What garage door is best for me


Scrunches , Wednesday, 18th of August 2010 01:27:17 AM

Ten years ago l bought an overhead 16' garage door that was a sandwich of 
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steel and insulating foam.This week it delaminated, so l need a new one.It 
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is a detached garage so l do not need insulation.I am hesitant to get the 
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same kind.What about a wood door?Is a 16' wood door too heavy for the 
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opener?
 
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BABEZ , Thursday, 19th of August 2010 05:42:59 AM

The wood door won't be too heavy for the opener, as the  
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installers will use a heavier duty spring. The load on the opener will be  
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about the same.  
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A wood door requires a lot more maintenance than a steel door. It will  
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need to be painted every couple of years. Just one factor to consider.  
You don't need an insulated door if the garage is detached, but you can go  
with a non-insulated steel or aluminum door. It is basically maintenance  
free, & lighter than wood if the spring ever breaks. Hope this helps.  
 
 
 
 
 

French Muffins , Friday, 20th of August 2010 08:53:13 AM

wooden and steel garage doors for the home are passe' .  
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Today its aluminum with its' easy mainenanace and paintability when you  
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are tired of the color.  
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