Garage Flashcards
What are most garage doors made of
vinyl
steel
wood
What is the most popular kind by far
steel
You see wood door more in
higher end homes
If you run into a house that is old with wooden doors you’ll probably need to
replace them
What are the types of garage door openers
chain driven
belt driven
screw-driven
What is the quietest door opener
belt
What is the most common door opener
chain
What is a problem with screw driven
in hot and cold climates they are less reliable
Openers generally last for
10-20 years
G doors generally last
20-30
If you have a house with openers 20+ years old consider
replacing them
Typically who replaces doors
door stallers
who can you get to installer openers instead of door installers
carpenters
handymans
If your trying to use a carpenter or handyman for the opener consider
supplying the opener yourself so you save money
What are the 3 areas to consider when inspecting the garage
functionality
saftey
cosmetic
What are the functional concerns
makes sure the door opens and closes smoothly with the wall and remote controls
What are the safety concerns
if the door reverses properly
have sensors on the ground
fire rated doors
attached garages need to have at least one step up to the house
Improperly functioning doors and openers is a
danger risk for children and pets
Who will likely check for good garage doors
buyer inspectors
Why should there be at least one step up to the house
so it is more difficult for carbon monoxide to get into the house
What are the cosmetic concerns
make sure there isn’t an infestation
Garage installers can replace
just the door
just the opener
the entire system
How long is the typical door replacement
2-4 hours per door
How much does it cost to replace garage doors
500-1200
What is the biggest factor that changes the price of replacing G doors
the size of the door
cost of replacing openers
200-400
How can you save money on replacing openers
buy the opener yourself and hire a carpenter or handyman
How to determine local prices
its a competitive industry so get bids
How long does it take generally for work on garage doors
less than a day
How to pay for it
at completion
