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Garage Door Installation
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Your garage door does a lot more than just open and close. It keeps your vehicles safe, adds curb appeal to your home, and honestly, it probably gets used more than your front door on most days. So when the time comes to install a garage door, if you're replacing one that's seen better days or putting in something brand new for a fresh build, you want to make sure it's done right. That's why our trusted garage door installation process focuses on commercial-grade quality that stands the test of time.
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Why a New Garage Door Makes a Difference
That old garage door you've had for years might still technically work, but there's a good chance it's costing you in ways you haven't really thought about. Older doors tend to lose insulation value over time, which means your garage gets hotter in summer and colder in winter. If that garage is attached to your home, your HVAC system ends up working harder than it needs to.
A new door also changes how your house looks from the street. It sounds like a small thing until you actually see the difference. Faded panels, dents from that time you misjudged the basketball hoop, or just outdated styles can drag down the whole appearance of your property. And if you're thinking about selling at some point, garage door installation is one of those projects that tends to pay for itself when it comes to resale value.
At O'Brien Garage Doors, we work with manufacturers who build doors using heavy duty steel and commercial grade hardware. The materials matter here because a garage door goes up and down thousands of times over its lifespan. Cheap components wear out fast, and then you're right back where you started.
Choosing the Right Garage Door For Your Home
Your garage door plays an important role in the first impression of your home, as it is usually the most noticeable feature upon first sight. Thus, it is important to choose a door that fits your unique style! Your garage door is also the largest moving appliance in the home, so it is important to choose an excellent quality door for durability, longevity, and safety for you and your family.
Choosing and purchasing a new garage door can be both easy and enjoyable! We understand that there are many choices to consider when choosing the perfect garage door for your home according to your needs, style, functionality, and budget. We created this page as a beginner’s guide to help educate our customers on the many different options to consider when choosing the garage door that is best for their home! Some options to consider will be insulation type, window style or no windows, color, and panel design. We have a wide variety of options and combinations for our customers to choose from, whether you are looking to have a standard raised panel garage door, a basic solid color carriage house style door, a faux wood designer door, or a more contemporary style. The manufacturers that we carry have some of the most beautiful faux wood finishes on the market today, and all of the doors they build are extremely durable for optimal performance. Our garage doors will come with not only premium quality solid steel for the door itself, but all of the hardware will be commercial grade and top of the line for maximum durability and longevity for many years to come. Please feel free to check out all of our information in the sections below to help you choose the right door for your home or click the button below to get more information from our friendly staff if you already know what you would like!
What Happens During the Installation Process
The installation process typically takes three to six hours, depending on the complexity of the job. If we're removing an old door, that comes out along with the existing hardware, tracks, and springs. The frame gets inspected to make sure everything is level and structurally sound before the new door goes in.
Our technicians handle the heavy lifting, literally. Garage doors are heavier than they look, and the springs that help them open and close are under serious tension. This isn't really a weekend DIY project unless you have experience and the right tools. Getting the tension wrong on those springs can cause the door to slam shut unexpectedly or put excess strain on your garage door opener.
Once the new door is mounted, we connect it to your opener, test the safety sensors, and make sure the whole system operates smoothly. The door should be balanced properly so it stays in place when you lift it halfway and let go. If it drifts up or down on its own, something needs adjustment.
Making Sure Your Opener Can Handle the Job
Speaking of openers, not every garage door opener works well with every door. If your opener is more than ten years old or if your new door is significantly heavier than your old one, it might be time to upgrade that too. A door that's too heavy for the opener will burn out the motor faster than you'd expect.
Modern openers come with features that weren't available years ago:
Battery backup so you can still get in and out during power outages
WiFi connectivity that lets you open and close from your phone
Soft start and stop functions that reduce wear on the door
Enhanced security features that make it harder for thieves to hack the signal
If you're already investing in a new door, it's worth thinking about whether your current opener is up to the task or if you'd be better off replacing both at the same time.
Local Codes and Professional Installation
Something a lot of homeowners don't think about until they're in the middle of a project is local regulations. Building codes vary by area, and they can affect things like the type of hardware required, fire rating standards for doors between the garage and living spaces, and even the placement of safety sensors. A professional installation takes all of this into account so you don't run into problems down the road if you decide to sell or refinance.
O'Brien Garage Doors has been handling these jobs for over 35 years, and our technicians stay current on what's required in the areas we serve. We pull permits when needed and make sure everything is up to code before we consider the job finished.
Getting Started With Your Project
Replacing an old garage door or installing one on a new build doesn't have to be complicated. The process starts with figuring out what you need, getting accurate measurements, and finding a door that fits both your budget and your taste. From there, it's about scheduling a time that works for you and letting the professionals handle the rest.
If your current door is giving you problems, making noise, sticking, or just looking rough, now's as good a time as any to start thinking about what comes next. A new door changes the look of your home, improves energy efficiency, and gives you one less thing to worry about when you're pulling in after a long day.
Reach out to schedule an appointment or request a quote for your garage door installation. Our team is ready to walk you through the options and help you find the right fit for your home.
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Options to Consider When Choosing the Perfect Garage Door to Fit Your Needs
The information below will help guide you through all of the different options to consider when choosing the right garage door for your home. If you are not sure exactly what you are looking for and prefer to speak with a representative or have an expert meet with you on-site, please feel free to give us a call or schedule an appointment online today! Our on-site estimators will happily go over all of the pros and cons of the different options according to your needs.
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Garage doors are available in a variety of sizes, and one of the first things you will normally be asked when shopping for a new door is what size the door(s) is/are and how many you need. Do you have one large door for a two car garage? One small door for a one car garage? A combination of multiple doors of the same or different sizes?
The standard size for a double wide garage door that fits two cars is 16 feet wide by 7 feet tall. The standard size for a single car garage door is 8 feet wide by 7 feet tall. However, it is very important to take a tape measure to the opening of the door to get exact sizing, because many times the size may be taller, wider, or shorter than the standard sizing. It is not uncommon to have sizes such as 16×8, 17x8, 18x8, 8×8, 9×8, 9×7, 10×7, 16×6’9, 8×6’9, etc. We are very happy to give pricing over the phone or over email, but are happy to come out for an onsite bid as well if you feel you may need the doors looked at to determine proper pricing.
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Most of our doors can be ordered with different levels of insulation to help keep your garage and home warm in the winter months and cool in the summer months. If you have an attached garage, that can translate into hundreds of dollars in energy savings. When choosing to have your door insulated or non-insulated, there are two important things to consider: insulation will affect the temperature of the garage, and it will also affect sturdiness and durability of the door.
Three most common garage door construction types:
Non-Insulated:
This construction type will be one layer of steel with a hollow interior2 - Layer Insulated:
This construction type will be a layer of steel on the front with an insulated interior, and vinyl covering the back of the insulation. This construction type is a less common choice for our customers because, in comparison the following option, it has a less durable backing and is more prone to cosmetic damage over time.3 - Layer Insulated Steel Back:
This construction type will have a layer of steel on the front, a layer of insulation on the interior, and then another layer of steel on the back of the door for maximum insulation and durability.We have a wide variety of styles that are offered in many of the construction types to fit your needs. It is important to note that, if the reason for insulation is because of desire to have the garage temperature controlled, it will have a greater impact if the garage already has insulated walls, which acts in combination with the garage door in maintaining the desired climate.
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The next step in purchasing a new garage door is to determine the best material, style, and color that blends with your home’s aesthetics and aligns with your budget.
Material of Door:
When choosing the material of the door, aesthetics, maintenance, and pricing will be the priority. Most economical, yet very durable, steel garage doors are considered the standard on most new homes and come in a variety of styles from traditional to elegant. We do, however, offer doors in other materials such as fiberglass and wood overlay.
If you are looking for a wood look door, we tend to recommend the steel, faux wood look garage doors over the wood overlay doors because the real wood will be more costly (extra layer on top of a standard garage door) and will require maintenance (sanding, staining and resealing) every few years. The manufacturers that we use, in our personal opinion, have one of the most beautiful finishes on the market today for the steel, faux wood doors.
Style of Door:
Traditional Raised Panel
Steel raised-panel garage doors are the most common garage doors in America. Sturdy and reliable, they have a timeless design with raised square panels (short panel) or raised rectangular panels (long or ranch panel) and a deep wood grain overlay. They come in a variety of sizes, colors, and window options.Stamped Carriage House
The carriage house style is a more elegant style that is steel imprinted to resemble the old carriage house doors that would swing or slide open to let the owner’s carriage in or out. This style combines the elegant carriage house look with durable steel construction and overhead technology and usually has a deeper wood grain overlay than the traditional styled door. It has the mechanics of a standard garage door, but it looks like it will open outward with faux hinges and hardware. Customize your design by choosing from a large selection of color, window style, and decorative hardware options. (You may order the doors without decorative hinges/handles if you prefer.)Designer Styles
We have a wide variety of additional styles such as designer carriage house, recessed panel, steel/fiberglass/wood overlay, and more! We are confident that whatever style of door you are looking to purchase for your home, we will be able to help you find the perfect door to meet your needs!Please feel free to send us an email if you are interested in the specialty doors, and we will be happy to send over some literature for you to browse through or set you up for an onsite visit to discuss the options with our professionals!
Color of Door:
Most of our steel garage doors will come in a variety of basic colors such as, but not limited to, white, almond, sandstone, desert tan, chocolate brown, and black. Certain models will have a wider variety of additional colors, and many of the models will have several options for the beautiful wood tone finishes.
Windows or Solid?
Windows are a nice addition to the door’s design and can add another layer of beauty to the door. They let sunlight into the garage, and they allow capability to see out of the garage.
It is, however, important to keep in mind, if temperature control is an important factor that the light coming into the garage may bring additional heat into the garage, and, unless they are insulated, may allow heat to escape in the colder months. Additionally, as you are able to look out, someone on the outside will be able to look in, unless you go with a design that limits this, such as obscured glass.
Our doors come with either plain glass squares or can have a design with various decorative inserts that fit your style. We also have options for insulated glass, obscured glass, and specialty designer windows.
Please feel free to contact us today online if you are interested in some literature/photos of the specific and current styles/colors/options to browse. We’d be happy to get this over to you! Please mention in the note section that you would like a link to view the different options for your area and include as many details as possible as to what you are looking for.
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The last consideration when you are purchasing a new garage door is to determine whether or not you will need a new automatic garage door opener. If you have an opener that functions properly and has the strength and durability to operate your new garage door, we are more than happy to reconnect it to your new door. If you are looking to upgrade your automatic garage door opener to a new one, please feel free to check out our options for garage door openers!
Below are some important security features to consider when deciding whether your current garage door opener continues to fit your needs:
Advanced Encrypted Wireless Technology
With all of the benefits that come with technological advances in modern living, there are an equal amount of security concerns. Older garage door openers have been wrought with issues involving hackers and code grabbers who find ways to intercept your remote’s opening codes and let themselves into your home. This makes investing in newer models – with more secure technology – all the more essentialTrolley Release System
Perhaps one of the most common methods used to break into home garages involves the exploitation of the emergency release cord. This cord, when pulled, allows your garage door to be operated manually meaning that if it’s accessible from the outside, it can be a fairly serious security risk. Thieves have been known to use a simple wire hanger inserted through a crack in the door to pull this cord to open the garage door manually. Here’s where complicated advancements aren’t always necessary! Newer, quality garage door openers come with a design tweak requiring the cord to be pulled backwards rather than down. It’s just as easy to operate in an emergency situation, but much more logical for security purposes.Remote Lockout
Smart-home enabled garage door openers, like in the Chamberlain and LiftMaster myQ series, are able to be controlled from your phone. This gives you, the homeowner, the ability to lock your garage door from anywhere in the world. You can also open and close your garage door from your phone, set automatic door locks, and even enable the battery backup when the power is out.