt doors and the warranty is for an entirely respectable 5 years\/10,000 cycles*<\/p>\nStandard Features for Garador™ Residential Openers:<\/p>\n• Soft Start\/Soft Stop operation that reduces noise and stress on the door by cleverly adjusting speed at the start and end of each cycle<\/p>\n• Intelligent Sensitivity System (ISS) reacts to door obstructions to minimise the risk of damage to people, pets and property<\/p>\n• TrioCode™ multi-frequency coding system using three frequencies to overcome the increasing problem of interference within your neighbourhood<\/p>\n• TrioCode™ code hopping technology to generate a new random code with each use.<\/p>\n• Up to three TrioCode™ Key ring Transmitters provided<\/p>\n• DC powered motor - choose the right opener with torque to suit your door<\/p>\n• Battery Backup and SmartSolar™ solar charging options for operation when or where mains power is unavailable<\/p>\n• ALPS (Automatic Limits Positioning System) that makes for millimetre perfect stops at the desired open and close positions<\/p>\n• Pre-assembled C-Rail for clean, safe installation and softer operation – available in a super quiet aluminium<\/p>\n• Courtesy Light that illuminates with each cycle, and can operate separately from the door<\/p>\n• Garador™ PG-3 Programmer integration, allows service professionals to swiftly service and upgrade your opener with the latest operating firmware and advanced functions<\/p>\n• Customisable operating modes that provide greater flexibility for your garage, including Vacation Mode and Pet & Pedestrian Mode<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/610.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2> 7. Smartphone Control Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Garador Smart Phone Control Kit allows you to operate your garage door from your phone, wherever you happen to be. That means anywhere in the world! As long as you have cellular and WiFi connection and availability.<\/p>\nThe Smartphone Control Kit operates via our easy to use App, giving you secure access to your home. You can monitor your garage door 24\/7 and receive notifications when anyone uses your door.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/606.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2> 8. Safety Measures<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe garage door is the largest moving object in a home and a failure could cause serious injury. With this thought of utmost importance, Garador incorporates some of the most advanced safety features into our garage doors and openers.<\/p>\nInfra-red safety Beam<\/strong><\/p>\nNumber one for safety considerations, an infra-red safety beam signals the door opener when anything moves in its path. This means that if your child or pet runs under the door while it is closing, the door will stop and reverse before making contact. Safety infra-red beams can be fitted to all Garador openers as an optional extra.<\/p>\nGarador recommends the use of safety infra-red beams on all automatic garage doors.<\/p>\nEntry Keypad<\/strong><\/p>\nThis is a great solution for the whole family. No need to worry about transmitters or keys being left behind at the bus stop or sports field! Family members need only remember their pin number to gain access to the garage.<\/p>\n<h2> 9. Made locally from NZ Steel<\/strong><\/h2>\nEvery Garador Garage Door is made to measure, right here in New Zealand, from New Zealand Steel. The steel is roll-formed in a variation of gauges, depending on the model you choose, from the entry-level Newport at 0.4BMT to the seriously robust Sierra, boasting 0.95BMT. Our diverse selection of profiles conveniently complements the design of your home.<\/p>\n<h2> 10. Insulation Available on our Insulated Series<\/strong><\/h2>\nDid you know that you can choose an insulated garage door? Garador’s Insulated Series offers a choice of door styles, each backed by our Graphite infused insulation.<\/p>\nGraphite is actually infused into the EPS, making it absorb infrared energy and reflect heat more efficiently than standard EPS. This means you get a product with better insulation performance. This superior product is backed with Mulflute in a carbon-grey finish, so the interior of your door also looks stylishly smart.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/607.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n Are you ready to find out more? <\/p>\n<a href=\"\/residential-doors\/steel-sectional-doors\/\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Sectional Garage Doors<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/find-a-dealer\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Find Your Local Dealer<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/free-measure-quote\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Free Measure & Quote<\/button><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"ten-reasons-to-buy-a-garador-garage-door","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":42,"active":1,"available_at":"2017-07-03 00:00:00","created_at":"2019-02-19 09:51:16","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:16:02","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":41,"import_id":35,"image":{"id":451,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_Storage_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":137058,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.41":"Garage Storage Solutions"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:18:49","link":"\/asset\/451.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"133.85 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"Garage Storage Solutions","title":"Garage Storage Solutions","intro":"Stop tripping over the stuff in your garage and try some of our nifty storage ideas here - there's so much more than pegboard:","content":"In New Zealand, we most often use the garage for storage as well as to house vehicles.<\/p>\nThis can mean a lot of tripping over things, moving stuff out of the way, and tight spaces for getting in and out of the car, let alone the hassle of moving it all to find something! It’s worth putting a little time into creative storage solutions that let you move freely - and safely - through your garage.<\/p>\nThe easiest and most logical storage solution is to use vertical space. We’re letting the pictures tell the story here with some handy and easy solutions from around the web. We’ll throw in a couple of trickier projects for those of you who are handy with all those tools stashed away in that garage of yours.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/612.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bikes are one of the worst culprits at space hogging. There’s an easy solution, purchase some bike hooks, find the stud and screw them in, then hang those suckers and be done with it.<\/li>\n<li>Here’s a slick tip to keep partially used caulk tubes well sealed and at hand. Fold a piece of duct tape over the open tube to seal it, leaving a few inches of extra tape. Drive a nail through the tape and hang the tube on pegboard.<\/li>\n<li>Here’s a simple, no-nonsense way to prevent your recycling or scrap bins from hogging precious floor space or getting kicked around the garage: Hang them on the wall. Use a piece of 1 x 4 for a bottom support, and screw together two pieces as shown, to hook around the top edge of your bins. Stagger them up the wall and Bob’s your uncle.<\/li>\n<li>For articles that are not in frequent use and are not too heavy to lift up and down, try making a suspended shelf. Use an old door as your base, or some plywood, or a purpose-built shelf as shown, using MDF supported by a basic framework. Hang with chains from the joists using large screw hooks at each end. Just be sure that you have plenty of headroom under the finished shelf and don’t overload it!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\nBelow, Upcycling solutions clockwise from top left: lattice as pole storage; an old filing cabinet finding a new life and snazzy paint job; drill holes into a waste length of PVC pipe to corral bungee cords; a piece of pallet and some dowel offcuts makes a great boot keeper; plumbing pipes as storage racks; plastic bottles turned screw caddies; scraps of old hosing being out to use rather than lying dormant in landfill.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/613.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Another take on suspended storage is these bins on sliding rails (see image below top right). This project takes skill, tools and time to get it straight, fitting the bins and well supported from your struts. We can’t help but wonder if it’s worth the hassle, who wants to drag those bins up and down?<\/li>\n<li>Cordless Drill Charging Station. This clever charging station (see image below, bottom left) makes great sense, not only to keep those power tools ready to roll, but to keep tools accounted for safely. A free PDF of the plans can be downloaded here: http:\/\/www.hertoolbelt.com\/cordless-drill-storage-charging-station\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/611.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nClockwise from top left:<\/strong> Storage gooooals; this project is all over pinterest but might be better in pictures than in practise; wire grid panels are handy and can look pretty funky with a great colour behind; the true handyman project: drill charging station.<\/em><\/p>","name_id":"garage-storage-solutions","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":41,"active":1,"available_at":"2017-05-29 00:00:00","created_at":"2017-07-24 13:31:09","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:18:49","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":40,"import_id":34,"image":{"id":450,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_10reasons_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":127260,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.40":"10 reasons to Start your next business in a Garage"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:21:54","link":"\/asset\/450.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"124.28 kB"},"news_category_id":6,"name":"10 reasons to Start your next business in a Garage","title":"10 reasons to Start your next business in a Garage","intro":"Do you yearn to start a business but lack the funds to take the leap? Sometimes, a disadvantage can be turned into a strength - Read on for 10 reasons to start your next business in a garage:","content":"When you start a business, the last thing you want to do is spend any money that you do not have.<\/p>\nStarting a garage-based business can allow you to focus primarily on your product and not worry so much about how you’re going to pay the bills.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Low Overheads<\/h2>\nWhile entrepreneurs are making and shaping, revising and improving their product, service and\/or idea, the last thing they need is to worry about covering the rent.<\/p>\n<h2> 2. Have a place to be ‘out there’ creatively and do what you want<\/h2>\nThe greatest companies have started with the craziest ideas. The founder of the Post-it note actually started with the idea of trying to create something that would stick to anything. His complete failure at that led to the greatest success of post-its.<\/p>\n<h2> 3. It’s a good a place to work late night or early morning<\/h2>\nEntrepreneurs often work crazy hours as they develop their idea, sometimes while paying the bills with a job elsewhere. It will help if your nocturnal brain-storming doesn’t disturb the rest of the household. A beat-up couch to crash on will assist on your road to greatness.<\/p>\n<h2> 4. Technology Is Your Friend!<\/h2>\nWith the technologies available today, it is completely feasible to not only run a company from your garage, but to look much bigger to the world than you actually are while doing it. It's easy to be accessible and connected, and difficult for customers or clients to know where you're operating from.<\/p>\n<h2> 5.  Miniature Companies<\/h2>\nDepending on the type of business, you may actually be able to handle production as well as planning, testing and admin from your garage.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/614.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2> 6.  Quick Turnaround and Cost Effectiveness<\/h2>\nOne of a company’s assets when starting out is the fact that there is no middle person to take a cut. The entrepreneur is involved with the complete process and is nearly always there to take care of everything at all times. That leads to cost effectiveness, quick turnaround and lightning fast customer service.<\/p>\n<h2> 7. Tax Benefits<\/h2>\nYou can share some of the costs of running your home, such as telephone, rates and electricity expenses. You can also claim for travel expenses when you do need to leave the “office”.<\/p>\n<h2> 8. No more Commuting<\/h2>\nInstant access to your workplace. No worries about leaving something at the office. No traffic!<\/p>\n<h2> 9. Create the environment that makes you productive<\/h2>\nWork in your pj’s while listening to glam rock or whatever else floats your boat. Take time out when you want - mow the lawn while the sun is shining, pick the kids up from school or leave town early for a weekend away.<\/p>\n<h2> 10. It’s right there - start NOW!<\/h2>\nIt can be tricky to keep up the motivation and discipline required to work from home. You will actually work harder than ever before, although hopefully with more passion because it’s yours! You need to put the effort into your business and constantly market it, nurture it, and plan goals for it.<\/p>\nMake sure family and friends know that when you are working, it’s just like any other job. Dropping in for a cuppa must be on your schedule, not theirs. Conversely, you might feel isolated and crave some company. So remember to treat yourself now and then, every successful businessperson deserves that!<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/615.jpeg\" \/><\/p>","name_id":"10-reasons-to-start-your-next-business-in-a-garage","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":40,"active":1,"available_at":"2017-05-02 00:00:00","created_at":"2017-07-24 13:31:35","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:21:54","category":{"id":6,"image":null,"name":"General","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":1,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:10:41","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:09"}},{"id":39,"import_id":33,"image":{"id":449,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_Insulation_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":81747,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.39":"Garage Door Insulation"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:24:52","link":"\/asset\/449.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"79.83 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"Garage Door Insulation","title":"Garage Door Insulation","intro":"If you are serious about insulating your house, don't forget the garage door as a suitable location for insulation! Garador's Insulated Series is smart, stylish and affordable. Read more here:","content":"Get the use of your garage back with Garador’s Insulated Series<\/p>\nWe’ve taken our most popular styles of sectional doors and added a sophisticated insulator used the world over.<\/p>\nIf you are serious about insulating your house, we recommend that you also consider insulating your garage door and enjoy the freedom to use your garage around the clock.<\/p>\nOur Graphite infused insulation is an optional extra that offers exceptional insulation technology and represents the smart choice for home owners.<\/p>\nGraphite is actually infused into the EPS, making it absorb infrared energy and reflect heat more efficiently than standard EPS. This means you get a product with better insulation performance. This superior product is backed with Mulflute in a carbon-grey finish, so the interior of your door also looks stylishly smart.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/617.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nWhilst we know that not every Kiwi garage is home to band practice, we do know that activities and projects that take place in there can be very noisy. Did you know that by adding a layer of insulation to your garage door, you can help to keep the noise in?^<\/p>\n<h2>How Graphite Infused Insulation works<\/h2>\nGraphite Infused EPS insulation panels absorb infrared energy and reflect heat providing up to 20% better insulation performance than traditional EPS. They also contain no harmful CFCs or HCFCs.#<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/616.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nOf course, the front of the door still features the same exceptional quality and finish you can expect from a Garador Garage Door. If you are looking to build or renovate, insulation is the smart option to give your home the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. Check out the range now: <a title=\"View our Insulated Garage Doors\" href=\"\/residential-doors\/insulated-sectional-doors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.garador.co.nz\/residential-doors\/insulated-sectional-doors\/<\/a><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/618.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n# Source: Neopor Insulation Technology <\/em>^ Source: Predictive figures from ‘Acoustic Logic’ test<\/em><\/strong><\/p>","name_id":"garage-door-insulation","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":39,"active":1,"available_at":"2017-04-13 00:00:00","created_at":"2017-07-24 13:37:39","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:24:52","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":38,"import_id":32,"image":{"id":448,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_kidsparties_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":61663,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.38":"Kids Parties in the Garage"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:27:49","link":"\/asset\/448.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"60.22 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"Kids Parties in the Garage","title":"Kids Parties in the Garage","intro":"Change of weather = change of venue. Birthday Parties in the garage have heaps of advantages, for parents and children alike...","content":"No ornaments to smash, walls that can have tape and pins stuck in them, floors that don’t matter…<\/p>\n<h3>The garage is the perfect party venue.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/620.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nGood, cheap fun and really easy to put together, you can take the garage theme to heart with some racy treats.<\/p>\nKeeping little hands busy can be quite a challenge, simple activities and creative treat bags go down… well, a treat! You don’t need to spend a lot of money, generally the old-fashioned games like apple bobbing and Pin the tail on the Donkey are not only simple, they are loads of fun!<\/p>\nWe love these fruit and donut hole kebabs, but pretty much anything on a stick goes down well with children.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/621.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Make a tasseled backdrop<\/strong><\/h2>\nSo cheap and easy! Purchase plastic table cloths (colour coordinate with your party theme) from party supplies or ‘$2 shops’. Choose either three or six cloths as you’ll be plaiting these later.<\/p>\nDecide if you want to go vertically or horizontally with the sheets, depending on the area you have available and the size of your sheets. Starting with one sheet, take the edge and pin it up at intervals onto your wall. Take the next sheet and layer it on top, removing each pin and replacing it as you create the new layer. Repeat with all sheets.<\/p>\nNext, take some scissors and slice each sheet into strips, all roughly the same thickness - around 10cm.<\/p>\nLastly, plait your layers together, just for a few cm until they hold together. Give them all a fluff up and there you have it!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Balloon Stomp<\/strong><\/h2>\nBefore the party blow up balloons, at least one per guest, plus a few extras. Cut string into 40cm lengths and tie one end of each to a balloon. Curling ribbon works well. To play, tie a balloon to one ankle of each child (shoes off is best). Then, tell the kids to run around trying to “stomp” or break everyone else’s balloon while keeping their own from getting popped. The last guest with a full balloon wins!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Pass the Bag<\/strong><\/h2>\nFill a large rubbish bag with a variety of clothing items such as aprons, men’s and women’s shoes, scarves, hats, socks, ties, shirts and skirts. To play, have guests form a circle and pass the bag around as music plays. When the music stops, whoever is holding the bag must take something out and put it on. No searching! They must take the first thing their hand touches. Continue until the bag is empty and all the kids are dressed in ridiculous outfits. Take pictures of the funny results!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Balloon Bat<\/strong><\/h2>\nBefore the party, make paddles by taping paint stirrers or wooden spoons to paper plates, one per guest. <\/p>\nTo play: For younger kids, have them stand in a circle and throw a balloon in the air. Kids must use their paddles to bat the balloon back and forth while keeping the balloon from touching the ground. <\/p>\nFor older kids, form a net by stringing crepe paper between two chairs. Guests can then team up and bat the balloon back and forth across the net. When the balloon touches the floor, a point goes to the opposing team.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Eat the Doughnut<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe object of this game is to eat a dangling doughnut with no hands! <\/p>\nTo play: hang doughnuts on strings from a high place, such as a doorway or tree branch. Tie childrens’ hands behind their backs, then have a race to see who finishes their doughnut first. Have at least one doughnut per party-goer plus a few extra. Iced chocolate donuts produce the messiest—and funniest—results. Have a pack of biodegradable wipes handy for the aftermath!<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/622.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nImages above in a roughly clockwise direction from top left:<\/em><\/p>\nEasy decorations for the garage door - give the balloons to the children to take home at the end of the party; Mousey on a cracker uses avocado, half a boiled egg, radish ears and a chive or bean tail for a healthy, tasty, super cute snack; When is a fitted sheet not a fitted sheet? When it is a table cover; Use hanging balloons to cover your garage junk; This is cool: fill a blow up kiddie pool with cushions and blankets to create a perfect ‘chill out zone’ for tweens.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/619.jpeg\" \/><\/p>","name_id":"kids-parties-in-the-garage","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":38,"active":1,"available_at":"2017-03-31 00:00:00","created_at":"2017-08-21 07:05:14","updated_at":"2019-07-05 07:27:49","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":37,"import_id":31,"image":{"id":447,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_NZbusinesses_header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":94989,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.37":"Five New Zealand Businesses That Commenced In a Garage"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-08 12:13:28","link":"\/asset\/447.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"92.76 kB"},"news_category_id":6,"name":"Five New Zealand Businesses That Commenced In a Garage","title":"Five New Zealand Businesses That Commenced In a Garage","intro":"While there are some major international brands that have come from a garage beginning, here in NZ there are also a few high-achieving garage startups making waves. We profiled five businesses whose innovation and creative thinking sparked our interest:","content":"<h2>Asona<\/h2>\nOnce a science-loving farm boy, Neil Ridgway is now CEO of Asona, a specialist New Zealand manufacturer, distributor and installer of acoustic decorative ceiling and wall finishes.<\/p>\nFrom his first product - a glass matt composite - developed in his garage in 2003, Neil has continued developing new and innovative ideas, resulting in patents for composites and unique recycled material panels alike.<\/p>\nAsona is proud of its green business ethos. From development and production sourced locally to ensuring their materials are better for the environment, plus a genuine humanitarian ethic; this company has an edge over its competitors in the market.<\/p>\nAs keen as the company is to open more offices internationally, becoming a huge corporate producer is not in the plan - Asona is working on doing it better, smarter and greener.<\/p>\n<h2> AFT Pharmaceuticals<\/h2>\nAuckland-based company AFT Pharmaceuticals was founded in a garage in 1997 by former pharmacist Hartley Atkinson, and his wife Marree.<\/p>\nFrom an initial outlay of $50,000, the company now sells more than 100 products in New Zealand, Australia, Asia and Europe. Next it has its eyes clearly focussed on the US marketplace.<\/p>\nAFT Pharmaceuticals has its own in-house clinical research and development, and has enormous brand recognition with Maxigesic pain medication and Maxiclear PE nasal decongestant.<\/p>\nDespite international success, the couple remain in New Zealand where they can enjoy a stroll to the beach and raise their four children.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/656.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>42 below<\/h2>\nGeoff Ross is a great New Zealand success story.<\/p>\nInspired by a magazine advertising vodka made somewhere ‘pure’, and considering that New Zealand is a place of exceptional ‘purity’, Ross built a still in his garage and started making Vodka. Humble beginnings.<\/p>\nHe developed a vodka so good that it burst onto the international market, winning numerous prestigious awards along the way. The company’s success belies the incredible effort required to achieve this notoriety, but in roughly 10 years, Geoff went from start-up to selling the brand to Bacardi for a whopping $138 million!<\/p>\nGeoff’s wife and business partner Justine Troy, wrote a book entitled ‘Every Bastard Says No’, telling the story of the business from garage to greatness.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/657.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Need A Part<\/h2>\nYoung entrepreneurs Andy Abel and Jared Tasker began their new enterprise in a small Wellington garage, and now operate out of NZ Post’s Contract Logistics Warehouse in Auckland.<\/p>\nThis innovative company filled a massive gap in the market place - simple supply and demand. For anyone facing a small appliance breakdown, chances are you will find your replacement part here. Stockists of spare-parts for everything from heaters, fans and fridges to electric shavers and toothbrushes, it’s a must to bookmark!<\/p>\nProducts are all stocked locally and delivered around the country, solving the infinite frustrations caused by those tiny pieces of plastic or metal that tend to fail all too often around the household.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/658.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>BioBrew<\/h2>\nBioBrew originated in a garage circa 2009, and is the inspiration of Andre Prassinos and Don Pearson, to produce fresh microbial products for the agriculture and equine sectors.<\/p>\nFrom production in a garage and first sales out of a car boot, within five years this company had manufacturing plants in both the North and South Islands, to meet the needs of rural New Zealand. Last year saw the beginnings of launching EquiBrew into the Colorado market.<\/p>\nFresh is best, is their point-of-difference. This company’s “living probiotics” are superior in quality to alternative freeze dried or shelf-stabilised products already available.<\/p>\nProbiotics stimulate the immune system, help digestion and improve disease resistance; providing better health and quality of life for the animals. A less grumbly stomach makes for a happier horse!<\/p>\nMore products are under development, including a human version to compete in the ever-growing health supplement market.<\/p>","name_id":"five-new-zealand-businesses-that-commenced-in-a-garage","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":37,"active":1,"available_at":"2017-03-03 00:00:00","created_at":"2017-03-03 13:18:03","updated_at":"2019-07-08 12:13:28","category":{"id":6,"image":null,"name":"General","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":1,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:10:41","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:09"}},{"id":36,"import_id":30,"image":{"id":446,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_openers_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":82855,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.36":"An Opener for every Garador"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-08 12:16:04","link":"\/asset\/446.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"80.91 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"An Opener for every Garador","title":"An Opener for every Garador","intro":"Open sesame! The ease that an automated garage door brings on a daily basis is easy to take for granted, and not all garage door openers are created equal. Check out Garador's state of the art openers here:","content":"We have a range of openers suiting different styles of garage doors but they do all have something in common.<\/p>\nEvery Garador automated garage door opener comes standard with TrioCode™128 advanced multi frequency technology. <\/strong><\/p>\nTrioCode™ uses three frequencies to defeat interference from other common wireless products in your neighbourhood, such as baby monitors and wireless entertainment systems. The 128 bit encryption relies on trillions of rolling codes, so you can rest assured with these odds that only your transmitters will open your garage door.<\/p>\nAlong with state of the art openers, Garador offers you total peace of mind with our Smartphone Control Kit. Open your garage door from anywhere in the world (subject to cellular and WiFi connection and availability)<\/em> and be alerted when anyone else opens it! Gone are the days of driving away then suddenly wondering if you remembered to close the garage door, a quick consult of your App will let you know the status of your door and if in fact you did leave it open, you can close it with the tap of a screen.<\/p>\nIt’s crucial to use the right opener for the size and weight of the door. Just like drill technology, most brands of openers have moved from AC to DC. Be aware of a DC openers' force rating, cheaper openers often have limitations on the size and weight of door they're warranted for. <\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/659.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2> <\/h2>\n<h2>Standard Features for Garador™ Residential Openers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Soft Start\/Soft Stop operation that reduces noise and stress on the door by cleverly adjusting speed at the start and end of each cycle<\/li>\n<li>Intelligent Sensitivity System (ISS) reacts to door obstructions to minimise the risk of damage to people, pets and property<\/li>\n<li>DC powered motor - choose the right opener with torque to suit your door<\/li>\n<li>Battery Backup and SmartSolar™ solar charging options for operation when or where mains power is unavailable<\/li>\n<li>ALPS (Automatic Limits Positioning System) that makes for millimetre perfect stops at the desired open and close positions<\/li>\n<li>Pre-assembled C-Rail for clean, safe installation and softer operation – available in a super quiet aluminium<\/li>\n<li>Courtesy Light that illuminates with each cycle, and can operate separately from the door<\/li>\n<li>Comes standard with up to three TrioCode™ Key ring Transmitters<\/li>\n<li>Garador™ PG-3 Programmer integration, allows service professionals to swiftly service and upgrade your opener with the latest operating firmware and advanced functions<\/li>\n<li>Customisable operating modes that provide greater flexibility for your garage, including Vacation Mode – which blocks out all but one transmitter, and Pet & Pedestrian Mode – providing a limited opening for non-vehicular access<\/li>\n<li>TrioCode™ multi-frequency coding system using three frequencies to overcome the increasing problem of interference within your neighbourhood<\/li>\n<li>TrioCode™ code hopping technology to generate a new random code with each use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/em><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/openers\/tiltsectional-door-openers\/garador-controll-a-door-gdo-9.html\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Find out more about the GDO-9<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/openers\/tiltsectional-door-openers\/garador-controll-a-door-gdo-11.html\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Find out more about the GDO-11<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/openers\/rolling-door-openers\/garador-gdo-6-roller-door-opener.html\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Find out more about the GDO-6<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/660.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Garador™ GDO-10 Industrial Opener<\/h2>\nSuitable for rolling doors up to 28m2 this is our beast with superior pulling power. It comes standard with a built-in battery back up and a wall mounted LCD control panel that can program a variety of operating modes. It has all the security and reliability that Garador is famous for and can manage up to 511 TrioCode™ 128 transmitters.<\/p>\nIf you're looking for a rolling door opener with true grit and state of the art features, click here to read all about Garador's GDO-10:<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/door-openers\/industrial-garage-door-openers\/garador-gdo-10-roller-door-opener\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Find out more about the GDO-10<\/button><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"an-opener-for-every-garador","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":36,"active":1,"available_at":"2017-03-01 00:00:00","created_at":"2017-08-21 07:05:32","updated_at":"2019-07-08 12:16:04","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":35,"import_id":29,"image":{"id":445,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_GarageSales_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":159029,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.35":"Garage Sale Tips for Success"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-08 12:18:38","link":"\/asset\/445.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"155.30 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"Garage Sale Tips for Success","title":"Garage Sale Tips for Success","intro":"Chances are, there are two reasons you want to have a garage sale: to make some pocket money and to get rid of clutter! To ensure both of these targets are met, you'll need to approach your event systematically and with gusto, here's how:","content":"Prime garage sale season is here!<\/p>\nSo much fun and you get rid of all that stuff you don’t need, with heaps of cash coming into your pocket, right? Well, that is the goal and though it’s definitely attainable, it also takes a good deal of work to do it. We have researched the facts and here is what we suggest.<\/p>\nSorting<\/strong><\/p>\nThis can be a drag but time spent at the start is well worth it. Sort things into three piles—sell, donate, and trash\/recycle. There will be some things that end up in your sell pile that aren’t a great fit to sell at a garage sale—expensive jewellery, designer clothing etc. Take the time to list those things online. Clean up the rest and sort into categories. Sports gear in one area, household items in another, linens together, etc. Why not price them now? (See below for why).<\/p>\n<h3>Location<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo get the best customer response, you’ll need an easily accessible residential area with plenty of traffic - if not your place, maybe a friend or relative has a suitable garage or yard that you could borrow?<\/p>\n<h3>Advertising<\/strong><\/h3>\nAdvertising on multiple channels is a good idea. If you advertise in the local paper, neighbourhood websites etc, list some of your key items and be prepared that people may want to come early to beat the crowds.<\/p>\n<h3>Great Signage: the #1 Marketing Strategy!<\/strong><\/h3>\nMake plenty of highly visible signs and put them out everywhere in the vicinity of your garage sale! It is worth spending a little money here. Print your signs on coloured paper and give them firm backing. For hand painted signs, get out the fluoro paint and make the date, time and address easily visible. People don’t want to stop their cars to come and read fine print.<\/p>\nMake it simple: GARAGE SALE : TIME : ADDRESS should be easily legible from the road. PLEASE collect your signs after the sale!<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/662.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>To Price or not to Price<\/strong><\/h3>\nMost people will not want to ask the price of something, so if it’s not clearly listed, they might walk away. In order to make sure that you earn the most money possible, be sure to put a price tag on every item. It also means that someone else can sell the item for you and you get what you actually want for that item.<\/p>\nIf you have a lot of smaller pieces, you can put them all in one box with a clearly marked label. “All Books $1” or “All clothing items $5 each.” This saves you time and lets the buyer know what you are expecting.<\/p>\nDon’t price too high - leave haggle-room on those items you want a little more for, but people are coming to your sale for a bargain. Better to give them one than to have too much left over - chances are, you’ll be donating it somewhere later on.<\/p>\n<h3>Partner up with someone<\/strong><\/h3>\nIf you can, grouping with another family for your garage sale will mean:<\/p>\nMore stuff for people to buy<\/p>\nSomeone to share the load of setup, signage and advertising costs<\/p>\nMore eyes and helpers at the sale to make sure all customers are attended to<\/p>\n<h3>Don’t overdo it<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis might sound silly, but too much gear can be overwhelming for people to look through. If people haven’t got a lot of time, they might see your avalanche of junk and think “Nah, that’s a bunch of junk”. With your well-organised, clean and collated offerings, people will be more drawn to come and trawl through. As things sell, add more to the tables.<\/p>\nNeatly hung racks of clothing are much easier to look at than large piles and will also give the impression of better quality garments. Five nice outfits sold for a decent price might be worth your efforts rather than 30 old t-shirts for 10c a pop. Donate the t-shirts.<\/p>\nChildren’s clothes should be sorted by age and don’t include torn, stained and overstretched garments that will just put people off sorting through.<\/p>\n<h3>Prove they work!<\/strong><\/h3>\nInclude a power source and a multi plug for people to test anything electrical. If they can’t see it working, they probably won’t buy it. If you have a lamp, plug it in for the duration, folks can see you have a power source for testing.<\/p>\n<h3>Plants<\/strong><\/h3>\nPlants can sell surprisingly well. If you are a gardener, pot up a few plants to add to the mix.<\/p>\n<h3>Baking\/Lemonade stall<\/strong><\/h3>\nHere’s a way to involve the kids - your kids as well as the ones the customers bring! If you can cope with the extra work to prepare for it, involving the children with selling these items will be good for their maths skills and their pockets!<\/p>\n<h3>Don’t expect too much from books<\/strong><\/h3>\nBooks are hard to sell. Sure, have a few good reads for people to look through but the rest might as well go in the donate pile. Save your energy for the things people really want to buy.<\/p>\n<h3>Have fun!<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe hope you sell loads and meet a few neighbours you didn’t know before!<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/661.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n <\/p>","name_id":"garage-sale-tips-for-success","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":35,"active":1,"available_at":"2017-02-21 00:00:00","created_at":"2017-07-24 13:31:21","updated_at":"2019-07-08 12:18:38","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":34,"import_id":28,"image":{"id":444,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_secondincome_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":105552,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.34":"Second Income Jobs You Can Do From Your Garage"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-08 12:21:33","link":"\/asset\/444.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"103.08 kB"},"news_category_id":6,"name":"Second Income Jobs You Can Do From Your Garage","title":"Second income jobs you can do from your garage","intro":"Commitment is great, but why not have a bit on the side? If you've got a garage you've got the potential to earn money from it. These suggestions on how to earn a second income might inspire you:","content":"Sometimes a great career or the drive to succeed in a 9 - 5+ role can be all-encompassing, or it can be the thing that springs you out of bed in the morning.<\/p>\nSometimes a full time job is all you have energy for and sometimes it can leave you wanting. Having a hobby can make a big difference to balancing work and life,  but what if that hobby could also make you a bit of coin? Take a look at your hobbies and see if there is one with marketable potential.<\/p>\nIf you like the idea but lack the hobby, we have rounded up some business ideas that you could make a go of. <\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/664.jpeg\" \/> Sell produce, teach music or re-vamp furniture - what are you good at?<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\nPICTURE FRAMING<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you have the space, picture framing could be quite a profitable little home business to start in your garage. There are huge markups in the framing business, so you can earn more while working less – every business owner’s dream.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nBECOME A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are a lot of people out there looking for virtual assistants. Real assistants cost a lot of money but a virtual assistant usually doesn’t come saddled with extra overheads. You get a list of tasks that your client wants done, and you go out and do them according to pre-set terms and conditions. It’s a win-win for everyone. You can be a virtual assistant for a number of companies while retaining your own personal freedom and independence.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nBATTERY CHARGING\/RECONDITIONING<\/strong><\/p>\nDemand for battery reconditioning is on the increase as more consumers want to cut costs and live green at the same time. So rather than buy a brand new battery, they would rather opt for a reconditioned battery for about half the price. Battery reconditioning involves chemicals and hard, dirty work. However, if you are looking for a total change from a desk job and like the idea of an eco-friendly little business, it could be worth looking into.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nELECTRONICS RECYCLING<\/strong><\/p>\nAs we all constantly upgrade our phones, tablets, laptops and other electronic devices, a lot of people still don’t bother to recycle their old electronics. Create a service allowing people to drop off their unwanted electronics at your home, or go mobile and offer pickup too. In addition, you could help your customers back up their files and clear sensitive information from their devices as well.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nMUSIC LESSONS<\/strong><\/p>\nDo you play a musical instrument well enough to teach it to others? Private music instructors charge upwards of $20-100\/hr and you don’t necessarily have to rent a studio, you can convert your garage to one.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nRESTORED\/UPCYCLED FURNITURE BUSINESS<\/strong><\/p>\nTaking old things and refurbishing them, or even up cycling the various parts into something completely different, is a great way to earn a bit of extra cash. Buy at the op-shop or car boot sales and re-sell online.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nBICYCLE REPAIR<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you love bikes and enjoy fixing things, you could convert your garage into a workshop and offer bike repair services. You can turn your love of cycling into a moneymaking enterprise with a few well-placed adverts on community sites and social media.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nAUTO DETAILING<\/strong><\/p>\nHave a meticulous eye for detail and love to get things gleaming clean? Auto detailing is probably a perfect side business for you. Many people are quite happy to pay well for this type of service and will appreciate your personal attention to their asset.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nGROWING AND SELLING PRODUCE<\/strong><\/p>\nLike to grow vegetables? Focus on one type and sell the excess at farmers’ markets. If that sounds a bit too ambitious, why not sell herbs, fruit and flower posies from home? Set up an area in your garage where you can bundle your goods and make them presentable for sale. Think hemp twine, paper bags and a cute stamp to give a professional finish.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nHOME BEAUTY<\/strong><\/p>\nBody Piercing, hair removal, event make-up, manicure and pedicure, or a hairdressing salon are some of the options for a beauty business. Of course, training and prior experience are essential for these services but they could be good little earners and working from your garage means you keep the mess - and the people - outside of your home.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nTAILORING<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you’re a dab hand with a sewing machine, a tailoring service could work for you. Offer hemming, shortening of pants and curtain making. Doing it from a garage space means your home life needn’t be at risk of pins all over the floor!<\/p>\n <\/p>\nIf you still need a little drive to believe your idea is viable,<\/strong> have a look at our previous article on eight of the world’s largest businesses that began in a garage. It might just persuade you to give it a try: <a href=\"\/news\/humble-beginnings-to-world-domination\">Humble Beginnings to World Domination<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/663.jpeg\" \/> A sweet setup for jamming as well as for making an extra buck.<\/em><\/p>","name_id":"second-income-jobs-you-can-do-from-your-garage","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":34,"active":1,"available_at":"2017-02-03 00:00:00","created_at":"2017-02-03 13:44:48","updated_at":"2019-07-08 12:21:33","category":{"id":6,"image":null,"name":"General","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":1,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:10:41","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:09"}},{"id":33,"import_id":27,"image":{"id":443,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_NYE_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":145985,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.33":"Host a Garage Party this NYE!"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-08 12:24:46","link":"\/asset\/443.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"142.56 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"Host a Garage Party this NYE!","title":"Host a Garage Party this NYE!","intro":"Have you ever looked forward to a New Year's Eve out on the town, then wondered why it wasn't more fun? House Parties or better still, GARAGE parties are always a good time!","content":"A Garage Party is such a good way to celebrate New Year’s Eve! People will really appreciate having something fun to do rather than roaming city streets, paying exorbitant prices for drinks and club entry, then languishing on the street trying to get a taxi at the end of it all. Especially for those of us over 30! At your place your friends can dance, laugh and celebrate with you, what could be better?<\/p>\nNo need to start too early, if people arrive after 8 they will hopefully have had a meal and will not get too plastered before the countdown! That way you only need to supply nibbles, which keeps costs down and means less prep time.<\/p>\nThe wide world of the web throws up plenty of advice on how to celebrate in style for little cost. We hope you enjoy our pics!<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/665.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nClockwise from top left: Novel snack vessels suit a garage party; champagne jelly shots looking seriously classy; BEST idea ever: GLOW sticks in the booze barrel; confetti-filled balloon to pop at midnight; milk shots for the kids make them feel special; outdoor table inspiration; tools for fuel; more novel use of things you just might have lying around…<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Tips for cheap and easy garage party planning:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Line garage walls with hessian (sacking), black polythene, paper or bed sheets.<\/li>\n<li>For lighting, drag out your house lamps - standard and desk lamps - and create a warm atmosphere. Nothing says ‘Party!’ quite like party lights. Leave the Christmas lights up but remove the Christmassy decorations and embrace a New Year’s Eve theme - black and white, sparkles, or gold are all easy to achieve.<\/li>\n<li>Candles - maybe not. Alcohol + candles = a bad idea.<\/li>\n<li>Embrace technology: Create a hashtag for guests to use while posting on social media from your party. That way later on anyone can see all the shots from last night!<\/li>\n<li>Create a party playlist and ensure the last hour before midnight has plenty of retro dance hits to get everyone primed for the countdown!<\/li>\n<li>A radio or TV is good to have on hand to play a countdown at midnight.<\/li>\n<li>Write an hourly countdown on balloons - 11PM, 10PM, 9PM, and so on - and pop them (with darts if you dare!) as midnight approaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/666.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nClockwise from top left: Polythene bags, some spray paint and a black light are all the tools you need to build a dance floor; glow stick chandeliers: short-lived but mighty effective; glitter-dipped feathers for a bit of glitz; easy, filling food idea: Tortellini Skewers<\/strong> will feed a crowd; sheets of pastry + salami + cheese + pesto + spinach = Pepperoni Twirls<\/strong> for the win!<\/em><\/p>\nNo New Year’s Eve party is complete without the bubbly, so stock up on a few bottles for guests to toast at midnight. Don’t forget to supply sparkling juices for the non-drinkers!<\/p>\nParty hats, noise makers and horns are all fun but a great party track can do the trick just as well by getting everyone up on the dance floor.<\/p>\nForward planning can help ensure that your celebration doesn’t end with unwise decisions. Ensure that guests who are drinking have a designated driver. Have taxi service numbers on hand for those that don’t have a designated driver. If space allows prepare an area for overnight guests.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/667.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\nA resolutions board is a bit of a laugh… and on the serious side, do your friends a favour and don’t let them drink and drive.<\/em><\/p>\nBe a little prepared so that you are not running around at 11.50 pm looking for champagne flutes! That way you can relax, let your hair down and really see the new year in with a bang!<\/p>\n<h2>Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year and an excellent 2019, from Garador.<\/h2>","name_id":"host-a-garage-party-this-nye","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":33,"active":1,"available_at":"2016-12-26 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-12-13 13:25:18","updated_at":"2019-07-08 12:24:45","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":32,"import_id":26,"image":{"id":442,"parent_id":120,"name":"GAR_SmartPhoneApp_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":94928,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":364,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.32":"Garador's New Smart Phone Control Kit Is Your Right Hand Man!"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-08 12:27:54","link":"\/asset\/442.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"92.70 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"Garador's New Smart Phone Control Kit Is Your Right Hand Man!","title":"Garador's New Smart Phone Control Kit Is Your Right Hand Man!","intro":"Garage Door Reliability just took a huge leap forward with the Garador Smart Phone Control Kit. Operate your garage door from your phone 24\/7, wherever you happen to be.","content":"It’s an exciting technological time right now, with developments in the digital world making life easier for the average person on the street.<\/p>\nGarador has had a focus on innovation for over 50 years.  The new smart phone control kit is no exception.  Now you can easily control your garage door from anywhere in the world*!<\/p>\nThis is a huge leap forward in garage door control, giving you piece of mind and incredible ease of use. In a nutshell, these are the advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smart control of your garage door from anywhere in the world*<\/li>\n<li>Simple Operation via our easy to use App<\/li>\n<li>Secure Home Access - Monitor your garage door 24\/7 and receive notifications when anyone uses your door<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe Smart Phone Control Kit is available as an optional accessory on all new residential Garador garage door openers installed from August 1, 2016.<\/p>\n* Subject to cellular and WiFi connection and availability.<\/em><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/free-measure-quote\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Request a FREE Quote<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/669.jpeg\" \/> <img src=\"\/asset\/668.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/find-a-dealer\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">Find My Nearest Dealer<\/button><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"garadors-new-smart-phone-control-kit-is-your-right-hand-man","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":32,"active":1,"available_at":"2016-12-21 00:00:00","created_at":"2016-12-22 07:41:22","updated_at":"2019-07-08 12:27:54","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":31,"import_id":25,"image":{"id":588,"parent_id":null,"name":"387.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":105504,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.31":"Child Safety & the Garage Door"},"created_at":"2019-07-05 06:21:31","updated_at":"2019-07-05 06:23:31","link":"\/asset\/588.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"103.03 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"Child Safety & the Garage Door","title":"Child Safety & the Garage Door","intro":"The safety of our children is top of most parent's minds 24\/7. In our latest article, we look at child safety around the garage and driveway.","content":"Children often move suddenly, with little thought to their surroundings. Their brains are not wired to worry like an adult’s brain tends to do. Taking precautions to keep children out of harm’s way while they lead their busy life of discovery means more fun and relaxation for everyone. Specifically, we’ll take a look at safety around the garage door and the driveway.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Safety around the Garage Door<\/h2>\nThe garage door is the largest moving object in a home and a failure could cause serious injury. With this thought of utmost importance, Garador incorporates some of the most advanced safety features into our garage doors and openers.<\/p>\n<h3>Infra-red safety Beam<\/h3>\nNumber one for garage door safety considerations, an infra-red safety beam signals the door opener when anything moves in its path. This means that if your child or pet runs under the door while it is closing, the door will stop and reverse before making contact. Safety infra-red beams can be fitted to all Garador openers as an optional extra.<\/p>\nGarador recommends the use of safety infra-red beams on all automatic garage doors.<\/p>\n<h3>Entry Keypad<\/h3>\nThis is a great solution for the whole family. No need to worry about transmitters or keys being left behind at the bus stop or sports field! Family members need only remember their pin number to gain access to the garage.<\/p>\n<h3>Smart Phone Kit<\/h3>\nThe new Garador Smart Phone Kit is an app that gives you control over the garage door, from anywhere in the world*! You also know when it is being opened and closed, and by whom. So, if by chance your children lose or forget their keys, you can open the garage door from your phone - no need to drive home to let them in. You’ll also have the security of knowing when your kids have entered via the garage door, your Smart Phone Kit will tell you!<\/p>\n* Subject to cellular and WiFi connection and availability. Note - Kit includes Smart Hub & accessories. Phone not included.<\/p>\nFor more information or to order any of these accessories, <a href=\"\/find-a-dealer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">please contact your local dealer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/590.png\" \/><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Safety on the Driveway<\/h2>\nHow about making a pact with yourself to make these checks each time you get in your car?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always check your driveway is clear before backing.<\/li>\n<li>Find out where the kids and pets are before you leave and be aware of neighbours’ children - they might not remember to be car-aware when not at home.<\/li>\n<li>Stop at the end of your driveway before you meet the footpath - every single time.<\/li>\n<li>Ask neighbours of shared driveways to be aware of children and take it slowly.<\/li>\n<li>If you can’t see, ask someone to look for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\nStay safe and have a great summer everyone!<\/strong><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/589.png\" \/><\/p>","name_id":"child-safety-the-garage-door","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":31,"active":1,"available_at":"2016-12-15 00:00:00","created_at":"2016-12-15 08:27:18","updated_at":"2019-07-05 06:23:31","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":29,"import_id":24,"image":{"id":591,"parent_id":null,"name":"378.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":83759,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.29":"Types of Garage Doors"},"created_at":"2019-07-05 06:41:56","updated_at":"2019-07-05 06:42:59","link":"\/asset\/591.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"81.80 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"Types of Garage Doors","title":"Types of Garage Doors","intro":"If you are building or renovating and need a garage door it can be intimidating until you know a few facts. Let us simplify the process for you.","content":"If you are building or renovating and need a garage door, where do you start?<\/p>\nThere are so many options, what is best for your garage? It can be intimidating until you know a few facts. Let us simplify the process for you.<\/p>\nThere are three general types of residential garage doors.<\/span><\/p>\n<a title=\"More on Steel Sectional Garage Doors\" href=\"\/residential-doors\/steel-sectional-doors\/\">Steel Sectional<\/a> • <a title=\"More on Garador Roller Doors\" href=\"\/residential-doors\/roller-doors\/\">Roller Doors<\/a> • <a title=\"More on Garador Flex-A-Door\" href=\"\/residential-doors\/flex-a-door\/\">Flex-A-Door<\/a><\/p>\nEach has its benefits and specific applications, limitations and advantages. With Garador, reliability and smooth, quiet operation comes standard with each and every door. <\/p>\nCheck out the chart below for a quick reference to the different advantages of each door type. For more information or to speak to an experienced dealer in your area, <a title=\"Find your local Garador Dealer\" href=\"\/free-measure-quote\">contact us here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/592.png\" \/><\/p>","name_id":"types-of-garage-doors","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":29,"active":1,"available_at":"2016-11-16 00:00:00","created_at":"2018-09-24 13:42:30","updated_at":"2019-07-05 06:42:59","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":28,"import_id":23,"image":{"id":440,"parent_id":120,"name":"Gar_HealthCheckHeader3.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":64665,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.28":"Your Garage Door Health Check"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-04 12:04:13","link":"\/asset\/440.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"63.15 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"Your Garage Door Health Check","title":"Your Garage Door Health Check","intro":"Change of season is a good time to look at maintenance around the home - don't forget the garage door on your to-do list!","content":"Did you ever consider that your garage door is the largest moving object in a house?<\/p>\nAs such, it’s important to keep your door in good shape and operating smoothly. This is beneficial for safety, longevity and to maintain the conditions of your warranty. It is important to note however, please do not attempt to carry out your own repairs.<\/p>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/549.png\" alt=\"Give your Garage Door a DIY Service\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Servicing & Repairs<\/h2>\nWe recommend that your garage door is serviced by an experienced technician every 12 months or earlier if required. If correct maintenance and servicing are not carried out your warranty may be void. Let’s face it, the garage door performs a very important role in keeping your family and assets safe, it is used daily and operating at its best is a high priority.<\/p>\nContact your local Garador dealer for more advice or to <a title=\"Choose your local Garador Dealer and email them\" href=\"\/free-measure-quote\">book a service or repair here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2> Regular Maintenance Checks<\/h2>\nJust like a car, the garage door needs to be cleaned and maintained - and like a car, the more you do so, the longer it will last. Some areas of the garage door don’t get the benefits of rain washing, so can be prone to build-up of contaminants that can lead to corrosion.<\/p>\nTo keep the door well maintained, wash regularly three to four times per year - more often if you are located close to the sea or geothermal areas. Use clean water and a soft bristled brush, paying particular attention to include the curtain face adjacent to the door head and inside over the top of a roller door.<\/p>\nTimber finishes should be cleaned and maintained according to the timber finish manufacturer’s recommendations.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\nQuick tip: When you clean your car, clean your Garador garage door too.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nFor more servicing & repairs advice visit our <a title=\"Read more on Service & Repairs of your garage door here.\" href=\"\/service-and-repairs\/\">Service & Repairs page<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<a href=\"\/free-measure-quote\"><button class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\">I Need a Service\/Repair<\/button><\/a><\/p>\nFor urgent repairs, phone <a title=\"Phone Garador now\" href=\"tel:0800 427 236\">0800 427 236<\/a> to contact your local Garador service agent or see their <a title=\"Garador service agent locations\" href=\"\/find-a-dealer\">location here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>","name_id":"your-garage-door-health-check","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":28,"active":1,"available_at":"2016-11-09 00:00:00","created_at":"2016-11-10 05:04:36","updated_at":"2019-07-04 12:04:13","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":27,"import_id":22,"image":{"id":439,"parent_id":120,"name":"Garador_Org1_header.png","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":108849,"extension":"png","mime_type":"image\/png","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.27":"Easy Ways to Organise your Garage"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-04 22:33:06","link":"\/asset\/439.png","secured":false,"readable_size":"106.30 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"Easy Ways to Organise your Garage","title":"Easy Ways to Organise your Garage","intro":"The garage & shed are seldom given as much organisational thought as indoor spaces - in reality they are often prime spaces to dump items for future sorting. In this article, we look at some functional and surprisingly easy ways to get your garage sorted.","content":"Following on from our recent article on Spring Cleaning your Garage, this time we are looking at garage organisation.<\/p>\nFor the neat freaks amongst us, this is a super fun time but for a lot of people, this chore will probably be tossed into the too-hard-basket next to cleaning those fetid sneakers in the back of the closet and water blasting the driveway. “But I already spent a whole weekend cleaning the garage!” we hear you cry.<\/p>\nCome on, bear with us and look at all these little projects we have to make your garage the sort of place you could invite Martha Stewart to inspect.<\/p>\n<h2>Plan the space and the uses<\/h2>\nAs mentioned previously, setting up zones for different activities\/sports\/hobbies\/chores will make it a breeze when it comes to storing and finding things in the garage. After all, the last thing anyone wants to do is spend 20 minutes looking for the rake! The zones could be defined with coloured tape, small signs or simply be containers, shelves or drawers.<\/p>\nNext, keeping those zones organised can either be a matter of buying shelving, pegboards and racks or by whacking together a few small project pieces for next to nothing. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Magnetise<\/h2>\nIf you have a bunch of drill bits or different screwdrivers floating around the tool box or workbench, how about a magnetic rail to keep them in place? Cheap and easy to make or purchase and really, really handy to have. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Scavenge<\/h2>\nWe think this re-purposed pallet is a sweet way to corral your long-handled tools. No more tripping over spades, forks and fishing rods on the way to the car! Too rustic? How about using some PVC piping to house your tools?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Hang<\/h2>\nKeeping all sorts of randomly-shaped tools in place can be as simple as hanging a pegboard and utilising a few S-hooks. This method helps to keep items in plain sight, within reach when needed. Your walls never have to be marred by a myriad of nails holes and loosening hooks. Go the full hog and trace the shape of the tools onto the board for easy replacement.<\/p>\nFor a robust and dare we say it - sexy - take on the pegboard, use galvanised steel. Now that really takes things up a notch. (Extra points for magnetising here too).<\/p>\nHanging sports equipment not only keeps it off the floor, but helps to maintain the longevity of the equipment. Balls are notorious for never staying put, take a leaf from the department stores and make a simple ball holder. Get some bungee cords, nail some rails to hook them into and voilà! No more rolling ankle-breakers.<\/p>\n&nbsp<\/p>\n<h2>Stow<\/h2>\nAny racks or shelving will be much more efficiently utilised if each shelf or space is a specific zone. Allocate each household member, each sport or activity its own shelf and revel in the ease it creates! Just don’t forget to LABEL those shelves, cubbies and racks accordingly.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Mobile Zone<\/h2>\nUsing a mobile cart for a workbench can be a perfect way to create a workspace when there actually isn’t any spare space to be had. If you are a dab hand with those tools that you’re tripping over, there are plenty of online tutorials showing how to build a workbench on wheels. Otherwise it might be time to start dropping Christmas gift hints…<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Always shedding<\/h2>\nDesignate one of those zones\/bins\/shelves as an ongoing pile of stuff to purge\/sell\/donate. You will congratulate yourself.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nWe hope this has given you some inspiration to reclaim your garage and actually enjoy being in there! Coming up next time, storage tips and ideas.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>","name_id":"easy-ways-to-organise-your-garage","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":27,"active":1,"available_at":"2016-10-25 00:00:00","created_at":"2017-02-15 11:22:04","updated_at":"2019-07-04 22:33:06","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":26,"import_id":21,"image":{"id":438,"parent_id":120,"name":"QuietBeltDrive_Garador_1.png","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":86928,"extension":"png","mime_type":"image\/png","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.26":"Garador's Wonderfully Quiet Belt Drive"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-04 11:58:47","link":"\/asset\/438.png","secured":false,"readable_size":"84.89 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"Garador's Wonderfully Quiet Belt Drive","title":"Garador's Wonderfully Quiet Belt Drive","intro":"Now you can have it all - garage doors that look amazing, operate reliably and are whisper quiet. Read about our Quiet Belt Drive here","content":"Our garage doors are already quiet, here’s how to make them even harder to hear…<\/p>\nIt’s a familiar sound; the click-vroom gudda gudda that signals someone has arrived home and the garage door is opening.<\/strong> That is, unless you have a Garador garage door and opener combo.<\/p>\nThe Garador Enduro GDO-9 opener with belt drive configuration is your go-to for super quiet operation and smooth, reliable door control at the touch of a button. It comes standard with TrioCodeTM128 advanced multi frequency technology as well, meaning you have security, peace of mind and peaceful access.<\/p>\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/assets\/QuietBeltDrive_Garador_2.png\" alt=\"Garador's super quiet Belt Drive Garage Door Opener won't wake the baby.\" width=\"832\" height=\"302\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\nTrioCodeTM 128 is a transmitter system that uses three frequencies to defeat interference from other transmitting devices (such as baby monitors).  The 128 bit encryption relies on trillions upon trillions of rolling codes making them New Zealand’s most secure garage door openers*.<\/p>\nAll Garador garage door openers feature Soft Start\/Soft Stop operation that reduces noise and stress on the door by cleverly adjusting speed at the start and end of each cycle. This means that the starting and stopping sound that used to accompany garage door operation is greatly minimised.<\/p>\nEven with our super quiet standard operating doors, noise can be a bit of an issue if you’ve got a baby or child with nap times, a shift worker in the house or your bedroom is located above the garage door. Our quiet belt drive option could be a great solution for you. The quiet belt drive greatly reduces noise being transferred inside so it’s a helpful way to maintain the feeling of tranquillity that comes with a sleeping baby!<\/p>\nThe quiet belt drive is recommended to be installed on sectional garage doors via the Garador Enduro GDO-9, see your <a title=\"Find your local Dealer\" href=\"\/find-a-dealer\">local dealer<\/a> or <a title=\"Contact us to find out more about our products\" href=\"\/free-measure-quote\">contact us to find out more<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n*Based on the number of possible code combinations compared to other products on the market.<\/em><\/span><\/p>","name_id":"garadors-wonderfully-quiet-belt-drive","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":"Garage door opener, belt drive, quiet, silent, no vibration, stop vibration, auto, door, opener, clicker,","template":"default","position":26,"active":1,"available_at":"2016-10-04 00:00:00","created_at":"2016-11-10 05:05:26","updated_at":"2019-07-04 11:58:47","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":25,"import_id":20,"image":{"id":437,"parent_id":120,"name":"Spring_1A_Header.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":202520,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":428,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.25":"The Garage: The ultimate junk drawer"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:13:14","link":"\/asset\/437.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"197.77 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"The Garage: The ultimate junk drawer","title":"The Garage: The ultimate junk drawer","intro":"Some of us have a very dirty little secret... the shameful hidey-hole of chaos we call THE GARAGE! Spring is here and now is the perfect time to face a good old spring clean. Let's create a garage that we can get the car into!","content":"It probably comes as no surprise that many vehicle owners end up receiving damage to their car from the clutter in their garage.<\/strong> Is your garage a dumping area for old paint tins, tangles of electrical wire, sports equipment and ‘mystery boxes’? Sometimes it can be daunting to face the job of sorting it all, but by turning the mountainous task into bite-size pieces, you can bring your out-of-control garage into focus.<\/p>\r\nBefore you know it, you will have transformed the chaos into a functional, organised storage area. Perhaps you’ll even be able to open the car doors on each side!<\/p>\r\nLet’s break it down into chunks.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/assets\/Spring_2_BadGarages.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"A cluttered garage\" width=\"832\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>PREP:<\/h2>\r\nChoose a weekend and a great playlist, enlist the family and get ready to get dirty!<\/strong> If the barbecue hasn’t already been dragged out and cleaned, this is the time to do it, so everyone can look forward to some sizzling sustenance throughout the day.<\/p>\r\nPurchase storage bins, floor cleaner, cat litter or sawdust<\/strong> (see ‘Removing Oil and Grease spots’ below) and mats if necessary. Grab dusters, buckets, scrubbing brush and a stiff bristled broom. Some big, strong rubbish bags or bins for sorting items will be handy too.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n<h2>1. PURGE THE JUNK<\/h2>\r\nThe thing that makes garages look dirty more than anything else, is clutter.<\/strong> Jump in the deep end - drag everything out and have a clutter-ridding session, where every last oily bucket and vintage tool will be assessed and eliminated if need be. It’s time to visit those mystery boxes and see if they’re only holding old picture frames, glass jars (why so many??) or the diff’ off the old Vauxhall from way back.<\/p>\r\n A helpful gauge in the decision process is, if something hasn’t been used in a year, odds are it’s not necessary to keep it. There will, of course, be exceptions to this, so use discretion. Purge once, then go back through the ‘keep’ pile and purge again.<\/p>\r\nCreate piles of the stuff to purge, according to their designated disposal solutions, such as:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Take it to the tip (remembering that tip shops will sell off the usable items)<\/li>\r\n<li>Look up your local recycling centre for old electronics and metals<\/li>\r\n<li>Group old paints and chemicals for safe disposal (some paint shops will take back empty cans if the residue is dry)<\/li>\r\n<li>Donate used gear in good condition to the local Op Shop<\/li>\r\n<li>Sell online or have a garage sale<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nNow create piles of the ‘good stuff’ you want to keep.<\/strong> Make a list of your usage and storage priorities, making sure each item is something you and your family need. Group those items together as well:<\/p>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/assets\/Spring_3_GarageGoals.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"How to get a tidy garage\" width=\"832\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3>STORAGE<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Seasonal sports gear summer \/ winter. These can share a storage area with the current season’s gear being easily accessible and out-of-season gear behind. Rotate each spring and autumn. Now is a good time to check gear, give it all a dust down and pack it neatly.<\/li>\r\n<li>Camping \/ Holiday equipment, sleeping bags, sun umbrellas<\/li>\r\n<li>Suitcases, totes etc<\/li>\r\n<li>Holiday Decorations<\/li>\r\n<li>Chemical cleaners and paints<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3> <\/h3>\r\n<h3>REGULAR USAGE<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Cleaning products<\/li>\r\n<li>Bikes, skateboards, surfboards etc<\/li>\r\n<li>Ladders, hoses, vacuums, buckets and mops<\/li>\r\n<li>Garden equipment<\/li>\r\n<li>Tools - household along with nails, screws, glues and repair kits<\/li>\r\n<li>Tools - vehicle related<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n <\/p>\r\n<h2>2. CLEAN<\/h2>\r\nIt’s not a fun job, but the results can last a long time if you do it right.<\/strong> Fuel up with a sausage, take a deep breath, put on a hat (to save spiders from dropping into your hair!) and have a massive dust-a-thon. It might be a good idea to put on a mask too (garages can house mouse droppings, chemicals, and all sorts of things you don’t want to breathe in). Make sure you dust and remove cobwebs from rafters, workbenches, window sills and all the other nooks and crannies in the garage. Clean out the storage cupboards and racks. Replace old and faulty racks, hinges and knobs.<\/p>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/assets\/Spring_5_BeforeAfter.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Spring Cleaning your garage\" width=\"832\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\r\nThe floor is the main area that will require attention.<\/strong> Use a large broom to sweep up debris. A leaf blower and\/or vacuum cleaner might also come in handy.<\/p>\r\nGive the floor a good scrub. Tip: Push brooms make a poor scrub brush.  The bristles are too long and the surface area is too large to apply good pressure.  Try a deck brush with the short stiff bristles, these work best. Use a designated concrete cleaner, or even dishwashing liquid can do a good job on a greasy floor.<\/p>\r\nDon’t let your scrubbed areas dry before you hose them off. The reason for this is that the contaminants in the pores of the concrete are emulsified and lifted out in the solution while it is still wet.  This makes it easy to rinse out with a high pressure hose or sprayer.  If it starts to dry out, these contaminants can be left behind with the rinsing.<\/p>\r\nAnother tip: after hosing down, one tool that will come in handy is a floor squeegee.  These work great at moving large volumes of water out of the garage and for clearing water out of low spots. If you don’t have a squeegee, an old broom will help.<\/p>\r\nIf you’re serious about having the sort of garage that looks good with the door open, it might be time to deep-clean the floor.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<h3>REMOVING OIL AND GREASE SPOTS FROM THE GARAGE FLOOR<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Cover grease stains with a layer of sawdust or cat litter. These materials absorb excess oil remarkably well. Leave the sawdust or cat litter on the floor for at least a day.<\/li>\r\n<li>Use a push broom with rigid bristles to sweep up the sawdust, cat litter and dirt.<\/li>\r\n<li>Pour dry dishwasher detergent or a concrete cleaning agent on the stain. Let the detergent sit for 45 minutes, then pour boiling water on the area and vigorously scrub the stained section. Rinse off with high pressure if possible, following above guidelines regarding not letting it dry first.<\/li>\r\n<li>For more stubborn stains, use a specialised concrete cleaner in combination with your pressure sprayer.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nOnce the floor is clean and dry, think about placing mats in high traffic spots so that they can be taken outside to shake periodically. This can be helpful if the garage is a difficult space to sweep or vacuum due to space constraints.<\/p>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/assets\/Spring_4_Tools.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Cleaning your garage floor\" width=\"832\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n<h2>3. RE-THINK THE SPACE AND STORE SMART<\/h2>\r\nTime to put everything back!<\/strong> Hopefully there is a lot less than when you started…<\/p>\r\nDivide the garage into zones.<\/strong> Visually differentiated areas help ensure everyone knows what’s going where and makes it more likely that things will be returned to their allotted place. This also helps you set limits on volume - whatever doesn't fit into its appointed zone is toast! Use colour to delineate the areas, with paint or coloured tape.<\/p>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/assets\/Spring_6_Plastic-Bins.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Sorting our your garage\" width=\"832\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\r\nAnything stored in cardboard boxes (a favourite nesting material for rodents) should be transferred to plastic.<\/strong> Small bins for often-used items, large bins for longer-term storage. Plastic bins can also stack on top of each other, eliminating an urgent need for racks. Categorise the plastic bins by colour and\/or label them clearly.<\/p>\r\nKeep as much off the floor as you can.<\/strong> This will make the garage stay clean for much longer! Vertical storage is a fantastic solution for the garage. Hooks, racks and shelving along the walls makes it easy to see, maximises the space available for moving around and gives you a lot of extra storage volume.<\/p>\r\nThere are endless options and some very innovative ideas for storage and organisation in garages.<\/strong> We’ll take at look at some of these in up-coming articles but for now, hopefully you have set a date and roused up some enthusiasm to get your garage glowing! Or at the least being able to accommodate a vehicle or two.<\/p>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/assets\/Spring_7_VerticalStorage.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Best storage ideas for your garage\" width=\"832\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>","name_id":"the-garage-the-ultimate-junk-drawer","meta_description":"","meta_keywords":"","template":"default","position":25,"active":1,"available_at":"2016-09-12 00:00:00","created_at":"2016-11-10 05:05:38","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:13:14","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":24,"import_id":19,"image":{"id":436,"parent_id":120,"name":"Garador_8int_1_Apple.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":128539,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":832,"height":302,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.24":"Humble Beginnings to World Domination! "},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:31:30","link":"\/asset\/436.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"125.53 kB"},"news_category_id":6,"name":"Humble Beginnings to World Domination! ","title":"Humble Beginnings to World Domination! ","intro":"Eight Global Companies that started behind a garage door.\r\nDo you have a business idea? A hobby that you can see turn a profit one day, or an invention ready to explode onto the world stage with a just a few tweaks? Here is inspiration from companies that","content":"Eight Global Companies that started behind a garage door.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Do you have a business idea? A hobby that you can see turn a profit one day, or an invention ready to explode onto the world stage with a just a few tweaks? Here is inspiration from companies that began with an idea, and progressed to international success.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n <\/p>\r\n<h2>APPLE inc.<\/h2>\r\nIt’s almost incredible to think that one of the world’s most recognised brands, in daily use by a huge percentage of the population, started in a garage in California!<\/strong><\/p>\r\nThe first Apple computer was developed in 1976 by a youthful Steve Jobs in his parents’ garage. From that humble beginning, Apple is now at the leading edge of technology and style, with a whopping 1 billion devices in active use around the globe. There were 232 million iPhones sold in 2015 alone.<\/p>\r\nSteve’s dreams, drive and partnerships have changed the way we interact on a daily basis.<\/p>\r\n<h2> Hewlett-Packard<\/h2>\r\nWay back in 1939, a mere 10 miles from the spot that Steve Jobs began his garage-to-global-domination journey, young Stanford graduates Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard launched Hewlett-Packard Co. with an investment of just $538.<\/strong> In a 3.6 x 5.5m garage at the back of their rented house, they created an audio oscillator, an instrument that generates one pure tone or frequency at a time. HP oscillators were used to design, produce and maintain telephones, stereos, radios and other audio equipment. Today, HP produces more than 10,000 different products and is best known for its line of LaserJet and DeskJet printers.<\/p>\r\nThat California garage was used as a research lab, development workshop and manufacturing facility for nearly a year before HP outgrew it. Today, the garage is a private museum and is known as the birthplace of Silicon Valley.<\/p>\r\n <img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/assets\/garador_8int_2_HP_Google.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"HP & Google Businesses started in a Garage\" width=\"832\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>Google<\/h2>\r\nAfter failing to attract enough cash to be worth selling their “Backrub” technology, Stanford Grads Larry Page and Sergey Brin rented a garage from a friend and developed the phenomenon we now know as Google.<\/strong> Backrub investigated how sites linked back to other webpages. Page and Brin soon realised that helping people to find more webpages with credible links was an effective way to search the internet. This Backrub idea was definitely worth developing, but the name had to go!<\/p>\r\nFrom a small garage, the world's most famous search engine began and the company grew to launch Gmail, Google+ and the love-it-or-hate-it Google Glass. Now the guys spend their time on other innovative technologies like self-driving cars and artificial intelligence. So don’t be surprised if there is a Google Robot with a Backrub function out there before long!<\/p>\r\n<h2> Harley Davidson<\/h2>\r\nIn a time before garages were even relevant due to the lack of cars, William Harley and his friend Arthur Davidson, started building a motor-bicycle in their friend’s 3m by 4.5m wooden shed in Wisconsin.<\/strong> From a blueprint drawing in 1901, the bike was in production for public sale by 1903 and the company quickly grew, incorporating family members as employees.<\/p>\r\nAs time passed, more Harley-Davidson bikes were sold and races won until, in 1908, the first police duty motorcycle was issued.<\/p>\r\nOver a century later, Harley-Davidson is still the most well-known motorcycle brand in the world, the epitome of cool, coveted by celebrities and the average Joe alike.<\/p>\r\n<h2><img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/assets\/garador_8int_3_HarleyD.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Harley Davidson Started behind a garage door\" width=\"832\" height=\"302\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<h2> Amazon<\/h2>\r\nIn 1994, a time when e-Commerce was an exciting revelation, Amazon.com was founded as an online bookstore.<\/strong> At the beginning, it was completely created & run out of a garage in Bellevue, Washington. Amazon sold their first book in July 1995. From those meagre beginnings, incredible success ensued. The business now sells a huge array of goods as well as their own line of electronics - notably the Kindle - and has become the second largest online shopping store in the world.<\/p>\r\n<h2><img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/assets\/garador_8int_4_AmazonDisney.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Amazon and Disney started in a garage\" width=\"832\" height=\"302\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<h2> Disney<\/h2>\r\nIn 1923 Walt and Roy Disney created their first film in their uncle's garage.<\/strong> They started by making \"Alice Comedies,\" which were a part of the original Alice in Wonderland series. Walt’s undeniable talent and business savvy saw the company grow to dominate animated film-making for many years.<\/p>\r\nWalt’s fantastical idea of a park \"like nothing else in the world” has become one of the world’s most loved theme parks, another incredible success that has prospered long after his death in 1966.<\/p>\r\nDisney is still one of the most popular media houses in the world and is the top name in producing cartoons, children's movies and animated films.<\/p>\r\n<h2> Mattel<\/h2>\r\nMattel began as a picture frame company in 1945.<\/strong> Harold “Matt” Matson and Elliot Handler made their frames from a garage in Southern California. To get the most out of their materials, they started using frame scraps to create doll’s house furniture. Soon the doll house gear was selling better than the picture frames so they turned their focus to toy making.<\/p>\r\nIn 1959, Ruth Handler invented the Barbie doll, named after her daughter, Barbara. Barbie became the company's best-selling toy ever and was followed in the 60’s and 70’s with talking dolls and Hot Wheels cars, which are still hot today!<\/p>\r\nMattel, Inc. is a household name and is still the highest-grossing toy company in the world.<\/p>\r\n<h2><img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/assets\/garador_8int_5_Mattel.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Mattel began behind a garage door\" width=\"832\" height=\"302\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<h2> Microsoft<\/h2>\r\nEvery computer user knows who Microsoft is. But what you may not know is that it began in a small garage in Albuquerque by Bill Gates and his friend Paul Allen.<\/strong> Their first operating system was licensed for $80,000. Their special talent was taking existing technology, adapting it to a specific market, and then dominating that market through innovative promotion and cunning business savvy. Some years later they developed Windows. Today, Windows is the most widely used software in the world and Bill Gates is one of the most successful entrepreneurs of the 20th century.<\/p>\r\nIf all that has your enthusiasm awakened, read our next article on 8 New Zealand businesses that also began in a garage…<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>","name_id":"humble-beginnings-to-world-domination","meta_description":"Eight Global Companies that started behind a garage door.","meta_keywords":"","template":"default","position":24,"active":1,"available_at":"2016-09-01 00:00:00","created_at":"2016-11-10 05:05:51","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:31:30","category":{"id":6,"image":null,"name":"General","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":1,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:10:41","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:09"}},{"id":21,"import_id":12,"image":{"id":434,"parent_id":120,"name":"New_Garage_Door_Colours_Garador.png","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":9065,"extension":"png","mime_type":"image\/png","width":555,"height":355,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.21":"New Colours added to the Garador Range for 2016"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-04 11:16:14","link":"\/asset\/434.png","secured":false,"readable_size":"8.85 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"New Colours added to the Garador Range for 2016","title":"2 New Colours Added to the Garador Range","intro":"Choosing a colour can be the hardest part of deciding on your new garage door.","content":"<h2>Choosing a colour can be the hardest part of deciding on your new garage door.<\/strong><\/h2>\nGarador feels it is important to give you as wider choice of popular colours as possible when you are thinking about your new steel sectional garage door and for that reason we have added two new in-demand colours to our standard steel colour range.<\/p>\nThe new colours are FlaxPod® and Windsor Grey, part of the latest COLORSTEEL® colour offering from New Zealand Steel. Both are now available across Garador’s entire range of reliable pre-painted steel garage doors so you can have your style and your colour too.<\/p>\n“In talking to a number of our larger volume customers, it was apparent that these two colours were becoming increasingly popular with the external colour schemes of modern homes.<\/em>” Says Marketing Manager, Paul McKenzie.<\/p>\n“With garage doors taking up to a third of the road frontage of most houses, colour choice can make a huge impact on the street appeal of your home. By providing the widest standard colour choice available, Garador helps ensure you can attain the look you want without costing the earth.<\/em>” He says.<\/p>\n<h2>So what’s the best way to choose the colour of your garage door?<\/strong><\/h2>\nGenerally, the Garage Door colour will match the roof, windows or spouting colour of your house to blend in seamlessly with the overall look and feel of your home. Or, you can let it can take a prominent role in partnership with your front door and stand out in contrast. This can be a tough choice but one that can pay off and result in a huge amount of ‘curb appeal’.<\/p>\nGarador’s standard range of popular roof colours are stocked as pre-painted steel coils ready to make your garage door once you give the go ahead. However, if you want a more daring colour scheme, we can help with a wide range of premium powder coatings available as an option to give you even more flexibility in getting the colour you want.<\/p>\nFor more information on how to choose from our great range of standard steel colours, find your <a title=\"Find your local Garador Dealer\" href=\"\/find-a-dealer\">local Garador Dealer<\/a><\/strong> to go and look at actual swatches of our colours to see if they are the perfect match for your home’s new colour scheme.<\/p>\nYou can also download our current <a title=\"Download Garador's latest range of Garage Door Colours\" href=\"\/resources\/brochures\/\">Colour Guide here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>","name_id":"new-colours-added-to-the-garador-range-for-2016","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":21,"active":1,"available_at":"2016-04-22 00:00:00","created_at":"2016-05-11 08:42:58","updated_at":"2019-07-04 11:16:14","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":23,"import_id":14,"image":{"id":27,"parent_id":null,"name":"garador-aspen.png","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":96800,"extension":"png","mime_type":"image\/png","width":702,"height":427,"keywords":null,"usage":{"product_images.3":"Garador Aspen","news_posts.23":"Guide to Buying a Door"},"created_at":"2019-01-18 16:38:34","updated_at":"2019-07-04 11:48:46","link":"\/asset\/27.png","secured":false,"readable_size":"94.53 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"Guide to Buying a Door","title":"Guide to Buying a Door","intro":"Buying a garage door is not a decision to be taken lightly. As probably the largest moving part in your house, it\u2019s important to choose the right garage door in line with your household\u2019s requirements.","content":"<h2>Looking for a new garage door? It pays to do your homework<\/h2>\nBuying a garage door is not a decision to be taken lightly. As probably the largest moving part in your house, it’s important to choose the right garage door in line with your household’s requirements. If you’re looking at replacing an old door or adding the finishing touches to your new build, here’s our guide to making sure you get the garage door you need.<\/p>\n<h3>A NEW RANGE OF GARAGE DOORS<\/h3>\nThrough innovation, technology and design, garage doors have changed over the last decade. Where once your choice was limited to a tilt door, there are now a variety of garage door options to choose from, including rolling doors and steel sectional doors. There are also numerous colours, finishes, styles and optional extras that you can specify.  When selecting your garage door you should consider your immediate needs. For example, you may have children or pets, so safety should be front of mind. Automated doors these days have photoelectric safety devices that will stop the closing door and reverse it to the open position if an invisible light beam is broken by your car or - worse - by a child.<\/p>\n<h3>HERE’S OUR LIST OF CONSIDERATIONS:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Where you live – what atmospheric conditions do you have in your locality, are you near the sea, is your property exposed to harsh elements such as high winds? This could help determine what sort of finish you have on your garage door.<\/li>\n<li>Kerbside appeal – if you plan to replace an existing door or put in a garage door to your new build, you should look at keeping this in the style of the property. It’s worth remembering that you might not be living in this house forever, so take a look at the property from the perspective of a buyer.<\/li>\n<li>Will you want to customise your garage door with windows or panels? You should determine at an early stage whether your choice of door will allow for optional extras.<\/li>\n<li>When it comes to door openers will you need the latest technology to access your garage via your smart phone or do you need a keypad so other family members can get in to the house through the garage?<\/li>\n<li>How often will the garage door be in use? This could dictate the type of springs that should be specified.<\/li>\n<li>Think about what will be kept in your garage. Will it be an extension of your home and effectively be used as an extra room? If so, you might want to think about insulating the door.<\/li>\n<li>Do you need someone to remove your old garage door? Not all garage door companies will offer this service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>TALK TO A GARAGE DOOR EXPERT<\/h3>\nBefore you commit to buying a garage door, get at least 2-3 quotes from different sources and use the above as a checklist. Going for the cheapest option is not necessarily the best thing to do.<\/p>\nIf you choose a Garador garage door, here’s what you can expect from your local Garador dealer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We will come to your home and measure you garage door opening<\/li>\n<li>We will provide you with a written quote and a timeline for production and installation<\/li>\n<li>We will custom make your garage door to your specifications<\/li>\n<li>We will deliver the garage door when we say we will<\/li>\n<li>We will install the garage door<\/li>\n<li>We will guarantee our workmanship and provide a warranty for the garage door<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFor more information on selecting the right garage door, <a href=\"\/find-a-dealer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">talk to your local Garador dealer.<\/a><\/p>","name_id":"guide-to-buying-a-door","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":23,"active":1,"available_at":"2015-07-07 00:00:00","created_at":"2015-07-07 08:56:20","updated_at":"2019-07-04 11:48:46","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":22,"import_id":13,"image":{"id":435,"parent_id":120,"name":"GARAGE_BLOG.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":80445,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":555,"height":355,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.22":"Humble Beginnings"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:21","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:33:48","link":"\/asset\/435.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"78.56 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"Humble Beginnings","title":"Humble Beginnings","intro":"You might be surprised to learn which world famous companies and brands began life in the garage of their founders. Michael Dunlop takes you through the top 10 garage start-ups.","content":"You might be surprised to learn which world famous companies and brands began life in the garage of their founders. Michael Dunlop takes you through the top 10 garage start-ups.<\/p>\r\n<a title=\"Humble Beginnings\" href=\"http:\/\/www.retireat21.com\/blog\/10-companies-started-garages#10_Famous_Garage_Startups\" target=\"_blank\">Click to read more<\/a><\/p>","name_id":"humble-beginnings","meta_description":"","meta_keywords":"","template":"default","position":22,"active":1,"available_at":"2015-04-01 00:00:00","created_at":"2015-04-02 13:29:43","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:33:48","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":19,"import_id":11,"image":{"id":432,"parent_id":120,"name":"a287d2edd2e7bd1eb1dde0a36301d5aae4ec4434_620x311.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":70906,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":620,"height":310,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.19":"From a garage to $66 million"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:20","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:33:46","link":"\/asset\/432.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"69.24 kB"},"news_category_id":7,"name":"From a garage to $66 million","title":"From a garage to $66 million","intro":"While starting a company with just $50,000, from your garage, may seem a typically Kiwi thing to do, it is much less often that it results in a multi-million dollar business. However, that is how AFT Pharmaceuticals started in 1997 - in chief executive Ha","content":"<h4>AFT PHARMACEUTICALS Development & sales of pharmaceuticals<\/h4>\r\nRevenue: $66 million<\/p>\r\nWhile starting a company with just $50,000, from your garage, may seem a typically Kiwi thing to do, it is much less often that it results in a multi-million dollar business. However, that is how AFT Pharmaceuticals started in 1997 - in chief executive Hartley Atkinson's garage.<\/p>\r\n\"At the time people said it was kind of crazy to start a pharmaceutical company without much money but it's working okay,\" says Atkinson.<\/p>\r\nAtkinson's definition of okay is an understatement. For the first time the company is listed as one of the top 10 companies to watch in the annual TIN100 report, with revenue of $65.7 million and growth of 29.3 per cent.<\/p>\r\nWhile Atkinson retains an 89.4 per cent shareholding, the company this year raised US$14 million ($17.8 million) in additional capital from Capital Royalty in the US and Auckland-based asset management firm, Milford Asset Management.<\/p>\r\n Atkinson says the investment was an important move for the company, which was looking to grow faster, and invest more in clinical research in the coming years.<\/p>\r\nAtkinson started out as a pharmacist but \"I came to the realisation after I'd counted a reasonable number of tablets that it wasn't quite my thing\".<\/p>\r\nHe went on to complete a doctorate in pharmacology while working at Christchurch Hospital, then worked for Swiss drug company Roche. While at Roche, Atkinson says he realised he wanted to do his own thing, and in 1997 started AFT Pharmaceuticals, which sold its first product in 1998.<\/p>\r\nSince then, the company has expanded into Australia, now its major market, and has about 80 staff in offices around New Zealand and Australia, as well as sites in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.<\/p>\r\nDespite this success, Atkinson says he doesn't often have time to reflect on how well things are going. \"Companies like ours, you end up just really busy so you don't get a lot of time to swan around the country saying to people, oh yeah, we're doing this and that, because you're too busy just doing it.<\/p>\r\n\"For us, people still take their medicine when they're sick, whether times are good or bad so we've been okay most of the way through, even through the GFC.\"<\/p>\r\nAtkinson has just returned from a month away for work overseas, but he says he wouldn't trade life in New Zealand. \"It has its challenges but I mean, one point I make to people overseas is that I live pretty much on the beach and I walk three blocks to work, and I tell you what, every single person goes, 'wow you lucky guy'. \"There's no reason why we can't do technical things from down here in New Zealand.\"<\/p>\r\nAs well as the Australian expansion, other major milestones include starting its own clinical research and product development, as making a significant investment in research and development.<\/p>\r\nA major licensing deal in 2012 was also a company highlight.<\/p>\r\nAFT Pharmaceuticals has products and patents around the world, including its popular Maxigesic range, and Atkinson says he has reached the point where he relies on instinct.<\/p>\r\n\"The best things have always been the ones where you get the gut feel that it's right. I've spent my whole life working with patients and in the healthcare sector so for me now, I kind of know when it's right.\"<\/p>\r\nThis year Atkinson says the company is looking to expand further, with registration of its pain relief products in 10 European countries, as well as clinical studies in the US and working on filing its first patent in the US.<\/p>\r\nAlthough the business life is full on, he always tries to balance it with sports such as skiing and sailing and his home life, which includes four children.<\/p>\r\nAtkinson works with his wife Maree, and has done since the company began.<\/p>\r\n\"Even though we're growing and becoming kind of a corporate, we're trying to keep our family values, that go right the way back to when we started.<\/p>\r\n\"We do still see it as having family values and being a family company and that for us has been pretty important.\"<\/p>\r\n- NZ Herald<\/em><\/p>","name_id":"from-a-garage-to-66-million","meta_description":"","meta_keywords":"","template":"default","position":19,"active":1,"available_at":"2015-03-31 00:00:00","created_at":"2017-07-24 13:32:04","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:33:46","category":{"id":7,"image":null,"name":"Ideas","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":2,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:11:47","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:13"}},{"id":20,"import_id":10,"image":{"id":433,"parent_id":120,"name":"news-theblock.png","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":100553,"extension":"png","mime_type":"image\/png","width":555,"height":355,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.20":"As Seen on The Block NZ"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 12:55:20","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:31:25","link":"\/asset\/433.png","secured":false,"readable_size":"98.20 kB"},"news_category_id":6,"name":"As Seen on The Block NZ","title":"As Seen on The Block NZ","intro":"","content":"On this Season of TV3’s The Block, Garador Auckland supplied Garage Doors for two of the teams.<\/p>\r\nWeather Delays and a tight filming schedule made things tough for the team at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.garador.co.nz\/dealers\/index.cfm?fuseaction=info&id=670\">Garador Auckland<\/a> to get the both doors measured, made and installed within the allocated timeframe but as you will see, they did it.<\/p>\r\nWell done guys, a great advertisement for the can-do attitude of the Garador network!<\/p>","name_id":"as-seen-on-the-block-nz","meta_description":"","meta_keywords":"","template":"default","position":20,"active":1,"available_at":"2015-01-14 00:00:00","created_at":"2015-04-01 15:51:48","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:31:25","category":{"id":6,"image":null,"name":"General","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":1,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:10:41","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:09"}},{"id":15,"import_id":null,"image":{"id":410,"parent_id":null,"name":"Garador_Widows.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":146131,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":2000,"height":667,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.15":"Window Options"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 08:10:55","updated_at":"2019-07-03 13:21:30","link":"\/asset\/410.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"142.71 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"Window Options","title":"Window Options","intro":"Looking for a particular window style for your Garage Door.","content":"We offer a range of window options to suit the garage door of your choice. <\/p>\n<h3>Single Pressed Styles <\/h3>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/82.png\" \/><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h3>Double Pressed Styles <\/h3>\n<img src=\"\/asset\/83.png\" \/><\/p>","name_id":"window-options","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":15,"active":1,"available_at":null,"created_at":"2019-02-20 13:08:08","updated_at":"2019-07-03 13:21:30","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":16,"import_id":null,"image":{"id":310,"parent_id":309,"name":"Why_Insulate_a_Garage_Door_2000x667.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":84066,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":2000,"height":667,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.16":"Do you need Insulation?"},"created_at":"2019-06-20 07:06:51","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:31:19","link":"\/asset\/310.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"82.10 kB"},"news_category_id":6,"name":"Do you need Insulation?","title":"Do you need Insulation?","intro":"Would insulating your garage door allow you to make better use of your garage?","content":"Would insulating your garage door allow you to make better use of your garage?<\/p>\nWhatever’s going on outside temperature-wise, we can help make the space behind your new Garador Insulated Garage Door and Opener much more comfortable, no matter what you‘ve got going on in your garage.<\/p>\n<h4>You have the choice<\/h4>\nWith every home being different and every garage used differently, we’ve created our Insulated Series to give you the choice should you wish to insulate your new Garador Sectional Door.<\/p>\n<h4>Get the use of your garage back<\/h4>\nWe've taken our most popular styles of sectional doors and added a sophisticated insulator used the world over. Silver-grey in colour, this unique product is EPS infused with graphite to further absorb infrared energy and reflect heat providing around 20% better insulating performance than standard EPS. A remarkable product matched to a premium brand.<\/p>\nAt the same time your door becomes an excellent barrier to noise pollution. The acoustic qualities of our Insulated Series provide the perfect shield against noise entering and\/or exiting your garage - great for busy roads or budding musicians!<\/p>\nAll this is fancy stuff but at the end of the day, our new Insulated Series garage doors will help regulate the temperature and noise in your garage so you can use it the way you want to. Yet another reason to talk to your nearest Garador Dealer today about a door & opener package that perfectly fits your lifestyle.<\/p>\n<h4>A more distinguished look<\/h4>\nThe Mulflute backing that houses our precision-cut insulation is a carbon-grey finish that adds a distinguished look to the internal face of the door.<\/p>\nAll this with the same quality hardware, styles and finish on the front of the door that people around New Zealand have come to know and expect from the trusted brand of Garador.<\/p>\n<h4>Building or renovating?<\/h4>\nYou should definitely to consider a door from our insulated series.<\/p>","name_id":"do-you-need-insulation","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":16,"active":1,"available_at":null,"created_at":"2019-02-20 13:11:17","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:31:19","category":{"id":6,"image":null,"name":"General","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":1,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-07-04 08:10:41","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:09"}},{"id":17,"import_id":null,"image":{"id":411,"parent_id":null,"name":"Garador_Framing_Specifications.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":76950,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":2000,"height":668,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.17":"Our Garage Door Specifications"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 08:14:48","updated_at":"2019-07-03 13:21:30","link":"\/asset\/411.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"75.15 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"Our Garage Door Specifications","title":"Our Garage Door Specifications","intro":"Read all about our Sectional Door specifications","content":"<h4>Size Range <\/h4>\nAvailable in Daylight Opening Sizes (DLO) from 1825mm to 3440mm in height and from 2400mm to 6600mm in width.<\/p>\nAdditional sizes may be available, please discuss your requirements with your <a href=\"\/find-a-dealer\">local Garador Dealer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Profile Information <\/h4>\nHorizontal Ribbed profile - 3x fine 'pencil' ribs per panel.<\/p>\nManufactured from 0.55 BMT COLORSTEEL®.<\/p>\nThis profile can be fully insulated with precision-cut graphite infused EPS - see the Insulation Tab for more information.<\/p>\nInstallation Clearances<\/strong><\/p>\nRecommended Clearance Requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard Headroom - 320mm<\/li>\n<li>Standard Headroom with opener - 350mm<\/li>\n<li>Low Headroom with opener - 200mm (Opener Recommended)<\/li>\n<li>Sideroom - 140mm<\/li>\n<li>Backspace with opener - 3550mm (Door height up to 2300mm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a href=\"\/asset\/55\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Garador Framing Specification Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Lifting Systems<\/h4>\nDoors are provided for standard headroom (350mm) situations, unless otherwise specified.<\/p>\nRear torsion and Intermediate Low Headroom systems are available as optional extras.<\/p>\n<h4>Smooth & Quiet<\/h4>\nGarador sectional garage doors will provide you with quiet, smooth operation. \u0003<\/p>\nFeatures include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Factory fitted, muntins and end styles ensure consistent panel tolerances for trouble free operation.<\/li>\n<li>Nylon wheels with ball bearings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Easy Operation<\/h4>\nYour Garador sectional door will continue to be easy to open and close, with features such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ball bearing wheels with two-piece roll-formed track, allowing the door to run easily and smoothly during opening and closing. <\/li>\n<li>Full sized hinges reduce stress loading for consistent operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Weather Protection<\/h4>\nThe garage today is used to store many different valuable objects, and in some cases is converted into another room, so weather protection is an important feature of any garage door. The Garador sectional door features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pre-painted steel, to stand up to the harsh New Zealand climate.<\/li>\n<li>Bottom weatherseal which is soft and pliable, helping to stop leaves and rain coming in under the door.<\/li>\n<li>Mohair option available to reduce gaps between the door and the door jamb, to keep out the weather.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Durability<\/h4>\nYour Garador sectional door will continue to operate like new, with features such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Springs designed to exceed the Aus\/NZ Standard for garage doors – 20,000 cycles.<\/li>\n<li>Factory fitted, muntins and end styles ensure consistent panel tolerances for trouble free operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","name_id":"our-garage-door-specifications","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":17,"active":1,"available_at":null,"created_at":"2019-02-20 13:18:09","updated_at":"2019-07-03 13:21:30","category":{"id":5,"image":null,"name":"Products","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":3,"active":1,"created_at":"2019-02-20 12:55:37","updated_at":"2019-07-04 08:44:25"}},{"id":18,"import_id":null,"image":{"id":412,"parent_id":null,"name":"Garador_Door_Care.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":81547,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":2000,"height":667,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.18":"Door Care & Maintenance"},"created_at":"2019-07-03 08:18:10","updated_at":"2019-07-04 22:55:07","link":"\/asset\/412.jpeg","secured":false,"readable_size":"79.64 kB"},"news_category_id":5,"name":"Door Care & Maintenance","title":"Door Care & Maintenance","intro":"Maintenance of your garage door is important. The longer you maintain your door and follow our simple and easy to care instructions, the longer your door will last.","content":"Urgent Repairs Call 0800 000 661<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Overview <\/h4>\nAll metal garage doors are like cars, the more you maintain and clean your car, the longer it will last. Some areas of the garage door panel that seldom receive the benefits of rain washing are prone to a build-up of contaminants which can lead to corrosion of the material. To avoid this, wash regularly three to four times per year with clean water and a soft bristle brush, more often if you are located close to the sea or geothermal areas.<\/p>\nThe parts of your garage door to pay particular attention to include the curtain face adjacent to the door head and inside over the top of a roller door. So when you clean your car, clean your Garador garage door too. Timber finishes should be cleaned and maintained according to the timber finish manufacturer’s recommendations. For any service or maintenance enquiries, please contact your local Garador dealer.<\/p>\nMaintenance of your Garador garage door and opener is critical to ensuring its smooth, quiet, reliable operation, and in most cases is necessary to ensure your warranty remains valid.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Garage Doors<\/h4>\nZINCALUME®  AND COLOURED STEEL FINISH GARAGE DOORS<\/p>\nYour coloured steel garage door has been pre-painted with a silicone modified polyester formulation which is one of the best paint films available today. However good a product may be, all exposed surfaces require some attention to guard against corrosion and any other harmful atmospheric effects.<\/p>\nWashing your garage door with clean water and a cloth every 14 days is recommended. More frequent washing is advised in salty or industrial fallout areas.<\/p>\nNOTE<\/strong>: DO NOT WASH THE AUTOMATIC OPENER, IT WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND COULD CAUSE ELECTROCUTION.<\/p>\nGarador recommends that you check the operation of your garage door at least every three to six months (more regularly in extreme environments or with frequent use). The effort required to manually open and to manually close the garage door should be about the same (if door has an automatic opener, put into manual mode before testing the garage door).<\/p>\n<h4>Lubrication (every 3-6 months)<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Guide tracks: (Rolling garage doors) Clean the internal sections of the guide tracks with a cloth dampened with mineral turps or methylated spirits. Polish vigorously to achieve a smooth, dirt and moisture resistant surface, allowing the Nylofelt to glide more easily. DO NOT USE GREASE OR OIL ON THE GUIDE TRACKS. Sectional garage doors should be cleaned as per rolling door instructions, but do not require polishing of the internal guide tracks.<\/li>\n<li>Steel hinges: (If fitted). Sparingly lubricate with an all purpose machine oil. Also lubricate wheel to axle bearings.<\/li>\n<li>Plastic hinges: No lubrication is generally required, however silicon spray may be used if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Springs: (Where accessible). Wipe over with an oily rag.<\/li>\n<li>Locks: Your lock does not require special maintenance, however if the key becomes stiff, a spray lubricant such as RP7 is recommended. Do not grease the lock.<\/li>\n<li>Automatic garage door openers: If you have an automatic opener fitted to your garage door it is important that you ensure the optimum operation of your door, otherwise you may reduce the effective life of the opener, and void your opener warranty. For more information refer to the maintenance schedule in your garage door opener’s instruction handbook.<\/li>\n<li>Opener chain: Lubricate with Chain Lube.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Service & Repair<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Lifting cables: (If fitted). Check for wear through by rubbing. If there is fraying or signs of corrosion contact your local approved Garador dealer. These cables are under extreme tension and should never be adjusted, except by fully trained Garador dealers.<\/li>\n<li>Fasteners: Check all screws, nuts and bolts to ensure they are secure.<\/li>\n<li>Spring tension: It is natural for springs to lose tension. Should the door become hard to operate or completely inoperative, contact your local Garador office, or call the Garador dealer who installed your door.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTo keep your garage door running well, it is recommended that your door be serviced by an experienced technician every 12 months or earlier if required. Contact Garador for more advice on servicing.<\/p>\n<h4>Warning<\/h4>\nThe spring unit is under tension at all times and should never be adjusted, except by approved, trained Garador dealers. No operator or other person should ever stand directly in the path of the garage door in its downward travel or walk through the doorway while the garage door is moving. Always use the garage door handle to manually operate the door. If your garage door is now, or later becomes, automatically operated, any pull down rope on the garage door must be removed. DO NOT PLACE YOUR FINGERS NEAR ANY MOVING PARTS OR BETWEEN THE GARAGE DOOR PANELS WHEN THE DOOR IS OPERATING EITHER AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY.<\/p>\n<h4>Drydens Woodoil Cedar Garage Application<\/h4>\nWoodOil is pre-applied to our garage doors unless otherwise requested.This precoat is done using WoodOil clear for protection during transportation, installation and new site development; the door should then be cleaned if necessary and coated with a second application on completion of site activity in clear or Colourtone depending upon desired results.The use of WoodOil on Garador Cedar Garage Doors protects and seals the timbers from environmental debris. It will not crack or peel from the surface. It will not let water ingress into the timber, thus reducing watermarks and keeping the moisture content in the timbers low, reducing the weight load on the motor and door frame. Re-application of Dryden’s WoodOil is recommended at up to two years after the second coat to the areas where the surface exhibits signs of losing the capability to “bead water” or Colourtone has faded.<\/p>\n<h4>Garage Door Openers<\/h4>\nIt is important to note that your garage door opener warranty can be voided if you fail to maintain both your opener and your garage door. If you have an automatic opener fitted to your garage door it is important that you ensure the optimum operation of your garage door. 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