What is the alternative to glass garage doors?

• <div><p>Plexiglass garage doors are a durable and less expensive alternative to garage doors, and they maintain a similar aesthetic. Other elegant <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garage-door-types.htm">types of garage doors</a> include carriage house garage doors and stylish wooden garage doors, but these don’t offer the same look as glass, of course. </p></div>

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Q: Are garage door springs dangerous?

• <div><p>Since garage door torsion springs have tightly wound coils under massive tension, they can cause serious injury while attempting to service them. A broken spring can also cause the garage to close rapidly, causing injuries. That&rsquo;s why any adjustments or replacements of a torsion spring should only be conducted by a trained professional.</p><p>Extension springs are just as dangerous as torsion springs&mdash;especially when they break. These springs can become projectiles and may cause serious injury or property damage.</p></div>

Q: Is it worth it to insulate a garage?

• <div><p>Insulating a detached garage won't reduce your home's heating or cooling bills&mdash;and insulating an attached garage will only have a small effect on your home's energy efficiency. However, insulating an attached garage can reduce the transfer of heating and cooling to and from the outdoors, which can reduce the amount of energy your home needs to stay comfortable. Also, having an insulated garage is just more pleasant. Balance the cost of insulating your garage with how you'll use the space to determine if the project is worth it.</p></div>

Q: Are glass garage doors insulated?

• <div><p>One of the biggest disadvantages of glass garage doors is that they are not the best at insulating your garage. In the summer, heat can enter through the glass, while in the winter, heat can escape through the glass, increasing your electricity and gas bills as you crank up your HVAC unit. You can help mitigate the poorer insulation by investing in insulated glass and insulating your garage.</p></div>

Q: What kind of paint does a garage door need?

• <div><p>The paint type your garage door needs depends on the door's material. Aluminum garage doors generally require exterior acrylic paint, while vinyl and wood doors usually call for exterior latex paint. Pros typically recommend latex and oil-based paint for steel doors. Acrylic latex paint is a great option if you need something that&rsquo;s kid and pet-friendly as well as eco-friendly.</p></div>

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Last update on October 22, 2025

Reviewed in April 2019
Excellent customer service. They showed up when they promised. Garage door is working fine and the price was very reasonable for a Saturday service call.
UpDown Garage Doors and Gutters, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2018
The lead mover was awesome. One of the crew was physically ill and I was concerned for him. They did great till it came to unloading the last half an hour they put boxes anywhere and did not read the labels. Heavy kitchen boxes in the garage. Heavy garage boxes in the house. Hard on an older...
Ancient City Movers, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2017
Stephen was the 2nd estimate and we could not be happier we called him! He answered his phone, I texted pictures, he texted estimates and was out to repair the very next day. Stephen was not only on time but texted when he was 30 min. away. He was professional, surveyed the damage and left to go...
Allstars Garage Doors
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Reviewed in August 2016
The first visit on 7/1 failed; the leak was greater after the work, not reduced. I paid $215 for parts and labor. I was advised that the brass valve body behind the one-piece rotary handle would have to be replaced because of corrosion (13 years old, seldom used). I was subsequently quoted $695...
ACE Plumbing Company Inc
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Reviewed in August 2014
The service was great. They were very thorough. When they replaced the windows they also had to replace the framing. We had some termite damage in one area and they did a great job re-posting the whole frame. We also had water damage in the garage area and they worked extra hard to fix the area...
Champion Windows and Home Exteriors of Macon
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Reviewed in December 2012
My Clopay brand garage door was originally purchased 13 plus years ago from The Home Depot. During my current research I found little had changed with Clopay garage doors (which I have been happy with), but the nearest authorized sales and service center was in Kennesaw Georgia (129 miles from...
Builder Specialties
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Reviewed in September 2012
called twice and left message that I needed a garage door repaired. No called back, went to another company.
Chattahoochee Garage Door
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Reviewed in June 2012
After travelling 300 miles, our truck brakes started rumbling. We were not close to home and used Angie's list to find an auto repair in the area. Bobe's Garage did a thorough assessment and completed the work in less than 3 hours. The staff was very friendly. We had recently installed new...
Bobe's Garage
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Spakes Home Improvement

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is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"We bought our home in 2020. History showed it was flipped back in 2012. The roof was replaced with single layer shingles but not the decking. It was as old as the home which was originally built in 1976. March 2024 the roof started leaking in several spots and insurance said they wouldnâ t cover its replacement. I found Spakes through Nextdoor and they were reasonably priced plus financed replacement of our roof and decking. The guys came in and were done in one day. They were thorough and took great care in clearing the old roof and cleaning up any debris or trash. We have used his network for repairs to our HVAC and plan to use them for any future home improvements. We highly recommend them. Chase and his team are prompt and give a fair price. They donâ t sugarcoat anything and tell you the truth about whatâ s going on and what needs to be done."

Kevin C on November 2024

"We bought our home in 2020. History showed it was flipped back in 2012. The roof was replaced with single layer shingles but not the decking. It was as old as the home which was originally built in 1976. March 2024 the roof started leaking in several spots and insurance said they wouldnâ t cover its replacement. I found Spakes through Nextdoor and they were reasonably priced plus financed replacement of our roof and decking. The guys came in and were done in one day. They were thorough and took great care in clearing the old roof and cleaning up any debris or trash. We have used his network for repairs to our HVAC and plan to use them for any future home improvements. We highly recommend them. Chase and his team are prompt and give a fair price. They donâ t sugarcoat anything and tell you the truth about whatâ s going on and what needs to be done."

Kevin C on November 2024

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