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Q: How long does a paint job on a garage door last?

• <div><p>The life span of a newly painted garage door depends on the quality of your paint, the material of the door, and the climate you live in. If you&rsquo;re confident that you&rsquo;ll maintain the door as best you can, you can expect the job to last between 5 and 10 years.</p></div>

Q: Should a new garage with an apartment be attached or detached from the home?

• <div><p>This is a matter of personal preference. However, building a detached structure is generally considered better if you intend to rent out the new space. The advantage to going with an attached garage addition is that you may pay less for plumbing, HVAC, and other features because you can use the existing systems from your home to carry over piping and wires.</p></div>

Q: Does a garage ceiling need a vapor barrier?

• <div><p>A garage ceiling needs a vapor barrier if it&rsquo;s a heated garage or if you&rsquo;re installing insulation in the ceiling. Without a vapor barrier, you risk moisture issues and mold growth. If you have an unheated garage and don&rsquo;t plan on installing insulation that could get wet and harbor mold, the ceiling doesn't need a vapor barrier. </p></div>

Q: How long does garage door insulation last?

• <div><p>Garage door <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-a-house-last.htm">insulation can last</a> anywhere from 20 to 100 years depending on the type of insulation. Cellulose has the shortest lifespan coming in at between 20 and 30 years, while spray foam, mineral wool, and fiberglass can last between 80 and 100 years with proper maintenance. </p><p>Humidity plays a role in how long more susceptible insulation materials&mdash;like fiberglass&mdash;last. Once fiberglass batts reach the 15-year mark, you'll need to routinely inspect your insulation to ensure that it is in mint order.</p></div>

Q: How do you burglar-proof a garage door?

• <div><p>Always lock the door that separates your garage and your home. However, garage doors are seldom entrance points for thieves. It takes quite a bit of work and noise to pry open a garage door, so thieves often opt for windows or unlocked doors. Unless they have access to the motor which controls the door, as long as it's functioning properly you shouldn't worry too much about it.</p></div>

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Last update on June 18, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
We loved using Johnny and his crew! We are so happy and please with the work that we had done in Gardendale. We added a bedroom, bathroom and den for my Mother and in the process we were also able to enlarge our bedroom and bathroom in our master bedroom. As an added bonus, we now have a walk in...
Gossett & Associates
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Reviewed in October 2025
I needed some repairs on my garage door, and L&S Garage Doors did an incredible job! They responded quickly, even on short notice, and their prices were very reasonable. They asked for half of the payment upfront, which seemed fair. Overall, I?m very satisfied with their work and definitely...
L&S Garage Doors
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Reviewed in September 2025
Travis Hovis called me very shortly after I posted the job. I explained the problem, one of the Door springs broke and was laying on the garage floor. After asking several questions, he told me he had the parts on his truck and could come in about hour to fix the problem. I asked him if he could...
Hovis Garage Doors LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
I had 3 exterior doors painted my garage, trimmed and wood replacement at the bottom of the garage frame. They did an amazing job! Excellent communication, friendly and very professional. I will use them again. I also recommend their services.
H&R Painting
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Reviewed in December 2024
Great job with good communication all through the project till completion. I would hire them again. Pressure washed all areas to be painted. Painted and repaired trim, gutters, overhang, doors, garage doors, all in a couple of days.
Trussville Painting and Remodeling
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Reviewed in April 2024
They were great! Was able to enclose porch and add a door and finish converting garage into a library space. He made suggestions based on what I wanted to stay within budget and look good! He also brought lunch for me everyday! I will use him and his crew for all my projects
Andrew Muncey's Repair and Remodel, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
They got us a deck built in two days and a day earlier than they said yes I would recommend Shaddix garage doors and more they done an excellent job
Shaddix Garage Doors & More
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Reviewed in February 2023
Jay and his crew did major renovations on two houses for us. They did roofing, flooring, plumbing, electrical, added a bathroom and remodeled all of the other bathrooms, laundry rooms, ceiling fans, garage doors and openers, siding, relocated and installed doors, paint inside and out. Jay even...
Jay Hill Construction
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Reviewed in April 2021
The technician was very knowledgeable when it came to anything pertaining garage doors...Did a job for me in no time! I was very proud to see a Gentleman that took pride in what he do! Honesty/ Integrity goes along way! All I can say is Awesome! Experience! Great work!
Above All Garage Doors, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2019
Byan was the service technician that came to my house and was able to troubleshoot the problems I was having with my garage doors. He fixed my problem and gave me excellent advice about new purchases in the way of garage doors and garage door equipment.
Affordable Garage Door Repair Specialist
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Mr. Awnings & Home Repairs

3.6(

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Carport (Metal) - Build

Serving Trafford, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did a great job on my new deck. He started earlier than expected and was done in just a few days. I am very pleased with the professionalism, price and end result. I will definitely call him if I need any other work done."

Response time6 hrs

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by63%of homeowners

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Hdz mobile Welding & Fab

4.6(

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Carport (Metal) - Build

Serving Trafford, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"If I could give this young man a 10 star review this man went above and beyond my expectations. Clean and well done work on time and great pricing."

+15

Serving Trafford, 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

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Pritchard Building Co.

New to Angi

Garage - Remodel

Serving Trafford, 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.

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T&H Handyman Services

5.0(

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Garage - Remodel

Serving Trafford, AL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Jason and his crew were absolutely amazing! Went above and beyond and I have his contact info saved now in my phone for anything needed in the future! Excited to find a handyman like Jason and his crew!"

+51

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Carport (Metal) - BuildCarport (Wood) - BuildGarage - Build+1 more

Serving Trafford, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He does an excellent job with that."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Trafford, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

"Al is very polite and responsive. He offered a fair price, shown up on time and did a great job. We had scheduled another 3 days' of work with him and we look forward to working with him again!"

Recommended by93%of homeowners

Carport (Metal) - BuildCarport (Wood) - Build

Serving Trafford, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great communication, excellent builders and problem solvers . Would highly recommend them. Came on time, very polite, cleaned up and bid was firm. Highly recommend them!"

Response time2 days

Recommended by96%of homeowners

Serving Trafford, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"gutters eves and repair rotted area around gutters"

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Foundation Repairs & Home Improvements Inc

4.6(

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Garage - Remodel

Serving Trafford, 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

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Garages questions, answered by experts

The life span of a newly painted garage door depends on the quality of your paint, the material of the door, and the climate you live in. If you’re confident that you’ll maintain the door as best you can, you can expect the job to last between 5 and 10 years.

This is a matter of personal preference. However, building a detached structure is generally considered better if you intend to rent out the new space. The advantage to going with an attached garage addition is that you may pay less for plumbing, HVAC, and other features because you can use the existing systems from your home to carry over piping and wires.

A garage ceiling needs a vapor barrier if it’s a heated garage or if you’re installing insulation in the ceiling. Without a vapor barrier, you risk moisture issues and mold growth. If you have an unheated garage and don’t plan on installing insulation that could get wet and harbor mold, the ceiling doesn't need a vapor barrier.

Garage door insulation can last anywhere from 20 to 100 years depending on the type of insulation. Cellulose has the shortest lifespan coming in at between 20 and 30 years, while spray foam, mineral wool, and fiberglass can last between 80 and 100 years with proper maintenance.

Humidity plays a role in how long more susceptible insulation materials—like fiberglass—last. Once fiberglass batts reach the 15-year mark, you'll need to routinely inspect your insulation to ensure that it is in mint order.

Always lock the door that separates your garage and your home. However, garage doors are seldom entrance points for thieves. It takes quite a bit of work and noise to pry open a garage door, so thieves often opt for windows or unlocked doors. Unless they have access to the motor which controls the door, as long as it's functioning properly you shouldn't worry too much about it.

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