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Q: Is one or two garage doors better?

• <div><p>Single and double garage doors have pros and cons, but it's all based on personal preference regarding which one is better for you. Two single garage doors give you more control over airflow entering your garage but double the system, which means double the upkeep cost. </p><p>On the other hand, two-car double garage doors are more convenient but can stop you from leaving if a piece of hardware malfunctions.</p></div>

Q: Can you use propane heaters in a garage?

• <div><p>Indoor propane heaters are safe to use in a garage. You may be able to use an outdoor propane heater inside a garage in some instances,<b> as long as the garage door remains open</b> and there&rsquo;s constant airflow to allow the carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide to escape. Other garage heaters include electric heaters and gas heaters.</p></div>

Q: What's the difference between a garage and a carport?

• <div><p>Garages are often equipped with lighting, electrical boxes, and sometimes even heating and cooling, while carports rarely have utilities. A garage is an enclosed structure that can lock and usually has an automatic door. A carport is often wood or plastic and is designed only to protect a car from elements like rain, snow, and hail. Carports are commonly seen on property where an attached garage is unfeasible but can be a cost-effective solution for car protection for anyone without a completed garage. </p></div>

Q: Does a garage add value to your property?

• <div><p>Having a garage installed certainly adds to the value of your home. The consideration is not whether it adds value, but for many, they want to know if adding a garage yields a return on their investment or ROI. While garages can add anywhere from 5% to 20% of the total value of your property, that doesn&rsquo;t mean that they return 5% to 20% of the money invested in building them. Most homeowners build garages for a purpose but know that you can recover your investment when you sell or refinance. </p></div>

Q: Does the type of garage door affect the insulation?

• <div><p>The level of insulation is determined by both the material and the thickness of the door. Some garage door materials (such as wood) have natural insulating capabilities, while other materials (such as metal) do not. No matter the material, two-layer and three-layer garage doors have a higher R-value than single-layer garage doors, as insulation is fitted between the panels. </p></div>

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Last update on August 06, 2024

Reviewed in August 2024
Andrew did a whole house remodel for me. He took it down to the sheetrock and concrete floors. A major overhaul was needed. Moved walls, doors and windows, and major sheetrock repair, and painting. He is a hands on contractor and very efficient. He helped me decide what was needed and what...
Mighty Oak Contractors LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
I had a hose Bibb replacement outside my garage door. The plumber was on time and very nice. It took him less than 30 minutes to replace a $25 part and he charged me $509. You might can get a better plumber but you won’t pay more! It is a shame because he did a good job.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
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Reviewed in May 2023
Brain was great! He was on time, professional, and very knowledgeable of the job he was going to do. He made sure he left the work site in clean. I would recommend Above All Garage Doors to anyone needing his service!
Above All Garage Doors, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
Project was to reassemble a 10x24x8 Shelter Logic Garage. Very nice people. Excellent work. Would recommend.
DiDaisy Enterprize LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
I had my old roll-up garage doors replaced with regular garage doors. A technician from the company came out, measured, and ordered the doors. Once the doors arrived from the manufacturer, the same technician returned and took down my old doors and installed the new doors. Took a couple of...
GARAGE DOOR TECHS
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Reviewed in January 2020
It went well. Hard workers. Fast and reliable. They did other work for me. They put in a 36" side door. They put up a wall and a garage door with remote control. They do a little bit of everything. They are supposed to do other work for me. But it has been raining so much they haven't been able...
Moore Construction
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Reviewed in August 2019
The liftmaster on my garage door broke. after going on HomeAdvisor, they sent me 2 or 3 companies to review. I responded to the local ones. Greg from Top Rated Garage Doors responded and He and his helper came out and had the equipment on his truck to repair my door, and he serviced the other...
Affordable Top Rated Garage Door
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Reviewed in November 2018
Mr. Passmore cleaned my dryer vents, once he looked at the job, he went and got the materials and came back prepared to complete the job. He also replaced my sensors on thy garage doors. I was very impressed with his professionalism and knowledge.
Home Improvement And Repairs
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Reviewed in July 2013
I had three old garage doors and openers that desperately needed to be replaced and I contacted three garage door companies on Angies List to get a quote and not only was AffordableGarageDoors.com $200 cheaper than their competition, they offered me a higher quality door that was insulated and...
AffordableGarageDoors.com
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Mr. Awnings & Home Repairs

3.5(

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Carport (Metal) - Build

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am extremely happy with my new front deck that Mike and Rhonda built. Their work was very professional and their friendliness and courteousness are second to none. Mike did everything he said he would do with no surprises and at a very fair price. He even replaced some missing screws in my metal roof at no charge. I would highly recommend Mr. Awnings & Home Repairs to anyone who wants quality results."

Response time6 hrs

Recommended by63%of homeowners

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"no comms extemme plasearu to work with mo promble s"

Response time5 days

5 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by80%of homeowners

Carport (Metal) - Build

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great guy to work with!!!!"

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Pritchard Building Co.

New to Angi

Garage - Remodel

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

I have been working for my grandfather who builds custom homes and I have just started my own LLC and trying to get things going. I have my Alabama Home Builders License. I can do anything from small jobs like decks or replacing doors/ windows to big jobs like remodeling houses or building them from the ground up.

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt was great he came out quickly and gave us a great quote. The work was done in a week and exceeded all expectations. Job site was clean each day and the new garage roof looks great."

+47

Recommended by96%of homeowners

Carport (Metal) - BuildCarport (Wood) - BuildGarage - Build+2 more

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent, Showed up on time very nice & very professional."

Recommended by94%of homeowners

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

"Al and his crew were very punctual and went out of their way to please us and finish on time. I am really impressed with their professionalism and the final results! I will use Complete Home Repair again!
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Recommended by93%of homeowners

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys did an excellent job. Very clean, on time, and did a wonderful job. I would definitely hire these guys again!"

+17

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Foundation Repairs & Home Improvements Inc

4.6(

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Garage - Remodel

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is owned and run by "old school" professional people who do what they say they will do. Everyone from the office staff to the crew that did the work to the owner Greg McBride were wonderful to work with. I wish I had know about them 4 years ago and I would have used them for everything in and around my home. I trust them and will use them in the future."

+20

Recommended by91%of homeowners

Carport (Metal) - BuildCarport (Wood) - BuildGarage - Build+2 more

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely terrific! Brian knew I was on a short timeline and he completed the work on time and with a perfectionist's touch!"

+19

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Garages questions, answered by experts

Single and double garage doors have pros and cons, but it's all based on personal preference regarding which one is better for you. Two single garage doors give you more control over airflow entering your garage but double the system, which means double the upkeep cost.

On the other hand, two-car double garage doors are more convenient but can stop you from leaving if a piece of hardware malfunctions.

Indoor propane heaters are safe to use in a garage. You may be able to use an outdoor propane heater inside a garage in some instances, as long as the garage door remains open and there’s constant airflow to allow the carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide to escape. Other garage heaters include electric heaters and gas heaters.

Garages are often equipped with lighting, electrical boxes, and sometimes even heating and cooling, while carports rarely have utilities. A garage is an enclosed structure that can lock and usually has an automatic door. A carport is often wood or plastic and is designed only to protect a car from elements like rain, snow, and hail. Carports are commonly seen on property where an attached garage is unfeasible but can be a cost-effective solution for car protection for anyone without a completed garage.

Having a garage installed certainly adds to the value of your home. The consideration is not whether it adds value, but for many, they want to know if adding a garage yields a return on their investment or ROI. While garages can add anywhere from 5% to 20% of the total value of your property, that doesn’t mean that they return 5% to 20% of the money invested in building them. Most homeowners build garages for a purpose but know that you can recover your investment when you sell or refinance.

The level of insulation is determined by both the material and the thickness of the door. Some garage door materials (such as wood) have natural insulating capabilities, while other materials (such as metal) do not. No matter the material, two-layer and three-layer garage doors have a higher R-value than single-layer garage doors, as insulation is fitted between the panels.

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