Garage Door FAQ | DODDS Garage Doors
Here are a few questions that we are commonly asked!

Do I need an insulated garage door?

Dodds always recommending installing an insulated garage door. The price of insulated garage doors are not significantly higher than that of non-insulated garage doors. Insulated garage doors will last longer, are more dent resistant and durable.

What are the top 5 most popular garage doors?

This is a tough question to answer for garage door fanatics! Currently, the most popular garage door style and options include flush garage doors, garage doors with windows down one side, wood-tone garage doors, planks design garage doors and traditional long panel garage doors.

What is the Dodds Platinum Series garage door?

Dodds has invested sixty years of knowledge into the construction of the Dodds Platinum Series garage door. The Platinum Series include a wide variety of style and colour options with a best in class warranty and upgraded hardware options.

How do I maintain my garage door?

Dodds has written an extensive article on how to keep your garage door in great working condition and maintain your warranty. Dodds can always provide garage door tune-up service should you want a professional to maintain your garage door.

What is the price of a garage door?

Garage doors cost anywhere from $800 to over $5,000. Like any home renovation, prices depend on the quality, level of service, style and other factors. We detail a few other questions related to garage door prices here.

What comes with my installation?

Dodds installs garage door weatherstrip around the perimeter of your garage door in order to create a seal between the inside and outside of your door. In addition, Dodds installs a bottom rubber on your garage door to create a seal between the ground and your garage door. Garage door installers will make every effort to create a perfect seal but an uneven driveway may make that difficult. Dodds always installs new garage door track, hardware, rollers, hinges, cables and spring(s) when installing your new garage door. There are few circumstances where track may need to be reused should you have drywall over your existing track or another extenuating circumstance. Garage door capping can be purchased for an additional charge. This is a great way to cover the wood frame of your garage door with a maintenance free option.