Garage door issues or new product options
can raise many questions
Garage door questions often arise when your garage door system stops functioning correctly or when you’re considering the purchase of new garage doors. To quickly answer your questions, we’ve created this handy FAQ section. Not finding answers to your specific questions? No problem, give us a call at 603-513-9050.
Residential garage door Q&As
Q: How much does a new garage door cost?
Answer: The cost of garage doors varies greatly according to your product specifications including the size, number of doors required, and the many brands, styled and accessory options. Visit our “Cost of New Doors” page to understand the various factors that impact a garage door cost.
Q: What is included with a new garage door purchase?
Answer: With your new garage door purchase, you will receive all the components to make the door functional, including the tracks, springs, weather seals and hardware, such as rollers, hinges, cables, drums, barrings, and fasteners.
Q: Is a garage door opener included in the door purchase?
Answer: A garage door opener is a separate purchase from your new garage door cost. Many customers may need a new garage door opener and will request pricing with their garage door estimate; however, existing openers can work perfectly with your new door(s).
Q: What colors are available in new garage doors?
Answer: Most garage door brands come in white, almond, desert tan, sandstone, brown, bronze, gray and black. Stop by our showroom to see actual door samples and to receive color samples to use in your selection process.
Q: What happens to the old, replaced doors?
Answer: AV Overhead will dispose of your old garage doors when your installation is completed.
Commercial garage door Q&As
Q: Will you come out to my business to provide an estimate?
Answer: Yes, you can either submit a request using our contact form or just give us a call to schedule an on-site visit to discuss your overhead door needs.
Q: What grades of insulated doors do you offer?
Answer: Most commercial overhead garage doors come in an R-value of 5, 10, 13, 17, and 20. The higher the number, the more efficient the insulation and its ability to improve your heating costs during the winter months. The most common R-value is either 10 or 12.
Q: What size garage door windows can I get?
Answer: The most common garage door windows are 24” x 6”, 24” x 12” or full-view sections. Other glass options for windows include, 1/8” non-insulated single pane, 1/2” insulated double pane, tinted, frosted, and more.
Q: What gauge of steel is available?
Answer: Most commercial sectional doors are made of galvanized steel and can be injected with polyurethane foam for maximum insulation and more strength. The most common is 24-27 gauge. The lower the number, the thicker the steel.
Q: What is the difference between commercial sectional doors and rolling steel doors?
Answer: Commercial or industrial sectional doors are well constructed for a better price-point and more insulation options. Commercial rolling steel service doors are an industrial grade door that provide less maintenance and a more secure environment. The rolling steel doors, also known as coiling doors, use heavier-duty steel guides instead of lighter-duty traces. There are no rollers, hinges or cables to fail or maintain.
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