HUGE Garage Door Questions

[FEF]

I'm plans call for a 18x14 garage door.

I know I'm looking at about 3K for the door, and about $350 for the opener. This does not include instalation.

Doors considered are:
Northwest Door
Wayne Dalton

Both companies offer a light commercial door that won't look too bad as a residential door. Which one is better????

Then I have to think about instalation.

Now, I'm a pretty handy guy.... I've installed a few smaller doors, and quite a few openers, but nothing this big.



I'm wondering if I should attempt to put it in myself. I'm wondering if any door is really better then another?

 

[6t7gto]

the rollers are very important.
my understanding, wayne dalton uses nylon or plastic rollers.
quieter? yes
longlasting? i don't think so.
for a door that size, i would want steel rollers.
JMHO

david

p.s.
i've installed my own 12' wide x 14' high doors and saw no diff than a regular garage door. Took a little more muscle to wind the torsion springs, is all.

 

[Pitalplace]

I have a 18' x 12' Wayne Dalton and love it. It is insulated and I think this helps with strength. I also have an opener from them an it has worked flawlessly. What ever you do, do not buy cheap.

 

[FEF]

What ever you do, do not buy cheap.

Exactly!!!

Mamabear has made it abundantly clear that she want's to push a button and have the door go up and down. As this is our main enterance, it has to be good.

Now, the trick is balancing cost over performance. It's really tough to do.

 

[dfox1234]

Overhead door co. Inc. a national chain, 10x16 insulated R7.2 with opener,
$1800.00 very happy.

 

[nova65ss]

Just pay someone to do it you'll be money ahead. It will take 2 people and and 2 extension ladders if not a lift. You should be able to get the whole thing done for 3000 insulated, operator, and installation.

I'd stay away from anything W. Dalton, but that's just me. No disrespect to anyone that has their products though. They look good and work well when new, but for the long haul and durability their stuff is not what you want.

Jimmy

 

[Fast Orange]

Personally,I'd have it installed-any door of that size uses torsion springs.If you've ever had any experience with that type of spring,you know they aren't easy to work with,nor is it a safe job for anyone with little or no experience to do.Let someone covered by workers comp deal with them-the few $ you save aren't worth the risk.About a year after installation,they will probably need to be readjusted and balanced-again,let a pro do it.
Those springs, if they get away from you can do a lot of damage-mostly to the guy trying to wind them.

George