Insulated garage doors...
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prostreetamx
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I went through my local Costco and go my high quality insulated doors for less than going through the local company directly and got a rebate check from Costco.
glentre
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Shadrock,
Aside from selecting a manufacturer for insulated doors, you might want to consider other factors as well. Often, high quality expensive insulated doors are less than optimally effective because of poor installation. The rough opening size needs to be exactly what the manufacturer recommends or it will be difficult to properly weatherstrip the door. Also, the weatherstripping should be top quality and installed with no gaps where winter winds or blowing snow can enter. After the stripping is in place, the edge against the opening should be caulked to prevent infiltration. Plus, the weather stripping should be butted snugly to the outside concrete apron so air does not enter under the bottom of the stripping. If the concrete floor is not flat at the door or there is a crown or dip at that point, the standard door bottom seal may not be thick or flexible enough to remedy that problem. Most manufacturers have extra thick and pliable bottom seals to address this condition.
Just some thoughts to get the best performance out of your expensive insulated doors.
Glen
Aside from selecting a manufacturer for insulated doors, you might want to consider other factors as well. Often, high quality expensive insulated doors are less than optimally effective because of poor installation. The rough opening size needs to be exactly what the manufacturer recommends or it will be difficult to properly weatherstrip the door. Also, the weatherstripping should be top quality and installed with no gaps where winter winds or blowing snow can enter. After the stripping is in place, the edge against the opening should be caulked to prevent infiltration. Plus, the weather stripping should be butted snugly to the outside concrete apron so air does not enter under the bottom of the stripping. If the concrete floor is not flat at the door or there is a crown or dip at that point, the standard door bottom seal may not be thick or flexible enough to remedy that problem. Most manufacturers have extra thick and pliable bottom seals to address this condition.
Just some thoughts to get the best performance out of your expensive insulated doors.
Glen
matt_i
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I got a 9'w * 8'tall Haas 2" thick door + entire hardware kit for ~$650, I did the install. No windows. Very happy so far.
Wish I had a Costco around, I think the closest one is an hour away...
Good point, that's what I read as I was searching through old threads... I've been reading up on sealing them.
I've read that Hass makes a good 2" thick door, unfortunately, they don't have a local dealer/installer.
thanks for the replies!
Firebrick43
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Raynor is a top tier brand. They are more common in the commercial market but make good residential doors.
Garaga, CHI and Haas are other top tier brands as far as durability goes. If you make an apples to apples comparison the biggest difference is going to be the dealer and his techs install
Garaga, CHI and Haas are other top tier brands as far as durability goes. If you make an apples to apples comparison the biggest difference is going to be the dealer and his techs install
handymancanfixit
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I got several quotes from local companies in my area. I wanted someone close by to call when I had warranty or service issues.
I recently had a spring break or come unwound about a year after installation. The local company came out and repaired it at no charge.
I recently had a spring break or come unwound about a year after installation. The local company came out and repaired it at no charge.
I forgot to post which door I ended up with...
I got quotes from 4-5 local installers. I had them to quote a 10x8 and 20x8 insulated doors with jackshaft openers. All qoutes were were within a $400. What sold me what the install job from one vendor(and the fact that they were cheaper of the quotes). They did three different installs for my family over the past 15 years or so and I noticed that they did a really good job on all three.
I went with the Clopay insulated 2" Intellicore steel backed door. The door was rated 20R, but the install was very tight which is more important than the R value of door.
On a 30 degree day with it 60 degrees in my shop, I measured the outside temp of the door vs the inside with an infrared gun. I don't recall the difference, but I do remember it was better than my insulated walk through doors.
Garage doors by zboss86, on Flickr
Garage doors 2 by zboss86, on Flickr
I got quotes from 4-5 local installers. I had them to quote a 10x8 and 20x8 insulated doors with jackshaft openers. All qoutes were were within a $400. What sold me what the install job from one vendor(and the fact that they were cheaper of the quotes). They did three different installs for my family over the past 15 years or so and I noticed that they did a really good job on all three.
I went with the Clopay insulated 2" Intellicore steel backed door. The door was rated 20R, but the install was very tight which is more important than the R value of door.
On a 30 degree day with it 60 degrees in my shop, I measured the outside temp of the door vs the inside with an infrared gun. I don't recall the difference, but I do remember it was better than my insulated walk through doors.
Garage doors by zboss86, on Flickr
Garage doors 2 by zboss86, on Flickr