When Buying a Garage Door System there are a few things you should take into consideration.

The most important question to ask when making this investment is where do you buy your new Garage Door System?

The answer to this question is easy...You deserve the best and the best is Homenik Door. Homenik Door has been in business since 1955. We have over 45 years of experience helping people choose the best Garage Door System to fit their needs. Our long standing commitment to Superior Customer Service and Exceptional Quality Products have made us a leader in the industry. When you buy a door from Homenik Door, you can be sure you are getting the best!!!

Q: What type of maintenance does the Door require?

Some doors require more maintenance than others. i.e. generally, wood doors need to be treated (painted, weather-proofed) more often than steel doors, normally as often as the wood trim on you house.

Q: What type of style do you want?

We offer a wide variety of door styles for your to choose from.

• Textured
• Raised Panel
• Flush
• Ribbed
• and more....

Q: How durable is the door?

Many of our doors are high impact resistant. Which means they won't dent as easily as other doors.

Q: Is the door insulated? and if so what is it insulated with?

An insulated door is a good choice even if your garage is not. Remember your garage door is covering a big hole in your garage. When you use a door that is not insulated, cold air is more likely to seep in even if the door has a good seal.  Polyurethane is a much better and more efficient insulator than polystyrene.

Q: What is the door composed of?

• Steel
• Wood
• Vinyl
• Aluminum
• Composite
• Fiberglass

Q: What colors or finishes are available?

Many of our doors come in a variety of colors and finishes, so you can find a door you like in the color or finish that you want.

Q: Does the door have windows?

Not all doors come with windows but many of our doors have windows as an option. Windows are available in many sizes and shapes.

Q: What is the strength and gauge of the Track, Hardware and Face Steel?

We use only Top Quality Parts and Accessories to insure the proper operation and longevity of your Garage Door System. You can rest assured that investing in one of our products is a solid investment.

Q: What type of warranty does the door come with?

Although the length of the warranty depends on the door you select, many of our doors come with a fifteen year warranty. To be safe be sure to ask your Homenik Sales Representative about the warranty for the specific door you choose.

There are many things to consider when buying a Garage Door System, but that's why we're here!! Over the years we have helped thousands of people choose the Garage Door System that was right for them. Let us help you.

We are committed to helping you select the best garage door for your home.   We offer a large diverse product line in order to guarantee the satisfaction of your needs.   Our Professional Installations, Superior Customer Service and Exceptional Quality Products is why we are considered a leader in the industry.

Below are some commonly asked questions and answers about garage doors.   If you have questions that are not answered on this page, please feel free to contact us.

Q. What type of spring is better...extension or torsion?

 A: There are two types of springs used on garage doors today...extension and torsion. Most people are more familiar with extension springs. These are the springs that are attached on either side of the door and stretch along the horizontal part of the track when the door is closed. Torsion springs are typically located just above the top section of the door and are mounted to the header. They are wound springs and do not expand or contract when the door is moved.

   A torsion spring is a superior spring, primarily because it offers more safety to the homeowner and better balances the door to provide smoother operation. 

Q: Which is better steel or wood garage doors?

A: Although either door will accomplish the task, steel doors offer certain benefits that you may not find with wood doors. For Example:

• Steel doors are low maintenance. (Typically a wood door needs to be painted as frequently as the wood trim on your home due to weathering).
  
• Steel doors have longer warranties than wood doors.
  
• Steel doors can be insulated, making them far more energy efficient than wood.
  

Q: When I replace my existing door, can I keep my old track?

A:  We recommend replacing your track when you replace your door because each brand of garage door has been specially designed to work with a specific type of track. In addition, replacing your track is an inexpensive way to insure that your entire garage door system is as safe as possible. By replacing your track, you also ensure that your door warranty will apply, in the event that you have a problem.

Q: How do I dispose of my old garage door if I replace it with a new one?

A: Homenik Door  will properly dispose of your old garage door when we install a new garage door for a small additional fee.   Discuss this with your Homenik Sales Representative when you get your estimate for your new door.

Q: I have a one-piece door now. Can I replace it with a sectional door?

A: Yes.   Your professional garage door installer can install a sectional door for you by installing track and springs to accommodate a sectional door. Depending on the construction of your garage, other modifications might be necessary. We would advise you to ask your installer to evaluate the job prior to installation, so that any modifications can be performed before installation.

Q: What should I consider in regards to safety when purchasing a Garage Door System?

A: There are a few things to consider in regards to safety:

• The first is who is installing the system? Although you can install the door yourself, we do not recommend it. A garage door is the largest moving object in your home and because of the large number of small parts, its installation is highly technical. Connecting the springs can be particularly dangerous and proper installation is critical to the performance of your door. If you have not done it before you may want to let our professional installers do it for you. They are trained in the safe installation of your Garage Door System. Our installers can typically complete an installation within a few hours, doing it yourself may take longer. One other thing to consider is that improper installation can void certain warranties.  
  
• Does the Door have a pinch resistant design? You will find many of the doors have a pinch resistant design, which will push your fingers out of harms way.
  

Q: How do I know if my door is properly balanced?

   There are several tests you can perform to tell if your door is balanced:

• You should be able to raise your door in 1' increments and the door should stay in place where you stop it.
• When the door comes down, it lowers in a controlled manner and doesn't slam.
• When the door goes up, it is at a controlled pace.
• The bottom of the door should align with the bottom of the header when the door is in a raised position.

Q: What options are available for the door that I choose?

A: There are a number of options you can choose for your door:

• Quiet Glide Rollers
• Top Seals
• Windows
• and more...

      To find out what specific options are available for the door you choose, please ask your Homenik Sales Representative.

Q: How important is the thickness of the door?

A: The thickness is not as important as the type of door and whether it is insulated. Remember, when comparing steel doors, the lower the gauge number the thicker the steel.


Q: My garage has very little space (headroom) above the door. What is the minimum headroom required to operate a sectional door?

   Standard headroom applications require 12" to 18" of space between the bottom of the opening header and the unobstructed ceiling.   However, Homenik Door Co. specializes in custom-built applications.   A variety of special track options are available and make it possible for many unusual garages to be fitted with doors.   By using low-headroom track, it is possible to install a door in an area that has as little as 4 1/2" of headroom.

Other special track applications include:

• Vertical lift track, for use in situations where the ceiling is extremely high and the garage door has room to lift straight up.
• Follow-the-roofline track, which is used when the ceiling of the garage is pitched at the angle of the roof, making it desirable for the door to follow the same angle, thus providing additional overhead room.
• Hi-lift track, which is used when the ceiling is unusually high, but the door must still retract to a horizontal position.

Q: Do I need a lock on my garage door?

A:   If an electric garage door opener has been installed on your door, it may not be necessary to have a lock. Newer electric openers function as the lock, making it improbable that an intruder would be able to lift your door from the outside. If you have an older opener, check to see if your door can be lifted from the outside. If you do not have an opener or you have an older opener that does not act as a lock, you should certainly have a lock installed.

   DASMA, the trade association for the garage door industry, discourages homeowners from attaching a lock when an opener has been installed, because too frequently, a child or other family member will accidentally lock the door. If someone then tries to open the door using the electric opener, the opener will pull against the lock causing the door to be damaged.