Blog for Commercial Overhead Doors, Roll Up Doors, Gate Operators, Fire Doors, and More

You may be surprised to hear that your commercial garage doors are a reflection of your business. So, what is the message that your commercial garage doors are portraying? At J& L Door Service, Inc. not only do we offer commercial garage doors in Cleveland, Painesville, Mentor, Solon, Streetsboro, Chesterland, OH, and the surrounding areas, [...]

You likely do not give a lot of thought to your commercial garage doors. But when you have a break-in, company emergency, or are in need of commercial garage door repairs, you become perpetually aware that your commercial garage doors matter. Sitting at the top of a long list of benefits of commercial garage doors [...]

Rolling fire doors are a steel commercial door option that keeps your business protected in the event of a fire, break-in, or other unpleasant circumstance. While fire doors are a great addition to your commercial building or factory, they must be regularly inspected to ensure they are functioning at manufacturer standards. These inspections are conducted [...]

If you have commercial rolling fire doors, then you are expected to have regular rolling fire door drop tests conducted by a certified technician. But what are rolling fire door drop tests, and why do they matter? We are here to answer your frequently asked questions about rolling fire door drop tests, which may include: [...]

The harsh winter in Northeast Ohio is finally over and warmer temperatures are right around the corner. Did your overhead doors perform throughout the winter months? Typically, overhead doors in Cleveland, Chardon, Solon, and Chesterland get more usage in winter months as companies want to keep the cold out and the heat in. Now may [...]

IMPORTANT WARNING The counterbalance assembly and its related parts are always under EXTREME spring tension. Only a trained, certified door technician with a through knowledge of the mechanism, using proper tools, should adjust, and repairs. Severe personal injury or death may result from improperly attempting adjustments or repairs. A trained and certified doors systems technician [...]

Preparing for the OhioMeansJobs Employment Fair at Cardinal High School, Middlefield Ohio. Thanks to the folks at OhioMeansJobs.com for sponsoring this event. We hope to find some great overhead door technicians.

Deciding on the right sectional overhead door is not always easy. Here are some pro tips for selecting the right door that not only meets your needs, but your budgetary requirements as well: Durability - Durability is one of the first things you need to look for in a sectional overhead door. As a barrier [...]

Your commercial overhead doors are a valuable addition to your property, but what happens when your overhead doors need maintenance? Whether you require basic maintenance or repairs, there comes a time when all commercial overhead doors should be serviced-- and when that time comes you cannot trust just anyone to get the job done. To [...]

Rolling steel fire doors are an integral part of your building’s fire protection system in Cleveland. There are two very important items to know concerning your rolling steel fire doors: Rolling steel fire doors are to be tested on an annual basis according to the National Fire Protection Association. Fire marshals and fire inspectors may [...]