Residential Garage Doors & Openers
Garage doors are an often-overlooked feature on a house, which is surprising given that they play aesthetic and functional roles. They can add or detract from a home’s curb appeal and help your home be more energy efficient. If you’re in the market for a new garage door, visit M4 Garage Door in Maple Grove, MN. We carry the industry’s leading brands, and because we’re local instead of a chain franchise, we cut out the middleman’s costs—delivering the savings to you!
What Style Garage Door Do You Have in Mind?
Let’s talk about your goals for your new garage door(s). We’ll help you bring your vision to reality with a door that is well-suited for your home’s function and style. Many variations exist, but the four main style categories include:
- Raised-Panel Doors
- Traditional-Style Doors
- Carriage Doors
- Contemporary Doors
Insulated or Non-Insulated?
With our climate in Minnesota, we’ll assume that most folks appreciate an insulated garage door, but for fairness sake, we’ll point out desirable qualities about both.
Benefits of Insulated Garage Doors
- Increase Your Home’s Value
- Increase Energy Efficiency
- Quieter Operation
- Sturdy Appearance
- Increased Durability
- Keep Your Garage Temperature Steady Year-Round
Benefits of Non-Insulated Garage Doors
- More Cost-Effective
- Suitable for Detached Garages
- May Be More Practical for Milder Climates
What to Consider When Shopping for a New Garage Door
We will gladly have a consultation with you to guide you on your path to a new garage door, but information is always helpful. So the following are some points to factor in as you shop for your new door.
Security: The latest technology allows for rolling codes, which generates a new code every time someone uses the door.
Safety: Door sensors have been a standard since the early 1990s, but they offer peace of mind for homes with high traffic, children, or pets.
Material: Doors are available in wood, steel, aluminum, vinyl, and fiberglass.
Budget: We can show you door styles within your desired price range.
Garage Openers
Many people think of openers as part of their garage doors. While they are related and depend upon one another, they are separate systems. We can offer you all the latest in garage opener technology. There are four basic types we offer:
Jackshaft-Drive Openers
- Installed on the side of a door
- Uses pulleys and cables to turn and raise the door
- Ideal for large doors
- Keep the overhead space clear
- Good for garages with high or low ceilings
- Pricey
Direct-Drive Openers
- Use a stationary chain in a steel rail
- Only have one moving part
- Very quiet operation
- Lifetime warranties
- Moderately priced
Garage Door Technology
The last area of garage door shopping involves your entry system. Remotes are still available, but now keyless entry systems are popular as are smart technology apps that let you control and monitor your garage door from anywhere. The apps use your wireless internet connection in conjunction with your garage door sensors to let you see if your door is open, shut, or open a little. It will also let you know when the door was last opened.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Simply call our friendly staff at 715-914-9551.
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