Anderson Door provides two types of garage doors: residential and commercial. There are many models of residential doors, divided in three main categories:

• steel garage doors: available with flush or raised panels, insulated or non-insulated; they feature wood grain embossing for a wood-like look; they may have windows or not.
• carriage house steel doors
• carriage house wood doors: be it Timber, Ridge or Plateau, such a door can change the overall look of your house; there are multiple finishing options available, so anybody can get a custom door to match the other decorations

Anderson Door Designer: The Feature We Loved

Pushing customization to an extreme, Anderson doors can be designed directly by the customers, on the andersondoor.com website. One can choose if the door needs to be simple or double. Then, you have to choose a facade as close to your real one as possible. There are a few options, so you’ll probably manage to find a match.

Then you have to select the type of garage door you want: steel or wood, and pick up one of the available models in each line. After that, you choose the door model. for example, if you wanted a door from the Aristocrat range, you’ll then see options such as Model P1AS (insulated), Model P1CS (insulated) and so on. Just click on the one you like.

During this process, there’s a big photo of your future garage door, so you can see the changes as you make them. Next in row is the color option: white, almond, sandtone or desert tan. This makes it easier for you to match it with the color of your garage floor covering. If the chosen door model has windows, you’ll be presented the available choices. If not, this is the end of the program. Next, you can either print or email your custom garage door. Retailers will be able to give you prices based on your specifications.

Anderson garage doors are available only via dealers, the Anderson Door company not selling directly to the public.

Many garage owners who decide for an upgrade and go for buying a remote control door opener ask themselves if they need a specialist to install it, or they can do it by themselves. Genie has the answers in their animated installation instructions. You watch the film, then decide if that’s a job you can do or not. Genie provides you with the tools you need, so you can buy them before you start installing your opener. Tools like the electric drill, the hammers and the screwdrive are probably found in many homes, but you’ll also need a carpenter’s level, a socket wrench, a step ladder and a few more tools you may have to buy or borrow.

Genie is so trustful in the ability of their clients to install the openers by themselves, that they are selling even products from their premium line in stores such as Home Depot, Sears or Lowe’s. For example, the Genie Direct Lift screw drive garage door opener is considered a do-it-yourself product and it is sold with an installation manual.

The Genie Company History

Founded in 1923, and known in its early days as the Alliance Manufacturing Company, the company produced a broad line of consumer, industrial and military products. When America was at war in the 1940´s, Alliance’s factories produced everything from fuse caps and voltage regulators to canteen handles and generators. In May 1954, the Alliance Manufacturing Company first produced its own garage door opener unit. Genie was the first mass-produced, radio-controlled residential garage door opener, becoming the market leader in design, safety and reliable service – core values Genie still upholds to this day. In the years following the introduction of the original opener Genie, engineering innovations brought about the development of the first screw drive opener in 1958. Further design refinements ultimately resulted in the offering of a split rail. This innovation opened opportunities to mass retailers for the first time in the mid 1970´s. Consumer appeal for this product grew alongside the rapidly developing do-it-yourself market. In 1983 the company entered the home and shop vacuum market, and in 1985 it changed its name to Genie Home Products.

By the time Overhead Door Corporation purchased the company in 1994, the Genie name had become well-known for its reliability for millions of customers around the world. Its continuing focus on product quality, innovation and service remains the hallmark of Genie’s legacy.

Today, Genie manufactures remote-controlled garage door opening systems for multiple distribution channels, as well as a full line of commercial operators private labeled exclusively for Overhead Door distributors. Genie’s line of garage door openers include advanced features such as the Intellicode remote access security system that automatically changes the security code to one of billions of combinations each time the transmitter is activated, as well as the Safe-T-Beam infrared beam system that senses objects in the door’s path to prevent entrapment.

You can search for distributors for Genie garage door openers in your area here.

Our mission: To manufacture and distribute quality garage door products and accessories for the North-American and International markets. Garaga strives for customer satisfaction and employee gratification.

Garaga offers both residential and industrial garage doors and they are well-known for their unbeatable product warranties.

One of the Garaga innovations in communication is their website’s blog, which seems to be quite young, but already keen on providing valuable insights in the field. One of the most interesting posts is “10 reasons to replace your garage door system“. If you are interested in garage doors, don’t waste your chance to stop by Garaga blog and leave some useful comments on.

Located in Holmes County, Ohio, Mt. Hope is in the heart of the largest Amish community in the world. Beautiful rolling hillsides with picturesque views reflect a quieter, simpler way of life which is still very much in practice today. Largely due to its Amish heritage, Holmes County is home to many proud craftspeople who make cabinets, desks, chairs, quilts and a myriad of hand-crafted items. It is also well known for its many “home-style” restaurants, gift shops and cheese houses.

Holmes County is also home to Wayne-Dalton’s world headquarters, which sits just across the street from its original site. Consisting of 50,000 square feet of glass and steel, the facility won statewide architectural recognition for its design and how well it was integrated into the rural countryside.

Special from Wayne-Dalton: the idriveâ„¢ garage door opener which mounts on the wall, not on the ceiling.

Countries covered:

• US
• Canada
• International (check availability here)

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“You won’t find his name in history books, but our founder, C.G. Johnson, invented the upward-lifting garage door in 1921. Followed by the electric door opener in 1926.”Â

“From product design and manufacturing through installation and service, we’re certain our doors and openers can survive life’s ups and downs because we’ve been building great products for over 80 years.”Â

“Whether it is Commercial and Industrial Door systems, or a garage door and opener for your home, the Overhead Door family of Ribbon Distributors is not much further than your driveway in most cases.”Â

Their website offers the feature of designing your own garage door.Â

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“Clopay is the residential garage door leader, through our network of installing garage door dealers. Products include our new Avante Collection garage doors, an innovative design combining aluminum and glass to create a sleek, modern look. Our Coachman Collection garage doors are available in several styles and window options. Reserve Collection wood doors offer custom and semi-custom designs. Our Gallery Collection garage doors combine the stylish carriage house designs at a more affordable price and our steel raised panel garage doors have the most panel and window options in the industry. America’s Favorite Garage Door is Clopay.”

Their website offers the garage door designer feature and a “Teach me about garage door” section, where you can read the basics about garage doors.

A very instructive garage door installation video is also available.

Countries covered:

• Canada
• Mexico
• Others (use the feature of finding an international dealer to see the availability in countries)

Reliability and ease in use and maintenance are only two of trhe features of Clopay garage doors.

”Amarr Garage Doors has been known and respected for its standard of excellence since 1951. Since we first opened our doors in Winston-Salem, North Carolina as a local building supply house, we have strived to deliver superior products and service.”

”Fifty years later, Amarr is still “growing strong.” With over 50 Door Centers in 28 states, Canada, and Mexico, and with our ever-increasing international distribution, Amarr continues to be a leader in the garage door industry, with plans for continued growth and expansion. Amarr Garage Doors are installed throughout the United States by professional garage door installers.”

Their website offers the garage door designer feature and an useful collection of safety tips.

Countries covered:

• US
• Canada
• Mexico