FAQ

What types of garage doors are safe for my family?

Selecting the safest new garage door should be a concern since a garage door will be the largest and heaviest moving object in your home. Major name brand garage doors we service from manufacturers, like Amarr, are built with a tamper-resistant safety system to enhance overall safety for a household. Look for garage doors that follow the garage door safety guidelines as outlined by the Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA).

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Energy Efficiency

Should I choose an insulated garage door?

The benefit of installing an insulated door is that it will help to save on your heating costs by reducing the transfer of cold air from the outside to the inside and the escape of heat through your garage door. If your garage is attached to your home, cold air that enters into your garage can travel in through the doorway or the ceiling, and then into your living area. Or if your garage is used as a workshop, an insulated garage door will keep the temperature in the garage more comfortable and stable compared to the extreme outside temperature. An additional benefit is that an insulated garage door is quieter and has a more attractive interior than a non-insulated door.

What are R-values and how are they used to compare various garage doors?

R-value is used in the construction and building industry to measure thermal resistance to heat flow. Materials with better insulating properties have a higher R-value number. However, a material with an R-value twice as high as another material does not necessary mean that it offers twice as much thermal resistance or energy savings to the other material. When a garage door is insulated, it will improve energy efficiency and reduce the amount of heat flow, so the R-value would not matter then.

Installation

Can I keep my old track when I replace my existing door?

It is recommended that your tracks are replaced along with the existing garage door with the new tracks that were the type designed specifically for your new garage door. It is an inexpensive replacement that will ensure the safety of your entire garage door system and that your door warranty will apply if you ever need it to.

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What is the standard size of a residential garage door?

There are various sizes, but generally, the standard size of a residential garage door is 8×7.  To measure for a new garage door, measure along the rough opening with measuring tape and write it down in feet and inches. However, there is a free estimate for a new garage door, so have a full equipped technician come by.

How can the draft and cold temperatures be reduced in my garage

Drafts can be reduced with a thorough installation of weather-resistant strip at the bottom of the garage door. This will create an effective seal to keep weather outside your garage. To reduce drafts along the sides of sectional garage doors, an extra jamb seal can be installed. Replacing garage doors, that are attached to heated living spaces, with insulated garage doors will maximize energy efficiency and help to keep the temperature in the garage stabilized. An insulated garage door will provide an energy-saving airtight seal as well as an effective water seal.