Standard Short Panel
The classic short-panel garage door remains one of the most popular residential garage-door styles. Smaller raised rectangular panels create a traditional appearance that works well with ranch, colonial and detached garages.
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The classic short-panel garage door remains one of the most popular residential garage-door styles. Smaller raised rectangular panels create a traditional appearance that works well with ranch, colonial and detached garages.
Long-panel garage doors use wider raised rectangular panels for a clean traditional appearance. They are an excellent option for both single-car and double-car garage openings.
Horizontal plank styling gives the appearance of a custom wood garage door while offering modern garage door construction. A strong choice for ranch, transitional and contemporary homes.
Flush-panel garage doors feature clean, flat sections without traditional raised-panel patterns. They work especially well on modern and updated homes and can be paired with contemporary windows.
Shaker-style garage doors combine clean rectangular detailing with a simple architectural appearance. They work well with craftsman, farmhouse, traditional and contemporary homes.
Carriage-house garage doors provide the appearance of traditional swing-out doors while operating as modern sectional overhead doors. Decorative windows and hardware can create a premium custom look.
Full-view garage doors combine aluminum frames with large glass sections for a modern architectural appearance and increased natural light.
Get the appearance of natural wood without the same maintenance requirements. Wood-look finishes are available on several modern and traditional garage door designs.
Garage doors are normally identified by width first and height second. DoorTech can help determine the correct garage door size based on the finished opening, available headroom, side room, backroom and track system.
An 8-foot-wide by 7-foot-high garage door is commonly found on smaller single-car garages and older homes.
A 9-foot-wide by 7-foot-high garage door is a popular single-car configuration and provides additional vehicle clearance compared with an 8-foot-wide door.
Eight-foot-high garage doors provide additional vertical clearance for larger vehicles and garages built with taller openings.
A 16-foot-wide by 7-foot-high garage door is a common configuration for a two-car residential garage.
A 16×8 garage door provides the width of a typical double garage door with additional vertical clearance.
An 18-foot-wide garage door provides additional horizontal clearance across a larger double garage.
Insulation is worth considering for attached garages, heated garages, workshops and garages located beneath living areas. Door construction and insulation levels vary by model.
Not every garage opening is a standard size. Older homes, detached garages, workshops, additions and remodeled buildings can have unusual widths or heights.
Correct garage-door installation depends on more than opening width and height. Side room, headroom, backroom, ceiling obstructions, track style and garage-door opener placement also matter.
Ask DoorTech About SizingDoorTech provides garage door sales, replacement, installation and service throughout Metro Detroit. Whether you're looking for a standard short-panel garage door, long-panel garage door, insulated garage door, modern garage door, wood-look garage door or a custom garage-door size, contact DoorTech to discuss your project.
Short-panel doors use smaller rectangular raised panels while long-panel doors use wider rectangular panels. Both provide a traditional garage-door look.
8×7 and 9×7 are common residential single-car garage door sizes. The actual opening should always be measured before ordering.
16×7 is a common double-car garage-door size. Taller 16×8 doors and wider 18-foot doors are also used.
Insulated garage doors are especially worth considering for attached garages, heated garages, workshops and garages with adjacent living space.
Many garage-door styles can be configured with decorative windows, different glass types and different window layouts.
Many non-standard garage openings can be fitted with an available or custom-size garage door depending on the opening dimensions and installation space.
Yes. DoorTech provides garage-door installation, replacement and repair in addition to helping customers select new garage doors.
DoorTech can evaluate your garage opening, existing tracks, springs, hardware and opener and provide professional installation or replacement.
Garage Door ServicesCall with your garage-door width and height if you know it. We can help you narrow down the right short panel, long panel, insulated, modern or specialty garage door.
Call 586-298-2622Standard short panel, long panel, insulated, modern, carriage house, wood-look or custom size — DoorTech can help you choose and install the right garage door.