FAQs

What Is the Standard Garage Door Size?

Many people who are in the process of building a home or designing one want to know what size opening should they leave for the garage door. Maybe you want to replace a worn-out door, or one that’s old or want something more secure. Regardless of the reasons, The Number Of Sizes Available is simply astounding. Plus, you also need to factor in custom-made garage doors that can be built for any size opening.

As a homeowner, you certainly don’t want to spend hours trying to find a garage door. Fortunately, by taking the right steps, you should be able to find a garage door that’s the perfect fit for your home.

Single and Double Door Sizes

The single garage door is your standard single-car garage, and some multi-car garages will have a vertical beam that separates both halves of the garage. Single garage doors are available in numerous options and are based on how old your home is. For instance, older homes were usually built with a space that was eight feet wide. Though the steady rise in popularity of SUVs meant that newer homes needed at least nine-foot of door space instead. Today, some modern garage doors can be up to ten feet wide, but the standard single garage door continues to be nine feet wide.

Double garage doors are as they sound, i.e. they are double in size compared to the single door. However, these garages and their doors are designed to house multiple vehicles, like RVs and SUVs, to name a few. Sizes of a double garage door can range from 12 to 20 feet, though most are an average 16 feet.

Standard Heights for a Garage Door

Older homes generally had shorter garage doors because, in those days, the cars we used were smaller. Older garages would be around seven feet in height. Though with newer homes, the height has had to be raised to around eight feet on average. Again depending on what you need, the garage door can be up to ten feet in height, but this height isn’t all that common.

If you are getting a new garage built, you will want to speak with your architect about what you need. Larger garage doors are best for commercial vehicles, which also need more space within the structure. That’s why you will want to communicate with the architect to ensure that you get a garage and a door that meets your needs the best.

We Can Help You Choose A Garage Door

Are you in the market for a garage door and unsure what type will meet your needs the best? We can help you. Our team has years of experience installing garage doors, and we can help you find the best one. We’ve helped hundreds of clients who were not sure what type of garage door would work best for them over the years.

We are also here to answer any questions you might have.

A Garage Door Jamb is often an overlooked piece that needs to get more attention in our professional opinion. These are often trim pieces that will cover the rough framed opening for the garage door.

The garage door jamb is also referred to as a liner or a wrap. The purpose of the jamb is to cover the often rough framing while providing a mounting location where the garage door seals. Owing to its location and the wear and tear anticipated, you are better off going with a sturdy option.

Our vehicles, boats, or even our toys go in and out of the garage. However, think about what will happen if someone accidentally rubs a side mirror or something similar against the garage wrap as they back out. The same goes for if they rub the boat or trailer against it? If anything, the prospect of fixing the garage door and the car or boat can be daunting, not to mention costly. That’s why it’s best to know what trim material is the ideal choice for your garage door opening.

Using Real Wood Trims As Jambs

Natural wood jambs are extremely common and one of the best choices in our experience. If you want stiffness, strength, rot resistance, aesthetics and durability, you can’t go wrong with wood. The other reason to choose wood is that it easily fastens to the edges, and paint tends to adhere well to it (wood).

Generally, speaking there are three types of wood jambs, ones made from construction lumber, primed white wood and cedar /redwood.

When Should Garage Door Jambs Be Replaced?

Even the best wood jambs have to be replaced. Wood jambs will often rot after a few years, and there will be some degree of warping along the sides. Also, you want to close the garage door to see how much sunlight is coming through the door. If your jambs are painted, and you see chipped spots, there will be some water seeping through the wood, and that will lead to rot. Jambs with this problem should be replaced right away.

When is the Best Time to Replace the Garage Door Jambs?

The best time to replace the garage door jambs is when you’re getting a new garage door installed. Most technicians should be able to access the jambs easily. The new jambs are then installed right along with the vinyl weather seal, usually around the perimeter of the garage door, which will prevent bugs, leaves and critters from getting in.

We strongly advise that homeowners take special care of their door jambs as it is a vital part of their home. Also, ensure that you choose the right size.

Conclusion

After you have installed or replaced the jambs, it is a good idea to call professionals like us to adjust the garage door and the opener. The framing can change slightly, but that’s enough to damage the garage door and the opener if it isn’t adjusted correctly. We use a unique set of tools and experience to ensure that the adjustment is as precise as possible.