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Garage Door Installation

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For most homes, garage doors are a key part of curb appeal. In today’s average home, the garage door accounts for nearly 33% of the street-facing facade. Your garage door’s condition and style make a huge visual impact. Homeowners who replace their garage doors report an average 97.5% return on investment during the resale process, which means installing a new garage door will nearly pay for itself in future home value.

Expert garage door contractors can help revamp your home’s look with new, customized garage doors. Whether you’re looking for a style update or replacing damaged garage doors, it’s important to select the proper garage door material to suit your home’s exterior and meet your needs.

Garage Door Benefits

The benefits of garages are fairly straightforward: they protect and prolong the life of your car, while adding storage capacity to your home. However, the garage can also be a weak point in your home’s insulation system and home security, which makes the garage door incredibly important. While your choice of garage door may be an aesthetic one, there are many practical benefits as well. In today’s market, garage doors offer superior protection against weathering, damage, and break-ins.

Some of your garage door options include:

  • Insulated garage doors for better thermal performance
  • Wind load and impact-rated garage doors for protection against extreme weather
  • Automatic, roll up, and custom garage doors
  • Integrated smart technology and security to alert you when the garage door is open

Damage and Kid-Proof

One of the greatest concerns for the average garage door shopper is toughness and resistance to wear and tear. If you’re looking for a more durable garage door, you may want to avoid breakable glass windows or lightweight aluminum doors that can dent more easily. 

If you’re a parent, child safety is also an important consideration for your garage doors. Consider a garage door system with motion sensor detection, which prevents doors from closing when there is motion beneath them. If you have a motion sensor garage door, test its functionality regularly by waving a stick across the beam sensor as the door comes down. If your garage door has a pressure sensing feature (i.e., it automatically reopens if it closes on top of something), test this by placing a roll of paper towels under the door. If your door doesn’t reopen appropriately, call a garage door installation and maintenance expert for adjustment. 

Secure Against Break-Ins

Thin or flimsy garage doors can provide an easy entry point for would-be intruders. Inspect your garage door regularly for any signs of structural weakness or malfunction. Another security consideration is your opening method. Are there security code boxes on the outside of your garage that can be accessed or viewed by others? Is your garage door remote opener stored in plain view in your car or another location that could make it easy to steal? Do you leave your garage door powered on when you leave for vacation? Consider turning off your garage door’s power switch when you’re away for long periods of time.

Storm and Weather-Resistant

For regular storm and water resistance, make sure your garage door and its hardware are sealed against the elements. If you live in an area that experiences extreme weather or regular storms, it’s especially important to install durable garage doors. Durable steel hardware and extra structural bracing can increase your garage door’s wind load rating to withstand 90 to 150 mph winds. If you live in a high wind zone, check your local building code for recommended wind load ratings.

Garage Door Materials

When it comes to garage door materials, there are a number of options available. The more common types of garage doors include fiberglass, composite, and aluminum varieties. Other options include steel or hand-crafted wooden garage doors. These materials vary in terms of cost, durability, and style.

Garage Door Installation Considerations

When estimating the cost of installing new garage doors, it’s important to include the material costs, any custom design services, and installation costs. Hiring a professional to install a garage door is a good choice. Professionals will install new garage doors safely and accurately, according to manufacturer specifications. Experienced professionals can save time and will ensure that the final product fully meets your needs.

Garage Door Maintenance and Lifespan

The lifespan and warranty of your garage door will vary depending on your garage door material. Some wooden garage doors are designed to last several years, while certain steel varieties can last a lifetime. If you’re looking for longevity, treated steel garage doors will typically outlast wood garage doors.

The maintenance required will depend on the garage door type you choose. Wooden garage doors require regular recoating to prevent moisture damage while steel garage doors typically only require treatment if rust appears. Vinyl and composite garage doors can be painted if color fading occurs. For any garage door, be sure to regularly inspect the hardware for rusting, and contact a garage door repair expert if your lift mechanisms are slow, irregular, or non-functional.

Garage Door Installation Near You

Whether you’re looking for automatic, roll up or custom garage doors, TruTeam can assess your specific needs and then recommend garage door solutions to fit your lifestyle and budget. TruTeam’s trained garage door contractors will ensure your new garage doors, hardware, and equipment operate correctly and safely. We also help you select from an array of styles, materials and manufacturers to increase your home’s curb appeal and value. Once you have selected your new garage door, our professionals will install your garage door system according to the manufacturer specifications.

TruTeam’s garage door professionals are located in your area, so you don’t have to waste time searching for reliable installation contractors. If you’re ready to start your project, contact us for a free estimate!

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Garage Door Styles

Roll-Up

As the most common style of garage door, the roll-up garage offers superior ease of use. From compact metal roll-ups to sectional and single panel styles, you have several roll-up options to choose from. It’s important to note that most stock sectional doors are designed to fit garage openings that are 7 to 8 feet high and 9 to 16 feet wide. If your garage opening is larger than these dimensions, you’ll want to work with an expert to install custom garage doors.

Metal Roll

This “no-frills” garage door option is similar to the metal security screens you might see used over glass storefronts. A metal roll door offers a compact rolling system inside your garage roof and uses durable metal slats to protect your home. 

Sectional

Sectional garage doors are the most common, traditional option. This folding design is made with paneled sections, which can be raised into the garage roof for easy car entry. For added style, you can opt for panel designs in various textures to mimic the look of more expensive materials.

Single Panel

If you’re looking for a specific aesthetic, single panel garage doors may offer more variety. A single-panel wooden or metal design doesn’t have the folding seams of a sectional. Single panel garage doors offer similar functionality to sectional doors but are often more cost effective.

Swing Out or Bi-Fold

For a timeless look that works with both custom and modern styles, opt for a swing-open or bi-fold garage door. These garage doors are commonly installed as carriage house garage doors and as more modern windowpane garage doors. 

Sliding

Sliding styles are another option for wooden, metal, or windowpane garage doors. Sliding garage doors are particularly appealing in contemporary designs, such as full-view transparent doors with tempered glass, acrylic, or frosted windowpane panels. 

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