Modern Steel™

OVERVIEW

Modern Steel garage doors are available with a wide variety of options to suit your taste and your home’s appearance. Whether your home is mid-century modern, contemporary, or somewhere in between, these beautiful and durable steel-panel garage doors will add curb appeal to your home’s exterior.

CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW

• Available in 3, 2 or 1-layer steel and insulation construction options.
• Garage door insulation options include 2″ or 1-3/8″ Intellicore^® polyurethane, 2″, 1-3/8″, 1-5/16″ polystyrene.
• Insulated door R-values range from 4.4 to 18.4.
• The steel skins are protected by the use of a tough, layered coating system, which includes a hot-dipped galvanized layer and baked-on primer and top coat.
• WINDCODE^® door reinforcement product available for high wind load applications.

DESIGN OVERVIEW

• Available as either a flush or grooved steel panel design.
• Steel surface textures vary by model and paint surface.
• 13 factory finish options available, including Ultra-Grain^® wood-look finishes.
• Many glass and window size options available including insulated, frosted, slim, and long and short designs.
• Optional window grilles can be removed for easy cleaning.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSURANCE

Clopay doors are compliant with environmental laws and regulations. Clopay doors do not contain HFCs. All Clopay doors are compliant with:

• California SB 1013
• Washington HB 1112 – Hydrofluorocarbon Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Canadian regulations amending the ozone-depleting substances and halocarbon alternatives regulations
• New Jersey A-5583/S-3919 – Greenhouse Gas Bill

WHY HOMEOWNERS ARE CHOOSING MODERN STEEL GARAGE DOORS

More Alabama homeowners are moving away from traditional raised panel doors toward the cleaner lines of Modern Steel. Flush and grooved panels have less surface detail to trap dirt or pollen, so upkeep stays simple, and the steel construction resists the warping that heat can cause in wood over time. Paired with insulation, these doors also help keep an attached garage more comfortable through Alabama’s hot summers and occasional cold snaps. Our team at Affordable Garage Doors installs Modern Steel on everything from new builds to older homes getting a fresh and contemporary look.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT CONFIGURATION

The right build comes down to how your garage gets used and what look you are after.

• Single layer suits a detached garage; 2 or 3 layer builds add insulation for attached garages or living space nearby.
• Flush panels give the most minimal look, while grooved panels add a subtle line that suits transitional style homes too.
• Ultra Grain finishes bring in a wood look without the upkeep of real wood.

Not sure which layout fits your home? Request a free estimate from Affordable Garage Doors or call (866) 678 3667 and our local team will help you choose.

FAQs

Do steel garage doors rust?

Rarely, and that’s mostly thanks to the coating process. The steel gets hot dipped in a galvanized layer, then a primer and top coat go on over that. Rust usually only becomes an issue if the finish gets chipped and nobody touches it up for a long time.

Is it worth paying more for an insulated door?

Depends on the garage. If it’s attached to the house or you spend time in there, insulation makes a real difference in comfort and noise. If it’s a detached garage you barely use, a plain single layer door does the job fine and saves you money.

How many years should I expect out of one of these doors?

Most steel doors hold up 20 to 30 years without much trouble. The multi layer insulated ones tend to go even longer since there’s more structure to them and they don’t dent as easily.

Can I repaint a flush panel door down the road?

You can, though getting the color to match the original factory finish exactly is harder than people expect. A lot of homeowners end up having theirs repainted somewhere around the 10 year mark if they want a change.

Do flush doors get dirty faster since they’re smooth?

Actually the opposite. Grooved panels give dirt and pollen more places to sit, while flush doors wipe down or hose off pretty easily. A couple of cleanings a year keeps them looking new.