There are many reasons why you should change your garage door:
Tired of freezing?
Think to...
- A sectional garage door with polyurethane injection (best foam insulation)
- No thermal bridge (be aware with steel end caps)
- Efficient perimeter weather seal (ask for a double lip seal)
- Efficient seal between sections with thermal break
Tired of painting?
Think to...
- Baked enamel finishing (at least 3 coats)
- Avoid dark color if the garage door is oriented to the south (sun exposure)
- If you repaint your garage door, start with a primer, plus 2 finish paints
Tired of look at it ?
Think to...
- Most of manufacturers have Online Design Centers. Download a picture of your home and try it!
- Harmonize your exterior colors, especially if you have a double garage door
- There’s more than just “Classic” raised panels
- New home? Think to 2 single doors instead of a double
- Add decorative windows
- Add garage door surrounds or trims
Need a long-lasting operation?
Think to...
- 1 ¾-in. (45 mm) thick door is 40% as rigid than a 1 3/8-in. (35 mm)
- Light-duty commercial hardware (14-gauge steel tracks)
- Anchoring plates welded to the rails
Tired of hearing it?
Think to...
- Belt-drive garage door opener (instead of a chain drive)
- Nylon rollers (with 11 ball bearings)
- Rubber mounting isolator (motor fixed on steel bars)
- Trolley bar in one piece (instead of 3 pieces)
Do not forget to ask to a professional of garage door industry (http://www.garaga.com/information/steps-change-door/step-2-installer-choice/) to do the installation. Even if you choose the best sectional garage door of the market, if the installation is not done correctly, you’ll be disappointed... and tired of shopping again !
It is important to acquire and change garage doors, because garages are great for a whole range reason-for cars, protecting other properties from thieves and also pose safety and security challenges.
Posted by: Garage Equipment | October 25, 2011 at 04:24 PM
Great piece. As the owner of a Minneapolis garage door company I know the issues some have with picking out a new garage door.
Posted by: Steve | October 27, 2011 at 06:29 PM
Some people have no idea that there are so many garage door options. nice information here.
Posted by: Chicago Garage Door Repair | October 29, 2011 at 12:19 PM
great information and good reasons to replace the old wooden garage doors
Posted by: doron | December 09, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Why change your garage door when it can be repaired?
Prospect garage doors will do the up-most to repair your existing garage door to save the expense of replacement.
Posted by: Prospect Garage Doors | March 05, 2012 at 06:12 PM
Another point is this, in choosing a new garage door, it has to be durable and should be from a company that's going green.
Posted by: Annandale Garage Door Repair | March 12, 2012 at 12:02 PM