02/24/2025
12 Surprising Facts You Didnβt Know About Garage Doors
Garage doors may not always be the first thing on your mind, but there's a lot to learn about these everyday essentials. As experts in residential garage door installation, maintenance, and repair, weβve gathered some fun and intriguing trivia to share. Here are 12 interesting facts about garage doors that you might not have known:
Longevity at Its Best β With proper care, a garage door can last more than 20 years.
They Work Hard β On average, a residential garage door goes through about 1,000 cycles (opening and closing) every year.
Full Garages β A quarter of homeowners have so much stuff in their garage that they canβt even park a car inside.
High Return on Investment β Installing a new garage door offers a 98% return on investment, making it a smart choice for home value.
Garage Startups β Iconic companies like Google and Apple began in humble garages.
Primary Entry β For over two-thirds of homeowners, the garage door is the main entry/exit to the house, not the front door.
A Century of Innovation β The modern garage door, as we know it, was invented just over 100 years ago.
Boosting Home Value β Replacing an old garage door with a new one can increase the value of your home by up to 4%, even in similar properties.
Motor Types Matter β DC motors for garage door openers are quieter than their AC counterparts.
Spring Life β A torsion spring can last up to 10 years, even on a high-cycle garage door.
Wind Resistance β In extreme winds, the garage door is often the first part of a home to fail, potentially leading to greater damage.
Daily Use β Over two-thirds of homeowners use their garage door opener at least once a day.
Who knew garage doors could be so fascinating? We think theyβre pretty interesting, but then again, itβs kind of our thing!