3 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Garage Door
1. Garage Door Style
In the past few years, garage door manufacturers have created some beautiful and unique designs. Whether you want your garage door to blend into your home or be a focal point of your home’s exterior, there is a garage door style for you.
2. Insulation & Construction
Steel Garage Doors are typically offered in up to 3 layers
2 Types of Insulation are offered
3. Choose The Right Company
New Door Installation Standards
Installation
- Pre-drill existing lumber to prevent splitting or a loose, dangerous door. Adjust track flange brackets for a custom fit.
Clean Up
- Garage and driveway are swept to clean up any debris
- Doors and parts are cleaned of all grease and fingerprints
- Door balance is checked.
Weather Tight
- Galvanized nails recessed every 8" to eliminate rusting or pull offs
- Stop moulding is front edge or back side caulked
- Bottom rubber Is applied to door and should be tightly sealed to the ground
Proper Function
- Full panel reinforcement brackets are used to attach the opener on all steel doors.
- All moving parts are lubricated.
- Door balance is checked.
Bonus: 7 Trends In Garage Doors
1 - Mosaic Windows
Nice Garage Door with Mosaic Windows
The Trend Within The Trend
Mosaic Windows are available in endless patterns
2 - Smooth Steel
Smooth steel offers a modern look.
3 - Flush Panel
Flush Panel with Mosaic Windows
The Trend Within The Trend
Black Flush Panel
4 - Overlays
Overlays are smooth steel with, well.... overlays. Overlays offer depth and clean lines. Often with no other hardware, this is the modern carriage house look.
5 - Faux Wood
These doors are trending because they use technology to provide the gorgeous look of wood with the very low maintenance of a steel garage door. Both rustic and modern at the same time.
6 - Larger Windows
How is this accomplished? Look closely and you'll see the window panel is actually larger than the other 3 panels. These are called simulated divided lights.
7 - Full View Glass
Full view glass garage doors offer clean lines and an expanse of glass recasts your home's facade in a contemporary look.
These doors are trending because they have 2 things in common. They are stunning and they are nearly maintenance-free. These doors can be cleaned with a quick spray from the garden hose.
Which Is The Best Garage Door?
The best garage door is the one that fits your needs. We sell and professionally install CHI & Amarr Garage Doors. These manufacturers typically offer a very good value for our customers. The warranty is good and most of the time we/you don't need to use it, which represents a win/win for us and our customers. We can get almost any garage door manufactured today, so if you have a special request, please let us know.
Frequently Asked Questions
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New Garage Doors
What types of new garage doors do you sell and install?
We offer a broad selection including:
- Standard steel doors
- Carriage house / carriage-style doors
- Modern contemporary doors
- Custom wood doors
- Insulated sectional doors
- Specialty/custom designs
What brands of garage doors do you offer?
We proudly offer a wide selection of garage doors from leading manufacturers, including CHI, Haas, Amarr, Clopay, and Carriage House.
Do you do same day garage door installs?
We offer same-day emergency garage door installation, subject to availability and in-stock inventory. To ensure prompt service, we maintain a ready inventory of the most commonly requested garage doors.
Can customers design their door online or see style samples before buying?
Yes, customers can view style galleries and options in our online garage door showroom.
Is there a fee for garage door estimates?
No - new door estimates are free.
Do you have a low cost garage door installation option?
Yes! We offer a budget-friendly garage door installation option starting at just $1,397. This includes any standard-sized garage door, professionally installed.
Do you have a showroom?
Not yet. But coming soon!
Do you offer warranties on a new garage door?
Yes - new doors come with manufacturer warranties (for panels, hardware, springs, etc.) plus our workmanship guarantee.
What forms of payments do you accept? What credit cards? Checks? Cash?
Do you haul away my old garage door?
Do you install locks for garage doors?
There are several types of garage door locks available. Our technician will review the options on-site to determine the best fit for your specific garage door and your needs.
