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.
