Articles & Insights by Creighton Reyman
What Are Wind-Rated Garage Doors and Do I Need One?
August 5, 2025
High winds aren’t just a coastal problem. According to the National Weather Service, Northern Nevada experiences dozens of high-wind warnings each year—many with gusts over 60mph. Homes in elevated and exposed areas like Reno, Sparks, and Carson City are especially at risk. In these conditions, protecting your property from wind damage is essential. ...
What to Do If My Garage Door Cable Breaks
July 2, 2025
A broken garage door cable is typically hard to miss. The door may become crooked, get stuck, or refuse to move at all. Even worse, a broken cable makes your garage door dangerous; it can cause injuries, force the door off its track, or lead to expensive damage. In fact, OSHA reports that ...
Garage Door Installation Vs Replacement: What’s the Difference?
June 17, 2025
New builds and major renovations often call for a fresh garage door installation, and this choice can affect everything from daily convenience to future repair costs. Whether you’re setting up your first home or managing a commercial garage door system, one decision usually stands out: should you install a new setup entirely or ...
Don’t Wait Until It Breaks: Key Signs You Need a Garage Door Pro
May 14, 2025
Most garage doors can take a lot of use and keep going strong with a bit of basic upkeep. Until they don’t. But when someone tells us their garage door in Reno, NV, has failed out of nowhere, we have to ask: Are you sure about that? It’s easy to chalk it up ...
Understanding Garage Door Materials: Choosing the Best Fit for Your Home
April 23, 2025
Having worked with homeowners for decades, the team at Thompson Garage Doors has heard just about every question there is about choosing a garage door in Reno. One thing we always recommend focusing on first is the garage door material. It’s easy to get caught up in colors, windows, and hardware. But the ...
Chain Drive VS Belt Drive Garage Door Opener: What’s the Difference?
April 9, 2025
When it’s time to pick a new garage door opener, most homeowners quickly realize it’s not just a checkbox on the home project list. The decision affects how smooth, reliable, and quiet their garage will be for years to come. One of the first choices you’ll face is chain drive vs belt drive ...
How Long Do Garage Door Springs Last?
March 10, 2025
Garage door springs take on the full weight of raising and lowering the door. Without them, your opener would be useless. But these springs don’t last forever. They’re designed to handle a certain number of cycles, and once they reach their limit, they wear out or break. Knowing how long your springs should ...
The Top 5 Benefits of Upgrading Your Garage Door
March 4, 2025
Your garage door is probably one of the most used entrances to your home, yet it’s easy to overlook. Most homeowners don’t think about getting a new one unless it completely breaks down, starts making unbearable noises, or looks damaged beyond saving. But a garage door upgrade offers more than just a solution ...
What Garage Door Opener Should I Buy?
February 20, 2025
A reliable garage door opener is an essential asset for your home. Not only do you count on it to provide year-round access to your vehicle and storage, but garage door openers also serve as an important security feature. What you might not realize is that openers don’t come standard with your garage ...
Top Tips for Weatherproofing Your Garage Door
February 12, 2025
Your garage door is one of the biggest openings in your home, which means it’s also one of the biggest weak spots in terms of weather protection. You might be surprised at how much heated or cooled air escapes through the smallest gaps. But temperature loss isn’t the only problem. Open spaces around ...