If you want the look of a stained wood garage door without the upkeep, our Canyon Ridge composite is a durable faux wood option that fools even the most discerning eye.
Canyon Ridge 4-Layer Carriage House door, Design 13, SQ24 windows in Walnut Ultra-Grain finish
Canyon Ridge 5-Layer Carriage House door, Design 13 REC 13 windows with Mahogany cladding and overlays in the Dark stain finish. Photo courtesy Andy Frame
The doors come in several designs: carriage house, modern, with slatted louvers, and now, in a new Chevron motif.
One of the most frequently asked questions we hear from homeowners considering this door is, “What is the difference between the 4- and 5-Layer models?"
| Canyon Ridge 4-Layer | Canyon Ridge 5-Layer | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Polyurethane-insulated three-layer steel base door + overlay | Polyurethane-insulated three-layer- steel base door + cladding and overlays |
| Energy Efficiency | 18.4 R Value | 20.4 R Value |
| Appearance | Visible steel with Ultra-Grain finish, stained composite overlays | No visible steel-fully covered with stained composite |
| Woodgrain Species | Clear Cypress | Clear Cypress, Pecky Cypress or Mahogany |
| Designs | Carriage House, Louver, Modern | Carriage House, Louver, Chevron |
| Finishes | Paint or stain | Paint or stain |
Let’s start with similarities. Both doors have a 2” thick polyurethane insulated steel base door with composite overlays adhered to the surface. Both steel and composite are low-maintenance materials.
Composite is weather-resistant so it won’t rot, warp or crack, and like wood, it can be painted or stained. The doors come in nearly all the same stain colors: Medium, Walnut, and Slate as well as select paint colors.
Close-up Canyon Ridge 4-Layer door in Slate Ultra-Grain finish
You can get the same panel and window combinations on the 4- and 5-Layer models, however, the 4-Layer door has a painted woodgrain finish on the steel base door. Stained composite overlays are adhered to the steel to create the carriage house design. The door has an 18.4 R-value, and is less expensive than the fully clad 5-Layer version.
The 5-Layer door has no visible steel. It is fully clad in composite overlays to look and feel like a real wood door with an authentic woodgrain texture. The cladding is grooved to look like individual wood boards. You can also choose from three woodgrain species: Clear Cypress, Pecky Cypress and Mahogany to create a custom look. Clear Cypress is the only option on the stained 4-Layer carriage house door.
Finally, the 5-Layer door has a 20.4 R-value – the most energy-efficient garage door model we offer in residential.
Both models are extremely popular and provide a beautiful, low-maintenance alternative to natural wood.
Canyon Ridge 4-Layer Carriage House door, Design 21, SQ23 windows in Slate Ultra-Grain finish. Photo courtesy Andy Frame
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