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More Than Just a Pretty Face: A New Garage Door Is a Top ROI Project
Whether you’re a new homeowner or are refreshing the look of your existing home, buying a garage door is an exciting opportunity for you to breathe new life into your home’s exterior.
Replacing your garage door is also one of the smartest moves you can make to increase the value of your home with a 268% return at resale, according to Zonda’s 2025 Cost vs. Value report (www.costvsvalue.com).
How to Choose Your New Garage Door
Should I Choose An Insulated Garage Door?
Energy costs are a consideration for every homeowner's budget, yet many homeowners overlook the impact that an insulated garage door can have on both energy costs and comfort. With the garage being the largest entry to most homes, it is one of the most susceptible to heat loss, which makes it a good opportunity to increase energy efficiency.
Clopay's Intellicore® insulation expands to fill the entire garage door, providing industry-leading R-values (up to 20.4) for consistent comfort in adjacent rooms next to and above the garage.
Should I Install My Garage Door or Hire A Professional?
While some homeowners opt to install their garage doors on their own, many find it a worthwhile investment to hire a professional garage door dealer to handle installation. In addition, when you choose a Clopay Elite Authorized, Master Authorized or Advanced Authorized Dealer to replace your current door with a Clopay garage door, you'll receive a one-year installation warranty to give you additional peace of mind.
Other Garage Door Considerations
Explore our expert guides to find the right garage door to complement your style
Size
When it comes to buying a garage door, the first thing to consider is the size of your door. For many homes, a single-car garage door is 8 to 9 feet wide and 7 to 8 feet high. Double-car garage doors are typically 16 feet wide with a height of 7 to 8 feet. If your garage door is a non-standard size, don't worry! Clopay offers garage doors in a variety of sizes, and collections that accommodate custom sizing.
Wind
In areas prone to high winds or hurricanes, building codes often require wind-resistant garage doors. If the door fails, the resulting internal pressure can cause wall and roof collapse. Clopay’s WindCode® doors are rated for various wind speeds and are Storm Ready®, featuring built-in reinforcement. To secure the door, you simply close and lock it—no extra setup, posts, or pins are needed.
Tracks
One of the most often overlooked aspects of buying a new garage door is choosing the right track. The tracks house and guide the rollers, which enable smooth travel of the garage door. It's important to select tracks that fit the garage, allowing for the proper amount of headroom and sideroom so the door can operate. We offer various track options to accommodate different garage layouts and needs.
Windows
A garage door with windows adds character and a sense of welcome to any house. And just think, you'll no longer have to inch your hand along the wall in the dark looking for a light switch thanks to the influx of natural light. Garage door windows are customizable and available in designs that will match almost any home style. There's even impact resistant glass for those who reside in high-wind areas.
Where Can I Find My Garage Door?
Clopay garage doors are available through our network of authorized Clopay garage door dealers, as well as your local Home Depot store. Find locations near you using our dealer locator.
