How to Buy a Garage Door

Step 1:
Call a dealer and schedule an appointment to have your garage door Measured for the proper garage door size. The common sizes for a single garage door are 8 feet wide by 7 feet high or 9 feet wide by 7 feet high. For a double garage door, typically the size is 16 feet wide by 7 feet high. Because you may have a larger opening than the common size, you need to measure your existing doors for their size. If you're buying doors for a new garage or where there were no doors previously, measure the opening's width and height to determine the size.
Step 2:
Work with your dealer to Determine your garage door needs. An attached garage is going to need energy efficient doors with insulation, but for a workshop-type garage (or detached garage), doors that provide security and strength may be what you're looking for.
Step 3:
Decide what style garage door you're looking for. You can choose steel garage doors that are basic white, with or without windows, or garage doors that are wood, or green friendly composite. If your home has an outside theme, you can carry that through to your garage doors.
Step 4:
Find a reputable garage door dealer. Such as Belanger and Sons Overhead Garage Door Co. at 207-286-9991. You can ask your family and friends for recommendations.
Step 5
Ask about installation costs and warranties on parts and labor. If you have a garage door opener, check to see if the installation of the garage doors includes hook-up to the opener.
Step 6
Compare prices. Once you find the doors you want, repeat Steps 4 and 5 to seek out the best price from reputable sources.
Call Belanger & Sons today for a free estimate. Since 1975 Belangers has been serving all of Southern Maine for your garage door needs.