Nick Noyes Architecture Garage (especiallyA large garage door (for two or three cars) that faces the street can take up a lot of space on your property. If your garage door is in poor condition, doesn't support the architectural style of your home, or is simply boring, you can replace it to improve the overall appearance of your property. Readers are provided with helpful information on installation, cost, and other important points on this topic.
Saussy Burbank Garage Door Upgrade Canmake the use of the home more comfortable and rational, and in the case of a built-in room for cars - also safer. The best time to arrange a garage is warm, dry weather, because the work will be done outdoors. But if you do not plan to paint or install complex structures (for example, pergolas), then the weather conditions do not matter much (except for frost or a strong thunderstorm).
Polhemus Savery DaSilva Who to hire?Because of the precision, experience, and expertise required in installing garage doors, it's best to leave this job to the professionals. Do you need a permit? Maybe yes. Some cities do require approval, since garage doors are essentially an outside wall facing the street. Any competent professional in the field will tell you whether a permit is necessary or not. But if you're still unsure, contact your city or county office and find out.
Modern finishing materials:
- wood - a wide range of design options, successful operation in all climatic conditions, but high cost;
- steel is much cheaper than wood, but the downside is that it can rust, so you should avoid using it in coastal areas;
- aluminum is not susceptible to corrosion, unlike steel materials;
- tempered glass in a wooden or aluminum frame is great for modern buildings;
- fiberglass and vinyl are good budget options, do not rust, but the choice of design may be limited and there is a risk of destruction in very cold weather.
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Gate types:
- sectional - the most common option (moving up and down along special guides);
- retractable - shifted to the side (as in the photo above), require more space in the open state;
- swing doors - double doors opening outwards, which is not a good choice for a cold climate: snow drifts can block movement.
All these types of garage doors can be supplied with different types of opening: manual, automatic and remote control options.
Project Duration
If you are buying a standard garage doorsizes, and they are in stock, then the installation can be completed the next day. For a custom order, it will take more than a month. This time will be spent on delivery, and for installation it will take only one morning.
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Cost
The price of steel garage doors is usuallyGarage doors range from $300 to $3,000, aluminum-framed glass costs $1,500 to $3,000, vinyl costs $600 and up, and fiberglass costs $1,500 and up. Wood products are usually the most expensive, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Installation costs vary by region, but you can expect to spend $100 to $200. Removing and disposing of old garage doors will cost another $100. Pergolas over garage doors can cost $5,000 to $8,000. Outdoor lighting will cost $100 per unit, plus installation. Automatic lights will cost $5 to $100 or more per unit, depending on the materials used. Decor or painting can be done as a design project and include only the cost of materials.
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Design and details
It is better if your garage door ismatch the architectural style of the house. Therefore, it is necessary to find an option that echoes the features of the materials and the color scheme of the entire building. For example:
- arched garage doors with glass inserts for a traditional mansion;
- wooden doors with iron hinges for a Spanish colonial style villa;
- rustic gates for a townhouse;
- emphasis on elements of applied art in wooden garage doors;
- smooth glass gates for contemporary living.
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionOnce you have chosen your garage door option, you can move on to the accents that will best complete the new look. Decorative cornices under the canopy will add elegance and conciseness, bringing the style of the garage closer to the overall design of the building.
Three River Stone If there is not enough space under the roof of the box to install brackets, you can create an imitation using wooden pergolas.
Siemasko + Verbridge Next we move on tolighting and other finishing touches that can have a big impact on the final result. Even without changing the garage doors, but simply updating them with stain or new paint and replacing street lights, you can refresh the image of the building on a budget.McKEE CARSON
Important safety notes
Automatic garage doors have functionsprotection against children and pets accidentally getting under the closing door. In order to be sure that these important aspects of the gate are working properly, you need to periodically perform two small tests:
- wave the broom under the garage door. Sensors must recognize movement and the door will roll back;
- pressure sensitivity test. Place a roll of paper towels under the door. When, going down, the gate reaches the convolution, the protection should work and the mechanism will lift the doors.
If at least one of the tests fails, call the company that installed your gate for immediate repair.
The first steps:
- Look at the photo of the garage door to determine the style.
- Ask your friends and neighbors for installation recommendations.
- Take measurements if your doors are non-standard size.
