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Posted by on September 29, 2007, 7:37 pm
I'm looking at replacing my 40 year old wood garage door with
something new. I'm in So.Cal so things like insulation are not
important. What are the pros and cons of various types of materials
such as wood, vinyl, steel and such? Top of the line is not what I'm
after but would like something that will last for at least ten years.
Thanks,
Harry
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Posted by willshak on September 29, 2007, 9:11 pm
on 9/29/2007 7:37 PM havan'at'earthlink.net said the following:
> I'm looking at replacing my 40 year old wood garage door with
> something new. I'm in So.Cal so things like insulation are not
> important. What are the pros and cons of various types of materials
> such as wood, vinyl, steel and such? Top of the line is not what I'm
> after but would like something that will last for at least ten years.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Harry
>
My wooden one has lasted more than 23 years, but it's under an overhang.
:-) I would look for a vinyl or aluminum one. Both are light in weight.
Steel can rust and is heavier than the others.
--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
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Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on September 29, 2007, 9:18 pm
<havan'at'earthlink.net> wrote in message
> I'm looking at replacing my 40 year old wood garage door with
> something new. I'm in So.Cal so things like insulation are not
> important. What are the pros and cons of various types of materials
> such as wood, vinyl, steel and such? Top of the line is not what I'm
> after but would like something that will last for at least ten years.
Any new door should last well over 10 years, even the mid line ones. .
I chose a steel door because it was insulated (I need that) and the finish
was guaranteed for many years. Wood can look good, but is more prone to
need paint, or to rod and just need more maintenance than the other
materials. I'm not familiar with vinyl on doors, but it should last for
many years, the color is solid so it won't scratch and does not dent easily.
--
Ed
http://pages.cthome.net/edhome/
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Posted by Tony Hwang on September 29, 2007, 9:31 pm
havan'at'earthlink.net wrote:
> I'm looking at replacing my 40 year old wood garage door with
> something new. I'm in So.Cal so things like insulation are not
> important. What are the pros and cons of various types of materials
> such as wood, vinyl, steel and such? Top of the line is not what I'm
> after but would like something that will last for at least ten years.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Harry
Hi,
Steel with foam core for insulation which is for cold and warm climate.
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Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on September 29, 2007, 9:33 pm
<havan'at'earthlink.net> wrote in message
> I'm looking at replacing my 40 year old wood garage door with
> something new. I'm in So.Cal so things like insulation are not
> important. What are the pros and cons of various types of materials
> such as wood, vinyl, steel and such? Top of the line is not what I'm
> after but would like something that will last for at least ten years.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Harry
Attached garage?
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