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Garage Door Inspiration Found at the Front Door

Recently, we were asked to match new garage doors to our client's beautiful wood front door.  Yes, we are a garage door service and repair company.  However, we are often inspired to capture the beauty and creativity found in the North Bay.

Traditional Carriage House Doors could have been cost prohibitive for this project.  We were able to match the front door with C.H.I. carriage style panel design doors.  The cedar wood grain finish is a close match to the existing front door.

Additional carefully selected features were the Arched Stockton Glass Design, Spade Decorative Hardware and custom stained 1"x4" wood cedar trim around each opening.  The final result are professionally installed 9'x7' Model 5916 C.H.I. Garage Doors that complement the existing structure.

Call Hanson Overhead today for a budget friendly solution to your new custom garage door aspirations!

Turn Your Garage Into a Man Cave or Activity Room

Want to turn your garage into the ultimate “Man Cave”?  Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service can help with that!  We are proud to announce a product line by CHI Overhead Doors that will help transform your dull garage/warehouse into a space with your own “Personal Touch”.  When you order your new garage door, we now offer a variety of Digital Printing options on the interior.  For example, Major League Baseball Logos.   You can choose from 3 different design templates on both American League and National League Baseball Teams.

Own a business?  Have your Logo custom printed on your new door right at the factory! Let your garage door catch the attention of your customers, and provide a great way to brand your business by displaying your Logo!  There are also multiple photo images to choose from to suit your style!

In addition, you have the option to choose CHI’s state of the art Appearance Package with any new garage door!  With the Appearance Package, your garage door will come equipped with all the hardware powder coated white.  The package includes: Hinges, Hinge Screws, Reinforcing Struts and Tracks.  This is a great feature to add to any garage that may get used as a livable/workable space.

So, when you’re attempting to give your garage that “Personal Touch”, remember Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service of the North Bay area!  You’ll be glad you did…

C.H.I. Model 2216 New Garage Doors Installation

Before

Recently we installed new C.H.I. garage doors at a home in Healdsburg, CA.  The Steel Back Insulated garage doors are Model 2216 and are injected with polyurethane insulation.  The wood grain finish is Dark Oak.  The wood grain trim surrounding the doors were stained and installed by Hanson Overhead.

After Installation

New CHI Garage Doors

Insulated Garage Door vs. Non-Insulated

Is an insulated garage door better then non-insulated?  

Is there really a significant difference in  Northern California? 

Homeowners find themselves asking these question at some point while researching a new garage door – and rightfully so.  There are significant differences between Insulated and Non-Insulated Garage Doors.  The types of materials can vary greatly from Steel, Aluminum, Fiberglass, Vinyl and Wood.  The most common garage doors today are made of Steel, so to keep things simple we’ll focus there.

Steel garage doors are typically offered in 3 different grades. 

• Non-Insulated
• 2-Layer Insulation
• 3-Layer Insulation

When trying to decide on which grade to purchase, you must consider 3 things: Cost, Strength and Durability, and R-Value.

Non-Insulated Garage Doors are generally the least expensive, the weakest and have 0 R-Value.  (R-Value is a number used to rate how well something insulates from temperature)  These doors tend to flex and bounce during operation - especially when it’s a 2-car sized door.  This can cause metal fatigue over the years and the sections can crack and tear.  They are also generally louder than Insulated Doors due to the sound resonance. 

2-Layer Insulated Doors are a slightly better choice than the Non-Insulated Door.  The added layer is a Polystyrene Insulation board that is inserted in the open spaces of the interior of the garage door.  There is a Vinyl protective skin that adheres to the foam board.  This added layer helps to strengthen the sections and adds R-value to the door. 

3-Layer Insulated Doors typically come in two different grades.  However, this will depend on the manufacturer of the door.  The 3 layers are made up like a sandwich: Steel – Insulation – Steel.  The lower grade will use a Polystyrene board in between the two layers of steel.  The added layer of steel on the inside increases the strength of the sections dramatically and also adds R-Value.

  

The higher grade will use a Polyurethane Foam Injection.  This method offers yet more strength and even more R-Value.  The Polyurethane Insulated Doors are the top grade for these reasons, in addition to adding dent resistance.  The foam injection fills the raised panel from top to bottom, front to back.  Less air space between the sections means they are less susceptible to denting.   3-layer doors are also great if you are going to spend some time in the garage (for example: Laundry room, Workshop, Office, Playroom, etc...)

Also, remember, if your garage is attached to an entry way into your home, you can decrease costs on your monthly Heating and Cooling expenses by choosing an Insulated Garage Door. 

Call Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service for a Free In-Home Consultation.  We’ll tailor your garage door to your needs and design ideas!