Choosing a new garage door for your family home can be an exciting decision. You get to decide what style and features it will possess, enhancing your property value and curb appeal. But don’t be fooled. Choosing a new garage door also comes with considerations that extend beyond aesthetics. Like R-Values and Warranty Agreements. Read on to discover our top considerations for your new garage door!

Material

Material is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a new garage door. If you choose a material that is not durable or resistant enough for your climate and lifestyle, you could find yourself shortening the lifespan of your garage door. When choosing a material, consider the following:

• How heavy the material is. Will the weight strain the garage door opener?
• How the material will hold up to things such as high humidity or snow.
• And how the overall material will affect your home’s energy efficiency.

Compatibility With Garage Door Openers

It’s important to consider how your garage door can offer increased safety and easy accessibility. Research (or ask a professional) what level horsepower the motor will need to decrease strain on the system. There are also many alternatives to motors for garage door openers; such as carriage door openers, belt drives, screw drives, chain drives, and more. You can also opt for smart openers that can be operated with mobile phones.

Energy Savings – R Value

The higher the R-value of the garage door, the greater the insulation value and energy efficiency. This is especially important to consider if you have a FROG room. When the garage door is able to keep out the hot or cold air, your living space above instantly becomes more comfortable. This is also important if you utilize your garage as a work space. Generally, the higher the R-value of the door, the higher the price. So your need for a well-insulated garage door will absolutely be an investment..

Trusted Company

Your new garage door is only as good as the company and installation team you hire. Be sure to do your due diligence before committing. Research the reputation and reviews of a few companies, and find out who will be around to both install and service your garage door during its warranty.

Family owned and operated since 1946, Adams Door Systems can provide you with the leading array of residential garage door solutions in the Greater Toronto Area. Whether you’re looking for repairs or replacements, we are here to help. 

Modern garage doors are available in a variety of materials. Each coming with its own unique aesthetic, durability, and capabilities. So how do you choose the right garage door for you? Between personal preference, exposure to the elements, and budget it can be hard to know where to begin. To make this process easier, we’ve put together a list of how to choose the best garage material for your home.

Steel

Steel offers flexible design, durability, and an all around great value compared to natural wood. Lighter than their wood counterparts, these doors can withstand all climates and can even be insulated to provide more strength and R-Value. The main drawback to steel is that these doors are susceptible to corrosion and rust. Particularly if you live in an area where excess salt is used for de-icing in the winter months.

Wood

Wood garage doors bring a timeless elegance to every home they adorn. As a renewable resource, wood offers a more eco-friendly option to consider when purchasing a new garage door. Available in a variety of Overlay Carriage House designs, wood types, and customization options, wood garage doors are an excellent option for homeowners wanting a custom, unique look. In addition to the higher upfront cost of a wood garage door, it is also important to consider the cost of the maintenance required to preserve its beauty. Without proper, regular maintenance, a wood door will begin to fade, rot, warp, or chip. Drastic changes in outside temperatures as well as frequent contact with moisture (from rain, snow, or humidity) can cause wood to expand and warp as it absorbs this moisture. These doors are best for a place with a mild climate.

Fiberglass

Fiberglass is one of the best options for someone who wants a wood garage door without the maintenance and warping. Available in both overlay carriage house and raised panel designs, fiberglass provides an economical, low-maintenance alternative to wood. Because fiberglass is semi-transparent, this material will also allow more natural light into your garage. The downsides are that these doors are not suitable for windy climates, and the fiberglass can not be repaired if it becomes damaged.

Adams Door Systems has the largest selection of residential garage doors in the Greater Toronto Area. We strive to meet the needs of every homeowner. Our commitment to quality and energy efficiency means that you will have the best in garage door innovation, technology, and insulation.

Money is always an issue especially when dealing with home renovations and repairs. But when it comes to necessary and important work around the house such as replacement and installation of garage doors, is it really better to do it yourself or would you save money if you hire professionals to accomplish the task?

Hiring professionals to install a new garage door is actually a very smart thing to do. It is better than doing it yourself because of the following reasons:

• Knowledge of the Law. Aside from the fact that these professionals know what they are doing, they are also aware of any local rules and regulations that govern home improvements. Getting their services will assure you that you are abiding the law in your community or neighborhood.

• Insurance. Although you will be paying more to hire professionals to install your garage door versus doing the project yourself, it will be worth every penny since there is insurance involved. Having a professional with a good insurance plan will definitely take away your worries if there are any future defects that may occur.

• Years of Experience. Unless you work as a door contractor yourself, these professionals will definitely have more experience installing garage doors than you do. This is what they do every single day and the more experience they have; the better they will be able to do the job. Businesses that have been in operation for many years usually have good reputations and track records.

• Expertise. Professional garage door installers do not just get paid to go to homes and install doors without experience. These people have been trained well so they could be experts in doing their assignments. With appropriate training and knowledge about homes, garage doors, exterior doors, and their parts, they will know exactly what to do and how to do things as well.

If you have a housing plan and you want to create a design for all of the rooms in the house, you should not neglect the garage.

Garage is an important room not only for storage but also for the beautification and the security of the house. When designing it, you have to incorporate the residential garage doors into the planning because it is a crucial part of the room.

Here are the things that you must remember to put in your room design:

• Size of the Garage. When planning for a good garage design, you always need to check your available space. Some garages are placed at a distance from the house so that burglars cannot access the home through them but most houses have built-in garages. Most garage doors today are pre-made. So, before designing the room, make sure that you know the size of the door that will be installed in the garage. A bigger garage would also need a bigger door so that there would be symmetry in your structure from the outside.

• Location of the garage in the house. Most garages in the country are located right below a room where people sleep. This is where incorporating the garage door is important in making the design because the garage door opener will be installed on the ceiling of the garage and it may interfere in terms of noise and vibrations to the people living in the room above. So if you are designing this type of garage, make sure you install a door opener that has been aimed to create lesser vibrations.

• Windows. If you do not want to open holes in your walls for windows but you want natural lighting in the garage, you can incorporate in your design a garage door that already has pre-installed glass panels to serve as windows for the room.