Best Modern garage doors

Before you buy

Before you buy your modern garage door consider the new fact to ensure you are making the right choice. Think about your budget the size of your garage door opening, the color, style and window options. Not as important but also keep in mind the type and brands of your garage door opener. You can find it all here next.

MODERN GARAGE DOOR WINDOWS

A modern garage door with windows adds character and a sense of sophistication to any home. Windows can make the garage door look unique and increase the home’s curb appeal.

And just think, you’ll no longer have to inch your hand along the wall in the dark looking for a light switch thanks to the influx of natural light.

There is no compromise with you garage door insulation since the glass option for this elegant and modern garage door is insulated as well.

A modern garage door with windows will also help sell your home faster. Since the garage door takes a lot of front space of your home it is always best to invest in a door that will sell the house for itself.

Garage door windows are customizable and available in designs that will match almost any modern style home. There’s even impact resistant glass for those who reside in high-wind areas.

So, whether you live in a brand new contemporary home, the windows will add many benefits to your personal style and taste.

BUDGET TO REPLACE MY Modern Garage Door

The cost to replace your a new garage door will be a major key to consider before you buy.  The cost of a garage door depends on a variety of factors, including the area where you live, material, insulation, style, hardware, number of doors and sizes, and more.

When choosing a budget, most homeowners primarily consider the importance of the modern garage door’s aesthetic appeal, whether the door needs to be insulated, and how durable the door should be.

Homeowners who seek the least expensive garage door available may be able to find a single-car non-insulated garage door for their home in the range of $500 without installation. 

The only time you can get by with this door is if you live in busy alley. You don’t need to spend much on these type of doors since the get hit by other cars, garbage trucks and cans, etc.

These doors are a nice choice when style or quiet operation are not a critical factor, the average temperature is moderate, and the door will be lightly used.

These doors typically have better energy efficiency, durable and quieter operation, and increased curb appeal that can increase the resale value of your home.

SHOULD I CHOOSE AN INSULATED GARAGE DOOR?

Insulating your garage door is a great way to ensure that your garage space is comfortable enough so that you can work, play, or just hang out without freezing or being too hot in the summer days. The insulation won’t make your garage warm and toasty, but it will help retain heat.

Garage door insulation will be beneficial for any home. The fact is your garage door will be insulated but will also help int he way your garage door works. The insulation will also help your garage door door work quieter and have less vibrations.

The other benefit of having an insulated garage door will also be that your garage door will save some vibrations and will keep the structure of your garage intact for many years.

Adding this layer of insulation helps prevent heat from escaping, but it also blocks cold air from entering the garage so that your vehicle can stay safely stored away from freezing winter winds.

Finding the best garage door insulation type for your home will depend on the size and type of garage door you have and what type of garage door insulation you want to use. The elegant garage door model features a high insulation rating to help you keep the elements where they belong.

Elegant garage door model from Victor Garage Door also includes a insulated type of tinted glass. Not only your garage door look and works wonders but it will also will keep you warm.

WHAT SIZE GARAGE DOOR DO I NEED?

Not sure what garage door size you need? If you don’t know the size of your garage door, you are in good hands. Why would you know right? When it comes to buying a garage door, the first thing to consider is the size of your door.  The standard and most common garage door size are basically determined of the number of cars you poses. A single-car garage door is 8 to 9 feet wide and 7 to 8 feet high.  Double-car garage doors are typically 16 feet wide, with a height of 7 to 8 feet. 

At Victor Garage Door we provide the most common sizes which are:

one car : 8’W x 7′ H and 9’W x 7’H

Two car : 16’W x 7’H

Next you will learn how to take the basic measurements so you know exactly what to get.

How to Measure your Modern Garage Door

Before you jump in and order your modern and Sleek garage door, we recommend taking some time to get the correct measurements for your next modern garage door.

Having the correct measurements will avoid unnecessary expenses and time wasted in the future.

Measure the width

Step 1: Measure the width of the garage opening from side to side or left to right. This is the distance between the right and left sides of the finished opening.

For best results, the inside of the garage door opening should be framed with 2″ x 6″ wood. Look for general irregularities, such as jambs which are not square.

Measure the hight

Step 2: Measure the height of the opening at the highest point. It is always a good idea to measure in the center and then once on each end of your opening. Usually the center of the opening will be the highest point.

This is the distance between the floor and the top of the finished opening. Look for general irregularities, such as un-level floor.

Step 3: Measure the width of the areas beside the openings. Up to 5″ is required on each side for installation of the vertical track. If this is a 2-door installation, center post should be a min. of 10″ wide to allow both vertical tracks from each door to be mounted.

Measure for Springs and Opener Installation

Step 4: Measure the area between the top of the door opening and the ceiling (or to the lowest obstruction at ceiling). See headroom requirements for track radius below. A minimum of 12″ is required plus add 2” for the installation of an automatic garage door opener so you will need a total of at least 14″ for proper functioning.

Step 5: Measure the distance from the opening to the rear of the garage or nearest obstruction. For sectional type doors, the backroom requirement is the door height plus an additional 18″ for manual lift doors. If an electric opener is to be installed, the door’s backroom requirement is the door height plus an additional 4’2″.

Modern garage door sizes

The Victor elegant garage door model comes in standard sizes depending on the size of your garage you can have a single car garage or 2 car garage. A pro tip is that the width of your garage door size is always listed first then high so if you see a 16′ x7′, this is a double car garage door measuring 16 feet wide by 7 feet high.

Standard single car garages are typically 8′ or 9′ in width and 7′ or 8′ in hight. This means you garage door can be 8′ x 7′

Garage door size table:

Single Car Garage	Double car Garage
8′ x 7′	16′ x 7′
9′ x 7′	16′ x 8′
8′ x 8′
9′ x 8

Small Modern Garage Door

8×7 single 1-car garage door

Small modern garage door are available for any single garage door settings. At Victor garage door, we have an option to get the best garage door for your car. For a garage attached or detached from your house, around 12 x 22 feet, the width of the most common door is between 8 and 9 feet. As for the height, it’s normally from 7 to 8 feet. However, regarding height, it can go up to 12 feet, for those who might like to park a recreational vehicle (RV).

The most standard sizes for your small garage door is 8 feet wide and 7 feet high. There are of course various sizes close to it. You. an have a garage opening that will vary in inches but if your garage opening is smaller that the 8’in width(let say..8’3″ the 8′ in width will fit perfectly. The most common garage door size for a single garage door in Americais 8 feet by 7 feet tall

For a sheds, the best size for building a garage is 8 x 14 feet. Then the garage door would be 6 x 6’6″.

Doors that are exterior facing must close against weather and intrusion. The garage door allows automobile entry for storage. Overhead garage doors may be roll-up segmented type, or tilt-up single-sheet type.

You will find that the cost to install average single-car garage doors depends upon material and finish grade, size, structural preparation and special needs, and the labor rate.

In the following table the Labor Cost figure is what the able and prepared DIY persons should expect to save by performing the corresponding tasks.

Single car garage door replacement: remove and dispose of existing door, install new door; include all material, equipment, and waste. Single car garage doors are built inside the garage so you need to give yourself enough room to build and install. The minimum space required for a single car garage door replacement is the entire garage and at least the garage door rails need to be clear of objects and things.

Double Modern garage door

Double car garage doors are available in one size at Victor garage door. A standard double car garage door will be 16′ in width. You can have a 16 feet wide by 7 feet high garage door but you can also have it in 8 feet high.

This size for a double car garage door can be found in many modern homes. Since this is a standard for a double garage door, this doors are much easier to get as opposed to having to get a special order from a garage door company.

Doors that are exterior facing must close against weather and intrusion. The garage door allows automobile entry for storage. Overhead garage doors may be roll-up segmented type, or tilt-up single-sheet type.

You will find that the cost to install average double-car garage doors depends upon material and finish grade, size, structural preparation and special needs, and the installation rate.

Double car garage door replacement: remove and dispose of existing door, install new door; include all material, equipment, and waste.

16×7

Modern Garage Door Insulation

The Sleek garage door insulation is made out of polyurethane or styrofoam. It has one of the highest insulation value in any garage door on the market featuring a powerful 15.07 R-value. This type of insulation will keep your garage nice and warm when you need it.

The styrofoam insulation provides a lower insulation value of 10.29. It is not the highest insulated door but will do in case you want to save some money and don’t know where to compromise.

Polyurethane is a polymer composed or organic units joined by urethane links. It is mostly used in construction, car seating, and furniture but it is used in many other applications. 

Polyurethane is sprayed into each panel and makes a very tight fit which will add to the rigidity of the panel when it is new giving it a higher R-Value . 

Polyurethane is the more expensive material than styrofoam but doesn’t usually add too much more money to the price of the door. It is important to make sure that the steel skins of the door are not too thin because two things could happen. One, the door will dent easily or two, small waves will appear across the sections and can generally be seen within five feet. This will obviously make the door not look so hot.

Best Modern Garage Door Openers

Now that you have selected your garage door, you can take a look at the beautiful and modern garage door openers that will pair perfectly with your modern garage door. What type of opener does your modern garage door need? A modern type. Here are some of the best opener on the market from Liftmaster, Chamberlain and Genie.

Chamberlain Garage Door Opener

Genie Garage Door Openers

Genie is being making garage door openers and accessories for homes for a long time now. When you think about which garage door opener will be the best option for your modern garage door, don’t pass Genie best model and we will give you a couple of examples that will work wonders with your new modern garage door.

Liftmaster Modern Garage Door Opener

Liftmaster is a top garage door brands with excellent quality, modern features, and great customer support. Here is a list of the Liftmaster garage door opener for your door.

Liftmaster LED

The liftmaster LED model has the best lighting features of all models. It can light the whole garage with the corner to corner lighting characteristics. One piece of beauty on its own. This will be the eve of all your friends. It is a powerful motor and driven by a belt drive for quiet and smooth operation.

Power

Virtually Silent

Keep living spaces virtually silent with the extra-strong belt drive system.

Battery Backup

Get in and out when the power’s out with Battery Backup. This backup battery will kick in as soon as the electrical power goes out and it will allow you to operate your garage door for up to five times.

DC Motor

Enjoy extra peace and quiet with the long-lasting DC motor.

Smooth Start

Extend hardware life and reduce maintenance with smooth start/stop operation.

Safety and Security

Secure Code

Confidently know that every click sends a secure code to the garage door opener.

Virtually Impenetrable

Make the garage virtually impenetrable by adding the Automatic Garage Door Lock.

Safety Sensors

Protect people and vehicles with safety sensors that stop the door from closing on obstructions.

WARRANTY

• Accessory Warranty: 5 Year LED, 1 Year Battery and Remote Control
• Belt Warranty: Lifetime 
• Motor Warranty: Lifetime
• Parts Warranty: 5 Years

Liftmaster Video Camera

The newest addition to the Liftmaster collection is this Liftmaster video camera with features a video and 2 way audio component.

Video

Integrated Camera

Video camera can be manually tilted and rotated 360 degrees to see everything that happens in the garage.

HD-Quality Video

1080p, glare-resistant, night vision lens auto-adjusts to light levels in the garage to capture everything and anything that passes through the garage.

Live Streaming and Video Storage

View live-streaming video from your garage for free.

A myQ Video Storage Subscription allows you to record and save videos for up to 7 or 30 days. Tap into your video history to expand your knowledge and peace of mind.

2-Way Audio

Communicate in real time between your garage and your smartphone.

Power

Virtually Silent

Keep living spaces virtually silent with the extra-strong belt drive system. It will also have a smooth operation to avoid unnecessary damage to the structure of your home.

Battery Backup

Get in and out when the power’s out with Battery Backup. 

DC Motor

Enjoy extra peace and quiet with the long-lasting DC motor.

Smooth Start

Extend hardware life and reduce maintenance with smooth start/stop operation.

Safety and Security

Electronically Protect

Electronically protects against forced openings of the garage door.

Secure Code

Confidently know that every click sends a secure code to the garage door opener.

Safety Sensors

Protect people and vehicles with safety sensors that stop the door from closing on obstructions.

Bright Garage

Walk into a bright garage with motion-detection lighting.

WARRANTY

• Belt Warranty: LifeTime
• Motor Warranty: LifeTime
• Parts Warranty: 5 Year

Liftmaster Modern Jackshaft

Power

Ceiling Space

Reclaim the space overhead and open up the possibilities with this modern wall-mount design.

Battery Backup

Get in and out when the power’s out with Battery Backup.It will open your garage door up to 5 times while the power gets restored.

Safety and Security

myQ Remote LED Light

Light the way as you come and go with the included myQ Remote LED Light.

Automatic Garage Door Lock

Get piece of mind that the garage has an extra layer of security with the included Automatic Garage Door Lock

Secure Code

Confidently know that every click sends a secure code to the garage door opener.

Safety Sensors

Protect people and vehicles with safety sensors that stop the door from closing on obstructions.

WARRANTY

• Accessory Warranty: 1 Year Battery and Remote Control
• Motor Warranty: Lifetime
• Parts Warranty: 5 Years

Garage Door Q & A

How long does a modern garage door takes to install?

A modern garage door takes longer to install since it is usually heavier and the installers have to take the installations slower since this doors are costly and install with major care. any where between 4-8 hours for trained professionals.

How much does a modern garage door cost?

The cost for a modern garage door can go into the few to several thousand dollars. The Victor modern garage door line y meant to be of high quality, but still affordable for most homeowners in North America. They cost between $3,000 to $9,000 based on the size, style, window, color and garage door insulation.

How Much does a garage door cost?

You should expect to pay between about $700 and about $2000 in the US, depending upon the door width & height, the fitting required to make it work with your garage, and your specific location. Glass garage doors are usually more pricy too. The cost to install will depend a lot of where you live but can be $350-$900. Expect to pay more if there’s currently no electrical power where the motor will hang, or if there are unusual conditions of any kind that would hinder the install. You can save money by totally clearing the garage space of any obstructions.

What are the modern garage doors made out of?

Victor Modern garage door line are made out of steel for the sections and Polyurethane or Styrofoam for the insulation. The hardware and other components are constructed with top quality material for major durability. Glass is another important material in our product line.

Who makes Victor modern garage doors line?

Victor modern garage doors are made by CHI, a garage door manufacturer located in Arthur, Illinois.

How Long does my garage door take to be ready?

You garage door can be ready to be shipped or delivered within days depending on availability. If your garage door needs to be customized extensively, the wait is 4-5 weeks. Some garage doors are ready to be sent but keep in mind that you always want to plan ahead and in case you door is not in stock.

Garage Door Replacement Cost

Are you wondering the cost for your entire garage door replacement? You are tired of dealing with your old and broken garage door system and need to know about the cost of the project. Although it is impossible to give you number since garage door prices can vary widely depending on the area you live in, the size of your garage door and also the model or type your garage need. There are multiple options that can start from as little as $600 without installation. Garage door replacement can costs $900 to $2,990 for a standard garage door. For modern garage doors you can expect to pay $4000 and more for the complete replacement service.

Delivery	$50 – $150
Garage Door	$1,000-$9,000
Installation	$600 – $1,800
Opener (optional)	$450 – $900
Old door disposal	$0 – $150

Garage Door Replacement Cost Considerations

Whatever your budget, add 20% for overages and other cost considerations when either installing a new door or replacing the one you already have. Some common additions you’ll want to think about include:

• Location: cost varies. If it costs more to live there, it’ll probably cost more for the door.
• Removing and disposing: $25-$150. Often included in your quote.
• Resizing the opening: $500-$5,000. Costs depend on structural needs. Simply adding height means removing, bracing and replacing structural elements that hold up the roof.
• Garage Door Wether seals: $150-$300
• Materials: You’ll choose a new door from a wide variety of materials, styles, shapes and sizes, which varies widely in price.
• Customizations: Window add on will bump up greatly the cost of your garage door installation but it is always worth it to invest on a good garage door since you will have it for many years to come.

Elegant Garage Door Replacement Cost

An elegant garage door replacement can cost a few thousands . Modern Black Garage Doors from Victor are top quality but you will have a door for life. The cost of the replacement should be taken into consideration since a new garage door will give your house a huge bump in looks and cost it self. There are houses in the market that increase its value by $20, 000just by replacing your old garage door.

Garage Door Replacement or Repair Cost Comparison

Garage door repairs run anywhere from $100 to $600 or more. Even at its worst, it’s 50% less to repair than replace. Actual costs depend on what you’re fixing.

• Garage door repairs cost $150-$350.
• Garage door opener repair costs $100-$300.
• Garage door spring repair costs $100-$200.

Garage Door Warranty

CHI Uses top quality on all its products. The doors you buy are built to last.

C.H.I. Overhead Doors, Inc. (“C.H.I.”) warrants 2-sided steel insulated garage door sections installed in residential single family installations against splitting, cracking, and rusting through for as long as the original purchaser/homeowner owns the building in which the doors are installed.*

Hardware Warranty

C.H.I. warrants all hardware (except springs) against defects in materials and workmanship for six (6) years.* C.H.I. warrants springs against defects in materials and workmanship for three (3) years.*

*Commercial installations (including applications in which the doors are purchased and owned by an association, ownership group, or individual other than the resident of the home) are warrantied differently. Refer to the commercial warranty for commercial installations.

Color Warranty

• AccentsWoodtonesgaragedoorsarewarrantedagainstcolorchangegreaterthansix(6)Hunter Delta-E* units for a period of three (3) years. Please note this limitation only refers to color fading.
• Powdercoatedgaragedoorsarewarrantiesagainstcolorchangegreaterthansix(6)HunterDelta-E units as follows. Please note this limitation only refers to color fading.Standard powder coat for a period of 1 year.
  Super Durable powder coat for a period of 5 years.
  **Delta-E is a scientific measure of how we perceive color differences. The higher the number, the bigger the difference.
• Allwarrantyperiodsbeginwiththedateofmanufacture.C.H.I.’sobligationsarestrictlylimitedto repair or replacement of defective parts and components during the warranty period.

Whats Not include in the warranty

• Thislimitedwarrantyexcludes:1)rustcausedbydamagesorscratching;2)damageresulting
  from exposure to corrosive chemicals, corrosive fumes, salt environments including coastal
  areas, condensation, water or fire; 3) damages caused by accident, improper use, negligent operation, improper installation, improper maintenance or normal wear; 4) shipping, installation,
  or labor charges; 5) defects in paints or coatings used to finish door sections; 6) any product or component which is modified, altered, or not part of the original door; 7) damages resulting from any circumstances beyond the direct control of C.H.I.
• Intheeventofadefectivecomponent,contactthedealerthedoorwaspurchasedfromwithinfifteen (15) days from discovery of the defect. C.H.I. reserves the right to inspect all products alleged to be defective and to verify eligibility of this limited warranty.
• THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND EXCLUDES ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE NOT SPECIFICALLY UNDERTAKEN HEREIN, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SUCH AS DEATH, INJURY, DAMAGES TO PROPERTY, OR DAMAGES ARISING
  FROM LOSS OF USE OF ANY PRODUCT OR FACILITY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. Source: CHI Overhear Door