By choosing a door and its components adapted to your application, and by following a regular maintenance program, you can cut your annual maintenance and repair bills down to size. A relatively minimal price differential can result in a significantly higher degree of durability. Will you see a rapid return on your additional investment?
Estimate your annual garage door maintenance and repair costs. Don't forget the indirect costs related to malfunctioning doors (eg: a door out of order at peak periods of the day). Do the math, and you may see big benefits in going to the next level.
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Relative costs of door panels
| Door model |
Price difference compared to the G-5000 |
G-1000
(Aluminum) |
120 |
G-2000
(23/23-gauge steel) |
133 |
G-3000
(20/23-gauge steel) |
146 |
G-4000
(service station door) |
See Note 1 |
G-5000
(26-gauge steel) |
100 Reference price (See Note 2) |
G-7000
(26-gauge steel) |
95
|
G-8000
(24-gauge steel) |
55
|
G-8500
(24-gauge steel) |
75
|
Notes :
- Because this door is fully glazed, it is difficult to compare with others.
- For a door of the same dimensions and with the same hardware system. Installation included. Manual operation. Price comparison may vary depending on the cost of the door opener and accessories.
Comparative cost of door systems
8' x 8' door for loading dock
| Door model |
G-5000 |
G-5000 |
| Usage |
5 cycles/day |
35 cycles/day |
| Hardware |
HEAVY DUTY
- Hardware: 2"
- 13-gauge tracks
- Full vertical movement
- Single hinges
- Vertical tracks fixed with mounting brackets
- Pull rope
|
SUPER HEAVY DUTY
- Hardware: 3"
- 12-gauge tracks
- Full vertical movement
- Single hinges
- Vertical tracks fixed with mounting brackets
- Pull chain
- “C”-shaped bumper springs
|
| Springs |
LIGHT DUTY
10,000-cycle torsion springs |
HEAVY DUTY
50,000-cycle torsion springs |
| Exterior frame weatherstripping |
LIGHT DUTY
Model CF-101 (aluminum base and double blade rubber) |
HEAVY DUTY
Model CF-303 (reinforced aluminum base and double blade rubber) |
| Price differential |
|
19 % only |
12' x 12' door for machine shop
| Door model |
G-5000 |
G-5000 |
| Usage |
5 cycles/day |
15 cycles/day |
| Hardware |
HEAVY DUTY
- Hardware: 2"
- 13-gauge tracks
- “Standard” vertical movement
- Vertical tracks fixed with mounting brackets
- Pull rope
- Single hinges
|
SUPER HEAVY DUTY
- Hardware: 3"
- 12-gauge tracks
- 3 ft. high-lift
- Vertical tracks fixed with continuous angle bracket
- Single hinges
- Chain hoist
|
| Springs |
LIGHT DUTY
10,000-cycle torsion springs |
HEAVY DUTY
35,000-cycle torsion springs |
| Exterior frame weatherstripping |
LIGHT DUTY
Model CF-101 (aluminum base and double blade rubber) |
HEAVY DUTY
Model CF-303 (reinforced aluminum base and double blade rubber) |
| Price differential |
|
12 % only |
18' X 18' door for agricultural building
| Door model |
G-5000 |
G-5000 |
| Usage |
5 cycles/day |
12 cycles/day |
| Hardware |
SUPER HEAVY DUTY
- Hardware: 3"
- 12-gauge tracks
- “Standard” vertical movement
- Vertical tracks fixed with mounting brackets
- Double hinges
- Reinforcement struts
- Chain hoist
|
SUPER HEAVY DUTY
- Hardware: 3"
- 12-gauge tracks
- “Standard” vertical movement
- Vertical tracks fixed with continuous angle bracket
- Double hinges
- Reinforcement struts
- Chain hoist
- Pusher springs
- Tension cable bridge reinforcement
- Precision bearings
|
| Springs |
LIGHT DUTY
10,000-cycle torsion springs |
HEAVY DUTY
30,000-cycle torsion springs |
| Exterior frame weatherstripping |
LIGHT DUTY
Model CF-101 (aluminum base and double blade rubber) |
HEAVY DUTY
Model CF-303 (reinforced aluminum base and double blade rubber) |
| Price differential |
|
11 % only |