Real Wood vs. Faux Wood Garage Doors
Apr 2023
Your house will make quite a first impression with the unmistakable beauty of a Clopay Reserve® Wood Semi-Custom garage door. Crafted by hand from real wood, each door brings a warm, custom-built feel that instantly elevates your exterior. You can choose from six classic designs made with your pick of Redwood, Hemlock, or Cedar, so it’s easy to match your home’s character and style.
Thoughtful details like decorative windows and hardware add just the right finishing touch, while the sturdy construction means you get beauty that lasts for years. And with a range of rich stains or classic paint finishes, the door truly is a work of art. Every time you come home, you’ll feel the difference, and chances are your neighbors will notice too. The Reserve® Wood Semi-Custom makes it easy to add natural elegance and show-stopping curb appeal to your home, without the stress or complicated choices.
Each door is built from two layers of real wood, offering natural beauty with the unmistakable feel of artisan quality.
Pick from six timeless recessed panel styles in your choice of redwood, hemlock, or cedar. Top it off with optional true divided lite windows and decorative hardware to match your taste.
Doors can be factory primed, painted, or stained. You can choose from over 1,500 custom Color Blast® shades for a look that’s all your own.
We use wood sourced from sustainable and naturally fallen forests, so you can feel good about your choice.
Ask about WindCode® reinforcement for added strength in high-wind areas.
Clopay doors are compliant with environmental laws and regulations. Clopay doors do not contain HFCs. All Clopay doors are compliant with:
Every Reserve® Wood Semi-Custom door starts with a sturdy Hemlock frame, carefully joined for lasting strength. The panels are crafted from high-quality wood and backed with Luan, giving you a door that not only looks beautiful but stands up to years of use. While this model is non-insulated, the solid wood construction naturally helps buffer sound and temperature.
The heavy-duty hinges, rollers, and tracks keep your door opening smoothly and quietly. For larger window designs, the door is built in three sections, allowing for wider, more impressive window openings with true divided lites.
Practical features matter, too. A replaceable vinyl weather seal, set in an optional aluminum retainer, helps block out drafts and water at the bottom of your door. And with the patented Safe-T-Bracket®, you get an extra layer of safety, protecting against accidental injury during maintenance or repairs.
The Reserve® Wood Semi-Custom door offers six classic base designs, each available in your choice of Cedar, Redwood, or Hemlock. Whether you’re after something traditional, rustic, or more streamlined, there’s a configuration that’s ideal.
You can further customize with our selection of window styles and decorative hardware to make your door one of a kind. From rich stains like Mahogany and Natural Oak to a crisp painted white finish, or even a primed door ready for your own custom color, your options are wide open.
Design 1
Design 2
Design 3
Design 4
Design 5
Design 6
TOP11
TOP12
TOP13
TOP14
ARCH1
REC13
REC14
SQ23
SQ24
ARCH13
ARCH14
ARCH3
ARCH4
ARCH1-Solid (Double Door)
ARCH2-Solid (Double Door)
ARCH3 (Double Door)*
ARCH4 (Double Door)*
ARCH6 (Double Door)*
ARCH8 (DOUBLE DOOR)*
ARCH13 (Double Door)*
ARCH14 (Double Door)*
ARCH16 (DOUBLE DOOR)*
ARCH18 (Double Door)*
You can go for solid panels for a classic, streamlined look, or add a range of window designs from traditional rectangles and squares to graceful arches. Choose simple, clean lines or make a statement with divided lites; there’s a window option to fit every style.
If you have a double garage, we offer special arched top sections designed to complement wider doors and add architectural interest. No matter which configuration you choose, each window style is crafted to let in the sunlight while highlighting your door’s handcrafted details. It’s all about giving your garage door that just-right look to match your home.
Clear
Seeded
Rain
Frosted
Obscure
Narrow Reed
Delta Frost
Frosted Gluechip
Your garage door windows should look great and work for your lifestyle. That’s why we offer a variety of specialty glass choices to let in just the right amount of light while maintaining your privacy. Go with classic clear glass for an open, airy feel, or choose seeded or rain glass if you want a touch of texture and a bit more privacy.
For homes that need even more seclusion, options like frosted, obscure, narrow reed, delta frost, and frosted gluechip give you soft, diffused light without sacrificing style. Each glass type has its own unique look and privacy level, so you can pick what fits your needs best. Please note, some glass styles may have availability restrictions depending on your chosen door design, but there’s always a beautiful option for every home.
Smooth Extira®
Grooved Extira®
Redwood/Redwood
Cedar/Cedar
Hemlock/Hemlock
When it comes to the look and feel of your garage door, materials matter. The Reserve® Wood Semi-Custom lets you choose between paint-grade and stain-grade options for total design flexibility.
For those who love a painted finish, our smooth or grooved Extira® paint-grade panels provide a clean, modern canvas that’s ready for any color. The smooth texture gives a refined look, while the grooved option adds subtle dimension.
If you prefer the classic warmth of stained wood, you can select from genuine redwood, cedar, or hemlock for both the cladding and overlay. Each wood species brings its own unique grain pattern and richness, from the bold character of redwood to the soft, inviting look of hemlock.
Natural 078
Natural Oak 005
Cedar 077
Teak 085
Butternut 072
Mahogany 045
Dark Oak 009
Dark Oak Ebony Wash
Ebony Wash
White Paint Option
The Reserve® Wood Semi-Custom door is available in a range of stains with each color designed to enhance the natural grain and character of the wood. You can choose from the warmth of Natural and Natural Oak to the depth of Mahogany, Teak, Butternut, Cedar, and Dark Oak. For a contemporary touch, options like Dark Oak Ebony Wash and Ebony Wash add dramatic contrast. If you want a clean, classic look, try the crisp White paint finish that pairs beautifully with nearly any home style. And if you have a very specific vision, custom colors are available.
Request Color SamplesClopay stain colors show on Hemlock wood. Note: Color may vary from on screen. *Custom colors are available.
*Available on select models.
Spade Lift Handles
(included)
Spear Lift Handles
Colonial Lift Handles
Decorative Lift Handles
Ring Door Knocker
Escutcheon Plates
Twisted "L" Handles
Spade Step Plate
Spear Step Plate
Colonial Step Plate
Spade Strap Hinge
Spear Strap Hinge
Colonial Strap Hinge
The right hardware can transform your garage door to something eye-catching. Every Reserve® Wood Semi-Custom door comes standard with spade lift handles, but you can personalize your door even further with a variety of optional handles including spear and colonial styles, or even a classic ring door knocker for a bit of old-world charm.
You can also add matching step plates and strap hinges in spade, spear, or colonial designs to tie everything together. Each piece is crafted from durable materials and finished in traditional black, giving your door a timeless look while standing up to everyday use.
Every Clopay wood door embodies our commitment to timeless design, attention to detail and craftsmanship, with the warmth and character no other material can match. Each door is designed and built to create a unique and artistic addition to your home.
Installation Instructions for Wood Garage Doors
Yes. Windows on Reserve Wood garage doors are typically larger than the windows on steel doors because the sections are wider. Most of our Reserve Wood top sections are 28” wide.
Cedar and Redwood are both common and excellent choices for damp climates. There are other species that also perform well, but these two species are widely recognized as the best choices.
The Reserve® Wood Semi-Custom garage door is designed to complement a wide range of architectural styles, making it a versatile choice for many homes. Its classic, handcrafted wood look is a natural fit for traditional homes, such as Colonial or Craftsman, where attention to detail and warm materials take center stage. It also suits farmhouse and carriage house styles, adding a touch of rustic charm with its authentic panel designs and decorative hardware.
For cottage and coastal homes, the clean lines and customizable finishes help create a welcoming, relaxed vibe that blends effortlessly with natural surroundings. Even transitional homes benefit from the door’s ability to bridge classic and contemporary elements, offering curb appeal that always feels at home.
When the doors were initially installed in February I loved the doors. They came from the factory beautifully painted and were well constructed. After 6 months the wood doors are starting to deteriorate. Even the slightest dampness is causing the paint to discolor and in a small area delaminate. I requested touch up paint and twice I was sent paint that does not match and the company can not tell me the paint manufacturer or number or tint so I can order it. The doors are white
When the doors were initially installed in February I loved the doors. They came from the factory beautifully painted and were well constructed. After 6 months the wood doors are starting to deteriorate. Even the slightest dampness is causing the paint to discolor and in a small area delaminate. I requested touch up paint and twice I was sent paint that does not match and the company can not tell me the paint manufacturer or number or tint so I can order it. The doors are white
Paul4 - 2 months ago
Our garage door is absolutely beautiful. Neighbors stop and compliment it all the time and people have left anonymous notes saying how much they love it...that's how good it looks. One thing to note is that we got the unstained hemlock version so that we could custom stain, and that turned out to be a bit tricky. Our first few attempts did not look good and we had to sand it out and start over...that was our fault for not using the appropriate oil-based stain and trying to use a water-based stain. Save yourself the frustration and use oil-based!! It is beyond gorgeous and also almost totally silent opening and shutting. It completely transformed how our house looks.
Our garage door is absolutely beautiful. Neighbors stop and compliment it all the time and people have left anonymous notes saying how much they love it...that's how good it looks. One thing to note is that we got the unstained hemlock version so that we could custom stain, and that turned out to be a bit tricky. Our first few attempts did not look good and we had to sand it out and start over...that was our fault for not using the appropriate oil-based stain and trying to use a water-based stain. Save yourself the frustration and use oil-based!! It is beyond gorgeous and also almost totally silent opening and shutting. It completely transformed how our house looks.
Nora - 4 years ago
Verified Purchaser
I am the envy of our neighborhood. I live in an area with about 35 houses and have had many of the surrounding home owners stop me and tell me how great they look!! Gary DeJong from American Overhead Door and his team did an amazing job from start to finish with the project. They are true professionals that get it done when they say they are going to. Very proud to be a Clopay customer!!
I am the envy of our neighborhood. I live in an area with about 35 houses and have had many of the surrounding home owners stop me and tell me how great they look!! Gary DeJong from American Overhead Door and his team did an amazing job from start to finish with the project. They are true professionals that get it done when they say they are going to. Very proud to be a Clopay customer!!
Buck - 5 years ago
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