Material

There are several different materials a garage door can be made from. There are pros and cons to each, and this is one of the first decisions that needs to be made when considering what kind of garage door to purchase. Visit our page on types of garage doors to read more about options on garage door material. 

Door Manufacturer

We offer garage doors from a couple different vendors, including Haas Door Company, Clopay, and Wayne Dalton. Offering options from multiple manufacturers allows us access to a wide variety of styles and solutions to fit everyone’s specific need. Check out our products page for more information.

Insulation

When closed, a garage door is one of the main barriers of weather into your home, at least in the case of an attached garage. Consider how high of an R-value you will need as we offer several options from non-insulated to varying levels of R-value. 

Panel Design

Panel design is the most noticeable feature of most garage door styles. Maybe you want a classic raised panel design, or maybe you want two side-by-side panels to resemble an old-fashioned carriage door. Whatever the case may be, Smarr works with a number of great vendors and offers many different styles.

Tracks

Most homes with garage doors that you’ve seen likely follow a track, and the door rolls up into that track when it opens. However, there are actually three other types; swing out, raise straight up, or slide to the side if additional space is available. For most homes and businesses, a roll up door is preferred because it saves space inside and outside of the garage.

Windows

Windows can add a dramatic impression to your garage door and can allow light to come into your garage space. A row of decorative windows is the most common, but there are a variety of options to choose from to fit your specific needs.

Accessories

Consider adding some accessories to your new garage door project, such as an exterior keypad or extra remotes.

Decorative Hardware

Many homeowners will add decorative hardware to dress up their door. Common options include handles, knockers, straps, and hinges.

Operators

Most garage doors open and close via a garage door operator/opener. Garage door operators are not automatically included with the installation of a new garage door, but it may be worth considering adding it to your project. While it is not necessary to replace your operator when a new garage door is installed, there have been some exciting new technologies added to garage door operators for not very much additional cost. For example, many operators are enabled with smart technology, or battery back-up power packs, to allow the operator to work in case the electricity is out — or even bluetooth speakers to allow for easy listening of music!     

Color

Color is one of the most dramatic ways to make a statement with your garage door and make it fit with the appearance of the rest of your home. If your home is beige, grey, or brick, consider a white garage door to brighten up the neutral, darker colors. If you’d like it to blend in with the rest of your home, consider choosing a similar color. You can also choose a contrasting color to make your door stand out.