Walking down the street in a typical neighborhood in the Indianapolis area, you see typical garage doors. White, tan, maybe brown. Short raised panels. Windows. Are you interested in a different look? There are many non-traditional doors that can add distinctive charm to your home.

In the market for a new garage door and want a unique one rather than the traditional white raised panel model? You’re sure to find what you’re looking for in Overhead Door’s versatile collection!

Pictures of Unique Garage Doors

Looking for some ideas? Below, browse through the pictures of non-traditional garage doors (in terms of color and/or shape and style):

Arched top garage doors with no windows can provide a unique look for any home, regardless of its size or style. The pattern on these doors also adds to their distinct appearance.

Wood garage doors are charming and warm, but with the right design, they can look non-traditional for those who prefer a different look. Decorative hardware, like the one on the door above, can help with this.

A green door is unique simply because of the color (when is the last time you saw a green garage door?). But add an arched top or more distinct window and you have a door that stands out and commands attention.

Making your wood garage door look rustic or antique can help distinguish it from other doors—even other beautiful wood models.

Blue is another color you don’t see as often when it comes to garage doors—but it can be a great one, especially for vacation homes! Depending on the style, blue garage doors can add elegance and keep the look classy while also adding a touch of distinction. They nicely complement white and other light colored siding.

Garage Door Installation in Indianapolis

Do you need garage door installers in central Indiana? Call Overhead Door Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie. We offer doors in a variety of colors, styles and sizes. Whether you’re trying to boost curb appeal or just want a different look for your home, we can help you choose the perfect unique door for you!

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As it gets colder and you think of ways to save at home, insulation probably comes to mind. The attic is one obvious place to insulate, but did you know you can buy insulated garage doors?

Garage doors with insulation can not only help you maximize energy efficiency and save on your bills but also help better protect your garage interior from the elements and provide soundproofing. Contact Overhead Door Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie today or keep reading to learn more about your garage door insulation options!

Types of Garage Door Insulation

Two common types of insulation for garage doors include polyurethane (spray foam) and polystyrene (rigid foam). Construction includes double and triple layer (sandwich). Double-layer doors are energy-efficient, with a layer of insulation, while sandwich garage doors have insulation between two layers—typically steel. Overhead Door’s collection of doors have both polyurethane and polystyrene insulation of varying R-values (and additional options).

• Durafirm Collection® vinyl-clad doors (maximum R-value of 11.75)
• Carriage House Collection (maximum R-value of 10)
• Impression Collection® (maximum R-value of 7.6)
• Thermacore® Collection (maximum R-value of 17.50)
• Traditional Wood Collection (maximum R-value of 4.75)
• Traditional Steel Collection (maximum R-value of 9.8)
• Courtyard Collection®
• Signature® Carriage Collection

Many of these garage doors also have insulated glass window options for even higher energy efficiency.

Still trying to decide if you should install a door with insulation? If your garage is attached to the house, selecting a door that’s insulated to help protect against both temperature and noise can be a good idea. Unheated detached garages may not need an insulated garage door.

Insulated Garage Doors in the Indianapolis Area

If you’re in the market for a new garage door and are interested in an insulated model, you have no shortage of options with Overhead Door. We are the company to call in central Indiana! Let the team at Overhead Door Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie help you choose the best door for your home.

Do you need a new garage door? It’s one of the biggest exterior parts of your home, so make sure it looks good! If yours needs to be replaced—whether due to damage, lack of maintenance or simply old age—it’s time to take action.

Get in touch with Overhead Door Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie for installation in central Indiana, or browse the photos below and keep reading to get some design inspiration and learn more about us!

Garage Door Pictures

For larger homes and garages, a three-door configuration (rather than one large door or two doors) can add a distinct look.

White is a common garage door color, so it may not be your best choice if you want to make more of a statement. But it provides a very elegant, classic look you may find appealing. Depending on the color, a white door can stand out more—for example, it creates a nice contrast to a dark blue or bright brick house.

If you’re going for natural look, consider a wood garage door. Its aesthetic appeal and natural warmth is considered unmatched by many, and these doors are very versatile. They can offer a rustic, antique or weathered look (like the picture above) or a touch of elegance.

Do you have a modern or contemporary home? A more modern garage door tends to have straight lines and flush, or flat, panels. Overhead Door modern garage doors are made of aluminum and glass (like the picture above). If you’re trying to modernize your home, consider a more minimalist door (flush panels as well as no windows or decorative hardware).

The opposite of minimalist is the garage door shown above. Carriage style garage doors like this are ornate and unique, meant to stand out and draw attention. A pop of color—like a yellow, blue or green garage door—can enhance the overall exterior of your home. Arched top doors also provide more distinction.

Sometimes a standard garage door works best, and plain doors can still be beautiful! If you want something simpler and more classic, a standard raised panel garage door in a neutral color (white, beige, light brown, etc.) is a good option.

Indianapolis Area Garage Door Installers

If you need garage door installers in central Indiana, Overhead Door Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie is your single source! We offer many different doors—from standard panel steel to modern aluminum and unique carriage style.

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Are you having trouble closing your garage door all the way because the floor is uneven? You can easily fix this problem with a garage door seal for an uneven floor, which offers many benefits.

Benefits of Installing a Garage Door Seal for Uneven Floor

A tight seal between your garage door and the floor is important for many reasons:

• Keep warm air in the garage during winter.
• Keep cool air in the garage during summer.
• Prevent rain and melting snow from leaking into the garage. This is especially beneficial if your driveway slopes down toward your home.
• Limit the number of critters that find their way inside.

What Are Garage Door Seals Made of?

Most seals are vinyl polymer and rise to a maximum height of about 1/2 inch. One side is designed to match up with the garage door for a tight seal against an uneven floor. Standard colors include gray, black and tan.

Installing a Garage Door Seal

We do not recommend DIY installation. This is an easy job for your local garage door company! In general, installation goes like this:

• Unroll the garage door seal to let it relax into a flat position. This process goes faster if the seal is laid in a warm spot.
• Clean the area where the garage door meets the floor to encourage good adhesion.
• Lay out the seal from one edge of the garage door opening to the other and cut it to the proper length.
• Manually close the garage door onto the seal so you can adjust it to a precise location, and mark the location of the seal on both sides along the floor.
• Open the garage door. Move the seal so it’s out of the way.
• Apply glue between the pencil marks on the garage floor according to the directions. Lay the floor seal back down in its proper spot and press down firmly.
• Close the door on top of the seal to create pressure. Leave the door closed for 24 hours to maximize the bond between the floor and the garage door seal.

If you need to install a new seal or replace your garage door completely, contact Overhead Door Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie.

Women consistently turn to the Overhead Door brand when it comes to choosing garage doors. For the fourth consecutive year, Overhead Door Corporation has earned the Women’s Choice Award by WomenCertified^® for America’s Best for Home in the garage door category. This award designation is based on a national survey of women who were asked to select the brands they would most likely recommend to others.

“Women are responsible for most home improvement choices, and because they are risk adverse they value the recommendations of other women. We are proud to recognize Overhead Door with the Women’s Choice Award for a fourth consecutive year which is a testament to the superior quality of their products and service,” said Delia Passi, founder of the Women’s Choice Award and author of Winning the Toughest Customer: The Essential Guide to Selling to Women.

The Women’s Choice Award has set the standard for assisting consumers in making informed purchases by identifying brands that are most recommended and trusted by women. Those that deliver a customer experience worthy of recommendation are selected to win a Women’s Choice Award.

Garage Door Installation in the Indianapolis Area

If you need garage door installers in central Indiana, call Overhead Door Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie. We install steel, wood and aluminum doors for homes and commercial buildings. Contact us to learn more about our services!

Are you trying to modernize your home’s exterior? Every part has to work together—from the garage door to the roof to the front door and shutters. As one of the biggest surfaces, the garage door is important, and choosing the right one makes a world of difference.

Interested in contemporary doors for your Indianapolis area home? We have plenty of pictures to show you! Contact us to discuss your installation project, or scroll through the pictures below!

Minimalist, Modern Garage Doors

These beautiful doors complement all types, sizes and colors of modern homes:

To see more garage doors, view our residential gallery »

Need Indianapolis Area Garage Door Installers?

If you’re ready to install a new door for your home in central Indiana, make Overhead Door Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie your first call. We offer a variety of products, from carriage style to modern aluminum.

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A combination of factors affect your home’s curb appeal, not the least of which is the garage door color and style. Depending on your home’s layout, the garage door could easily be one of your home’s most visible features from the curb. The color you choose plays a major role in your home’s exterior aesthetic. Here’s a look at some of your garage door color options and how to choose between them.

Popular Garage Door Color Options

The most popular colors for garage doors are fairly neutral. Depending on the collection you choose, your color options could include the following:

• White
• Blue
• Dark brown
• Light brown
• Gray
• Beige
• Black
• Dark green
• And more

Read more about garage door colors and paint »

How to Pick the Right Color

While the final color you choose comes down to personal preference, these tips can help you narrow down the selection:

• Brighten your home. Choose a white garage door if the rest of your home is brick or a neutral color, such as gray or beige. In this instance, the white door gives your home a clean, bright appearance.

• Match striking elements. Choose a color to match your front door, window trim or shutters. By matching other elements of your home’s exterior, the garage door looks more like it belongs.

• Create contrast. If your home is white, it’s often aesthetically pleasing to contrast this light color with something darker. On the other hand, if your home is painted a dark shade, a lighter garage door could make for an appealing contrast.

• Blend in. If you don’t want to draw attention to the garage door, help it blend in by choosing a door in the same color as the siding.

• Consider material. Your main focus right now might be the color, but don’t forget to consider the garage door material. For example, natural wood garage doors for traditional homes may require stain, not paint. And aluminum garage doors for contemporary homes have a sleek, metallic look.

With so many garage door color options and materials to choose from, it’s clear you can let your personality shine through with the selection you make. For more help choosing the perfect garage door color for your home, contact Overhead Door Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie today. We have a wide selection of colors, styles and materials to choose from!

Most homes today have double-pane windows with a pocket of air trapped between. These are better at keeping heat and cold out than single-pane windows. Their efficiency climbs even higher with the addition of argon or krypton gas, window films, and coatings.

Unfortunately, even with advanced technology at our disposal, the seal around double pane windows sometimes breaks, allowing moisture to enter and condensation to form on the inside of the glass. Learn why this happens and how to fix foggy windows.

Why Do Windows Fog Up?

• Water damage: The bottom window seal can deteriorate when exposed to water. To prevent standing water from collecting around a window seal, the glass should be elevated above the sash, and weep holes should be present to allow for drainage.

• Heat damage: South-facing windows are most likely to succumb to heat damage. As the air between the panes expands in the heat, the window bows outward. It returns to normal when the heat lessens, but this repeated process can soften and loosen the window seal until a crack forms and lets moisture in.

• Old age: Even the most elastic, durable seal can’t last forever. Perimeter seals start to dry out and crack eventually. Fortunately, windows usually come with a 10- to 20-year warranty, which is pretty impressive considering the abuse they withstand.

• Impact: An impact alone is rarely enough to break a window seal, but if it’s already been weakened by any of the above causes, an impact could be the final straw.

How to Fix Foggy Windows

When a window seal fails and the interior starts to fog up, window replacement is the only viable way to remedy the situation. Repairs are usually not cost-effective in most cases.

The best way to prevent foggy windows in the future is to invest in high-quality products! Look for products with a good warranty of at least 10 to 20 years. Then, ensure good air circulation both inside and out to prevent condensation that can drip down the window and damage the seal. Keep your windows clean and seal sash frames with caulk when they begin to separate to increase the window’s longevity.

If you determine you need to replace your foggy windows, turn to Overhead Door Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie for high-quality window replacements from top brands.

Now that it’s summer and you’re probably having more people over for outdoor parties and barbeques, you may be more concerned with the appearance of your home. The front exterior is the first thing visitors see! How does your garage door look?

Do you need to replace your old door? Whether that is the case and you’re ready for a change, or you’re moving into a new home and trying to decide on a door, the sheer number of choices can be overwhelming.

What Is the Best Garage Door?

This is not as easy as it sounds. When it comes to the style and material (the two biggest decisions to be made when buying a new door), there is no best type. It all depends on your:

• Preferences
• Home’s style
• Top priorities

Styles

Generally, there are three basic styles of most garage doors—traditional, carriage house and modern.

Traditional garage doors have either raised or recessed panels (short or long), and there are many window choices to complement any home.

Carriage house garage doors are often used for period style homes because they have an Old World look. Although they look like swinging stable doors, they can roll upward like a regular garage door. Many decorative handles and hinges are available to add great finishing touches to your carriage house style garage door.

Modern garage doors complement modern and contemporary style homes. Our modern style garage doors are made of aluminum and full-view glass.

Materials

• Steel: Steel is the traditional garage door material—it is durable and low-maintenance. However, steel garage doors can dent and rust if not properly cared and maintained for.
• Aluminum: These garage doors provide a very modern and sophisticated look for homes; they are also available in many colors and finishes and are relatively low-maintenance. But aluminum garage doors are not as insulated as other garage doors and, therefore, aren’t ideal in extreme temperatures.
• Wood: Wood garage doors offer distinctive beauty and fine craftsmanship that many people find appealing, but these kinds of doors require a little more maintenance than others. Staining, painting or water sealing is required every few years.
• Fiberglass-clad: Consider a garage door with a fiberglass exterior if you want the look of wood without as much maintenance. You may need to apply a clear protectant every few years, but fiberglass-exterior garage doors don’t require much upkeep!
• Vinyl-clad: Garage doors with vinyl exteriors are more resistant to rusting and don’t require painting. Vinyl-exterior garage doors, however, aren’t recommended in extreme heat.

Garage Door Services in Central Indiana

Do you want to learn more about the different types of garage doors and figure out which one is right for you? The team at Overhead Door Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie would love to talk to you!

Contact us with any questions you have or if you’re ready to discuss your garage door installation project in the Indianapolis area.

The garage door is the largest movable part in your home. As with any other mechanical equipment, it needs regular maintenance to remain in good working order. If you’ve always wondered how to care for your garage door, below is a quick guide. However, we do not recommend DIY projects.

Garage Door Maintenance Tasks

• Clean the garage door track: We don’t recommend lubricating the garage door track in an attempt to alleviate noisy operation. What is needed is a simple cleaning with a damp cloth followed by a clean dry rag. A small amount of WD40 may be appropriate for removing any sticky residue on the track.

• Realign the sensors: The sensors at the bottom of the garage door act as a safety feature. When a pet or child interrupts the beam while the garage door is closing, it reverses to prevent trapping anything beneath it. Check for a blinking light. If you see this error indication, the sensors should be realigned.

• Lubricate the appropriate components: The chain rail, hinges, stems, metal rollers and other components should be lubricated when the garage door becomes noisy. While some parts require lubricant to function properly, others can be ruined by it, which is why you should leave this job to the professionals.

• Inspect and reset the opener if necessary: Regular inspection can help prevent problems with the garage door opener before they begin. A reset is also an option if your garage door stops working properly.

• Inspect springs, cables and hardware: A quick visual inspection can help determine if you need a garage door tune-up, maintenance tasks should be left to a pro. A service technician can make necessary adjustments or repairs to keep the garage door in good working condition.

Garage Door Service in the Indianapolis Area

Even with knowledge of how to care for your garage door, we don’t recommend making inspections or tune-ups yourself. Instead, you should have your garage door professionally serviced to avoid injuring yourself or damaging any sensitive hardware. To schedule a garage door tune-up, contact Overhead Door Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie today!