Garage doors -best value for DIYer

[Revtor]

Hey guys, I need 1' taller garage doors, I have the room overhead so I'm going forward with this. I am 100% confident I can do all the work, and want to ask your thoughts about getting a decent door for a decent price dropped off at my residence. 8x8' needed.

HD/Lowes?

Online shops? Any recommended brands? Any good / bad experiences?

I'm in Northern NJ if that helps.

Looking to order in the next day or two, hopefully get this job done next week.


Thanks for any thoughts on this!!
~Steve

 

[matt_i]

I was super happy with Haas, I got a 9' x 8' wide door, no windows, 2" thick insulated, and painted in a stock color which matched my siding, complete hardware kit, cables, track spring, rollers, etc and a big piece of what looks like 12ga unistrut for the top edge, 3 pieces of gasketing material for the finish/trim. I paid $650, 2 years ago. The only noncongruence with your requirements is that I had to go pick it up in my truck. The door sections were thoroughly wrapped in cardboard to avoid damage. Also I was somewhat flexible in my timing, I waited until they had a "truckload" of doors come in (took about 4wks from order as I recall) and I think this also helped reduced the price. I did all of this thru my local Haas dealer, a call to talk to them and then I went over with samples of my siding and trim coil to help in the matching process. I had measurements accurate to 1/16" for height and width to assist the process as well.

 

[Revtor]

Thanks Matt, Ill look into them.

~Steve

 

[Radix2]

What style are you looking at ?

I think the steel woodgrain Clopay (Ideal) carriage doors are about the best looking.

Wait for either the occasional "garage door sale" or 11% off (or maybe both) and order from Menards.

OTOH I ordered 2 form Menards and installed myself, then needed more for the new build and ordered and had them installed by a dealer - The dealer was about the same price and did all the work....might not be worth the DIY - check it out.

 

[casmurbax]

There is a great deal to consider in replacing a garage door.

Do you have a proper header/opening in place to raise the door up a foot?

You will need new tracks or at the least extenders, along with cables and springs because the door will weigh more now that it is a foot longer.

Yes I know you decent door at a decent price.... Well that depends on the options that you want.

Do you want steel door? Insulated? Windows? Torsion spring?

Look at some manufacturers’ websites, – from sleek, flush-panel contemporary doors to matched pairs of classic carriage-house doors complete with crossbucks, or X-shaped detailing.

Garage doors run the gamut. You can pay as little as $400 for a door that you install yourself, or several thousand dollars for a high-end premium door that includes all the bells and whistles, including installation.


Good luck and happy hunting.

 

[Revtor]

Radix, Casm,

Yeah I do definitely have the room. And the toys need the headspce to fit in. (4 freakin inches!!) This is a 1910 "carraige house" old school. Thinking insulated, white, steel/alum plain-jane. Windows along the top. Will need all the track, pulleys springs, etc etc. Openers come later.

I'll give some calls tomorrow and check with a fellow a few blocks away who just got all new doors, see how he got the job done.

~Steve

(One I get out of Photobucket Hell I can start posting some pics of this space..)

 

[kbs2244]

Your biggest question will be if you need to raise the header or not.

 

[Revtor]

Header is up out of the way, it's just built down to the current level.

 

[Hot Rod Grampa]

Do some research. Insulation values differ from brand to brand and from model to model. Don't settle for a single layer cheap door. You will hear the cheap every time you use it. At least a 2 layer and torsion springs are better if you have a flat level floor at the threshold. The rest depends on looks. Consider a flush door if you plan on adding decorative hinges and handles. They can look good. Also check prices with some of the local dealers and consider total prices. Big box installers do not always include what you think they should, like new seals or disposal. Just thinking out loud.

 

[Diesel Dan]

Bought mine through Home Depot, commercial grade.
3 doors all R-18.4, no windows. Sizes are 11x14 (standard track), 11x12 (+2' track to match the 14') and 8x8(vertical track) solid torsion bars for future jackshaft openers. Just under $4K for all three. Local door company wanted $2500 to install them so I did it.