Garage Door Blog

Why VertiStack Avante is the Perfect Choice to Modernize Your Home

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A modern, sleek exterior can instantly make your home stand out in a crowded neighborhood. And the biggest—and often most overlooked—feature that can make or break a contemporary vibe is the garage door.

Oct 2024

Accent Colors for Garage Doors: Adding a Pop of Personality

Garage doors rarely get top billing in home design conversations. They’re usually an afterthought—practical, yes, but easily forgotten when it comes to adding personality. That’s a missed opportunity. The right accent color on your garage door can pull your exterior together, spark conversations, and set your home apart from every other house on the block.

Jun 2025

AIA25: New C-Power™ Technology, Espresso Finish, and Other Highlights of Clopay^® Corporation’s Product Showcase

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Architects and design professionals at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2025 were treated to an exclusive preview of Clopay's future-forward technology. From June 4-7, visitors to the Clopay booth got a first look at the new VertiStack® Avante® Door featuring the upcoming and groundbreaking C-Power™ Technology.

Jun 2025

Bold Garage Door Colors: Make a Statement & Transform Your Home

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Color can do more for your home’s exterior than just tie things together—it sets the mood, turns heads, and adds personality without saying a single word. That’s why more homeowners are looking beyond basic neutrals and exploring bold garage door colors like black, navy, red, and deep green.

May 2025

Sophisticated Garage Door Colors: Elevate Your Home’s Exterior

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Sophisticated garage door colors—think deep browns, charcoal, and other muted tones—bring a level of refinement that’s hard to match. These elegant shades set the scene for a home that feels both inviting and timeless, adding depth and warmth without shouting for attention. Here we’ll show you how elegant, luxury, and even modern garage door colors can help your place stand out for all the right reasons. Whether you want something classic or more on-trend, the right color can give your home a fresh, polished look that lasts.

Apr 2025

Shedding Light on Garage Exteriors: A Guide to Choosing the Best Lighting Solutions

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First impressions matter, and garage lighting plays a starring role in your home's nighttime appearance. Well-planned exterior garage lighting creates an inviting pathway, adds a layer of security, and elevates the overall look of your property. From traditional coach lights flanking the doors to sleek modern fixtures that cast the perfect glow, the options for illuminating the garage area are endless.

Apr 2025

Factors and Values: Garage Door Thermal Performance Explained

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Adrienne Reitz, Clopay Corporation's Director of Marketing Communications, defines R-value, U-value, and U-factor and reveals how these numbers can be interpreted to determine the thermal efficiency of your sectional or rolling door.

Mar 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Customizing a Garage Door

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Standing in your driveway, squinting at that vast expanse of bland garage door, you might be wondering: what if? What if that boring beige panel could become something extraordinary? Customizing a garage door opens up a world of design possibilities, allowing homeowners to tailor everything from materials and colors to intricate design elements.

Jan 2025