09-17-2018, 11:23 AM
(09-16-2018, 05:53 PM)OneStaple Wrote: Hey all,
Thanks for the thoughts and feedback. Sounds like I'm at least headed in the right direction in general.
Interesting to know. I'll keep that in mind.
I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on disadvantages. I've read a fair amount about them and have encountered very few negative comments. And, not sure if you're saying it or not, but the Clopay doors use torsion springs that you can tighten with a drill, I believe. I'll have to verify.
I don't have permanent heat in the garage, but I use space heaters sometimes in the winter. And in the summer, it can be a bit uncomfortably hot in the garage. Given that I have living spaces above the garage, I think the better insulation will help with my overall energy bill and will make the garage a bit more comfortable year-round.
Can you expand upon why you'd recommend regular torsion springs instead of the easy set ones?
I've thought about windows. My neighborhood doesn't really have security problems, so that isn't an issue. Do your windows allow enough light to make a difference when working on (and more importantly, finishing) a project? I have to imagine the garage lights would still be the dominant light source. A few years ago, I outfit my garage with a bunch of those 4' LED bulbs from Costco and it is now BRIGHT in there. No issues with lack of light anywhere. So, given that I already have adequate light, I don't see value in paying extra for windows (and losing some insulation). If I need sunlight, I can always open the garage doors.
Interesting thought about the colors, and certainly worth being aware of. I mostly didn't want to get them at the same time because I don't currently have a great place to put them (my garage is FULL). I'll have to think about that.
I don't really like the current doors. I believe they're the original builder's grade (37 years old). Minimal insulation, worn tracks and wheels, extension springs, and a chain opener. It is very loud in the bedrooms above the garage, to the point where I don't use the automatic opener when anyone is asleep. I realize that some of this could be decreased by tuning up the garage doors, but there's not really an aspect about them that I actually like at the moment. Seems like a good reason to change.
Thanks!
Tyler
In answer to your question about windows in the doors, in my estimation they are a huge plus. I have a separate workshop so do not do woodworking projects in my garage (my shop is contiguous). However, it's always nice to have natural light and outside awareness when in the garage with the doors closed. Again, I highly recommend it.
Doug