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Welcome to the official blog of Door Pro Garage Doors — your trusted source for up-to-date tips, advice, and insights on everything related to garage doors. Whether you’re a homeowner or business owner, we keep you informed about the latest trends, safety tips, product updates, and seasonal maintenance guides.

At Door Pro Garage Doors, we believe that knowledge empowers our customers to make better decisions. That’s why our blog is packed with helpful articles covering real issues people face every day — from choosing the right opener to preventing costly repairs. Stay connected, stay informed, and let our experience help protect your home or business.

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Types and Operation of Roller Shutters

Roller shutters—sometimes called rolling shutters or simply rollers—are vertically operating door or window closures that coil around a drum situated above the opening

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The History and Origins of Rolling Code Technology

Rolling code technology, also known as hopping code, has become an essential element in the modern world of secure communication, especially in remote keyless entry systems

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Electric eye for a garage door opener

The “electric eye” — a simple light‑beam detector that stops a door when something breaks the beam — is now so common that most homeowners never think about it until the door refuses to close

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Deploying WDAC on Stand‑Alone Windows PCs: methodology, internals, and a real‑world access‑control case

Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) enforces a positive security model on Windows: only binaries that satisfy explicit rules are allowed to run

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RF-Based Remote Control Technologies

RF-based remote control technologies refer to wireless systems that utilize radio frequency (RF) signals to control devices from a distance. Unlike infrared (IR) remote controls

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The History of Garage Doors in the State of Tennessee

Tennessee’s story of garage doors parallels the state’s growth from horse-and-wagon crossroads to a logistics and technology hub

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Chattanooga Drives Garage Door Progress

Chattanooga, Tennessee, has long been known as a city of industry, with deep roots in manufacturing and mechanical innovation. In the mid-20th century, this reputation expanded to include a pivotal role in the evolution of garage door systems across the United States

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How Single-Panel Garage Doors Work

A single-panel garage door is the simplest form of overhead door: one solid leaf pivots upward to clear the opening. Although the concept appears straightforward, the way the panel moves depends entirely on the hardware chosen during installation. Two systems are common—jamb-type hinge hardware and one-piece track hardware—and each produces a different motion path, clearance requirement, and operating feel.

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How Much Does Garage Door Installation Really Cost?

Installing a garage door is a major home improvement investment that boosts curb appeal, enhances security, and improves energy efficiency