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FAQ - Frequently asked questions about garage doors
Not quite. Polyurethane features superior thermal insulation with a factor of RSI: 2.8 (R:16) (...) Read more Not quite. Polyurethane features superior thermal insulation with a factor of RSI: 2.8 (R:16). In addition, since polyurethane adheres better to door surfaces, it provides twice as much resistance to flexion as polystyrene (Styrofoam) in a comparable door. Entrance doors are also insulated with polyurethane foam. Polystyrene is the material used to make coffee cups.We are providing the following Sico, Benjamin Moore and National-Laurentide color codes to help you to match the color on your Garaga garage door as closely as possible (...) Read more We are providing the following Sico, Benjamin Moore and National-Laurentide color codes to help you to match the color on your Garaga garage door as closely as possible. The final color can vary depending on the sheen of the paint (flat, satin, semi gloss and gloss), and the surface being painted (wood, steel, aluminum, fiberglass, etc.), as well as the application method (spray, brush, etc.). Therefore you should not expect a perfect color match to your Garaga garage door. You or your painter may have to experiment with the sheen and application to obtain a color match that is satisfactory. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All color codes have been provided by the technical service departments of the above mentioned paint companies. Garaga updates these paint suppliers color codes on a regular basis, but we assume no responsibility for the accuracy of this information. We strongly recommend that you bring a Garaga door paint chip to your store to assist them in providing you with the closest match, in addition to providing them with the color codes. Your local Garaga Dealer can provide you with a Garaga door paint chip. We have found that some paint dealers cannot reproduce our colors from the color codes due to the limitations of their coloring machines and the paint chip will help them to do so. Benjamin Moore Base N096 Benjamin Moore Formula N096
946 ml = 1/4 Gal. US Benjamin Moore Base 632 Benjamin Moore Formula 632
946 ml = 1/4 Gal. US Sico BaseSico Formula (946 ml) National Laurentide BaseNational Laurenide (946 ml)White1B BK 0.5 BB 0.25 MA 0.75 1XW1 14 + S2 14 + M1 1 + G1 0.5 501 A-1 + L-1 + M-1/2+ Q-120G-1 + W-2 + Z-1 Nordic 1B BK 0.5 TG 0.5MA 0.5 1X W1 10 + S2 20 + B1 0.125 + G1 0.0625 501L-1 + N-1/2 + Q-1 1/2 20G-1 + Q-2 1/2 + W-1 1/2 Ivory1B YW 11.25 BK 0.75 MA 1.25 WH 101X Y3 1.5 + S1 0.25 + S2 14 + R1 2.75 + Y1 10 501 A-10 + Q-1 + Y-9 20R-11 + X-5 Grey 2B OY 6 BR 2 BK 11 WH 8 2X Y3 14 + S1 21 + W1 1x-26 + R3 1.25502 L-4 1/2 + Q-17 + V-C + Y-17 21 B-8 + S-11 + X-11 + Z-18 Universal Brown4B OY 4 RX 8 BK 30 RD 20 WH 24X W1 2 + B1 2x-6 + R2 14 + R3 1x-25503L-16 + Q-C28 + S-42+ V-4 + X-1522 B-3 1/2 + X-C26 1/2+ Z-C18 Terra Brown4B OY 20 BR 13 BK 1x-30 WH 74X Y3 28 + S1 2x18 + W1 5 + Y2 4 + R3 8503Q-40 + X-C10 + Y-34 22 B-13 1/2 + G-9 1/2 + X-C32 1/2 + Z-40 1/2 Heron Blue4B BK 9 BB 30 TG 6 WH 10 4X S1 18 + W1 18 + B1 2x-12 + Y1 6503 M-2C10 + Q-18 +V-14 22B-17 + D-2C5 + W-4 1/2 + Z-21 1/2 Evergreen4B YW 3 OY 1x-8 BK 26 BB 1x-2 4X S1 4 + W1 6 + R2 14 + G1 2x-20 + Y1 13503 A-13 + N-C18 + Q-33 + Y-33 22B-6 1/2 + D-C4 + S-42 1/2 + X-43 Tundra2B OY 22 RX 2 BK 16 2X Y3 1x-7 + S1 27 + W1 6 + S2 5 + R3 3.5 503 Q-13 + S-2 + V-C40+ Y-24 21S-1C8 + Y-6 + Z-25 Savana2B OY 16 RX 1 BK 6.25 WH 28 2X Y3 29 + S1 14 + W1 1x-11 + R2 2 + G1 1502 V-40 + X-12 + Y-22 21 B-16 + S-36 1/2 + U-3 1/2 + Z-9 Tex White1B BK 1 BB 0.25 GY 1 1X W1 16 + S2 11 + M1 0.125 + B1 0.3125 501 L-1/2 + M-1/2 + Q-1/2 20 G-1 1/2 + U-1 1/2 + W-1/2 Moka Brown4B OY 17 RX 2.25 BK 30 WH 3 4X Y3 1x-15 + S1 2x-3 + W1 1 + S2 18 + R2 7 503 Q-C28 + S-10 + Y-C 22 B-9 + T-36 + X-1C + Z-1C Desert Sand1B OY 11.5 BK 2.75 RD 0.25 WH 41X Y3 12 + S1 1.5 + W1 11 + S2 12 + R1 1.5 501A-24 + S-1/2 + X-420 G-1 1/2 + S-8+ X-7 1/2 Claystone2B OY 16 RX 2.5 BK 12 2X Y3 24 + S1 18.75 + R1 31502 Q-16 + R-12 + V-20 + Y-36 21 S-42 + Y-7 + Z-22 1/2 Dark Sand3B OY 31 RX 3.5 BK 1x-8.5 WH 104X S1 1x-3 + W1 1x + R3 4 + Y1 17503Q-44 + S-4 + V-40+ Y-36 22 B-47 1/2 + S-45 + Y-6 1/2 + Z-45 Ice White1B OY 0.25 BK 0.75 BB 0.25 WH 4 1X W1 16 + S2 10 + M1 0.25 + G1 0.5 501L-1/2 + M-1/2 + Q-1/220G -1 1/2 + U-1 1/2+ W-1/2 Wood surfaces: Metal surfaces: Sico Series 811 (exterior matte latex) Series 817 (exterior semi-gloss alkyde) National / Laurentide2311-xx 545-OXY Benjamin Moore Series N096 or 632Series N096 or 632 The required number of cycles is calculated by determining the average number of operating cycles per day, (...) Read more The required number of cycles is calculated by determining the average number of operating cycles per day, multiplying this figure by 250 days, and then multiplying the result by 10 years (the useful life of a garage door). The choice of the torsion spring is made according to the number of cycles thus obtained. You can choose from 25,000, 50,000, 75,000, or 100,000 cycles. It is good to note, however, that door width may limit this choice.You should be able to easily lift the door open with one hand, regardless of its size or the material it is made of (...) Read more You should be able to easily lift the door open with one hand, regardless of its size or the material it is made of. If you notice the door is harder to open, this means that its dead weight is heavier than in the ideal range of 8 to 14 lbs. (4 to 7 kg) because the springs are no longer counterbalancing the door properly. Call a GARAGA-certified installer to correct the situation. If you decide to paint your Garaga door yourself, the following instructions outline how to do it (...) Read more General informationIf you decide to paint your Garaga door yourself, the following instructions outline how to do it. It is important to note that oil-based paint (alkaloid) with a matt or semi-gloss finish does not exist in the market (unless an industrial paint is used).Therefore, it is recommended that latex paint be used to avoid highlighting imperfections in the metal. Use a brush to contour the raised panel, and a roller (1/2" (10 mm) to provide a nice finish.If your customers want to paint their front door and/or windows, it is possible to closely reproduce the colour of their Garaga door. See the Sico, National / Laurentide and Benjamin Moore colour codes on the next page.We have used the Sico, National - Laurentide and Benjamin Moore paint companies, but any good paint company can be used, with the stages remaining the same. Some dealers are equipped with an electronic machine to find the exact colouration. A colour sample will be necessary.Before painting any Garaga garage doors, we invite you to read the document about the Limited lifetime warranty.How to repaint a Garaga door:1. Wash the surface of each panel with phosphate trisodium (Polypred 771-137) to remove grease and residue. Rinse completely with clear water and let it dry. 2. Sand the surface of each panel with sand-paper (grade #220) in order to create an adherence profile. Avoid using steel wool. Clean the panel with a tack cloth or a vacuum. 3. A primer coat is necessary only if the enamel is taken off, if the steel is visible or if there is some rust. In these particular cases, apply a phosphate coat of zinc primer: Sico(Corrostop Light Beige 635-260 or oxide red Sico 635-785), National - Laurentide (Dura-sol 545-062 (8545-91)) or Benjamin Moore primer serie 163. Let it dry a minimum of 16 hours before painting 4. Apply 2 coats of latex paint SICO SUPREMENATIONAL / LAURENTIDEBENJAMIN MOOREmattSeries 8112311-XXSeries N103semi-glossSeries 8172316-XXSeries N096Most important: The above guidelines are only suggestions. For exact color application, we advise you seek expert advice form a colour consultant at your nearest retail paint store.Installation costs depend on the intricacy of the project, the headroom, on whether there will be an electric motor or not, as well as other aspects particular to each project (...) Read more Installation costs depend on the intricacy of the project, the headroom, on whether there will be an electric motor or not, as well as other aspects particular to each project. In other words, there are many variables to consider. We recommend that you find a qualified installer. Ask him to provide you with the names of some clients so you can verify how satisfied they were with his work. If you need an estimate of the price, please get in touch with our technical service: info@garaga.com There are different lift types for commercial or industrial doors (...) Read more There are different lift types for commercial or industrial doors. When we talk about a "Standard" lift movement, here are headroom requirements: Type Radius: 12 in. Radius: 15 in. 2 in. Commercial Door widths: 8 to 12 ft. 12 in. n.a. 2 in. Commercial Door widths over than 12 ft. 13.5 in. 15 in. 3 in. Industrial n.d. 15 in. Note : if you use a Trolley type operator, add 2.5 in. IMPORTANT: do not use a "Standard" lift movement if you have 2 ft. headroom & over. Use a "High Lift" movement. For Low Headroom applications, the minimum headroom requirement is this following: Type Low Headroom Rear installation Low Headroom Front installation 2 in. Commercial Door widths: 8 to 12 ft. 4 in. 8 in. 2 in. Commercial Door widths over than 12 ft. 4 in. 10 in. 3 in Industrial 11 in. 13 in. Note : if you use a Trolley type operator, add 2.5 in. In all cases, it is best to equip the door with an electric garage door operator (...) Read more In all cases, it is best to equip the door with an electric garage door operator. There are basically two categories of such operators: trolley (central) and jackshaft (wall-mounted). When at all possible, install a three-phase motor with the highest voltage available. If you choose to manually open and close your garage door, ask for a chain hoist when the height of the door exceeds 12 ft. (3660 mm). Get in touch with a GARAGA-certified installer to find out more about safety accessories. Yes, indeed (...) Read more Yes, indeed. If the door measures over 150 sq.ft. (14 square metres), we suggest using vertical tracks with a continuous angle. If door width exceeds 14 ft. (4270 mm), the use of double hinges is recommended. Ask the installer to provide you with the owner's manuals for the door and for the electric operator, if applicable (...) Read more Ask the installer to provide you with the owner's manuals for the door and for the electric operator, if applicable. Take the time to read them to find out more about your new equipment and the maintenance it requires. Make sure you keep the GARAGA-certified installer's phone number handy. Are you considering the addition of an attached garage to your house? Do you wish to convert your carport into a garage? (...) Read more Are you considering the addition of an attached garage to your house? Do you wish to convert your carport into a garage? Now that's a great idea! Adding a garage will not only prove to be very practical, but it will also increase the resale value of your property. However, such an important project requires some serious planning. In order to avoid making mistakes that could become disastrous while at the same time staying within your budget, you need to act properly.Garage attached to the house BEFORE AFTER The main steps involved in planning the construction of an attached garage are the following : Determining your needs Determining the size of the garage Designing the plans Obtaining the building permit Planning financing and construction Now let's look more closely at these planning steps. 1-Determining your needs Start off by deciding how much money you wish to invest in this project. Think about the reasons that justify building a garage and how you plan to use it. Will you use it to park cars? Will it become a large storage room or a workshop? Will you add a workbench to it? Will you need several electric outlets? Will you need a service door? Will you need windows or heating? At this point, it would be appropriate to visit your town's department of urban planning to know more about the local building codes regarding an attached garage. For example, there might be setbacks to take into account when choosing a location or even a maximum height to consider when the time comes to design the plans. 2-Determining the size of the garage The size of your garage is unquestionably one of the most vital aspects of the planning. An unnecessarily large garage will reduce the available space on your land while a garage too small will greatly limit possible uses. Generally, the minimum size for a single garage is 12 ft. wide by 22 ft. long (3.7 m x 6.7 m) and 18 ft. wide by 22 ft. long (5.5 m x 6.7 m) for a double garage. However, these numbers are a strict minimum. Many home owners choose to make their garages wider so they can open their car doors freely, and longer so they have enough room to put in a workbench. When it comes to garage size, the rule of thumb is this: build bigger when in doubt. You will appreciate having extra storage space for bikes, the lawnmower, gardening tools and sports equipment, especially since it is impossible to predict what your needs will be five or ten years from now. If you plan to park cars in the garage, keep in mind that car sizes vary considerably. For example, you could one day replace your subcompact car by a larger family van. Would you have enough room in your garage to accommodate this type of vehicle without having to change its interior design completely? Do a sketch to better visualize the layout of your garage. 3-Designing the plansOnce you have determined your needs and the required size for your garage, consult an expert who will be designing the construction plans. The designer will make sure the garage does not clash with the house, but rather complements it. A garage that does not match the house, either because of its size, its finish or its architecture, could even reduce the property's resale value. A garage and a house should have several common elements, including the slope of the roof, the exterior finish and the type of doors and windows. 4-Obtaining the building permit Now that you are ready to start your project, go back to your department of urban planning to obtain a building permit. In some instances, a permit to connect your garage to an electrical power utility and to the water supply could also be required. It is essential to respect local codes to the letter since an inspector will meticulously examine the garage once the construction is finished. If the building does not exactly match the plans or meet local codes, you will have to, in the best-case scenario, modify the building or, in the worst-case, start the construction over. 5-Planning financing and construction Since building a garage is a project that requires a hefty investment, financing must be carefully planned. Whether you decide to get a loan from your bank or increase your mortgage payments, your financial institution will be able to inform you of the various options available and offer sound financial advice. You will also have to decide whether you want to hire a general contractor, hire subcontractors while assuming project management or even do some of the work yourself. If you choose to hire a general contractor, ask him to obtain the building permit from your town. This way, he will be responsible for making the necessary changes so the garage meets local codes. One thing is sure, planning the construction of an attached garage is not a luxury, but a crucial step that will help make this important project a success. If you plan to add an attached garage to your house, do not hesitate to contact Drummond Designs' Renovation Service. Working from pictures or sketches provided by clients, Drummond Designs' team of experts can suggest ideas and offer advice that will take into account your needs and budget. You can reach Drummond Designs by dialing toll-free 1 800 567-5267 (ext. 2) or visit Drummond Designs' Web site at www.drummonddesigns.com Garage detached from the house How much does a detached garage cost?Although the total cost may vary greatly, building a garage detached from the house generally costs at least $45 per square foot ($480 per square metre). For example, a single garage 12 feet wide by 24 feet long (3.7 m x 7.3 m) costs approximately $12,600. In the case of a double garage 18 ft. by 24 ft. (5.5 m x 7.3 m), the cost is about $19,500. Keep in mind that these prices are approximate and include labour costs. The price of $45 per square foot ($480 per square metre) applies for a garage built with standard materials. If you elect to use high quality materials, the price will increase to about $55 per square foot ($538 per square metre). It is important to note that the above-mentioned amounts only include the construction of the building itself. The costs of connecting the garage to the sewers or paving the driveway, for instance, are extra expenses that must be considered when establishing a budget for this type of project. The exterior finish chosen for the garage also creates a considerable fluctuation in costs. A garage featuring the same type of roof as the house or comparable architectural details will necessarily prove to be more expensive. Similarly, a garage with the façade or even all four walls made of brick will be a lot more costly that a model covered with PVC siding. The cost of a detached garage varies according to its size and its exterior finish. To know more about detached garages or to enquire about garage plans, do not hesitate to contact an expert from Drummond Designs by dialing toll-free 1 800 567-5267. You can also visit their web site at www.drummonddesigns.com. Aluminum doors offer the advantage of being lighter and therefore tend to be easier on their opening mechanism (...) Read more Aluminum doors offer the advantage of being lighter and therefore tend to be easier on their opening mechanism. In the long run, great savings can be made on maintenance costs since the mechanism will last longer. However, when it comes to doors measuring 12 ft. (3660 mm) wide or less, there is little difference between aluminum and steel. Finally, remember that aluminum is recyclable. The installation guide for each residential door model can be downloaded under the “Technical specifications” tab (...) Read more For garage doors:The installation guide for each residential door model can be found under the “Technical specifications” tab of each product page.However, you can also download the installation manual for residential garage doors here.To access residential door models: http://www.garaga.com/garage-doors/residential/. Register your Garaga garage door or your CarGo door opener warranty at our website (...) Read more Register your Garaga garage door or your CarGo door opener warranty at our website. Follow the link below to register your warranty: http://www.garaga.com/register-your-warranty/ The serial number is located on the plastic housing covering the opener (...) Read more The serial number is located on the plastic housing covering the opener.The serial number on a Garaga garage door is located on the inner surface of the door (...) Read more The serial number on a Garaga garage door is located on the inner surface of the door, at the lower right corner of the panel closest to the ground.The answer to this question lies in the size of the door and the extent to which it is used (...) Read more The answer to this question lies in the size of the door and the extent to which it is used. If the door measures less than 150 square feet (14 square metres) and operates at a normal rate, that is to say, 8 cycles per hour at most, the 2 in. (50-mm) tracks and rollers are perfectly suitable. For all other applications, we recommend the 3 in. (75-mm) hardware. Make sure tracks are welded, not riveted, and that they bear the GARAGA name.
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