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Options for Garage Doors

Tue 12 Dec 2006 - 03:48

Options for Garage Doors
By Arturo Ronzon

There are two different types of garage doors available to you; tilt-up garage doors and sectional garage doors that roll up. The tilt-up garage door style is comprised of a single panel which pivots out, then up when opened. The sectional roll-up style of garage door is made up of at least four horizontal panels which are hinged together, then mounted along with rollers so that the door can roll straight up, then back.

Tilt-up garage doors tend to cost between 25% and 35% less than roll-up versions. Sectional garage doors are still generally preferred because they are both safer and easier to operate. Additionally, only roll-up garage doors can be opened with cars directly parked in front of them. Sectional garage doors fit behind, which allows them to be significantly more resistant to weather, as well as more secure simply because they cannot be pried open.

There are a variety of materials used for both types of garage doors, and they can both be created in flush, recessed-panel and raised-panel designs. There are many design options that are also available, including the addition of windows, as well as electronic openers. You can order decorative accent window sections which will add daylight to a garage that would otherwise be dark. There are also options for snap-in frames and single or dual glazing for the window glass.

In sectional doors, there is also an option for torsion springs. Extension springs are typically utilized for tilt-up doors which stretch and recoil, and torsion springs which are made up of a shaft spring and a drum assembly are typically much better for doors that are sectional. Torsion springs do a better job of distributing the door's weight evenly, and will not break or fly off in the same way that an extension spring can. Extension springs may be much more inexpensive, but torsion springs are a great deal safer.

Today's garage door operators have strong, modern motors and warranties that last a life time. There are always new features available, including photoelectric safety devices, which stop closing doors if a light beam is broken, and transmitters that are small enough to fit onto a keychain. There are also transmitters that only operate based on a personal identification number that is specified by the home owner. Finally, there are remote controls with several buttons that have the capability of operating multiple appliances and lighting fixtures in addition to working the garage door itself.

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