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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by 348SStb, Sep 24, 2004.

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  1. 348SStb

    348SStb F1 Rookie
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    #1 348SStb, Sep 24, 2004
    I tried searching but there are so many threads on garages it would take me a million hours to sort through them to find the information relevant to my query.

    Basically, I need three new garage doors for a 3-car garage. No windows. They need to have good insulation because the winters are very cold here on Long Island.

    I would appreciate some guidance because I am wholly ignorant on this subject.

    What should each door cost, what should it be made out of, etc?

    Web site links and contact information of vendors are welcome!

    Thanks in advance! :D
     
  2. Doug

    Doug Formula 3

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    #2 Doug, Sep 24, 2004
    Just get a insulated foam(solid?) core door like Clopay. They are a well known national brand. They are generally about 25% more than a regular door, but they are much more quiet. Home Depot and Lowes actually carry them. I just got 3 installed on a new house. 1 double and 2 singles, all 8' height with windows and 3 openers with an installed price of @$3700. I just went with one of the larger local garage door companies and got Clopay. Insulated won't save you anything in the winter unless your garage is heated, but they are much more quiet.
     
  3. ultgar

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    #3 ultgar, Sep 24, 2004
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    For R-value, the best I've found to date is a Fimbel 500 series 2" thick polyurethane filled door with an R-value of 17.5 . These are a raised panel residential door and are mfg here in NJ which means if you ever need a replacement panel, it won't be weeks away. This is what I went with on my garage.....for both thermal and sound insulation (it can get pretty loud in the workshop). SD
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  4. 348SStb

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    #4 348SStb, Sep 24, 2004
    I appreciate the help guys...

    More input please! :D
     
  5. sindo308qv

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    #5 sindo308qv, Sep 25, 2004
    I just had my garage done and went with the fully insulated & hurricane code rienforced door( I live in Miami) from Clopay. Excellent door.
     
  6. Mr.Manny

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    #6 Mr.Manny, Sep 29, 2004
    I just got two new doors , from a local guy here in N.j ran my tracks all the way to the top of my ceiling, if you got at 8ft ceiling you can later put a lift, I was very happy with his work. if you need his # email me and I will look for it.
     

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