Why aren’t sliding garage doors more popular?

• <div><p>Sliding garage doors aren’t popular because when they can be inconvenient—they require you to leave your car—if they’re manual. But, if they’re automatic, they’re much more expensive than a conventional tilting door. Some find the sliding door less aesthetically pleasing than a tilting or barn door. </p></div>

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’s constant airflow to allow the carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide to escape. Other garage heaters include electric heaters and gas heaters.</p></div>

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Q: How long do garage doors last?

• <div><p>Garage doors generally last between <b>15 to 30 years</b>, depending on many factors. Your location plays an essential role in your garage door&rsquo;s lifespan&mdash;doors exposed to harsh elements like heavy rain or intense heat might not last as long as those installed in a milder climate. How often you use your garage door also factors into its overall lifespan. Generally, standard garage door springs can withstand 20,000 cycles, whereas tension springs typically last between 5,000 and 10,000.</p></div>

Q: Should there be a gap under the garage door?

• <div><p>No, there should not be a gap between the garage door and the floor. This gap can allow rodents and insects to infest your home. It also creates an entryway for rain and melted snow that can damage your home's foundation or cause mold issues. Finally, leaving a gap will increase your energy bills by allowing heat to escape more easily. If you're looking for something more airy, consider one of the many <a href="https://angi.com/articles/garage-door-alternatives.htm">garage door alternatives</a>.</p></div>

Q: Why aren’t sliding garage doors more popular?

• <div><p>Sliding garage doors aren&rsquo;t popular because when they can be inconvenient&mdash;they require you to leave your car&mdash;if they&rsquo;re manual. But, if they&rsquo;re automatic, they&rsquo;re much more expensive than a conventional tilting door. Some find the sliding door less aesthetically pleasing than a tilting or barn door. </p></div>

Q: How do I keep my garage from freezing?

• <div><p>You can prevent your garage from freezing by applying techniques like sprinkling salt onto the garage floor, installing a garage heater, shoveling snow outside the door, and more. Additional methods of preventing your garage from freezing over is to seal all potential air gaps, replace weatherstripping, and adding insulation to the surrounding walls to keep the heat from escaping.</p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Chase was very friendly, professional, and efficient. He worked quickly to fix the garage door and helped me set up my online account for the MyQ app. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything to me in a way I could understand. I look forward to having Chase come out to help me with my...
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Reviewed in October 2024
Curt and team were amazing! My garage door came out of truck and we couldn’t get the door down. It looked terrible and was far outside the scope of my expertise. I called Curt after hours and he was there pronto! We agreed upon a fair price and he had me back in action much faster than...
Music City Garage Doors
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Reviewed in January 2024
Kurt was phenomenal! He was kind, professional but friendly and quick to diagnose and fix the problem. I would recommend him to anyone with a garage door problem! Thank you Kurt for helping us get our project completed! Talia Jurinsky
Music City Garage Doors
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Reviewed in March 2023
Ken installed a new bluetooth garage opener for me. He was prompt and professional. I am very happy with his work and recommend him to everyone!! Thanks Ken!!
931doors.com
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Reviewed in October 2022
Very impressed with Justin's work, very knowledgeable and work done replacing double garage door was very nice. Very friendly and was able to squeeze me in last minute when our old door started falling in. Excellent!
Freedom Door Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2021
Quality service, great customer service and very enjoyable business practices. I highly recommend Marty, Amber and Brandy for their attention to detail. Cleaned up hauled away all materials removed and replaced. If youâ re looking for garage door or doors I highly recommend Access garage doors!...
Access Garage Doors of South Nashville
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Reviewed in March 2019
I hired Greg to install two garage doors with openers for me. The work was done on time and on budget. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I plan on using him again for some projects in the near future.
Pappas Enterprises
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Reviewed in February 2017
Very pleased! Polite and professional. Came out same day we called. Re-keyed several doors for us, adjusted a door where the latch wasn't catching properly, and drilled holes for us to add a deadbolt to a door. Fair prices. Highly recommend.
Cool Springs Lock & Key
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Reviewed in August 2014
We're very happy with the final product, and the installers did a good job as well. However, there were some delays in terms of the delivery of the doors, the company didn't send out necessary hardware on two installation attempts, and the screen doors that we purchased had to be reordered...
Champion Windows and Home Exteriors of Nashville
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Reviewed in January 2012
He has installed multiple doors in the past as well. He does good work. They were very reasonable.
Cornerstone Garage Door Company LLC
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