Are you moving into a new house and want to get a brand-new garage door? Or maybe you’d like a replacement for an old, worn-out garage door. Regardless of the reason, it’s important that you understand what’s involved in the process. You’ll want to know that you’re getting the right size garage door for your needs.
The First Step for Finding Your New Garage Door
The first thing to do when you need a garage door installation in Columbia County is to get an accurate measurement of the space you need for your garage door, which includes the opener, tracks, and spring system. You’ll need to not only measure the height and width of the garage opening, but also the headroom (space from the top of this opening to the garage ceiling), sides, and backroom (the depth to the furthest part at the rear of the garage).
Single and Double Doors
Finding the right measurements can be more difficult if you need to factor in whether you’ll have a double door or two single doors. You might want a double door if you only plan on using it for one vehicle and want access to the whole space at once. A garage door installation expert will have to figure out the allocation for the door so that you don’t end up getting an ill-fitting or oversized one. Keep in mind that it’s in your best interest to overestimate in terms of the garage door size since you can have them trim it down.
Single garage doors range in size to allow for entry of smaller vehicles such as golf carts and tractors. The majority of your standard single-car garage doors are 8 to 9 feet wide and 7 to 8 feet high. Garage door widths of 10 feet are becoming more popular now. You’ll see similar dimensions whether you have an attached or detached garage.
Standard double garage door sizes are 16 feet wide and 7 to 8 feet high. These will usually be designed with two 8-foot garage door bays with a central column or post. If you get the two single doors, they will each need their own opener, while a double door will only need one opener. Consider which of these options makes the most sense for your space and situation.
Smaller Garage Doors
If your garage is going to be used more for smaller vehicles such as a golf cart or you’d like to use it for a gardening shed, you can select a smaller-sized door. These smaller doors usually will be made from traditional materials. Though you can get arches and other unique additions to your small garage door, it is going to be more of a complicated project in terms of design and manufacturing.
Custom Garage Doors
If you want a garage door size that is outside of the standard size range and with some not-so-common extras, you’ll need to request a custom-designed garage door. This is especially a good idea if you need storage space for RVs, boats, and taller vehicles.
Contact The Professionals
When you’re in need of garage door service in Graniteville, reach out to us at Garage Door Services of CSRA LLC. We serve new and returning customers for garage door installation and repair services!