Aluminum Garage Doors
+ Resistant to corrosion
– Sensitive to extreme heat
– Dents easily
Fiberglass Garage Doors
+ Resistant to corrosion & warping
– Cracks with age
Steel Garage Doors
+ Durability
– Less insulation
Vinyl Garage Doors
+ Durability
– Less insulated without additional materials
Wood Garage Doors
+ Naturally superior insulation
+ Beautiful, classic appearance
– Very heavy
– Difficult manual operation
Wood Composite Garage Doors
+ Affordable
+ Resistant to rot
– Easily chips/cracks
The garage is often a primary and one of the largest entrances to your home. It is important to install an insulated door to prevent heat loss and maintain your home’s energy efficiency. Insulation will also increase the sound isolation of the garage door operation.
A garage door’s R-value measures the effectiveness of the insulation. The measurement is determined by the garage door’s type of insulation, material, and thickness. The higher the R-value, the slower the transmission of heat. This means in the winter there is less cold air leaking into your garage and in the summer there is less heat coming in.
The two most common types of insulation are polystyrene and polyurethane.
POLYSTYRENE
POLYURETHANE
+ Less expensive
+ Waterproof
+ Insulation R2 to R10
+Best insulator, but more expensive
+ Adds support to door
+ More resistant to damage
+Decreases noise emitted from the door operation
It can be overwhelming with all the choices of style when it comes to garage doors. Use the following design questions to start your creation:
Choose a Type
Sectional, Roll-Up, Slide to the Side, Side Hinged, Tilt-up Canopy, Tilt-up Retractable
Choose a Style
Different options based on the manufacturer. Scroll down to see some common options!
Choose a Color
Solid Colors (white, gray, almond, sandtone, black, brown, etc.)
Accent Woodtones (cedar, mahogany, oak, walnut, driftwood, etc.)
Windows?
Position (1st row, 2nd row, etc.)
Glass (plain, obscure, tinted, etc.)
Inserts (stockton, prairie, cascade, etc.)
Decorative Hardware?
Hinges (spade, heritage, bean, etc.)
Handles (traditional, iron studs, etc.)
We are a certified dealer for Amarr, Doorlink, CHI, and Haas garage doors as well as LiftMaster garage door openers (and by openers, we mean the machines that help raise the garage door, not your handy remote).
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