Established 1988 Fremont CA, 510-657-8700
Metal or steel garage doors have become the choice for most replacement residential garage doors in recent years. This trend is most associated with a lower cost to produce, install and maintain then the wood garage doors of the past. Steel garage doors have some benefits of design and cost, but can be dented or scratched like any metal or steel product in your home. A basketball hoop in the driveway may not be a good idea if a metal or steel door is your choice. Steel garage doors come in several designs and in a variety of metal thickness. 26 gauge steel sections or panels are considered the standard by most manufacturers and 24 gauge a more heavy duty version. Some Manufacturers take a different approach and use a lighter gauge steel and then build in support to the door construction to give the products some more strength. Be sure to review more information below about insulation, designs and window options.
Steel garage doors can be insulated either during manufacturing or during the installation process. The benefit of an insulated garage door is to minimize the heat and cold transfer while the door is closed. There are two primary types of insulated doors. A "steel back" door is insulated between an outside and an inside layer of steel. This added layer of steel on the inside usually adds some strength to the door and can have some durability benefits too. The second type of insulated door is one that has the insulation material exposed on the inside of the door. Some Manufacturers cover this insulation with a plastic, vinyl or some other material cover. Another benefit is an insulated garage door can lessen the noise associated with the door traveling up and down the metal tracks. Although we feel an insulated garage door is a benefit in most cases, we also believe that comparing the "R" factor of one brand or model to another has little benefit and can obscure your decision during the buying process.
Recently as the demand for steel and metal garage doors has increased, so have the design choices. A savvy shopper can now get a beautiful new garage door unlike anything in their neighborhood for the same price as the "standard panel" garage door. Some of the more common designs are the raised panel doors. These are very common and fit a wide range of architecture designs. A new design becoming popular is the steel carriage house garage doors. These doors are typically 3 sections tall for a 7 foot doorway. They have a wide range of designs and can dramatically change the look of your home. Please review some of our designs in the gallery below.
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With the new door designs becoming more popular, so are the new window designs. Windows will add some cost to your door project, but the benefit will be appreciated. Some Manufacturers now offer insulated windows and some even offer a version of simulated stained glass. Windows can be the difference in taking your home from normal to unique. Please take some time to look through our window gallery and preview some of our choices.
Chandler Garage Doors has built a relationship with 3 of the top garage door Manufacturers in the country. We feel that these three companies represent the best products and pricing available in our industry. All three companies have a distributing center located in the S.F. Bay Area so that we can get our materials quickly and get them to you fast. Here are a few things you should know about these Manufacturers.
Amarr Garage Doors has what may be the best variety of door designs and choices. They are a large nation wide company and have a very good product warranty.
Clopay Garage Doors may have the best window and aluminum door choice of the three. Clopay is a very large company too and has been in business for many years.
Wayne-Dalton Garage Doors is the largest of the 3 companies and has the most door inventory on hand for quick delivery.
Below is an example of some door pricing for an installed product assuming a standard installation. Chandler Garage Doors gives free on-site estimates at your home and will then give you an exact price based upon the dimensions of your doorway and any other installation conditions that may exist. Some of the things that can affect pricing are an unusual door size, the addition of windows, a low ceiling or obstruction and of course your attitude.
Visit our showroom to see the area's largest selection of door products from all of the major garage door companies. Our working door and electric door openers give you the hands on experience necessary for making the right choice. Whether it's a Genie or Lift Master garage door opener, or an Amarr or Wayne Dalton residential garage door, we have the perfect product to provide you with that "peace of mind" garage door installation.
Be sure to use only a licensed California contractor www.cslb.ca.gov Any company with even 1 employee must carry workers comp insurance and all companies must be bonded.
Huge selection of Styles, Models and Colors and Designs Wood Doors, Steel Doors or a
Combination of materials Call now for more information
510-657-8700
Huge selection of Styles, Models and Colors and Designs Wood Doors, Steel Doors or a
Combination of materials Call now for more information
510-657-8700
Chandler Garage Door Service maintains the largest fleet of residential garage door and opener repair trucks in the S.F. Bay Area. Radio dispatched,
Chandler Garage Door Service wants you to be happy with your residential garage door purchase or service. We have provided you with answers to the following Frequently
Established in 1988, George Chandler had a better idea for a "garage door company". His vision was to provide maintenance and repair as the primary component..
