Garage door trends report for 2017

It’s already March 2017, so we believe it’s the last moment for us to share with you the latest garage door trends that brought our attention.

While 2017 saw Australia take on a more modern look, 2017 the style-gurus say, is shaping up to be very different. Polished metals and exposed industrial frames are out – with natural elements and soft colours taking their place.

In this month’s article we’re going to discuss the industry experts’ style predictions, as well as our own 2017 garage door style choices. So read on, you may be surprised by what’s coming back into fashion.

1. Sustainability and eco-friendly materials

Global warming and other environmental concerns are making the headlines of news outlets Australia wide. It’s not surprising then that many Australian consumers are looking to lessen their carbon footprint.

“Sustainability is at the heart of anything that is being manufactured today. Recycling, repurposing, reinventing and reusing are all things that consumers are beginning to consider when they make purchases today.” – Michela Abrams, Dwell Home Design president

With this in mind, we predict that wooden garage doors will become an even more popular choice. These days many wooden garage doors are constructed from red cedar, which is one of the most sustainable of building materials. Production of red cedar also requires less energy, and that in turn reduces greenhouse gases.

2. White is new black

Unassuming, warm tones were a hit in 2016. The year saw many Australians use greek blues and olive greens to refresh the look of their homes.

2017 is set to simplify things further with whites making a comeback. Paint manufacturer Benjamin Moore even went so far as naming ‘simply white’ as the 2017 home design colour of the year.

3. Art deco style and custom design

Art deco is one of those looks that seems to be constantly coming in and out of fashion. Despite this, US real estate and home improvement website Zillow is calling art deco the look of 2017.

We can read in one of their articles:

“Art deco will make a bold new comeback in 2016. Look for the style’s trademark geometric patterns and honeycomb shapes to weave their way into everything from wallpaper to artwork, adding elegance and dimension to any space.”

So what does this mean for garage doors?

More custom made doors and unique designs!

4. Gadgets and automatic devices

It’s no secret, Australia loves its gadgets. From choosing what to watch in the evening, to ordering a pizza, new technology has made thousands of everyday tasks faster, easier and more convenient.

This demand for simple, practical devices doesn’t stop at iPhones and Android devices either.

More than ever Australian homeowners are choosing to install automatic garage door systems.

Like all good tech, automatic garage door openers make the task at hand (opening and closing your garage door) faster and easier.

So it’s very likely that 2017 will see more Australians installing automatic openers for their new or existing homes.

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Sydney garage door motors – Get one NOW!

Garage door motors in Sydney come in different shapes and sizes, many of them are under-performers. The new Merlin garage door motors are well equipped to drive even the largest of doors. The features include soft start, soft finish operation and a large range of the remote controls. The technology used in these remote controls has a three signal frequency to stop any interference from an occurring.

The powerful DC motors are much quieter than the old-style AC motors that run on a chain system. These new DC motors on sectional doors run with a steel reinforced belt system, perfect for fixing to the ceiling as they do not vibrate.

The new Merlin garage door motors for roller doors also have the soft start and finish function this is quite useful as it helps to prevent the door from unravelling at the top, commonly occurring problem.

If you are tired of getting out of your car in the rain to manually open your garage door, you should consider having an automatic garage door installed.

Imagine sitting in your warm car, clicking the button and emptying your groceries without getting one drop of rain on you. Automatic Garage Solutions can solve this problem for you. Whether you have a roller, sectional or tilt door, we have motors that will suit your needs.

Merlin motors are famous for its excellent quality and most of the models come with 5-7 years warranty. Any warranty issues that might occur can be promptly repaired by Automatic Garage Solutions.

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Merlin keyless entry systems

In today’s blog, we would like to talk about benefits of using Merlin’s keyless entry systems.

With fantastic build and design quality backed by market-leading warranties, it’s no surprise that Merlin manufactures some of our best selling products. However, even premium products can be upgraded with the addition of optional extras.

Do you like to go out without a bag, or pocket full of devices? Can be trusted with keys? Or need to allow temporary access to your property? Well, read our article and let us show you some latest options that can assist with all of the above and more.

Merlin’s keyless entry systems in Sydney offer a level of flexibility not afforded by traditional key remote designs and in our article, we would like to feature two of our favourite models.

Merlin E840M – Wireless Keyless Entry Pad

The E840M Keyless Entry system allows you to effortlessly program a 4-digit PIN enabling your family and friends to access your garage door opener without the need to buy extra remotes.

A useful feature of this Keyless Entry system is the ability to program a temporary PIN. This is great if you need to provide short-term access to workers or other visitors.

The temporary PIN can be programed to allow access for a set number of hours or to permit a certain amount of operations before it resets.

Merlin Commander MyQ – Touch ID Keyless Entry

We discovered MyQ a couple of months ago and this keyless entry system allows you to use your smartphone to control your garage door opener remotely.

Like the E840M, the Commander MyQ uses a four-digit PIN system that you can input via your iOS or Android powered device to operate your garage door.

However, the Commander MyQ also offers security and accessibility of the fingerprint scanning technology when using Merlin’s MyQ Touch ID available on iPhones and iPads.

At Automatic Garage Solutions, we can supply, fit and maintain your keyless entry devices, while making sure that you receive the best service and advice for all your garage door needs.

For more information, visit our website:

http://automaticgaragesolutions.com.au/garage-motor-replacement-and-garage-door-services/

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