Did You Know? Information on Garage Doors Can Always be Helpful!

Did You Know?

That some businesses say they are a Overhead Door™ business and they really are NOT! Look for the red ribbon! Looking at the picture above, an Overhead Door Company™ distributor will have a large red ribbon with the logo Overhead Door™ within it.

You can check out the corporate site and find out where your local distributor is located by just typing in your zip code. If you do not see the red ribbon, they are NOT a franchised Overhead Door™ dealer. Overhead Door Company™ brand doors and motors can only be purchased through a franchised dealer.

Click – Overhead Door Company™ Home Page

Did You Know? 

Garage doors come in different makes, models, insulation grades, materials, and prices points. From the naked eye two doors may look the same but will be very different when it comes to durablity and function. You may think you are getting a good deal with the less expensive door but, don’t be fooled!

Did You Know? 

Garage door warranties can very on service and parts. Make sure you check out exactly what the warranties may be! Some companies warranty the installation work for a year and also parts. Be warned that companies that out source installation jobs can cause headaches in the future!

Did You Know?

Garage doors have different insulation ratings. R-value is a measure of thermal efficiency. The higher the R-value the greater the insulating properties of the door. Therefore, the better the thermal performance.

U-factor is a tested value of actual energy loss, whether heat or cold, of a installed door, wall, or window assembly. The lower the number, the lower the energy loss. U-factor varies depending on finish and color selection. For best U-factor, choose the finish and color with high solar reflectance.

Did You Know?

Garage doors come with all different styles of windows and glass. Some garage doors you can customize with a decorative window insert that can be removed to clean the glass or change the look of the garage door. Some garage doors come with the option of obscure glass or solar bronze for UV protection.

Did You Know?

Garage doors come with different size springs. Extension springs run along the side of the track with safety cables going through them. Torsion springs are across the top of the garage door on a large tube.

When you have to replace a spring it is recommended to have both springs replaced. They take on the same tension. Before you know it, the other spring can break. You will be stuck paying for another service call. Ouch!