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Distinctive Doors of New England has built relationships with some of the highest quality companies in the industry. We have access to many brands but prefer these ones due to their high quality, excellent warranties, and overall professionalism.
Distinctive Doors offers an array of products to satisfy every garage door situation and need. With our expertise and experience, we will assist you in selecting the perfect garage door and opener to suits your unique needs. Call us today at (603) 812-6314
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Product FAQ's
Before You Buy
When to replace a garage door with a new one?
If your garage door does not operate, the door is a potential hazard. Do not try to fix on your own, instead contact a professionally trained garage door dealer. Another reason to replace a garage door is to enhance your home’s curb appeal. According to the 2010 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, garage door replacement is the #2 remodeling project in regards to return on investment. The report states that replacing your garage door will return 84% of the cost at the time of home sale. Lastly, your current garage door may be fading, sagging and just in need of a replacement. If you have a wood garage door that needs re-painting, replacing it with a new pre-painted steel garage door may be a better value. Painting a garage door adds significant weight to a door which may affect the spring and the performance of the garage door and opener.
What is the best garage door for me?
Each homeowner has unique needs for a new garage door based on the desired styling, the level of care & maintenance required, the energy efficiency and the location of the garage in one’s home. Steps to determine which garage door best suits you are:
- Determine the material that best suits the care & maintenance that you desire. Many materials are available including wood, galvanized steel, and aluminum.
- Choose the door design that best complements your home, including window, color and decorative hardware options.
- Determine the level of energy efficiency and noise reduction that best suits your needs depending on if you have a room above or adjacent to your garage or have children that play in front of the garage.
Are special size doors available? I have a custom-built garage that features an unusual size door.
Yes. Residential doors are generally available in widths between 6' and 20' in two inch increments and in heights between 6'6" and 12' however, not all door models are available in this range of widths.
My garage has very little space (headroom) above the door. What is the minimum headroom required to operate a sectional door?
Standard headroom applications require 12" to 18" of space between the bottom of the opening header and the unobstructed ceiling. However, certain manufacturers specialize in custom-built applications. A variety of special track options are available and make it possible for many unusual garages to be fitted with doors. By using low-headroom track, it is possible to install a door with a garage door opener in an area that has as little as 9-1/2" of headroom.
Garage Door Safety
I want garage doors that are safe for my family. What garage doors are safe?
A garage door is the largest moving object in your home. Safety should be a concern when selecting a garage door. Many garage doors are built with a safety system to enhance overall safety for a homeowner.
Energy Efficiency
Why should I choose an insulated door?
A garage door opening is very large. Insulated doors will help to reduce the transfer of heat or cold air into your garage. This is important for a number of reasons:
- If your garage is attached to your home, air in the garage can travel through the doorway to your living area. An insulated garage door will reduce the transfer of air from the outside to the inside.
- If you use your garage as a workshop, your comfort will be a top priority. An insulated garage door will help keep the temperature in the garage within a narrower temperature range as compared to the extreme range of the outside temperature.
- If your garage is below another room in your home, air can travel through the ceiling of the garage into the floor of the room above. An insulated door will keep temperatures in the garage fairly stable to reduce the temperature fluctuation in the room above.
- An insulated garage door is generally quieter and has a more attractive interior than a non-insulated door.