Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a new garage door?
Are you considering a new garage door? There are many reasons you might want to upgrade to a new garage door, such as:
- Increasing energy efficiency (R-value)
- Noise reduction
- Security
- Curb appeal
Is your garage extremely cold in the winter and hot in the summer? Do you continually need to turn your air up or down because the temperature in the room over the garage is too hot or too cold? Chances are you have an older model door or your garage doors lack proper insulation. You can reduce the effects of the seasons changing by adding insulators or upgrading to garage doors with insulation and a higher R-value. R-value measures your garage door’s resistance to the flow of heat and insulation effectiveness and can range from 5.7 to 20.4.
Making changes that increase your R-value can affect the inside of your home as well, especially if there’s a room above your garage. By installing garage doors with insulation, you can reduce sound to where it is virtually unnoticeable.
Home invasions often happen through the garage door. Older wooden garage doors are easier to gain access into your home compared to the newer, steel garage doors. Experienced thieves know when they see older doors they stand a good chance of being able to get into your home.
Older openers do not have the safety features of the newer models, thus making gaining entry to your home an easier target for home invaders.
If you are considering selling your home in the near future, upgrading your garage doors is one of the top improvements you can make. On average, a new garage door will provide you with an 85% return on investment while improving your curb appeal. Adding windows and decorative hinges to your garage doors are nice perks, too.
How can I know how a new garage door will look?
Many garage door manufacturers have tools on their websites that allow you to see how your new doors will look before you purchase them. You can upload a photo of your current garage door and try out different colors, styles, and features to see how they will look in real life.
Check out the links for different manufacturers on our Products page to start exploring options for your new garage doors.
How do I know when it's time to replace my garage door's springs?
Garage door springs have an average life expectancy of 10,000 cycles (up and down equals one cycle). With people working from home and using online delivery services, they are reaching the life expectancy of their garage springs faster than ever before. Time, use, and moisture can all take a toll on your springs and cause them to snap.
Once your springs break, your garage doors are unusable until they can be replaced (and you may not be able to get your car out of your garage if that happens).
If your garage door springs are more than 5 years old, or if you do not know when they were last replaced, it is a good idea to have them inspected. All Over Garage Doors will be able to tell you if your springs are in working condition or will need to be replaced.
Garage door springs work as a counterbalance system to offset the weight of the heavy door. When even one spring breaks, the door is too heavy to lift, making the door inoperable. This can be very inconvenient if your car is inside! That’s why it is always a good idea to replace garage door springs at the same time, even if only one is broken.
Torsion Springs
Torsion springs are located above the opening of your door with springs that slide onto a bar.
Extension Springs
Extension springs run along each side of your garage door as it opens and closes.
What are my options for garage door openers?
There are many different options for garage door openers, and they range in price and quality. Knowing which garage door opener is right for you depends on your budget, climate, noise concerns, and garage ceiling height.
The four types of openers are
- Chain Driven Openers
- Screw Driven Openers
- Belt Driven Openers
- Jackshaft Openers
Most garage doors use chain drives. With chain drive openers, metal chains pull the door up and down its tracks. This metal-against-metal creates the noisy garage door sound. Even though chain driven openers are considered pretty reliable, and are slightly cheaper than some other openers, their noise can make them inconvenient if your garage is located below or next to a bedroom.
Screw driven openers are the least expensive openers you can purchase for your garage door. They are also the slowest, even though they are considerably quieter than chain driven openers. With these drives, garage doors are lifted along a threaded steel rod. Screw driven openers can handle larger and heavier doors than chain driven openers. However, these types of openers are not recommended in areas with considerable weather changes throughout the year.
Belt drives are the gold standard for garage doors. They are both quiet and reliable, providing the best value for your investment.
Unlike other types of openers which are mounted on the garage ceiling, jackshaft drives are mounted on the wall next to the garage door. Jackshaft drives are excellent choices if your ceilings are too high for a regular, ceiling mounted opener.
Other frequently asked questions
Will you program my garage door, keypad, and remote?
Yes we will!
What types of payment do you accept?
We gladly accept cash and checks. We will also accept credit cards with customer paying the 3.75% processing fees.