The City of Parkland, Florida began a project to build the new Eastern Fire Station/Public Works Facility on October 27, 2008 which was completed on October 1, 2009. The new facility brings a much-needed fire station to Northwest Broward County and contains important eco-friendly upgrades to the former Parkland City Hall Facility including solar power for heating water, running the message boards, and parking lot lights.

Broten Garage Door & Gate provided and installed the Rolling Steel garage doors for the brand new Fire Station. Broten President Kriste LaMay commented on the project and her company’s eagerness to help first responders in South Florida, “We are extremely proud to have been chosen to install the doors for this new fire station in Parkland. We live and work in Broward County and have been a part of this community for 50 years. We fully recognize the importance of fire fighters, especially during Hurricane Season. The steel doors we installed in Parkland and at other Fire Stations in our area are the strongest doors built and designed to withstand the worst hurricanes. These Fire Station Doors will protect the fire fighters and their equipment so they can help our community in times of need.”

Parkland is a mostly residential city of 25,000 in Northwest Broward County south of Boca Raton. Some of the city’s attributes include multiple parks, an equestrian center, many miles of trails, a wilderness preserve, an amphitheater, many sports fields, great public schools, and an excellent library.

Parkland’s city government has been proactive in reducing city expenditures to make up for the revenue shortfall caused by the current mortgage crisis. According to the city’s website, http://www.cityofparkland.org/news/cost_savings.html, the Parkland has saved over $300,000 since January 2009.

Safety is the first thing that should be on your mind when shopping for a gate system. Installation of an automated gate systems falls under the auspices of UL-325 and ASTM F2200. UL or Underwriters Laboratories may be familiar to you, but we suspect you are not familiar with the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials. Formed over a century ago, they have kept pace developing standards that have made a variety of products and services better and safer.

Walk thru gates should be considered as an option. For safety sake, provide a separate pedestrian gate, since motorized gates are designed for vehicular use only.

Motorized gates can range from a few hundred to many thousands of pounds. A heavy gate bumping into car can cause expensive damage. If it bumps into a person, the result can be deadly. In fact, before the UL 325 gate safety guidelines went into effect in 2000, an average of four people lost their lives every year in gate accidents!

Broten Garage Door & Gate has the knowledge and expertise to help you choose the right gate system for your home or business.

Don’t get stuck out in the rain! – LiftMaster Model 3850 Belt Drive Battery Back-up Garage Door Opener for 7′ high door installed with two deluxe transmitters and an outside keypad $389.00 ( Huge savings of $115.00) Add LiftMasters all new “fingerprint” keypad to this operator for only $40.00 during the month of October only.

LiftMaster model 3265 1/2 HP Chain Drive Garage Door Opener for 7′ high door installed with two transmitters $329.00 (A savings of $20.00)

Save $150.00 on any Clopay Coachman Collection, Gallery Collection, or Premium Series Double Car garage door and save $75.00 on any Clopay Coachman Collection, Gallery Collection, or Premium Series Single Car garage door purchased October 1 – November 30, 2009 and get an additional $10.00 rebate for any LiftMaster garage door opener purchased with qualifying Clopay garage doors.

Call us today for details and start saving now!
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EXPERIENCE. Broten Garage Door & Gate has been Selling, Installing, and Servicing Residential, Commercial & Industrial Garage Doors, Garage Door Openers, and Gate Access Systems in Southeast Florida for over 50 years. Our highly trained staff has a combined 447 years of garage door industry experience!

SAFETY. We have the experience and expertise to inspect your garage door to make sure it is hurricane rated, and if it is not to replace it with a new Hurricane approved garage door ensuring your home and your family will be protected in the event of a storm. Broten Garage Door & Gate was instrumental in the design and testing of many of the Hurricane Code approved garage doors manufactured by Clopay Building Products.

REPUTATION. We are a recognized leader in the garage door industry, a member of the International Door Association (IDA), and the first door dealer in South Florida to be accredited by the Institute of Door Dealer Education and Accreditation (IDEA). We have earned an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and have been awarded “Best in Garage Door Repair” by the US Local Business Association for two consecutive years.

LICENSING. We are licensed and insured and will have a building permit issued for each garage door installation we do which ensures our customers that not only does their new garage door meet all current Hurricane Code requirements, but the installation will meet those requirements as well. Beware of any company who is not requiring a building permit for the installation of a new garage door. It is required by law and is for your safety and protection.

TRAINING. Broten Garage Door & Gate performs continuing training and education for all of our garage door installers and technicians.

“To be the very best service provider in our Industry!”
Each and every one of our employees understands and exemplifies this mission statement everyday ensuring that Broten Garage Door & Gate’s customers know they are our #1 priority. But don’t just take our word for it, view our TESTIMONIALS at www.broten.com and read what our customers have to say!

• Check and clean your range hood filters on a monthly basis.
• Run water briefly in fixtures that aren’t used frequently, such as the laundry tub or spare bathroom sink, tub or shower.
• Check all windows, door hinges and garage door opener hardware for smooth operation, and lubricate as required.
• Replace damaged caulking and weather-stripping around windows and doorways, including the doorway between the garage and the house.

The garage door is the largest, often times most visible opening in your home and now replacing a garage door won’t just add style and curb appeal to your home, it could also save you money, ($500 to $800) off your income taxes.

The tax credits are available for your residential insulated door purchases placed in service from now through December 31, 2010.

So save on your taxes, save on your energy bills and be the envy of your neighborhood, upgrade your garage door to be hurricane rated and tax credited!

We recently polled our employees to find out how long they have been in the garage door industry and how many years they have been with Broten Garage Door & Gate.
Here is what we found:

That brings our totals to 345 years at Broten and 447 years in the industry! That is amazing.

Hurricane season begins June 1 and Broten Garage Door & Gate wants to offer you some suggestions for safeguarding your home to keep you and your family secure.

1. Check your trees for signs of damage or disease and trim hanging branches. Every year falling trees cause millions of dollars in damage as well as injuries and deaths.
2. Secure your garage. About 80 percent of residential hurricane damage starts with garage doors, according to the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes. Beware of products that claim to provide protection or bring your existing garage door up to code. The only way to secure the largest opening in your home is to purchase and professionally install a hurricane approved garage door.
3. Reinforce your windows with impact resistant windows or hurricane shutters.
4. Secure your outdoor furniture or bring them inside when there is a hurricane threat. Don’t forget trash cans, grills, and potted plants.