Thinking about a new garage door installation? Or maybe you want to add a little bit of curb appeal to your home? Well, you’ve come to the right place! We at Door Doctor know which garage door will fit your needs.

Selecting a garage door according to your home’s exterior design can be confusing. What kind of material should you choose? Should you go with a timeless, classic design? What about something sleek and modern? Do you need polyurethane insulation? And what about colour?

We know you’ve got questions, and fortunately, we’ve got all the answers. Read on to find out more about what you should consider when shopping for your new garage door. 

All Garage Door Materials Are Not the Same

One of the most important things for you to consider when planning your new garage door installation is the type of material you prefer. If you don’t know anything about garage door materials, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Scroll down to learn more. 

• Wood composite - A modern take on classic wood garage doors, these doors feature a solid wood frame that typically has a fiberboard overlay. Their appearance is strikingly similar to traditional wood, but they are much cheaper. But, you’ll need to be careful and call us for routine maintenance if you choose this material.

• Steel -If you’re looking for longevity along with substantial insulation, steel doors are a great choice. They’re fully customizable, so you can select the aesthetic details that match perfectly with your home’s exterior design. More importantly, steel doors are very low maintenance, but this material does have one drawback: it’s prone to denting. But with proper care, a steel door will last you more than 20 years.

• Fiberglass -Fiberglass is more dent-resistant than steel, but it provides less insulation. You still have the option of adding insulation to a fiberglass door. This material also fares well in the longevity department; fiberglass doors usually last for 15–30 years with very little maintenance. 

• Aluminum -Aluminum is another popular material choice due to its longevity and durability. The material is thinner than steel, meaning it may dent more easily, but on the flip side, it’s less prone to rusting. Aluminum garage doors are fully customizable, and they can even look like real wood if you want.

• Vinyl -Often referred to as “kid-proof,” vinyl garage doors are virtually dent proof, so they’re a great choice if you have young children around who are prone to accidental run-ins. This material is quite similar to fiberglass and offers impressive longevity with very little maintenance.

Design Your Exterior Aesthetic

Last but not least, do you know which style of garage door you want? What type of design complements your exterior aesthetic perfectly? When it comes to choosing a garage door style, you have countless options. You can select from: 

• Clean and contemporary garage doors -Modern, contemporary, and sleek door designs add a touch of sophistication and class to mid-century modern exterior designs.

• Unique, carriage-style doors -Also referred to as barn-style doors, they feature distinctive paneling and lend a rustic feel to mission- or craftsman-style home exteriors.

• Classic, raised-panel garage doors -Raised-panel door design is the tried-and-tested, standby design that can complement just about any home exterior. These garage doors are perhaps the most common ones found in neighbourhoods throughout the country.

Insulation and Energy Efficiency

If your garage shares one or more walls with your living room or bedrooms, it’s a good idea to select an insulated door. Adequate garage door insulation will help maintain a more comfortable temperature within those rooms and help you cut down on your cooling and heating costs. Moreover, insulated garage doors tend to operate more quietly than their non-insulated counterparts, so you’ll make less of a racket when you leave for the day.

CONTACT DOOR DOCTOR FOR A NEW GARAGE DOOR TODAY

We at Door Doctor are committed to helping you find the perfect garage door to fit your needs. And, once you’ve found it, our garage door repair and installation team will ensure a seamless, stress-free install. For over 40 years, we’ve helped thousands of homeowners just like you install and maintain their garage doors, and we’d love to make you our next fully satisfied client.

To learn more about our garage door repair and other services, give our team a call or leave us a message on our contact page. For your convenience, you can also request a residential or commercial quote online!

If your garage door was recently installed, it should be problem-free for a long while. However, sometimes a faulty part may slip through, leading to unexpected damage to your garage door. Or maybe it’s been a long time, and a part of your garage door has passed its average lifespan. In either case, you need residential garage door repair.

If you have an automatic garage door, repairing it may seem even more urgent. You may be tempted to try these repairs yourself using DIY techniques, but you should never attempt to repair your garage door yourself for the following reasons:

For Safety

A garage door is a heavy piece of equipment with many moving parts. Fooling around with it when you’re not a professional can be pretty dangerous. Sure, you can find some instructional DIY garage door repair videos on YouTube that may make it look easy.

But keep in mind that they’re not going to bring you to the hospital when the door falls on you and breaks your leg, or your hand gets mangled in a garage door mechanism. Letting our professionals handle your residential garage door repair for you means that you are safe and not at risk of being injured.

To Prevent Additional Damage

You might be pretty handy around the house. But when it comes to automatic garage door repairs, handy just doesn’t cut it. You probably don’t have the experience the professionals do. Professionals at Door Doctor are trained to avoid mistakes that could make the problem worse.

Plus, you’re a rare breed if you’ve never set about fixing something and accidentally created a problem that is worse. Mistakes happen, but if you make a mistake fixing your garage door on your own, it could be an extremely costly one.

You Might Miss an Opportunity

If your garage door has broken down, then replacing it would be a wise choice. A brand-new garage door will be even more attractive and functional than the one you already own.

That old garage door of yours will need to be replaced sooner rather than later. Moreover, if you go about fixing your old door, you may miss an opportunity to upgrade. Maybe this is the perfect chance to move on to a new one.

Don’t Worry—Door Doctor is Here for You

For these reasons and more, garage door repair service is better left to the experts and professionals such as Door Doctor. We have been replacing, installing, and repairing garage doors for many years.

Our highly experienced team knows what is required to do the job right, so we’ll have your garage door functioning properly again in no time. Our garage door technicians can also tell you when it’s time for a new garage door and which one would be a perfect fit for your home.

If you’ve got a commercial garage door that needs repairing or replacing, put away your toolbox and make a service call to schedule a repair, find out more about a new garage door installation, or get a free estimate. And if your garage door fails unexpectedly and needs to be fixed immediately, our emergency service is here for you.

We know that having a garage door is incredibly convenient. But do you know that your door can be a target for thieves if it’s not properly secured? The last thing a homeowner wants is a burglar using a garage door to gain access to their house.

It’s time for you to learn about the best garage door security measures if you don’t already. To help keep your home safe, here are some great tips for securing your garage.

Inspect Your Door

Carefully inspect your garage door from time to time. Check if there are any cracked windows and gaps in the weather-stripping. Thieves and burglars generally target these small vulnerabilities to break into your house through the garage. Also, inspecting your garage door when the season changes is always a good idea.

You should especially check for vulnerabilities when the cold winter months turn into spring. You may find that ice and snow, along with the winter weather, have worn down weather-stripping or other parts of the door.

Hide Your Opener

You must keep your garage door opener out of sight as thieves often break into cars to get garage door remote controls. They can snag the remote control, and one look at the insurance slip sitting in the glove box will tell them exactly where you live. So, when you are parked at work, or anywhere else, always keep your garage door opener hidden to discourage thieves from targeting your vehicle.

Install a Side Lock

Think about installing a manual garage door side lock to use when you’re away from home for longer periods. These locks cannot be unlocked with a remote and require you to manually unlock, making this an inconvenient task if you are opening and closing the garage door daily.

Add Lighting

Have a motion-activated flood-light installed just above your garage door. If someone plans to gain access to your home through your garage, these motion-activated lights can help deter unwarranted entry.

Keep it Closed

This one is quite obvious—always keep your garage door closed. If your garage doors are left open, it makes it incredibly easy for anybody to steal your stuff or gain access to your home. Wi-Fi-enabled garage door openers are a good option; they allow you to check whether your door is open from anywhere in the world. Make good use of them to keep your home safe and secure.

Choose a New Code

Always keep your garage door codes safe and secure by changing them frequently. Add a reminder on your calendar to change them every six months (or on a schedule that meets your needs). You’ll significantly enhance the overall security of your garage door and your home if you do so.

Need Garage Door Repair or Installation? Contact Door Doctor Now!

We at Door Doctor understand that a high-quality garage door is a significant investment. And we’re here to help you care for your door throughout its lifespan. Our expert team has over 40 years of experience, and they are ready to put their skills to work to keep your residential garage door in perfect working condition.

And if you need products to help keep your garage and your home safe, Door Doctor provides a range of garage door products and services for home and business owners in Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, and the surrounding areas. Contact us today and solve all your garage door installation and repair problems.

Most families use their garage about 3–4 times a day. This means that they open their garage door by moving it up and down around 1,000 to 1,500 times throughout a year. Within these 1,000–1,500 times, there are a lot of possibilities for an accident to happen. Garage doors can quickly become a significant safety concern if you do not take care of them properly.

The NEISS (National Electronic Injury Surveillance System) reports that ERs (emergency rooms) treat over 15,000 people suffering from garage door injuries every year. Avoid becoming another statistic at all costs by using these proven garage door tips to keep your entire family safe.

Check the Safety Sensors

Checking safety sensors is very important. First, find the safety sensors. They will be about six inches off the ground attached to the rails where the garage door goes up and down. These sensors should be in optimum condition. Their primary job is to prevent the garage door from closing if it senses a person or animal walking underneath it.

You can test your garage door safety sensors by first pushing the button to close the garage door, and then placing an object in front of one of the sensors before the door closes. If your safety sensors are working correctly, they should stop immediately and reverse once the beam is blocked. If this does not happen, call Door Doctor’s professionals in Montreal or Toronto to schedule an appointment for any needed repairs.

Watch Your Fingers

NEISS further reports that over 7,500 injuries happen yearly, from fingers getting stuck between the panels of garage doors. While some newer garage doors come with “pinch protection” that dramatically reduces the risk of these injuries, it is still important to teach kids not to stick their hands between the panels of a garage door when closing.

Inspect Your Garage Door Monthly

Garage door springs should always be strong enough to lift the door and hold it up so that it does not fall. Look them over about once a month to make sure the springs are not rusted. If they look like they are in poor condition, call us for a garage door spring replacement.

Moreover, you should check how the pulley system is holding up at least once a month. This will help prevent your garage door spring from accidentally snapping and causing a severe injury. Remember that the main garage door springs are under a ton of tension, and should only be adjusted by a trained and licensed garage door repair technician.

Hire a Garage Door Repair Professional

Of course, you want your garage door to be safe and reliable. Here at Door Doctor, we want the same thing. Our crew consists of highly skilled professionals with all the latest garage door safety training and are licensed in garage door services. Plus, they are up to date with all the new products when it comes to garage door repairs.

If you are still concerned about the safety of your garage door, our technicians will be more than happy to perform an inspection and make any necessary repairs. All you have to do is call us; we’ll sort out all your garage door problems.