Glass & Aluminum Garage Door Installation in Hallandale Beach

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What’s Covered on This Page

• Why Glass and Aluminum Doors Are Perfect for Coastal Properties
• What’s The Glass Door Panel Type for Your Home
• What Can I Expect for Installation?
• Inspection Steps That Guarantee Your New Door Is Up To Standard
• How to Keep Your Hallandale Beach Glass and Aluminum Garage Door Looking and Operating Like New
• Will a glass and aluminum garage door hold up to Hallandale Beach’s salt air and humidity?
• Does my Hallandale Beach home need a wind-rated garage door?
• What type of glass panel should I choose for my garage door?
• Will my HOA approve a glass garage door in Hallandale Beach?
• How long does a glass and aluminum garage door installation take?
• What color aluminum frame should I choose for my garage door?

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Why Glass and Aluminum Doors Are Perfect for Coastal Properties

Being that close to the water drastically affects a garage door’s ability to remain functional. Sea salt doesn’t care what your door looked like the first day you owned it. We have removed steel garage doors in Hallandale Beach from customers that were barely five years old at that point and already began to pit and rust down the seams. That’s wasted money.

Aluminum does not rust. Never. Because aluminum doesn’t rust, the salty sea breeze won’t corrode your aluminum garage door frame like it would with a standard steel garage door. The tempered glass we install doesn’t lose its clarity from humidity or the sun, nor does it get damaged by sea salt. They stay strong, they stay crystal clear. This is why this type of installation is getting more popular in our area.

The benefits don’t stop at weather resistance though. Glass and aluminum garage doors are just a better fit for coastal weather for a number of reasons as well:

• Aluminum frames do not change dimension or shape in high heat, and don’t jam or warp in the summer
• Glass doors allow the garage to be lit up by natural light and help reduce electric consumption during the day
• The materials dry up quickly from rain and help reduce the mold and mildew issue in the garage
• The finish used on the aluminum powder-coats will not lose its color because of consistent sun exposure

We get these kinds of calls from customers in the Golden Isles area on a weekly basis. They’re sick of repainting and repairing their garage door year after year. What they want is a garage door solution that stands up to the environment with little to no maintenance. Glass and aluminum is that solution.

There is also the wind code to keep in mind as well. Per the International Code Council, properties located in hurricane-prone areas need their garage doors rated to withstand certain wind speeds. The aluminum garage door frames are built specifically to receive both impact-resistant glass and reinforced struts. So you do not have to compromise on beauty in exchange for durability.

For the most part, when customers make the switch to this type of garage door, their only regret is that they didn’t make the change sooner. The doors stand up to Hallandale Beach’s environment without complaint, look great from the outside, and require no care from you. Nothing, but the occasional washing.

What’s The Glass Door Panel Type for Your Home

The trickiest part is when you have decided to go with a glass garage door, but you need to decide what glass? The glass options include: frosted, clear, tinted, or mirrored? Each of these glass doors look different from the street and change the feel of your home. Let’s simplify this a bit.

Clear glass doors present a clear, modern look and work great for garages with backyards or side yards. However, in many cases where a home has a garage door that opens on to a public street in the city of Hallandale Beach, it is not something you want to be seen while parking or storing your items in your garage. Here is where you can use a frosted or obscured glass door. They allow the natural light to come in, while still ensuring privacy in your garage. Frosted panels are actually what we install more than any other type. That’s usually the option that people go for after seeing how it looks.

Glass with a tint on it is also a good option that blocks the sun from causing any damage, and reducing the amount of glare and heat in the area, especially for this part of South Florida. If you select a dark bronze or gray tint color, it makes your home stand out as well. People in the Golden Isles area have chosen tinted panels for their garage doors because it looks sleek yet not as industrial looking.

These are the most commonly installed types of glass panels for our customers:

• Frosted white laminate for privacy
• Clear tempered glass for a showroom look
• Tinted glass (smoked/bronze) to block heat and add curb appeal
• Black backed insulated glass panel

If you’re wondering what you should get, don’t feel bad. That’s a good part that we get asked a lot of the time. We actually bring the different samples of glass so that our customers can view how it looks against the home’s exterior. It’s always good to look at the glass next to your home so you know exactly what you are getting and what you are seeing is exactly what you would see.

We tell you to determine what your garage is for, because that will be the most helpful factor in making this important decision. Do you work out in it? Do you plan on doing any repairs or have a shop in it? If you do, you will probably prefer glass as it lets in more natural light. You might only need a door that is just for your parking needs and storage.

Do you live in a Townhome or Condo area? In these cases, there may be HOA’s that may have some regulations on the types of doors you can and cannot select. We have seen a lot of this in Hallandale Beach, so we are happy to help you find a glass garage door that will be a perfect fit and pass with HOA on the first attempt.

The color of the aluminum frame should also be chosen. Usually you will want the frame to match the same color of your windows, or possibly match the entry door as well. We typically recommend black, white, bronze and anodized silver colors for these. We always find that the glass is what makes all the difference, but the aluminum frame is what really completes it.

What Can I Expect for Installation?

Okay, so now that you’ve made your selection, what now? Many of our customers living in Hallandale Beach have the same question after they have chosen, which is why I thought it might be good to explain the installation process and what to expect.

Installation usually takes about a day. Just a day. One day! Just one crew will show up at your door. Here are just a few of the things that will be done in that time:

1. We will remove your existing door. We bring the old panels down, remove the old tracks and dispose of everything. We want to get to your home’s door as fast as possible because the only way to do this is by having it open.
2. The opening will be measured. Measurements will be verified and compared to the new door. We will inspect the area in your garage as well to be sure nothing needs to be repaired or adjusted (including headers, jambs, and floors) before the new garage door system is installed.
3. Installation of the tracks and other hardware. The aluminum garage doors must have tracks installed, and these must be exactly parallel and aligned. Any deviation from this can cause problems, so all of the tracks are installed and checked to make sure they are level. Installers follow garage door technical standards to ensure every component meets industry specifications for safety and performance.
4. Install the panels. The glass garage doors are heavy, which means that it will take several people to bring them to your home, and they are installed safely one at a time in the aluminum panels that have already been mounted.
5. We balance the springs and cables. This is the one thing you really shouldn’t wing. We adjust the spring tension so the door lifts easily and doesn’t put unnecessary load on your opener.
6. We connect the opener and run tests. We attach your motor, verify the safety sensors are working, and cycle the door at least 12 times to make sure it’s all dialed in.

90% of the time, the most challenging component of your new door is not the door itself; it is the framing of your existing opening. In particular, older homes near Golden Isles can suffer from settling, where the concrete slab or wood header is no longer plumb, even, or square. We deal with that before we hang the first panel.

Another thing to remember: your door will be open to the elements while we’re there. We take weather precautions of course, but this is South Florida. If we expect significant rain in Hallandale Beach on the morning we’re scheduled to install, we will call you to reschedule rather than show up to get soaked.

After all is said and done, you’ll have a door that works as it should. We’ll hang around until the door opens and closes properly and even locks up tight. Plus we’ll explain the programming for your remote and where the manual release is located. No surprises, that is the way we like to do business.

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Inspection Steps That Guarantee Your New Door Is Up To Standard

So you want a new garage door? You’ve come to the right place, and that is not just because of our expertise, but because we go through every new door with a full inspection before we leave for the day. 90% of the time, we can make a simple tweak that prevents the need for service later. We don’t rush this process; we’re just as meticulous as a pilot who performs every pre-flight check, verifying every item on the list.

What’s on the list then? For every Glass & Aluminum Garage Door Installation in Hallandale Beach, we go through the same routine:

1. Run the door at least three times using the remote, noting both directions, looking for smooth travel.
2. Balance the door by disconnecting the opener from the door. It should stay where it is when you let go of it at the halfway mark.
3. Test the auto-reverse safety system by rolling a two-by-four on its edge in front of the door. The door has to stop and reverse when it hits the block.
4. Do a final inspection on the new glass panels, looking for chips, gaps in the seals, or a crooked frame.
5. Check the weatherstrip to make sure it lies flat on the concrete floor and up against the side jambs.
6. Make sure the photo-eyes are lined up and doing their job.

It sounds trivial, but that balance test makes a huge difference to the life of your door. If your door drifts upwards or falls down too hard, the opener will eventually burn out, the springs will snap, and the tracks will get bent. We check this for you right now.

On top of all that, we also check every glass panel. Even small, seemingly inconsequential gaps in the seal can cause moisture to accumulate. This is not uncommon in areas near Golden Isles: salt-laden air has the ability to cause a slight imperfection in the glass to fog up in a matter of months. We’ve seen it happen, and we don’t want to see it on your door either.

Finally, we’ll give you the remote and show you how to program the lock settings as well as how the emergency release cable works. It sounds obvious, but many people go their entire lives without discovering this handy trick. However, if a storm takes the power out, you’ll definitely want to have these instructions.

Before we exit your property, we also take a few moments to check things out from the street. The panels should line up and be flat, and you can tell by looking at your door if our frame lines are true and it looks great. If not, we can make an adjustment right away. It’s part of the way we do business in Hallandale Beach.

How to Keep Your Hallandale Beach Glass and Aluminum Garage Door Looking and Operating Like New

You spent a good bit of money on this door. Keeping up with regular maintenance will help you get your money’s worth. The salt air in Hallandale Beach is a big factor. With the proximity to the beach, a light coat of salt can accumulate on aluminum frames especially during winter months when the wind blows. Over time, if this is left alone the buildup could damage your door, resulting in surface damage and pitting. Once a month just simply rinse down your door with fresh water and mild dish soap. This will keep the frame looking beautiful. We tell all our customers about this and they are amazed at how easy it is to maintain their door.

Simple Tips to Keep your Glass and Aluminum Door Operating Like New

Here are a few things you can do yourself on a regular basis:

• Clean the glass panels with a non-abrasive cleaner to avoid hard water spots and mineral deposits.
• Flush your aluminum door frame with clean water especially after heavy winds from the beach or a bad storm
• Notice if you hear a grinding or scraping sound as your door opens and closes
• Inspect weatherstripping under your door for signs of wear or holes.

The weather stripping is a big one. Without it moisture could potentially get into your garage. I recently walked into a home in Golden Isles and the garage floor was stained three feet up because the seal had not been replaced in a very long time. This is something that should really be kept in mind when inspecting a door.

The other thing is lubrication. This is another area many people overlook. You want your roller assembly, hinges and tracks to be lubricated once or twice a year with a silicone garage lubricant. Don’t use WD-40 as this attracts dust and eventually gets the door to stop functioning properly.

Also, this is probably what we get the most questions about. Why is the door getting heavy and slow to open or close? Nine times out of ten it’s not the opener; it’s just that the door needs attention. Often there is some wear on the track and springs have been pulled. If you have the door attended to regularly this should not become a bigger, more costly issue to fix.

The other thing to keep in mind about garage doors is the glass. If you see some kind of foggy or cloudy looking thing on your door between the panels, this means the seals have worn on the insulated glass. Sometimes this glass just needs to be replaced. It can’t be cleaned or anything but just a repair is typically quick to replace this.

We are not trying to scare anyone away from buying a garage door, but it does help to know that Hallandale Beach presents a harsh environment for your door to deal with. With some regular care, it should perform like a new door for many years to come.

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