What is the best material for building a garage?

• <div><p>Wood, steel, fiberglass, and aluminum are among the top building materials for a garage. Wood is highly customizable, naturally insulative, and durable in mild climates but can be expensive. Steel is lightweight, low-maintenance, and cost-effective, but it’s susceptible to rust. Fiberglass is low-maintenance and doesn’t shrink or expand in changing temperatures, but it can become brittle and crack from prolonged high winds and sun exposure. </p><p>Unlike steel, aluminum isn’t susceptible to rust and is low-maintenance, but its ultra-light weight makes it less durable than some materials, and it’s susceptible to saltwater damage, making it a poor choice for coastal homes.</p></div>

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Q: How can I open the garage door when the power is out?

• <div><p>There are three ways to open the garage door when the power is out. One is to invest in a solar panel and battery system or generator backup power. Another method is to use the quick-release key to disconnect the garage door from the garage door opener. You can also use the key to your house to wait out the power outage and reset the garage door opener once the power returns.</p><p>If your garage door key is inside your home and you don&rsquo;t have a spare key on hand to access your entry points, then <a href="https://www.angi.com/companylist/locksmiths.htm">call a locksmith</a>.</p></div>

Q: What is the average cost to install a new garage door?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garage-door-replacement-cost.htm">cost to install a garage door</a> is usually around <b>$1,224</b>, with most homeowners seeing a price between <b>$755 and $1,696</b>. Several factors come into play, like the type of door, material (wood is pricier than vinyl), insulation, and size. Labor costs also play a role because DIY garage door installs are a bad&mdash;and dangerous&mdash;idea. Most professionals bundle labor into the total price, but if it&rsquo;s separate, expect to pay anywhere from <b>$200 to $500</b>.</p></div>

Q: Are glass garage doors safe?

• <div><p>Although the cost of glass garage doors is a concern, a bigger concern is safety against high-wind storms and burglars breaking the glass. If you use tempered or impact glass on your garage door, it&rsquo;s more shatter-resistant than standard glass. This is safer in a storm where you don&rsquo;t want shards of glass flying around. However, if a burglar wants to access your garage, the glass door is easier to break into than a solid wood or metal garage door. </p></div>

Q: What are the alternatives to a driveway gate?

• <div><p>A traditional driveway gate isn&rsquo;t your only option when installing a barricade in front of your driveway. A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-security-gates.htm">security gate</a> like a swing gate, double swing gate, bi-folding gate, vertical gate, or pivot gate could work just as well as your driveway gate&mdash;if not better for your home depending on which qualities you&rsquo;re after. Like sliding driveway gates, many of these alternatives work with automatic features that simplify entering and exiting your property.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
These two gentlemen were great. Fair price, fast service, on time, and very professional. I plan to use them again next spring when I clean out the garage. I highly recommend them.
ASDS Junkernauts
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Reviewed in April 2020
They removed a 40 foot tree that had fallen on our garage. They were prompt, methodical and professional.
Elias Family Landscaping & Lawncare, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2019
Schaefer Door did an awesome job. they were able to get the two broken panels off, put on temporary panels until our matching panels came in. they made our door operational again while parts were ordered. They did not try to sell us anything we did not need or new doors. It was their suggestion...
Schaefer Door Co. Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2012
He is a very nice young man. He is very respectful and very knowledgeable. Everything that he did was probably about $300 worth or more than that. To me it was worth more than that. I think he is very honest, very trustworthy and very punctual. I would rate him highly and would continue to use...
Brady Lawn service
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Reviewed in August 2008
Our house was three months delayed due to rainy weather and local flooding. Threatened us that if we did not close by June 15 we would be paying the builder's mortgage and interest payments. Told us the builder could move up the closing date with out our approval. Suggested we drive...
ROBERT B CONSTRUCTION
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