Cincinnati Garage Door Installation

Q: Is it important to hire a professional garage door installer?

The experts at Door Systems, Inc. will tell you that installing a garage door is not a project you should try to tackle if you are a weekend warrior. A garage door is the largest moving object in your home and because of the large number of small parts, its installation is highly technical. Connecting the springs can be particularly dangerous and proper installation is critical to the performance of your door. One of the other services a professional installer can provide is the disposal of your old door, if you are replacing a door.

Professional installers can commonly install a door in a few hours and are careful to make sure safety requirements are met. Installations by most homeowners typically span several days and cause much frustration. Additionally, installing a garage door incorrectly can void certain warranties, so it is highly recommended that you have a professional handle the job for you.

Q: Is 25 gauge steel thicker than 24 gauge steel?

No. When comparing strengths of steel, remember, the lower the gauge number, the thicker (and stronger) the steel is.

Q: Do I need to get an insulated door even if I don't have an insulated garage?

Remember that the opening for your garage door is a very large hole in your garage. Choosing an insulated door will help regulate the temperature inside your garage making it much more comfortable to be in your garage. This is important for a number of reasons:

1. If your garage is attached to your home, any air in the garage can travel through the doorway to your living area.
2. If you use your garage as a workshop, your comfort will be a top priority.
3. If your garage is below another room in your home, outside air can go through the ceiling of your 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.
4. An insulated door is generally quieter and has a more attractive interior than an uninsulated door.

Q: Why choose a steel garage door instead of a wood garage door?

1. Steel doors are low maintenance. (Typically a wood door needs to be painted as frequently as the wood trim on your home due to weathering.)
2. Steel doors have longer warranties than wood doors.
3. Steel doors can be insulated, so they are more energy efficient than wood.
4. Door Systems, Inc. has steel doors that are pre-painted and most are available in your choice of four colors. (Wood doors are unfinished or primed, both of which need to be finish painted upon installation).

Q: When I replace my existing door, can I keep my old track?

We recommend that when you replace your door, you also replace your track because each brand of garage door has been specially designed to work with a specific type of track. On top of that, replacing your track is an inexpensive way to insure that your entire garage door system is as safe as possible. By replacing your track, you also make sure that your door warranty will apply, in the event that you have a problem.

Cincinnati Garage Door is Better Business Bureau A+ rated company and an Angie's List Super Service Award Winner. If you are in need of new garage doors or Garage Door Service or Repair in Cincinnati, contact us at 513-821-5095.