Like most household items and equipment, Garage doors are made to fit a wide range of personal preferences. Garage doors can come in many types of materials and colors, ranging from wood and aluminum to steel. You can even get a Garage door splattered with the color “Hot Pink” if you wish. No matter what you choose there is one thing you should not overlook and that is size.
Depending on what you will be using your garage door for will determine the size you need. You should also pay attention to the limitations that the building or home you are installing your garage door on has. You wouldn’t want to put an industrial size garage door on a small cottage home, would you?
So what sizes are your standard residential Garage doors? Well, for the most part residential garage doors come in three sizes. You have your 8×7 footer, 9×7 footer and 10×7 footers. Notice how the height stays the same on all these sizes. These doors will work great for any home that houses a normal car, truck, SUV or van.
If you are looking to house two cars you might want to consider installing a double garage door. Your typical Double Garage door comes in three sizes as well. There is your 12×7 footer, your 14×7 footer and your 16×7 footer. These garage doors are designed specifically for more than one vehicle to fit in your garage.
If you are trying to house an RV you will most likely have to build a new garage for it and have a custom built garage door. Make sure the person building your garage has designed plans to allow your RV to fit comfortably while at the same time allowing room for you to move around. The typical size for a RV garage door is a 16×8 footer, of course this may need to be customized depending on the size of your vehicle.
When installing any heavy duty equipment it is recommended that you use the help of a trusted and experienced company. Hudson Valley Overhead Doors and Operators have been helping customers for years. With our help you can be sure we will supply you with the proper door. For more information or a free consultation contact Hudson Valley Overhead Doors and Operators for our following services:
