Mr Old's Garage

When purchasing a garage door for a new garage at home or for replacing an old one, it is important to consider the garage door sizes, type and quality. Without it, we may end up buying a useless garage door and wasting our money.

In determining the size of our door, we first measure the width (usually on the opening) because garage door sizes almost always comes in width size first (ex. 8×7 ft door size means the width is 8 and the height is 7 ft).

To have an idea of standard garage door sizes, look at the different dimensions below:

Single car door size

The sizes for this type are: 8×7 ft, 9×7 ft, 10×7 ft, 8×8 ft, 9×8 ft and 10×8 ft.

Double car door size

The sizes for this type are: 12 x 7 ft, 14 x 7 ft and 16 x 7 ft. They are also available in 18 x 7 ft, 12 x 8 ft, 14 x 8 ft, 16 x 8 ft and 18 x 8 ft.

Golf Cart Size

The usual sizes of golf carts are: 5 x 7 ft, 4 x 8 ft and 6 x 8 ft. there is also a 6 feet wide golf cart size and a 5×6ft.

Apart from getting the garage door sizes, we also need to know the type of material that makes up the door we need for our home. For example, if we want our door to fit and go with the architectural design of our house then we need the wooden type of door because wooden garage doors comes in many designs and type. If we go the practical way and want a secure type of door, we go for the thick steel doors because they are durable, long-lasting and can withstand extreme kinds of temperature and pressure.

The last consideration we must think in purchasing garage doors is the quality of the built and construction. We must carefully scrutinize how the screws and handles were placed. We must make sure that there are no loose screws to prevent the door from falling apart easily and making it a burglar-friendly garage door. We need a secure door to protect our properties behind it. We need a door of the best quality to get our money’s worth.

The size, type and quality of door must be chosen by both you and your partner, ideally. This is for the reason that the garage, although often is a man’s turf, is still a part of the house where the family lives. Security is not a small deal and therefore, all must be vigilant in finding the right door.

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Our garage is as important as the rest of the parts of the house like the kitchen, bedrooms, comfort rooms, etc. Therefore, one must ensure that the door is of good quality to ensure safety of the things inside the garage. The door must also look good and must go with the house’s architectural design (but this is not mandatory).

Garage doors may be installed by us or we can have it installed by the company making it. This will depend on the garage door prices. It may either be cheap or expensive. This depends on many factors such as the brand, the quality, the material used and the services offered along with the purchasing of the door. The standard door price however are always fixed or within the minimum and maximum range.

The Garage door prices of 16×7 ft. aluminum standard tilt-up is within $300 to $500. This may or may not include installation of the door in our home. A 16×7 ft. rolling up or tilt-up wood or aluminum door with plywood on the outside is at $400 to $700. This door price usually includes the installation.

There are also non-insulated doors and the cheapest garage door prices of this kind may run up from $600 to $700 but of the cheapest brand because non-insulated doors are quite expensive. This will also include the installation of the door.

A standard 16×7 steel doors are prized at $750 to $1200 with professional installation included on the package. Steel doors may be expensive depending on the brand and the layer. Double-skin thick metal doors with insulation are expensive while the single skin metal doors have lesser costs.

For roll-up garage doors of a higher grade and with stained wood door panels, the price is at $1200 to $2000. This price includes the installation of the garage door by a professional. It is expensive because of the type of wood used and the decorative art additional on the garage door wood panel.

The last price range is for the particular homeowners who want their door to be custom built wood. Wood is popular because it can be easily designed and it can always go along with the architectural design of the house. The price range for custom-built wooden garage door is at $2500 up. The more durable quality of the wood, the more expensive it is. Wooden garage doors require regular maintenance because wood can decay overtime due to many external factors.

Today’s garage building procedure can be done with a lot of love and time, but it also takes the right tools and a general know-how to get things done properly. You can decide that building your garage is a labor of love that you will do with the passion in your heart as your guide, or you can be reasonable and realize that you will need to know what you are doing in order to build your garage properly and get it done in a reasonable amount of time. The latter is generally where most people in the former category end up after some time of trying and failing at garage building. It is necessary to have the right tools so that you can build a safe and operable garage for your home.

Getting started can be the hardest part, but make sure that you are motivated to get to work properly on your garage or you will never want to work. If you never want to work on garage building, your garage will quite simply never be finished in time for when you want it. Be diligent in your pursuit of motivation and you will find yourself ready and able to hit the hardware store and stock up on what you need in no time. Without that motivation, you won’t even get the car out of the driveway and you will continue to have that nagging suspicion that you should have hired a professional. Nobody wants to succumb to that notion.

Getting Started The Right Way

Getting started the right way is a little more complex than simply willing your garage to be constructed effectively. Garage building is a process and there are secrets to every process that need to be explored. Get a handy book to start with and explore some different designs and techniques in order to get some ideas for your garage. If you don’t know what you want it to look like, there is really no point in getting started at all. You should have a design and some blueprints ready to go before you start hammering away with the wood. This is vitally important to creating anything that involves tools.

Having a plan and getting motivated are the two most important pieces to starting your journey into garage building. Without motivation and proper planning, you are destined to fail at your job and will end up needing the help of someone that will end up being likely quite expensive. Save the hassle and prepare yourself the right way for garage building and leave the worrying to the professionals.

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If you are tired of trudging through rain or snow to get to your car, adding a garage to your home might be just what the doctor ordered. If your car or truck is beginning to show the effects of bright sunlight and the elements, a garage might be just what the body shop would recommend.
Adding a garage to your home can provide controlled access to your vehicle, protect your vehicle from damage or theft, and also provide a little extra storage or work space, or both. Best of all, adding a garage can also increase the resale value of your home possibly more than you paid to have the garage built!

Before you go too far with planning your garage addition, you will need to check with your municipality and understand local building codes, space requirements, access requirements, etc.

The first decision to make is whether the garage will be free-standing or attached to your house. Local building codes may require that your garage be attached to the house.

The second step is to begin to plan the project.

* Select a style and roof line that is consistent with the style of your house
* Select building materials that are consistent with the style and exterior materials of your house; ensure that the materials meet local standards
* Decide whether the garage will be designed to accommodate one or two or more vehicles
* Decide whether you will build an “oversized” garage to provide space for a workbench, gardening supplies and equipment, lawn care tools and equipment, etc.
* Decide whether you will include an exterior door, perhaps for access to the back yard
* Decide whether you will include windows and a skylight. The added light can change a dark, dingy garage into a much nicer space
* Choose a garage door and opener
* Decide if you will use the space above the garage for storage and, if so, how you will have access to that space
* Consider the electrical wiring needs you will have in the garage (for example, will you need outlets all around the interior, or only in one or two places; will you need a 220 line and outlet for a freezer or other appliance?
* Decide if you want the space heated and cooled
* Determine if you want to have a sink or bathroom in the garage. A mud room with full bath can be a nice feature

When your plans are complete and you have the necessary permits and permissions in hand, it is time to begin construction. Here are the primary steps in the construction process:

1. Clearing the area of trees, fences, shrubbery, etc.
2. Excavation removing grass, top soil and dirt
3. Filling the excavated area with gravel and compacting
4. Build and set the form for the footings and concrete
5. Anchor the floor to the foundation of the house
6. Pour the concrete floor and footing
7. Frame construction
8. Roof construction
9. Install exterior siding
10. Install shingles
11. Install ventilation, plumbing and electricity
12. Install windows and the garage door(s)
13. Install insulation and vapor barrier
14. Install interior walls and ceiling
15. Install access to attic area
16. Prime and paint

Building a garage is not a simple project. Unless you have the specific skills required, you will probably need to hire either a contractor or several skilled workers or teams. Assuming that you will do only decorating and finishing work, the kinds of skilled professionals you will need are:

* Excavator
* Concrete form builder/setter
* Carpenter
* Roofer
* Electrician, plumber
* Bricklayer, stone mason, wood or vinyl siding installer
* Drywall installer
* Window and door installer

Current trends in garage construction clearly favor building a garage that is attached to the house, with windows on at least one side and an automatic garage door opener. If you want to provide access to the attic without sacrificing space, the best answer might be a drop-down stairway. If space permits you to do so, some built-in shelving or strips for hanging lawn and garden tools make a garage very functional. The more organized the garage, the more functional it will be. Anything you can include in your plans that will enable you to organize the space for neatness and cleanliness will be a clear asset when you sell your home.

Another thing to consider, both for your own comfort and to protect your investment, is a coating of sealant on the concrete. This will protect the appearance of the garage in the event of fluid leaks from your vehicle.

Insulation may seem an unnecessary expense in a garage. Spending the additional money to insulate a garage will generally make the garage more functional in any of a number of ways. First, it will make the journey from the house to the vehicle more comfortable in hot or cold weather. Second, it will be more comfortable if you use the garage for a work area. Third, if you store gardening or lawn care chemicals or automotive fluids in the garage, insulation will reduce the risk of fire. Finally, an insulated garage reduces the influx of hot or cold air into the house.
Adding a garage to your home can answer several needs and provide some much-appreciated creature comforts. With careful planning, you can create a multi-functional addition that will meet your current needs and increase the value of your home.

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