In its annual list of the Top 50 high performance, eco-friendly residential building products, GreenBuilder Magazine recognized Clopay's Canyon Ridge Collection for its unique appearance, material innovation and design versatility, while also pointing out the extreme durability and energy efficiency the door's five layer construction method provides.

Another common denominator among the manufacturers included on the list is brand trust and market viability.

The editors wrote, "Established companies tend to have in place the distribution, after-market service and in-house research needed to get more efficiency from familiar technology – to create upgraded products that outperform their predecessors."

GreenBuilder's "Hot 50 Products" list appears in the February issue of the magazine and is also available online at www.greenbuildermag.com/hot502012.

Learn more about Clopay's eco-friendly garage doors and about our history of manufacturing beautiful, durable, reliable garage doors in the USA for nearly 50 years.

Clopay will have a big presence at the 2012 International Builders' Show in Orlando, Fla. this week…off the exhibit floor.

Clopay Canyon Ridge® Collection garage doors installed by Florida Door Solutions will be featured on the Cool Energy House (CEH), a remodeling show home project supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program.

The goal of the Cool Energy House is to demonstrate more than 10 proven, energy-efficiency upgrade measures that together will reduce peak energy consumption of a 1996-"spec-built" home by over 50 percent, while improving overall building quality, comfort, safety and durability.

The home will be open to show attendees and the general public for tours Wednesday through Saturday during the Builders' Show. Courtesy shuttles will be running from the Convention Center.

For more information about the Cool Energy House, visit www.forresidentialpros.com/video/10476087/an-intro-to-the-cool-energy-house-retrofit.

Architect Patricia Gaylor chose Clopay Canyon Ridge Collection garage doors, Design 13 with Mahogany cladding and overlays, factory stained in a Dark finish, for the Cool Energy Home's three-car attached court-yard style garage.

The Canyon Ridge Collection is a line of rustic "faux wood" composite carriage house style garage doors molded from actual wood to replicate the species' natural texture, intricate grain patterns and even the imperfections.

Unlike real wood, it's moisture resistant so it won't rot, split, shrink, separate, or crack, making it easier to maintain long-term.

The durable 1/2" thick cladding is attached to a polyurethane insulated three-layer steel base door for superior durability and energy efficiency, delivering an impressive 19.2 R-value.

Click here to see the variety of Canyon Ridge Collection designs, cladding types and finishes available.

In a recent post titled “Elevating Your Overhead Garage Door”, HANDY Magazine blogger Fernando Ruiz offers advice on replacing your garage door with an upscale model that can improve your home’s curb appeal, energy efficiency and perhaps even pay you back at resale.

Read the full article “Elevating Your Overhead Garage Door”.

Ruiz showcases Clopay's Coachman Collection steel carriage house style garage door, an attractive, durable, low-maintenance alternative to a natural wood door.

Unlike wood, steel carriage house doors won’t rot, warp or crack and are a good choice if you do not plan to stain your garage door. And they are insulated to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of your home year round.

Clopay Coachman Collection, Series 1, Design 11 with Arch 4 windows shown in Almond with white overlays.

Clopay Coachman Collection, Series 2, Design 23 with SQ 23 windows shown in White with white overlays.

View more Coachman Collection steel carriage house garage door design options.

Before we officially ring in the New Year, here’s a recap of our favorite Clopay® products and projects from 2011.

Garage Door and Entry Door Replacement Projects Yield the Biggest Returns at Resale: According to the Remodeling 2010-2011 Cost vs. Value Report, garage door and entry door replacement projects deliver the biggest bang for your buck at resale, netting the No. 1 and number 2 spots respectively, in the national average.

Yes, Even a Garage Door Can Be Green

Green Builder Media originally wanted natural wood carriage house style garage doors for its 2011 ReVISION House in Orlando. But when we told them that our Canyon Ridge® Collection provides the look of wood without the upkeep, they were sold.

The moisture-resistant composite polymer cladding won't rot, warp, shrink or crack, and the doors are uber energy-efficient with a 19.2 R value.

Clopay $10,000 Garage Makeover Sweepstakes on Facebook: Gina from Connecticut was the grand prize winner of the "Clopay Garage Door Makeover Sweepstakes".

Not only did the addition of two new energy-efficient Gallery® Collection garage doors in the Walnut Ultra-Grain® finish enhance the appearance of her 60’s ranch style home, the polyurethane insulated doors improved the comfort of the bedroom located directly above the garage.

Social Networking Garage Door Style: Let your social network be the judge of the garage door that looks best on your home. Upload a digital photo to Clopay’s Door Imagination System Facebook app to try on garage doors in all colors and styles. Then share the images with your friends to get instant feedback. http://apps.facebook.com/clopaydis/

Knock, Knock: It's the Craftsman Collection Entry Door

The newest addition to Clopay's fiberglass entry door line complements Bungalow, Mission and transitional style homes, as well as many of our residential garage doors. You’ll love the straight fir grain, the authentic architectural details and the decorative glass options.

New Garage Door Finish Options Coordinate with Other Exterior Home Features

Clopay's Walnut Ultra-Grain paint finish simulates the look of a stained wood surface on a polyurethane insulated steel door for long-lasting, maintenance-free beauty.

Painted white garage doors are a key fixture on the quaint, charming homes Cape Cod, Carmel, Vermont and Northern, Michigan are known for. Thanks to the Canyon Ridge Collection’s durable, low-maintenance composite cladding, you won't be stripping, sanding and painting every season to keep this factory-painted garage door looking good.

We added Bronze to our 1-3/8" polystyrene insulated garage door Models 4050, 4051 and 4053 to match this increasingly popular window cladding color.

The Avante™ Collection Goes Hollywood

The Avante continued its reign as a garage door media darling as TV designers gave it a starring role on home improvement shows like the DIY Network's "Dream House: Log Cabin", "Rescue Renovation" and ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition". Look for it in 2012 on a NASCAR themed edition of DIY "House Crashers".

Energy Tax Credit for Entry Doors: If you upgraded to an ENERGY STAR® qualified Clopay entry door system by December 31, 2011, you may be eligible for up to a $500 credit on your 2011 taxes, in addition to years of comfort and cost-cutting on your utility bills. www.clopaydoor.com/publicfiles/43960%20CLO%20ENTDR%20Tax%20Flyer%20R1_1.pdf.

Specification Innovation: Clopay's online BIM and ARCAT SpecWizard® tools help architects and specifiers configure commercial overhead sectional and rolling steel doors, share info across multiple project teams and resolve potential issues in advance to eliminate costly change orders and delays. www.clopaydoor.com/commercial-door-products.aspx

Clopay Residential Garage Doors Voted #1

Members of the garage door industry ranked Clopay residential garage doors No. 1 for the third year in a row in Professional Door Dealer's annual "Best of Business" poll.

Visit Clopay's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/clopaygaragedoors and website press room www.clopaydoor.com/Pressreleases.aspx for breaking news.

We have many exciting new products, showcase home projects, contests and promotions planned for 2012. Thank you for being a valued customer and we look forward to serving you in the New Year!