Garage Door Buyers Guide

What To Consider When Buying A Garage Door

  • Styles? Available Raised Panel, Elongated Panels, Flush, Ribbed, etc.
  • Composition? Steel, Wood, Vinyl, Aluminum, Composite, Fiberglass
  • Available Colors? White, Almond etc.
  • Window Design Options? Stockton, Cascade, Prairie etc.
  • Glass Options? Clear, Tinted, Obscure
  • Can the windows frames be replaced later? Normal Manufacturer
  • Garage Door Construction? Single-layer, Double-layer, Triple layer
  • Insulation "R" Values Polystyrene vs. Polyurethane
  • Construction of Sections Styles? Gauge of Steel Panel, 24, 25...   
  • Struts on Door? 1, 2, 3, 4 Struts
  • Durability? Will it dent? 
  • Counterbalance Spring Mechanisms? Extension, Torsion, Torque Master, Torque Master Plus etc.
  • Spring Cycle Life? 10,000, 15,000, 20,000, 25.000, 50,000 Cycles
  • Hardware Thickness? 14, 16, 18 Gauge Hinges
  • Roller Types? Nylon, Steel, Steel with Plastic Coating
  • Roller Cycle Life? 10k, 30k, 200k
  • Strength and Gauge of Track? Vertical and Horizontal Track
  • Horizontial Angle Support ? 22, 41, 65, 82, 90 Inch
  • Security and Safety Issues? mmm.
  • Warranties? 1, 2,3,4,5, 
  • Is the door and parts all from one manufacturer or everything bought separately at different places? Parts made in China?




  • Available Upgrade Options High Cycle Rollers, High Cycle Springs, Operator Bracket, Extra Strut, Top / Side Seals, Window Tint on Windows, Emergency Disconnect, etc.



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