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Garage doors “storm appeal” on the rise

Garage Doors for storm appeal

For years, we’ve emphasized the value that garage doors have on a home’s curb appeal. Now, it's time to recognize their “storm appeal.”

In this insightful interview, the president of the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes details new research showing how garage doors may be your strongest defense in a storm.

How can door professionals use this groundbreaking information to empower homeowners? Find out now.

Tariff and immigration news

Tariffs

News about tariffs and immigration policies can be concerning, but how are these changes currently affecting the industry? To gain further insight, we consulted with an expert who closely monitors these developing trends.

In this candid interview, learn about the pros and cons of tariffs, how to manage potential cost and supply chain pressures, and key strategies to implement right now.

Garage Door Safety Month is almost here

Safety Month

May is Garage Door Safety Month!

This story highlights our industry's ongoing commitment to safety and offers simple strategies to get involved.

Discover events and activities to plan and attend and explore the resources from DASMA and IDA to make promoting garage door safety easier than ever.

The man, the innovator, the legend

Colin Award

This story celebrates the remarkable career of a man whose contributions shaped the industry. His journey led to groundbreaking work at the Chamberlain Group, where he spent 59 years engineering industry-changing products and earning 102 patents.

Learn more about this true industry legend.

Q&A on Reese’s Law

Reese's Law

Genie’s compliance expert Greg Matias answers key questions we received from our “Reese’s Law” story in the fall 2024 issue. This article helps dealers and installers ensure that the products they provide to their customers are compliant.

Learn more information about Reese’s Law now.

DASMA Annual Meeting recap

Annual Meeting

DASMA held its Annual Meeting in January. Throughout the four-day event, members had the opportunity to advance important industry-focused initiatives and network with colleagues.

Find out more about the Fast Pitch activity, the retiring members who were honored, and which company was recognized for Ad of the Year.

D+AS interviews new IDA president

IDA President

The IDA (International Door Association) welcomes its new president in April. We recently had the opportunity to interview Byron Burland.

In this exclusive interview, Burland shares his goals for IDA over the next two years, his thoughts on DASMA, and insights into the current state of the industry.

Read it now.

What’s new with IDEA?

IDA Tech Patch

From expanded programs and training videos to industry events, there's a lot happening with the IDEA (Institute of Door Dealer Education and Accreditation). D+AS got all the details from past president Tom DeSilvia.

Read this story to learn how to earn a Master Technician designation. The first 10 professionals to achieve this will receive an exciting gift from IDEA.

Tech Corner answers burning questions

Rolling Door Fire Label

What is ICC 500? What role do fire rolling doors play in ICC 500? Why did DASMA create a new label for rolling fire doors?

In this installation of the Tech Corner, DASMA Technical Director Dave Monsour answers all your burning questions.

 
 
 
    
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D+AS Insider is emailed quarterly to about 5,000 professionals in the door and access systems industry. Door + Access Systems newsmagazine is mailed quarterly to 20,000 industry professionals. Approximately 90 percent of our magazine readers are door and access systems dealers.

The magazine and this newsletter are published by the Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA), North America’s primary association of manufacturers of garage doors, rolling doors, door and gate operating devices, high performance doors, and related products.

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