Frequently Asked Questions About Garage Door Installation

If your garage door is at the end of its lifespan, you may be looking to replace it. Garage doors can last up to 30 years and given their long lifespans, many people have never had to have one replaced before. If this is your first time, you may have many questions about the garage door replacement and installation process. Getting answers to these questions can help you understand the process. Here are a few questions you may have about garage door installation.

Can You Install a New Garage Door Yourself?

Thanks to the Internet and home improvement shows, more people than ever are trying their hand at fixing up their home themselves. As such, you may be wondering if replacing your garage door is something you can do on your own. Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association International, or DASMA, a respected and trusted authority on garage doors, recommends that homeowners not attempt to replace their doors themselves. Garage doors are heavy to lift and if not properly installed or taken down, can come crashing down on the person working on them. This can cause life threatening consequences. As such, this is a task that the average homeowner should leave to the pros.

How Much Will It Cost to Have a New Garage Door Installed?

Another common question you may have is how much it will cost to have your garage door installed. Unfortunately, there are many factors that affect the cost of a new garage door and installation. Most homeowners can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $2500 for the garage door and installation, with the average price being $1064.

What Factors Affect the Price of Garage Door Installation?

There are many factors that affect just how much it will cost you to buy a new garage door and install it. One of the factors is the type of garage door you select. You can select aluminum, steel or wood garage doors. Typically wood is the most expensive, while aluminum is the cheapest. The amount of insulation in the garage door can also affect the cost of the door itself and the install costs. The heavier the door, the stronger the tracks and brackets will need to be, which may also drive up costs. Other factors that affect the install cost include how many doors you are installing, how many panels your door has, whether the door is a carriage door or rolling door, whether you need haul off services for the old door, whether you need new tracks for the door and if you are having an automatic garage door opener installed at the same time.

How Long Does it Take to Install a New Garage Door?

If you have never had a new garage door installed before, you may wonder how long it will take a professional to complete this task. While the amount of time varies based on the type of doors you are having installed, the number of doors that are being installed and whether you are having an automatic garage door opener installed at the same time, it generally only takes a few hours for an old garage door to be removed and a new one installed. When you are looking to hire an installation company, ask them how long your specific door will take to install so you can better plan your day around the installation time.

Do You Need to Move Items in Your Garage to Make Way for Garage Door Installers?

If your garage is filled with belongings, you may wonder if you need to move these items out of the way before an installer arrives. The simple answer to this is yes, you should move items for a garage door installer. Garage doors are big and bulky. And the tracks that are being installed can also be big. Giving an installer plenty of room to work with helps ensure that they can properly install the tracks and garage door without ruining any of your belongings or your new garage door parts. Ensuring the area under the tracks and where the garage door will be installed are free and clear of debris before a garage door installer arrives is recommended.

If you have never had a new garage door installed before, you may have general questions about what to expect from the process. Getting answers to these questions will give you a better idea as to what to expect cost wise and time wise. For more information, contact a garage door company like Shank Door.

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Creating A Gorgeous Garage Door

When we decided to sell our place a few years back, I realized that there was one thing that was going to be a problem for buyers. Our garage door looked like it was from the turn of the century, but not in a good way. The paint was peeling, the panels were bent, and it just looked terrible. To avoid completely replacing the entire door, we decided to give our garage door a serious makeover. We painted the exterior, added some nice hardware, and replaced the opening device. When we were finished, it looked great and it actually acted as a focal point. Read more on this blog to learn how to create a gorgeous garage door.

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