Clopay® is adding a Walnut stain finish option to its Canyon Ridge® Collection faux wood garage door line. The stain color complements the deep, rich tones that are becoming increasingly popular on entry doors, windows and other exterior stained wood products. [Read more...]

Clopay features a garage door makeover that will give a two-car detached garage a dose of historic charm and character. [Read more...]

Carriage house designs top the style chart when it comes to garage doors. We’re giving our best-selling Coachman Collection a makeover just in time for spring home improvement season. [Read more...]

Gina A. in Connecticut is the grand prize winner of the Clopay Garage Door Makeover Sweepstakes. [Read more...]

We’ve blogged previously about the growing trend of utilizing glass garage doors as an alternative-style patio door to seamlessly merge indoor and outdoor living spaces. That application is precisely what attracted ABC “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (EMHE) designers to Clopay’s glass and aluminum Avante™ Collection garage doors to use in the May 16th season finale makeover benefiting the Williams family in Pine Mountain, Georgia. [Read more...]

There’s no substitute for the warm, distinctive look of wood. It offers the most design flexibility to create a one-of-a-kind door, and the species and stain options are endless. Depending on the climate and exposure, wood garage doors require more finish maintenance to maximize their appearance, longevity and performance. [Read more...]

Did you know that you can dramatically transform the look of your home just by replacing your garage door? These homeowners found out firsthand and are reaping the rewards of improved curb appeal and energy efficiency. Check out their garage door renovation stories below. [Read more...]

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Lifestyle. If you have children or use the garage as a workshop, opt for an insulated, heave gauge steel door that isn’t going to dent every time a ball or bike hits it. This type of door will also help keep the space a comfortable temperature. Upkeep. Maintenance is another consideration. Every door needs regular check-ups to maximize its life and reliability. Steel doors are very durable and virtually maintenance free, but some people prefer the warmth and character of wood and the limitless design options. Depending on the climate and exposure, wood doors will need to be painted or stained every few years. “Green Factor.” Sustainability is a key element of green building, and, with a life cycle of between 15 and 20 years, an investment in a durable garage door that can withstand the rigors of daily use is money well spent for a home and the environment. Look for galvanized torsion springs, which look better and last 50% longer than the industry’s standard oil-tempered springs, heavy gauge steel to ensure a quality appearance, dent resistance and quiet operation, a hot dipped galvanized coating topped with a baked-on paint finish that resists fading and peeling, and environmentally safe, CFC-free insulation that is bonded on both sides of the door panel for improved strength and energy efficiency. Building Code Requirements. If you live in a coastal region or high wind area you may need a reinforced door as specified by the local building code authority. Because of their size, garage doors are more susceptible to wind damage than other exterior openings- especially two-car garage doors. Unless you have a tested, reinforced door installed, high winds can force it out of the opening, putting your home and property at risk.