Garage Door: How to Make the Best Decision

Buying a garage door is something you do once every 20 years, if not more. With options of different styles, styles and colors, it is helpful to have someone who will know which door will be the best choice for your home. We are the specialists of the garage door, whether for the repair, the choice of the right color, we are here to advise you. Let us show you what to look for in a garage door and Garage Door Parts in USA:

·         Insulation

An insulated door will keep your garage and adjacent rooms warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. This will allow you to work at comfortable temperatures if you have a workshop or recreational area in your garage. Also, a good thermal insulation factor will save you money on your energy bills!

·         Type of insulation

There are two types of insulation used for garage doors: polyurethane and polystyrene ("Styrofoam"). Know that the higher the R factor, the better the insulation. Polyurethane is the most efficient insulation and is twice as effective as polystyrene.

The polyurethane foam is injected under pressure between the two faces of the door. In the case of polystyrene, it is placed between the metal walls. Injection of the polyurethane foam solidifies the assembly and then sticks to the metal walls to provide a solid hold for a long time.

·         Thickness of the metal

The thickness of a steel sheet is measured in "gauge". More than the gauge is raised, the thinner the thickness of the steel sheet will be.

·         Residential material

The hardware and steel components of a garage door are extremely important to the proper functioning and durability of a door. The ironwork is chosen according to the use of the door, in this way, it ensures that the mechanism of the garage door will be strong for a long time.

·         Thermal breakages

It is useless to have an insulated door if it has steel end pieces. These galvanized steel end caps will let cold air in your garage and reduce the quality of your garage door insulation. The best is to have thermal breaks in wood, due to their insulating capacity.

·         Casters

When buying a new door, you need to make sure that the casters are sturdy and will last a long time. There are three types of castors: nylon (black) without ball bearings, steel with ball bearings and nylon (white) with ball bearings.

·         Gasket

For complete protection against the cold, having a weather-tight weather-stripping is a necessity. A good weather-strip will allow the door to effectively protect against wind, rain and snow.

·         Garage door opener

Despite popular belief, the power of a garage door opener does not matter. There are two types of openers: chain or belt. For a quieter door opener, the rubber belt opener is ideal, especially if you have a room above the garage.

At Pro-Fix Belair Garage Doors Inc., we have your interest at heart and we know garage doors more than anyone else in the field. Let us guide you in your purchase and introduce you to the different options available.