Garage & Garage Door Services in Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Garage Doors

Alberta Clippers, Manitoba Maulers, Saskatchewan Screamers, Panhandle Hooks, derecho events, blizzards, major thunderstorms, and tornadoes: you name it and Minnesota can throw it at you. It's just one reason why it's important in Minneapolis-St. Paul, and the larger Twin Cities metropolitan area, that you shop carefully when it's time to replace and install a new garage door on your home. From providing your home, vehicle, and belongings protection from the elements, to adding an extra layer of security to your residence, your garage door is one of the most important, and most often overlooked, aspects of a home in Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Choosing a Door based on Weather
If you lived in L.A., San Diego, or Phoenix, choosing a garage door would be easy. Find a good looking door that provides the desired amount of security, and you're good to go. Choosing a Minneapolis garage door is another thing altogether. Not only are security and looks a concern, but you also need a door that serves as a reliable barrier against major storms and temperature extremes. In that case, garage door material, door insulation, garage door type, and garage door seals should top your checklist of things to look for as you hit the sales floor.

• Material—Your choice of material is an important factor in determining how well your new garage door in Minneapolis is going to protect you from the weather. Wood is the best product out there if you're looking for a material that looks great, insulates naturally against the cold, and stands up admirably to just about any Minneapolis-St. Paul weather event. Steel provides a stout barrier against harsh weather and impacts (hail, wind blown debris, etc.), though it provides almost no barrier against freezing temperatures without added insulation.

• Insulation—Garage door insulation is most often seen on steel doors, though it can be added to any material, including aluminum, fiberglass, vinyl, and pressed wood. It usually comes in the form of rigid polyurethane foam attached to the back of the garage door panels, and in some instances is encased between two layers of the primary door material. As with any insulation, you can increase your insulation's R-value by paying more for thicker insulation. It's often worth the extra expense, since insulation in Minneapolis can be a lifesaver on a garage door, especially if you spend time in your garage year 'round, be it tackling woodworking projects, tinkering on your cars, or taking on other common garage centered projects.

• Type—There's not a lot to say on this subject except to point out that in the past there have been two common types of garage doors on the market: doors that swing out, and paneled doors that raise up. In a climate like the one found in Minneapolis-St. Paul, you're better off choosing the paneled doors every time. Since they raise and lower behind a frame, they create a better seal against the weather. If you're beholden to the look of swing out, carriage house, or other traditional door designs, you're in luck. Traditional design and modern technology have merged to create doors that have the look of old, yet function like the most cutting edge garage doors on the market.

• Seals—It may seem superfluous, since most garage doors and installers provide seals as part of the deal, but no garage door in Minneapolis, no matter how high the quality, is going to keep out the weather without the aid of quality seals properly installed around the frame and at the bottom of the door. That being the case, it pays to inquire about sealing strategies, materials used, and their effectiveness, anytime you purchase a new garage door in the Twin Cities.

Costs
Whether your current garage door is no longer operating properly, you're ready to upgrade, or you're choosing a door for a new home, purchasing and installing a quality garage door does require you to shell out a few greenbacks. Based on homeowner feedback on improvements that started with HomeAdvisor contractor referrals, an average garage door installation in the Twin Cities runs about $900, though our data indicates a new garage door can cost as little as $400, and as much as $2,000. Talk to a contractor who specializes in garage door sales, operation, and installation about choosing the right fit for your home, whether you're in Mill Town, Hockeytown USA, or any other city in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.