Originally all garage doors were solid wood and so specified in the covenants. Changes to garages doors need to be approved by the current HOA. Non-wood materials may be used but the style of the garage door must be exactly the same as the original door, solid wood look without windows or added trim/adornments, painted to match home’s trim. This link provides information for consideration in selecting new doors.
Proposals for non-wood doors should be submitted to the WIR Board for approval prior to proceeding.
Woods of Indian Run Information for Consideration When Replacing Garage Doors
This information is offered to assist neighbors as they investigate and make decisions regarding replacement of garage doors. So many neighbors are at a point of needing to replace their doors, that the Board thought it might be helpful to share some information. Please also note that obviously prices will vary with the choices, features and quality. The items below are some things that you might want to discuss with vendors as you select the doors and company to do the work. This is intended as a framework to use in assessing your choice.
Selecting the Company To Do Your Work
Obviously, you want to select a reputable company. Neighbors have used and were happy with Compton Overhead Doors, Kim Compton Jr, 614-475-9600, and Nofziger Door Sales at 614-873-3905. These are companies for which we had positive recommendations, but certainly there are others, and we would be happy to add them to this list-Note that any given manufacturer will have a range of doors available, so going simply by the manufacturer's name does not guarantee good quality. You really want to inquire about the specific features.
Wood Versus Metal Doors
Initially, the WM only allowed wooden doors. Over time, issues of insulation, quality, and upkeep have resulted in allowing good quality metal doors. Attached is a listing of the pros and cons of each choice,
Thickness of the Door
Typically, you want to get the thicker door, it is recommended that 1 3/8 to ' is the range you want to select. The 1 3/8" is usually in the R-value of 6, whereas the 2" is in the R-value of 10. It is recommended that you not go below 1 3/8" in thickness.
R-Value
The R-value determines the quality of insulation_ The higher the R-value, the higher the quality. Metal doors range from about R-6 to R-19. The standard is 10, but higher is recommended, with a preference of R-14 or R-16. This compares to a wood door with an approximate R-value of 1. The impact on heating in the home can be significant, especially if you have a bedroom/ living space above the garage.