Sectional Garage Doors

Sectional garage doors are the most popular choice in the United States. They consist of panel sections connected with hinges. As the door opens and closes, wheels at the edge of each panel roll inside a vertical track on each side of the door opening.

The hinges between each panel section allow the door to bend over a curved portion of the track, enabling it to sit parallel to the ceiling when fully open and in line with the walls when closed. High-tension springs above the opening are attached to cables that help operate the door and prevent it from drifting down when partially open.

Typically made from steel, these doors are low maintenance and customizable with window inserts, hardware, textures, and colors. They are available in both insulated and non-insulated models.

Roll-Up Garage Doors

Roll-up garage doors are more common in commercial settings but are a practical option for areas with limited ceiling space. They are made of 2"-3" steel slat sections that roll around a drum above the door opening.

Designed to withstand heavy usage, high-performance roll-up doors can be built without springs and enclosed to prevent rust, corrosion, and freezing. Due to their durability, the upfront cost is higher than that of sectional doors.

Slide to the Side Garage Doors

Slide to the side garage doors operate by bending to one side of the garage and sitting parallel to the wall. Originally used for garages with little headroom, they run along lower trolleys that can work with slight slopes in the floor or ceiling. These doors do not require balancing springs and can be automated with a built-in retractable motor, eliminating the need for a ceiling-mounted operator.

Side-Hinged Garage Doors

Side-hinged garage doors swing open and closed from a hinged frame on either side of the opening, resembling large barn doors. They are typically made of wood, although commercial-grade galvanized steel versions are available.

Recently, there has been increased demand for these classic doors, especially in garages with obstructions or limited headroom. They can be purchased in pre-hung steel frames or fitted into existing openings and can be automated with special conversion arms.

Tilt-Up/Up and Over Canopy Garage Doors

Tilt-up canopy garage doors are made of a single solid piece and have a pivoting hinge mechanism that tilts the door up into the garage. When open, the door sits parallel to the ceiling and extends past the front of the house.

Tilt-Up/Up and Over Retractable Garage Doors

Similar to the canopy design, tilt-up retractable garage doors lift up and into the garage but are suspended independently from the frame, so they do not protrude past the front of the house. This configuration requires more space than canopy doors and is typically more expensive and harder to operate.

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