Fancy garage doors: Axolotl for Amarr

Posted July 19, 2023 by Amarr Garage Doors

Are you looking for that one-of-a-kind garage door that no one else has? Or maybe you’re building your dream home and want that extra WOW factor with a designer garage door; then Amarr has the perfect solution.

The newest Axolotl for Amarr garage door collection gives you the flare and aesthetic you’ve been searching for with our fancy garage doors. Highly customizable with unique finishes, this collection offers distinctiveness paired with reliable construction.

Let’s explore the garage door styles and how to customize your door using these award-winning, sustainable, architectural surfaces.

How to Make a Statement with Axolotl for Amarr Fancy Garage Doors

Your garage door is typically the largest and more prominent design element of the outside of your home. While some choose to blend in with basic styles and simple colors, these doors are meant to stand out and be the focal point for all to admire. With finishes made from semi-precious metals and concrete, your new garage doors will have you being the talk of the town.

So where do you begin the design process of choosing your fancy garage doors?

Choose the Style that Exudes Your Personality

Whether you’re working with an architect or want to take on this design project yourself, choosing a garage door style is the best place to start the process. With five breathtaking fashions and multiple color options, your creative side can be unleashed to discover all the options available. Additionally, these doors are also available for use in commercial applications.

Doric: Inspired by the three orders of ancient Greek and Roman architecture, this style evokes strength and stability with sharp edges and pronounced vertical lines.

Cortex: Take the look of wood to a new level! The Cortex style reflects the alternating pattern of relatively darker and lighter wood grains while adding a twist with unique color applications.

Axolotl for Amarr Cortex in Bronze Black Florentine with Matching Door Finish

Lunar: If you’re more of an out-of-this-world visionary who drives inspiration from other worldly elements, then the Lunar design is for you. Made from layers of unconsolidated deposits and rocks, the Lunar style is unlike anything else on this planet.

Axolotl for Amarr Lunar with Metal Finish

Smooth: Minimalistic design paired with top-of-the-line aesthetics, this style gives off the look of a satin finish perfect for any type of architecture.

Axolotl for Amarr Smooth in Sentinel Copper

Cast: Straight from the forge comes the signature Axolotl cast metals style. Meant to emulate the special texture of metal when it is first cast with fire, this choice of style is too hot to handle.

After exploring and determining which style of fancy garage doors best suits you, you’ll need to customize by choosing the size and color that best showcases the style of your doors.

Contact a Certified Amarr for Axolotl Dealer to Get Started!

Customize Your New Garage Door with Surface Options

Customizing your garage door can bring out elements around your home, office or business. It can complement colors already incorporated throughout exterior features such as front doors and entry gates as well.

Not only can customization add to the look of your home, but it can bring added monetary value. On average, you get back 102% return on investment (ROI) when adding new garage doors to your home, according to the Cost vs. Value report by Remodeling. So let’s take a look at how you can customize with color while paying yourself back in the long run!

Getting Customization Right

While shopping for fancy garage doors is fun, there are a few points to keep in mind to ensure you get the door of your dreams.

The first is understanding how the space will be used. Many choose to convert their garages for other purposes outside of vehicle storage; such as a workout room, building zone or storage. If you choose to make this space a part-time recreational area, you may consider a door with more durability and strength.

Secondly, how often do you plan on using the garage? Do you prefer to display your cars outside, keep them safe indoors or combine the two? Determining the use of the garage will help uncover the type of garage door you’ll need.

Finally, it’s important to choose the right surface option that’ll complement your home or business while not overpowering it! Since these fancy garage doors are like nothing ever before seen in North America, choosing the right style, color and functionality can be tricky.

To ensure you’re making the most informed choice, Amarr has enlisted trusted dealers who have to get Axolotl for Amarr training before advising homeowners and business proprietors. Contact a trained Axolotl for Amarr dealer today!

Doors from Amarr by Axolotl can add an interesting flare to your designer home.

What Specialty Materials Are Right for Your Garage Door Design?

Not quite ready to take the next step? Then let’s show you what makes these fancy garage doors so uniquely different and exquisite.

Most garage doors are made of basic materials and have been for years. What makes these doors so profound is the craftsmanship behind them. Axolotl is able to take ordinary surfaces and transform them into extraordinary works of art.

So how do they do this and what are these materials exactly?

Metal

One of the more popular materials used is metal. Axolotl has developed a revolutionary technology where liquified semi-precious metals such as zinc, copper or bronze can be applied to surfaces. They are bonded to Amarr’s well-engineered aluminum garage door frame to bring these mesmerizing doors to life.

What’s more, metal finishes are recyclable and sustainable materials that, once they’re done, can be used again for a new purpose. Thus, not only are they gorgeously unique, but sustainable as well.

Concrete

An industrial-style home deserves a concrete garage door, but isn’t concrete a heavy material? Actually, not when it’s used in this application. That is the beauty in the design and innovation of the materials being offered.

With unlimited potential for design quality, this otherwise construction material offers a surprisingly lightweight and sustainable alternative to the traditional garage door.

Axolotl Concrete has won tremendous accolades, including the Australian International Design Award, acceptance into the New York Material Connexion database and being showcased at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney.

There is more than meets the eye with this garage door material.

Terracotta

Neutral, natural colors bring about a sense of comfort and grounding. These terracotta-finished garage doors coalesce your home in a simply marvelous way. It involves a proprietary coating process to carry forth the material’s natural texture and color. It’s offered in a range of colors and feels more pure and raw than a wood garage door ever could.

No matter the style and finish you choose, it’ll beautify your home or business while amplifying your style like no one else in your community!

Now, we know you must be ready to contact a certified Axolotl for Amarr dealer to learn more. That’s the easy part.

Axolotl for Amarr Garage Door Specialists Do It All

Will our dealers be able to walk you through the selection process to ensure you get the fancy garage doors you want? Yes. An Amarr dealer can consult with you about finishes and processes.

Will your dealer know how to properly install these uniquely designed doors properly? Yes. They can’t be an Axolotl for Amarr dealer without getting our certification.

Your door will come safely packaged and ready for a professional Amarr dealer to install. After installation, an Amarr dealer is only a phone call away to perform maintenance, checkups, repairs or replacements.

Your new fancy garage doors are only a few clicks away. Contact a trained Axolotl for Amarr dealer today!

Shopping Glass Garage Doors? Here Are Some Tips To Follow!

Posted July 15, 2023 by Amarr Garage Doors

You can modernize your home with a sleek, open-concept glass garage door that offers more benefits and just as much privacy and safety as a traditional, sectional door.

Implementing a clean window design throughout your home’s exterior has certain benefits from adding natural light and creating dynamic spaces to energy efficiency and curb appeal. However, there may be some myths about glass garage doors still floating around and we’re here to help squash them. Here are tips on picking out and installing a glass garage door.

Why Glass Garage Doors Can Benefit Your Home

The glass garage door has become a trend among new homeowners. It offers an elegant appearance that looks incredible with a modern home design. But, you don’t have to have the sharp edges and steel exterior style often equated to modern design. With the right finishes and uses, a glass garage door can work with nearly any house aesthetic.

There are many benefits that extend beyond just the look of glass doors:

Natural light: A glass door allows the natural sun or moonlight to fill your home so you can cut down on artificial light from lamps or fluorescent overheads.
Dynamic spaces: With a garage door style that rolls up, you can introduce more indoor-outdoor areas to your home for a more open-concept room.
Energy efficiency: Along with cutting down on energy consumption, you’ll keep your home warm or cool with doors that are just as insulated as traditional steel garage doors.
Curb appeal: A contemporary design improves the allure of your home and could even raise its value.
Low maintenance: You can clean glass garage doors just as easily as any other window in your home with the added benefit of not needing to paint or fix dents.

Now that you know the benefits of these style doors, you may be wondering about the durability of a glass garage door. Does it break as easily as a window pane or a mirror? The answer is no; these doors are built and tested to withstand typical outdoor elements that standard garage doors experience..

These garage doors are incredibly durable because they use tempered glass and are just as resilient as steel or solid aluminum panels. Long-term maintenance for glass doors is fairly low as well because they don’t weather as quickly as wood.

With these benefits in mind, lets dig deeper into picking out a door design and glass garage door installation.

Types of Glass Garage Doors To Choose From

Choosing glass contemporary garage doors is made simple with our Design Your Garage Door online tool. It allows you to choose how many doors you want and the size of each. You can also snap a picture of your current garage entrance on your home so you can see what your new door may look like before you ever buy it.

As you continue to customize your contemporary glass door, you have a few options ahead of you:

How many window panes.
The length and size of each window.
Style of the door: Vista, Horizon or Classica Full View.
Border color around the aluminum frame panels.
Window design: the opaqueness of the window.

Vista, Horizon and Classica Full View door designs all include large glass options. The main difference is that the Vista and Horizon Collection are made of aluminum frames while the Classica Full View has a standard steel frame. Your Amarr garage door dealer can help you determine what type of construction and glass size would best meet your needs by bringing your ideas to life.

Light up your home all year long with glass garage doors from Amarr.

The great part about choosing glass garage doors is that you don’t have to compromise safety or privacy while getting the same benefits as with a traditional garage door. It’s insulated, safe, durable and offers privacy.

How much do glass garage doors cost?

Depending on the type of glass garage door you purchase, the cost can vary. Although they are typically more than traditional doors they take more effort to manufacture and last longer due to aluminum construction.

Why Partner With Amarr When Shopping for Your Glass Garage Doors?

Finding a trusted garage door technician that is knowledgeable about glass garage door designs can be challenging. However, with over 4,000 qualified Amarr dealers throughout the USA, these dealers can help you choose the right door that fits within your budget and meets all of your needs.

Not only can you buy garage doors from Amarr dealers but they can also perform proper installation and support service issues should they arise. Choosing an Amarr dealer for your garage door installation means avoiding any unnecessary accidents or mistakes. Professional technicians can help you install the door properly the first time, which will ensure your warranty and your door works properly and safely.

If you are ready to see what a new glass garage door would look like on your home, then Start Designing Today!

Design your new glass garage door in the comfort of your home.

Benefits of Faux Wood Garage Doors

Posted June 30, 2023 by Amarr Garage Doors

Looking for a classy, renewed look for your home’s exterior? Consider upgrading to a faux wood door or including one as part of your home renovation project. Faux wood garage doors look like genuine wood, but are actually made of steel. That way, you get all of the gorgeous texture and look of wood without having to deal with the maintenance and upkeep that comes with real wood garage doors.

If you are split between wanting the look and luxury of a wood door, but don’t have the budget or time for the upkeep of wood, then a faux wooden door is your answer.

Genuine wood doors are notoriously difficult to maintain because they need regular maintenance including a new coat of paint or stain and sanding. You’ll have to keep an eye on warping, cracks, rot or at the very least color fading as well.

Painting wood doors takes lots of time and patience to maintain them after a certain amount of time.

Let’s take a look at a more reasonable solution that achieves the look of a wood garage door without breaking the bank.

Benefits of a Faux Wooden Garage Door

Durability

Amarr’s doors are made with steel or aluminum and are able to maintain their integrity through harsh storms, particularly wet seasons and severe weather. In the summertime, steel doors can withstand humidity and extreme meteorological conditions, making them a great choice no matter where you live. Faux wood doors will easily keep your home safe and comfortable.

Pest Free

As long as you maintain the balance and mechanics of your steel wood-like door, you won’t have to worry about pests entering your home through your garage. With a wood door, it’s not uncommon for rodents to chew through small corners of a garage.

Easy Maintenance

Faux wood doors are insulated and made of steel meaning they’re easy to maintain. You won’t have to worry about moisture seeping into your garage unlike if it were a wood door. Furthermore, surface-level maintenance is fairly easy and straightforward. After a freezing, salted winter, for example, you’ll only have to hose off the door or grab a sponge and soap to spruce up the appearance.

While a traditionally wooden garage door might not be the best choice for your lifestyle, faux wood doors could be the solution you're looking for.

Increased Curb Appeal

A garage door has an incredible cost-to-value ratio and can help improve the look of your home. If you’re in the market for a new home or just want to spruce up your exterior, a faux wood door can perform all of the magic of a real wood door for likely a quarter of the price.

Deciding on the Right Garage Door

A faux wood garage door doesn’t have to have your average, run-of-the-mill look. You can customize faux wood garage doors in the same way as any other door from Amarr. We offer a wide variety of beautiful wood colors from Walnut and Golden Oak to Mahogany. Or if you have decided the wood look just isn’t your thing, you can choose from a number of other door colors.

For design inspiration, pull from the natural colors of your surrounding landscape such as brown or deep green. Depending on your style, you have endless color choices to choose from within with the Amarr Color Zone selections.

Adding windows to your door can invite some natural light into your home as well. Amarr windows are just as strong as the rest of the door so you don’t have to worry about breakage, even after years of use.

Our custom wood garage door features allow you to make it as unique and as you’d like. With Amarr, the sky’s the limit.

Easy Garage Door Service and Maintenance Help

Not only are faux garage doors easier to maintain than real wood doors, but dealers are more versed on how to install them as well as how to best maintain steel wood doors. When you pu rchase a garage door from an Amarr dealer, you get a maintenance partner you can trust. It’s important to take a look at all of the mechanics of your door for debris build-up, loose parts or rust so you can ask them about any concerns you may have.

If your garage door is making any strange noises it hadn’t before, not operating as smoothly as it should or acting up in any other way then they can also provide services to assist in fixing the problems. You can contact your local Amarr dealer to come out and check on your garage door so they can easily repair the pieces necessary.

If you end up needing replacement parts, garage door installation is straightforward and could be covered with your warranty.

With Amarr, you’re never on your own when it comes to your garage door. Our friendly, professional technicians can help you pick out a new faux wood door when you are ready. Design your new Amarr garage door today and look forward to the possibilities ahead.

Designing a custom door is easy and fun with our design tool; get started today.

Garage Door Service Questions Answered

Posted June 16, 2023 by Amarr Garage Doors

Your garage door maintenance is just as important as taking care of your lawn, your plumbing and electricity. Repair and maintenance are necessary to keep your home, possessions and loved ones safe. Imagine needing to leave for work and your garage door refuses to open. Or as you back out of your garage, the door suddenly closes on your car. These and many other issues could arise if you do not maintain your garage door's functionality.

Here's what you need to know about garage door repair services to ensure all is working properly.

Garage Door Repair Services

Garage doors need maintenance and servicing just like every other household machine. Because it acts as a barrier to the outdoors, debris, critters and weather conditions, your doors need to be secured and solid. It's important to keep up with not only the actual garage doors, but the parts as well including the track and cables.

Here are a few signs of potential problems to keep an eye on to know when your doors may need servicing:

Opening or closing the garage is louder than normal.
Gunk on the tracks, opener, lift cables or hinges.
Rust on any metal components of the door.
Clanking or rickety sounds are heard as the door operates.
A brittle or worn weather seal.
The light in the opener flickers or goes out completely.
Dirt build-up on the garage door.

While some of these you could fix on your own, you should reach out to your local Amarr dealer for professional assistance. Cleaning or fixing a lightbulb is one thing, but when it comes to a garage door tune-up, you should call in the experts.

Repair Services Can be Simple or More Complicated

Professionally trained technicians will come by your home and inspect all the working parts of your door system. They'll look closely at the joints and moving parts for any cracks, rust, wear and tear to create an estimation for repair service.

Amarr dealers are trained professionals who can help you determine how to best handle your issue.

Structural damages like replacing damaged sections will require garage door repair. Your technician will let you know if the door just needs a repair or if a full replacement and garage door installation is necessary. The cost differences between repair and replacement vary by complexity and a dealer will be able to help you make the best decision about which option is better.

Installation Services

Installation by Amarr garage door repair service professionals is quick, straight forward and offers you a properly functioning garage door. All you need to do is explore the type of custom door you want and then reach out to your local Amarr dealer to start the process. If you're not familiar with customizing your new door, a professional can walk you through the steps.

When your door is showing signs of serious rust, holes or other deterioration, you should call an Amarr dealer immediately for an assessment and possible full replacement. An older wood garage door, for example, could be splintering, running up energy costs for your home and be a highway for unwanted pests after long years of use. Trusted dealers can help you pick out a new garage door and pair it with modern garage door opener models to fit your needs.

Where Can you Find Advice and Guidance for Garage Door Service?

Extending the life of your garage door is a simple way to ensure repair and replacement costs remain at a minimum. Here are four ways to extend your garage door's life to avoid needing major garage door services:

Read your owner's manual: You'll know exactly what to look for when you think your garage door needs servicing and what you can do on your own.
Lubricate: The nuts and bolts of your metal garage door need to remain properly lubricated throughout the year to ensure optimal performance.
Clean the door panels often: Although a clean garage door is aesthetically pleasing, dirt and grime build-up on the door can affect the rest of the operation as well.
Clear up the tracks: Even though the tracks are inside the garage, they can still collect dirt and debris. Regular cleaning can help ensure the rollers do not jump off the tracks,

Although maintenance is key, accidents happen along with wear and tear. In these inevitable events, this typically calls for a professional's touch. For more challenging garage door service needs, contact your local Amarr garage door dealer today!

To schedule a service for your garage door, contact a garage door dealer near you.

Everything You Need to Know About Garage Door Opener Repair

Posted May 30, 2023 by Amarr Garage Doors

Your garage door opener works to keep your garage operating normally. They typically have a long life but like all machinery, they malfunction or get old and need repair or replacement. You don’t realize what you’ve got until it’s gone, and when your opener stops working, this can shift your day-to-day dramatically.

This article will help you understand the signs of a malfunctioning opener and whether you need garage door opener repair.

Signs It May Be Time To Replace Your Garage Door Opener

It happens to the best of us, we notice something is off about our machinery, yet we leave it till the last minute to repair. The trouble with doing this for any part of your garage is that it can put a lot of people in danger. Whether it’s something minor like your car getting locked in or out of your garage or a torsion spring bursts, a garage door repair is nothing to mess around with.

To prevent anything like this from happening to you, here are a few signs that your garage door opener may need a repair:

Your garage door opener is making unusual noises

If your machinery is making odd noises like humming, you can take that as a sign it’s telling you to take a closer look. It may sound like your garage is louder than usual or making a sound you’ve never heard before. However, if your garage has always been fairly loud, it may just be an older model and your technician may recommend getting it replaced.

Your garage door gets stuck or stalls while opening

When your garage door doesn’t open or close all the way, this is a sure sign that it needs repair. An unreliable garage door can put you and everyone else at risk of getting stuck or damaging your car. If it doesn’t close all the way, this can also invite unwanted weather, critters or even intruders. Additionally, an open garage door can ruin your home’s energy efficiency, letting out the heating or cooling of your home.

Your garage door randomly functions

A garage door that opens or closes randomly can be just as dangerous as one that stalls or gets stuck. The worst part of one that opens at random is that you almost never know when it’s going to work. This is likely due to a problem with the wiring and a garage door repair services professional can come in and correct the issue.

Your garage door reverses when opening or closing

If you’re closing or opening a garage and it suddenly reverses its direction, you could have a problem either with the opener or the sensors.

The sensors, also known as the photo safety eyes, typically sit at the very base of your garage door frame and feature sensors that detect anything that may be directly underneath the door. Make sure this isn’t the case and check there is nothing in front of the sensors as you’re trying to close the garage.

If the path is clear, then it may be an issue with the opener.

Your door won’t open at all

The lights on your door opener wall button may blink or fail to trigger your door, signaling it’s time for a repair.

When your garage door opener no longer works, call an Amarr dealer for assistance.

There may come a time when you press down on the garage door opener and the door doesn’t move at all no matter how many times you try. This could mean one of two things: The opener batteries are dead or the door is no longer connected to the opener.

If your batteries are dead, be sure to replace the batteries in all of your remotes to avoid inconsistencies in performance.

If the garage door is no longer connecting to the opener, you may have forgotten to reconnect the two together after a power outage. Check your Amarr garage door opener manual for guidance or call your local Amarr dealer for door opener service.

Troubleshooting Easy DIY Repairs

There are some problems that are easy to identify and fix on your own, whereas others require professional help. Knowing the difference will help you and your loved ones stay safe. Additionally, if you try to DIY repairs on your garage door, you may invalidate your warranty.

The first step to troubleshooting your garage door opener issue besides observing its functionality is to take a look around the inside of your garage. Look for broken or dislodged pieces, listen for strange noises or sporadic function — these will tell you if you need to call in a professional.

If you have a question on the types of repairs you can do on your own without spoiling the warranty, check our warranty guidelines or contact your local Amarr garage door dealer for garage door opener service.

There may be a circumstance where you will have to replace the entire garage door system. Take a look at the garage door you currently have and notice if it is making a lot of noise, doesn’t have photo safety eyes or parts of it looks rusted. If these sound familiar, you have an opportunity to upgrade your garage with the newest garage door opener technology.

Make sure nothing is blocking the photo safety eyes located near the bottom of the track

How Professionals Fix Your Garage Door Opener

A garage door that doesn’t work never comes at a good time. But professionally trained technicians have the experience and tools necessary to get the job done quickly and safely. The biggest point that a technician can help with — and the reason you should call in a professional right away — is potential damage to the motor that runs the entire machine. New garage door opener installation is fast, reliable and sometimes necessary.

Worn gears or reconnecting the cables back to the motor are easy fixes when put into professional hands.

Your garage door has about 10,000 cycles — opening and closing — before it starts to wear down. After garage door installation, the door itself should last around 30 years depending on where you live and the weather conditions.

However, the parts like the motor, opener, springs and so on need garage door maintenance as often as any other part of your home. While you should clean dirt and debris, professionals will take care of grime build-up on the motor or more technical areas of the garage door system.

Ignoring signs of damage or wear could take a simple repair up to a full garage door replacement. A new Amarr garage door comes with a comprehensive warranty package that can help you take care of your door and ensure machinery longevity.

Find a Technician in Your Area

Amarr has a network of 4,000 independent professional garage door dealers that can help you determine your garage door issue. Amarr has helped homeowners repair or replace their garage doors for over 70 years. Our dealers are knowledgeable and can help guide you through the service and repair process. Get in touch with your local Amarr garage door dealer today.

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What You Need to Know About Buying a New Overhead Garage Door

Posted May 15, 2023 by Amarr Garage Doors

In the market for a new overhead garage door? There’s a lot to consider. Since your garage door is typically the biggest door in your home and can be located in the front, it could set the aesthetic for the entire exterior. If you’re looking for a new garage door as part of your renovation project or simply considering a new garage door, consider these helpful tips as you shop for garage doors made by Amarr.

Choose the Material, Style, and Features You Want For Your New Garage Door

With a custom garage door, you’ll find there are a plethora of options to choose from between materials, insulation, windows and more. Let’s take a look at a few steps you can use to narrow down your search.

Step 1: Choose Your Door Material

Where in the world do you live? A home located around extreme winter weather may choose a steel or aluminum door that can seal out the elements yet still provide you with a stylish product — especially if you live in an area that salts the roads.

A wood residential garage door can bring together a warm, cottage feeling for your home. Garage door service comes complete with a coat of paint in any color you want and sealant to ensure its longevity.

Aluminum doors offer you a chance to modernize your home. A glass garage door can bring in some natural lighting and make your garage another open space of your home. New garage door installations should be simple, and your Amarr technician can ensure it is insulated for optimal energy efficiency and safety.

Step 2: Pick Your Style

With us, the sky’s the limit. You can choose from three distinctive styles: modern, traditional or carriage house doors. If you want to express some creativity, you can also paint the door any color or organize the windows in any way that meets your expectations.

Modern-style doors offer you the chance to add unique designs to your exterior. Choose from an array of window patterns, or take your indoor space outdoors with floor-to-ceiling windows. No need to worry about energy efficiency or privacy — our windows are both insulated and you can add privacy features like tempered or frosted glass panes.

As an overhead door company, Amarr can offer quality traditional doors that are both reliable and stylish. This option can stand the test of time and fits in with most home aesthetics. You can even switch up the panel lengths and colors to fit your exterior tone.

Carriage house doors offer your home a quaint look that calls forth a time when garages were built to hold horses instead of powerful vehicles. They’re built to open overhead for convenience and easy maintenance. Choose from a two-door or single-long-door style depending on how much time you have to perform maintenance. We even offer an easy online door designer tool to help you visualize what the door would like on your home.

Along with a garage door you can also purchase garage door opener models that offer great service, are easily installed with professionally trained technicians, including emergency service and create an energy-efficient door.

Step 3: Select Your Features

If you’re looking for more natural lighting, insulation or noise reduction, we can help you choose the best design for your needs. We have incredible options that can help maintain the temperature in your garage if it’s attached to your home. The difference will all depend on your budget.

Overhead garage door styles are available to fit all homes from single garages to multiple garages.

Staying within your budget

The number of features and customizations will shift the cost of your new garage door. From the garage door openers and garage door repair expectations to the parts included, each piece will increase or decrease the cost of your garage door. Keep in mind that your overhead door will be a focal point of your home if it’s positioned in the front and attached to your house. Garage door installation comes complete with sizing and quality checks.

We’ve included a convenient design feature on our website to see exactly what your garage will look like before you place an order. We carry major brands for a completely reliable garage door installed by expertly trained technicians. With Amarr, you’re always taken care of and never left in the dark with questions about your residential garage door.

Find an Amarr garage door dealer near you, nationwide.

Carriage Garage Doors: Unique Ranch Styles You’ll Love

Posted May 1, 2023 by Amarr Garage Doors

Looking for a unique garage door design to bring together your cottage-style home? A Carriage garage door can do just that. This garage door aesthetic brings forth memories of a country home, warm rooms and snowy backyards. It could be the perfect solution to tie together a one-of-a-kind home.

We’ll break down what a carriage door is, how to choose the right style for your home and why it may be the best choice for you!

Carriage Doors Explained

A Carriage door appears like an old ranch-style door meant to hold horse-drawn carriages. These doors would open by swinging in and out of the door frame. More modern carriage doors look just like the traditional doors, but they function like any overhead door by sliding up and down. This ensures the garage remains energy efficient, safe and free from unwanted critter guests.

Amarr Carriage doors are made of steel and are coated using a multi-step rust prevention process for optimal durability. This type of door is designed and painted to look like a traditional wood door with artificial wood grains and colors.

Carriage Door Benefits

Carriage-style homes give you the brilliance of a style you’d find in the French countryside without all of the difficulties of maintaining a wood door. Steel or aluminum garage doors are easier to keep up, don’t need regular repairs and won’t shrink or swell throughout the year depending on the weather. Steel doors are also more durable against anything that may fly into the door during high winds.

Furthermore, a Carriage door from Amarr can be installed to work with an automatic garage door opener — adding convenience and reliability to your home. Traditional Carriage doors are typically manually operated and require you to get out of your car to open and close the door each time you enter and exit your home. This can put you at risk of slipping and falling during icy or rainy weather. The chances of closing the door incorrectly could also put your home in danger.

But what type of home aesthetic would work best with such a garage door? Let’s take a look.

Carriage Styles for Your Home

A Carriage garage door is typically found on a more country-style home. Think French countryside vineyard, craftsman homes or even a Cape Cod home. It’s a traditional-style garage door with a bit more style and customization.

This ranch-style home aesthetic could come full circle with a carriage garage door. Choose from a variety of colors and styles, such as:

True white
Almond
Sandtone
Black
Walnut

Because the door hardware is customizable as well, you can choose styles and colors that work perfectly with the look of your home.

The window designs are customizable to fit your needs and style as well. Where the Stockton style offers more natural light and a traditional look, the Jardin turns toward a more Mediterranean aesthetic instead. You can build out the exact style door you want in no time at all. Take advantage of our online door designer tool by taking a picture of your home with your current garage door and uploading it to see different styles of garage doors on your home before ever making a purchase.

Uses and Placements

These types of garage doors offer more space in your garage that you can use for anything. Not everyone stores their cars in their garage or has additional space to build out another room. You can use the Carriage garage door as a ranch-style entrance to another room. Bring the indoors outdoors to create a more open space that incorporates natural light and dynamic areas in your home.

Add an elegant look to your home with Carriage doors.

Installation and Maintenance

When you purchase Amarr Carriage doors from a dealer, you not only get a quality product but installation and a solid warranty as well. This means you can skip the DIY installation project and hire a professional.

There are many different parts of your home you can DIY with ease or just by watching a how-to video online. When it comes to your garage door installation, it’s important to rely on professional technicians who have experience and tools to support you. Garage doors are heavy and involve tons of pressure to operate. A wrong installation can mean a door that doesn’t work and puts you in danger.

After contacting a professional carriage door technician, you can rest assured they will install your door properly. Once installed, you can increase the longevity of your new garage door by creating a simple maintenance routine. Every one to three months, check for debris, loose screws, salt build-up and more. And make sure to clean the decorative hardware so it can continue to look as nice as your new carriage garage door.

Why Choose a Carriage House Style

Carriage garage door design can improve curb appeal while adding a completed look to your home renovation project. Maintenance and cleanliness of this style garage door is also easy making this design choice a no brainer. Explore our many Carriage House style garage doors today by contacting a trusted Amarr dealer near you.

The Scoop on Custom Garage Doors

Posted April 15, 2023 by Amarr Garage Doors

Generic garage doors are a safe option that almost everyone on your block probably has. Instead of fitting in, you can customize your new garage door to fit your style, blend your home aesthetic or improve your home’s value.

Here is everything you need to know about customizing your garage door and showcasing your personal style.

Custom Garage Door Styles

It’s not uncommon for homeowners to focus on other parts of their home before considering their garage door. Maybe you just redid your windows, painted the exterior and trimmed up on the hedges. Since the garage is typically the largest door to your home, that also means it’s a major focal point for the exterior.

Personalizing your garage door to fit your home’s architecture will not only enhance your curb appeal even more but give your home that last needed upgrade to make it really pop.

After owning your home for a while, you may notice nicks, dents and system malfunctions in your garage door that needs to be addressed. Let your creative style flow with your own personalization with these garage door styles:

Traditional Garage Door

If you’re looking for something completely timeless and classic, a traditional garage door could do the trick.

Sectional door installation is straightforward and can still offer you some unique design options such as short or long-panel designs. At Amarr, you can pick out the color you want and the window styles for a look that is truly yours.

Carriage Garage Door

A carriage garage door offers a unique style all on its own. Add a country-style touch to your home with a Classica or Carriage Court garage door. This is a sectional door that appears to have two swinging doors instead. It’s a call to when horse-drawn carriages were used, but now with an about 200 horsepower upgrade. These steel doors are low maintenance, look stylish and will last you a lifetime.

Glass Doors

Switch up your style and bring in the sunshine with glass garage doors. These offer a unique look and feel to your home that is unmatched by any other. You get natural light throughout your home without having to worry about losing any heat or cooling in the process. This insulated garage door includes glass panes that are tempered and we provide the option for tinting, frosting or modifying the window so you have as much privacy as you need.

Additionally, while most of our other custom door frames are made of steel, Vista and Horizon Collections are aluminum. This ensures the material is long-lasting and corrosion-resistant to further support the glass panes.

Modern Doors

Switch up your traditional doors with something a little more modern and personalized. Create contemporary garage doors with a wide variety of colors and window styles.

You can choose where the windows will appear on the door so you capture a truly interesting look that stands out from the crowd. With a modern garage door there’s no need to compromise.

Add Your Style with Amarr

There’s no need to stick to the status quo when it comes to your garage door. Our garage door dealers can safely install your new garage door, perform maintenance and even help you pick out the best style for your needs. If you have a question, Amarr dealers are always available for answers around insulation, service, installation and more.

Design your garage door today to see what a new custom garage door can do for the look of your home.

Garage Door Sizes and Creative Uses

Posted March 31, 2023 by Amarr Garage Doors

Some things have to be like the Goldilocks and Three Bears fairytale — just right. Before designing and installing your new garage door, you must first ensure you have the proper measurements and dimensions of your garage and garage door frame. Let's take a look at everything you need to know about garage door sizes, proper ways to measure for garage doors and how to let your creative juices flowing if you're thinking about fun ways to spruce up a space.

One Size Doesn't Fit All When Looking at Garage Door Sizes

While there are standard styles and sizes for residential garage doors, the creative freedom of custom garage doors is expanding. Whether building a new home or looking for an upgrade, understanding common garage door sizes can give you a launching point for a personalized creation. Here are some standard garage door sizes based on the types of property or vehicle you may have.

Single-Car Garage

The single garage door can vary slightly in height. Typically the standard garage door size is between 7 feet to 8 feet high by 8 to 10 feet wide. This range largely depends on the structure of the home itself. These sizes are suitable for SUVs, cars, trucks and vans.

A single-car garage can offer you a chance to add your own personality to your home's exterior.

Multi-car Garages

You could choose to build a double garage door for two vehicles. A double door would require dimensions ranging between 7 to 8 feet high by 16 or 18 feet. You typically can fit taller cars in this space and use the additional room for storage or extra living space.

This double-car garage door looks incredible and can hold two vehicles or add extra storage space.

RV Garage Doors

An oversized garage door that would hold an RV or a larger vehicle would likely need a custom-built garage to accommodate the size of the vehicle. These doors should be 10 to 14 feet high and wide. In this case, a standard single car garage or double garage door size would not be enough. The garage space height and width would need to be the right garage door size to accommodate the additional size of the vehicle.

Combination Garage Doors

There's no rule that says you have to have either a double or a single garage door. You can create a combined door design that fits your needs and adds some uniqueness to your home. A double and single garage door for your home can help create more space to build an additional room with a garage door as one of the walls. This option will require two different garage door openers.

Combination garage doors offer a plethora of options for your home from storage, an extra room or a third car.

How to Properly Measure For Your Garage Door

It's important to get accurate measurements before purchasing a new garage door. It's not just about measuring the garage door opening, the door's height and width, or just the frame. You'll also need to take measurements of the inside of your garage, leaving room for an opener and the door for both opened and closed positions.

Here's how to get the measurements you need for an accurate purchase and installation process.

1: Door Width and Height of Opening

The first step is to take the door width and height of the garage to the closest inch. This will be the garage door size.

2: Sideroom

Next, measure the space to the left and right side of the garage door opening to the closest inch. This is where the vertical track will be. Most track systems require 3.5 inches, but some larger doors will need at least 5 inches of space.

3: Headroom

The headroom measurement will require the space between the top of the garage door and the garage ceiling. Most standard-sized garages will need about 12 inches of headroom, and openers will need an additional 3 inches of space on average. These two requirements add up to at least 15 inches of space.

4: Backroom

No, this is not the space you'll need to install your in-home speakeasy. The backroom measurement for your garage door is necessary to fit the garage door in an open position and the door opener. For this step, you'll need to measure from the front to the back of the garage or the first obstruction on the ceiling. For a standard door, you'll need to cover the height of your garage door plus 18 inches for the opener, depending on its size.

View our easy How to Measure Video if you have any questions.

How Do You Plan on Using Your Garage?

Whether you're renovating your garage to create more space, building a garage from scratch or replacing your old door, measurements matter. You don't want to purchase a garage door and have it arrive at your home only to realize that it's too large or small, not tall or wide enough. This can cause stress and frustration as you figure out your next step and how to budget for a new door.

Understanding how you use your garage will help determine how large of a door or how much space you'll need to accommodate your lifestyle.

For example, you might just want to separate rooms in your home with a garage door. In this case, the measurements will vary largely from a sectional garage door being used for a standard garage. If you need help deciding which door is best for your project, you can always contact an Amarr garage door professional to learn about the different products available as well as discuss the best garage door choice to fit within your desired budget when you are ready to buy.

Are You Building a New Garage?

If you bought your home with a garage, the size of your garage is already complete. However, if you are renovating your garage or even building a garage from scratch, you will need to consider a few points:

The number of cars you'd like to fit inside.
Your style preferences such as windows and garage door type.
The use of the garage, like entertainment, living space, storage or standard vehicle space.
Practicality and the cost of maintaining a space for multiple cars and a garage door opener system.

For questions regarding the best setup for your home needs, reach out to your local Amarr dealer to get started.

Get Creative When Thinking About Garage Door Styles and Uses

Want to get more creative with your garage door design? You can improve your curb appeal with a unique style and raise your home's value in the process.

One creative way to use garage doors is to switch out your French doors separating your atrium or screened-in porch with a glass garage door. You can invite natural light into your home and make a room feel bigger with this change. Garage doors are weather-resistant and energy efficient, and you can customize the types of glass and material to match your home's decor adding an even bigger benefit.

Customize Your Studio Apartment

Perhaps you've purchased a ground-floor studio apartment and you have a large open-concept space idea that you'd love to bring to life. A garage door can introduce an industrial style that can create rooms and bring the outside in with garage doors. Plus they are completely customizable and unique to fit your very own style.

Use garage doors as a wall to separate the outside from the inside room to add that wow factor.

Add a Fun Garage Door to Your Workspace Building

Garage doors are replacing traditional front doors when it comes to workspaces outside of the home. If you have a small guest house you are thinking about converting into a workspace, a sturdy, steel garage door could make the most sense. A garage door in place of a standard residential front door could offer more opportunities for expansion at a lower cost, allow you to move furniture in without hassle and so much more. Windows in the sectional door can also give you natural light, while a properly installed door offers a safe space to protect your newest project from pests and harsh weather conditions.

What About a Band Room in Your Garage?

Of course, a two-car or single-car garage door design allows for tons of creative ways to use your garage, but have you ever thought about using it as a band room? You can easily use one side of the garage as an entrance and the other for parking cars. You may even want to add an additional room within the garage to give you a quieter space to work or as a private space for a renter. The key is to make sure you choose the right garage door that will help dampen noise from instruments should your creative juices lead you in this direction.

Amarr offers a wide selection of garage doors and openers to help bring your vision to life.

Trust an Amarr Garage Door Dealer

Amarr has been a trusted name in the garage door business since 1951. We offer a wide variety of sizes to fit almost any garage door need. When you are ready for a new garage door, a local Amarr dealer will come take your exact measurements to ensure your door will fit properly while also completing installation when the time comes.

To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact your local Amarr dealer today.

Everything You Need To Know About Garage Door Repair

Posted March 14, 2023 by Amarr Garage Doors

Your garage door has a fairly long life depending on the maintenance and use. But after several years, you could see some straining, door openers not working properly and possible breakage. It happens to almost every garage door after a while no matter the maintenance. We’ll look at common places around your garage that are susceptible to breaking, signs there is an actual break and what to do as a result.

What Could Go Wrong With Your Garage Door: Springs & Rollers

The springs on your sectional door help the machine open and close by making the door lighter. They are the metal cylindrical pieces of your garage door that either run parallel to the garage door or the sides of your garage.

There could be a few things wrong with your springs or rollers depending on the signs of wear and tear. Identifying them long before they break can save you from a lot of danger.

Two Types of Springs

As you or your door repair specialist take a look at the health of your garage door, they’ll be looking for one of two types of springs: torsion and extension springs.

Torsion springs are the ones that run horizontally above your garage door. They typically have cables that loop around a shaft along one end, secured at a fixture on the bottom of your garage door and are crimped at the other, connected at the drum. The springs wrap more tightly as the door opens and loosen as the door closes.

Example of torsion spring above the garage door

Extension springs require a bit more hardware to function. As the spring stretches along both sides of the track, a safety cable and lift cables keep the door stable. The tracks are what your rollers follow as your garage opens and closes. The safety cables help protect against breakage and protect anyone nearby and your belongings if the cable were to break. Lift cables help the garage door lift and down by connecting to a bottom fixture, up through a pulley, to the extension spring and secured back to the track.

What To Do if Your Extension Cable Door Breaks

If you hear a loud snapping sound from your garage, stay inside! The springs hold thousands of pounds of tension within them and releasing that tension could mean serious bodily harm. For this reason, we recommend contacting your Amarr garage door technician to assess the situation and either repair or replace the broken springs and rollers.

Are Your Springs and Rollers Broken?

Even if you don’t hear a loud snapping sound (this is unique to an extension spring), you’ll know your garage door needs repair or replacement because it’s not able to lift off the ground.

However, if the door is opening too fast and closing with a slam or barely getting off the ground, this is a sign that your springs may be on their last leg and you need to schedule a technician to come out.

At the same time, it’s not uncommon for a roller, the circular wheel-like piece, to come off the track. The best way to understand why is by looking at your cable and drum. If the garage door won’t open or close, it could be due to the rollers jumping off the track. They could have inadequate lubrication, the tracks could have come off the wall, the tracks are misaligned or they’re simply dirty.

Garage Door Track Issues

Diagnosing a track problem could prove to be a little tricky as it may look like a lot of other issues.

Here are a few signs that your tracks are the reason your garage door is not functioning properly:

Opening unevenly: There may be debris on your tracks or they are extremely dirty.
Opening and closing too slowly: Another indicator of dirty tracks or that the rollers are not lubricated enough.
Tracks are misaligned: When you see gaps between the roller and the rail or bends in the rail itself, you’ll hear a rubbing noise when it hits this certain spot.

After years of use, inevitably, your tracks won’t function as well. With routine maintenance and service, you can extend the life of your doors. Professionally trained technicians know what to look for and how to diagnose garage door issues, garage opener problems, installation, spring or track issues. When your garage door doesn’t close properly, it can affect your home’s security level and safety. Let a professional offer garage door repair service whenever necessary.

What To Do When Your Remote and Keypad Don’t Work

It’s not always the garage door, springs or tracks that cause issues. Sometimes your remote or keypad are malfunctioning as well. You may be pressing your remote as hard as you can or punching in the right numbers on your keypad, but the door is not responding.

Sometimes this issue is simply a matter of replacing the batteries in your devices. If you’ve done this and the door is still not working, then it may be one of several issues:

Signal is disrupted by an obstruction or out of range.
Accidentally pressed the locked button on your garage door control panel.
Remote needs a reset after years of use.
Door wiring malfunction.

If you’ve tried everything on this list and all that’s left to assume is that the door’s wiring has malfunctioned, you should contact a garage door technician to check it out. Electricians are prepared to handle complicated wiring issues and can conduct the repair with ease and expertise than if you’d done it yourself.

Trust a Professional Amarr Dealer

Whether you need a new garage door replacement, a garage door panel is dented or broken or you need a garage door spring replacement, Amarr dealers have you covered. Amarr dealers take the stress out of mechanical issues and spring danger off your shoulders. Although replacing springs is doable, homeowners often times take the opportunity to upgrade their basic level garage door to a quieter, more durable insulated garage door. Once you make an appointment, they can always walk you through your options to see what best fits your family’s immediate and long term goals.

How Often Should I Inspect My Garage Door?

You should take a look at your garage door once every month:

Look for rusting, debris and useability.
Make sure the door can open manually from the outside without using an opener.
Check that your windows are intact and there are no cracks or signs of broken glass.
Ensure the door can close completely without problems.
Use a broom handle or another object to confirm the eye of the sensor is working, and that the door reopens instead of closing when it catches an object.
Inspect the alignment by disconnecting the opening and attempting to open the door yourself.

If you ignore your garage when it makes noises, this could result in a full replacement rather than minor garage door repairs. Think of your garage like your car: If you ignore one part, the rest will start to fail as well. Keeping up with garage door maintenance — especially on your springs and rollers — can ensure your garage has a long life.

When To Make an Appointment

A yearly inspection appointment by an Amarr professional can make a huge difference in the longevity of your door. A technician can take a look and adjust any of the following:

Lubricating the garage door system.
Inspecting and replacing the rollers.
Ensuring the door is running properly on the tracks.
Tightening or replacing fasteners, bolts, lag screws, hinge bolts and bearings.
Checking that the garage door motor is running properly.
Scanning your weatherstripping for wear and tear.

Property owners have a lot to keep track of around their homes. Even if something isn’t blatantly broken, it’s important to keep track of the different parts around your house as maintenance. Just because your garage door is working and not making loud, annoying noises, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check on the different parts.

Just like getting a primary care doctor for your body, yearly garage door maintenance is a preventative practice that could save you thousands of dollars in costly repairs. Making an appointment is easy, and your Amarr technician can take some of the burdens off your shoulders around your garage door.

As a critical part of your home, yearly sectional door maintenance is crucial.

You may need new garage doors or just a small screw has come loose. Amarr dealers can diagnose the problem, give you a quote and help you make the best decision possible. They even offer garage door installation. Our garage door service people are trained and have seen just about everything. You can call your Amarr service dealer for emergency service, to look at new garage door opener models and to get a garage door repair total quote.

To learn more about repair and replacement, find an Amarr garage door dealer near you.