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    I have a great old garage door. It is in good condition, though it needs a new paint job (around $250 or so to have it professionally done). The springs broke. The garage is so old (30 years old) that the old springs track was custom done. So, putting in standard springs does not work.

    I have been quoted to just replace the springs in this garage for $500. Another quote was for $600 and another quote would not do it because they didn't have the parts. The warranty on the new springs is typical in the industry to do it.

    The other option is to replace the door and put in new tracks and do everything new for around $1,000.

    I really like the old wood door...so to put in new springs and to paint it will run me around $800. To get a brand new aluminum/fiberglass door will cost around $1,000. I want to go with the wood door, my wife is leaning towards the new everything. What does the wise CUF board say and why do you say it?

  • #2
    Go with the new one. You don't want to have to deal with this down the road when it happens again.

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    • #3
      if your old door is so awesome, please post a pic to help us decide. Unless you are actually ashamed of it.
      Fitter. Happier. More Productive.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by TripletDaddy View Post
        if your old door is so awesome, please post a pic to help us decide. Unless you are actually ashamed of it.

        I said it was 'great', not 'awesome.' C'mon DDD!!!!

        I guess it is mainly 'great' because it is wood and that is cool. It is unique. I also hate to trash the old door when it is still fine. It is also cheaper to go this route, so I don't see where I lose...but I just wanted to get others' opinions.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by UteStar View Post
          I said it was 'great', not 'awesome.' C'mon DDD!!!!

          I guess it is mainly 'great' because it is wood and that is cool. It is unique. I also hate to trash the old door when it is still fine. It is also cheaper to go this route, so I don't see where I lose...but I just wanted to get others' opinions.
          Speaking on behalf of 71, keep the old one around awhile longer.
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          • #6
            Originally posted by UteStar View Post
            I said it was 'great', not 'awesome.' C'mon DDD!!!!

            I guess it is mainly 'great' because it is wood and that is cool. It is unique. I also hate to trash the old door when it is still fine. It is also cheaper to go this route, so I don't see where I lose...but I just wanted to get others' opinions.
            ok, I'm sorry.

            One cool idea would be to replace the entire thing with a drawbridge-style garage door. Nobody has those and you have enough panache to pull it off, esp if you wound up buying that old Chevy Bronco that you were talking about last year.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by TripletDaddy View Post
              ok, I'm sorry.

              One cool idea would be to replace the entire thing with a drawbridge-style garage door. Nobody has those and you have enough panache to pull it off, esp if you wound up buying that old Chevy Bronco that you were talking about last year.
              Chevy Bronco? How about a Pontiac Mustang, or a Mercury Camaro?

              Sheesh, kids now days . . .
              PLesa excuse the tpyos.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by TripletDaddy View Post
                ok, I'm sorry.

                One cool idea would be to replace the entire thing with a drawbridge-style garage door. Nobody has those and you have enough panache to pull it off, esp if you wound up buying that old Chevy Bronco that you were talking about last year.

                I do have the panache to pull off a draw bridge. That would be totally awesome.

                Chevy Bronco? Blood just oozed out of my ears. Chevy Blazer owners hate Ford Broncos. And Ford Bronco owners hate Chevy Blazers. Its like you just said The University of Utah Cougars. Very disturbing.

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                • #9
                  The only advice I can offer is - and I realize that this kind of thinking outside the box is something difficult to do - but if your garage door isn't working, either repair it or fix it.
                  "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy; its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill


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                  • #10
                    I too have an old garage with its original, wood door. I'll have to repaint it soon also(should do it before winter, but that's not happening). Is your's a sectional roller, or an up and over? I don't care much for the up and over type that would be worth replacing it.

                    Here are some other things I would consider:

                    Would a new door look strange with the architecture of a garage?
                    Can you match the existing door at little to no extra cost?
                    How long do you expect the new paint job to last? Less than 5-7 years would not be worth the cost of a professional paint job. Depending on the exposure and the eaves above the door a paint job should last 8-10 years, imo.
                    Dio perdona tante cose per un’opera di misericordia
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                    Knock it off. This board has enough problems without a dose of middle-age lechery.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by TripletDaddy View Post
                      if your old door is so awesome, please post a pic to help us decide. Unless you are actually ashamed of it.
                      Agree.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by pellegrino View Post
                        I too have an old garage with its original, wood door. I'll have to repaint it soon also(should do it before winter, but that's not happening). Is your's a sectional roller, or an up and over? I don't care much for the up and over type that would be worth replacing it.

                        Here are some other things I would consider:

                        Would a new door look strange with the architecture of a garage?
                        Can you match the existing door at little to no extra cost?
                        How long do you expect the new paint job to last? Less than 5-7 years would not be worth the cost of a professional paint job. Depending on the exposure and the eaves above the door a paint job should last 8-10 years, imo.

                        It is a sectional garage door...and I want to get it painted before winter rolls in as well. The painting company told me that the paint job should last 5+ years at least depending on how much water/snow/wind hits it every year.

                        And to DDD/YOhio, no pics are coming your way. You guys are just being unnecessarily nosey - just know that it is a great door! Probably better than yours. Sorry, just being honest.

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                        • #13
                          If it's a great door and has reasonable life left in it then keep it.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Shaka View Post
                            If it's a great door and has reasonable life left in it then keep it.
                            Also, if this matters to you, I'd guess that the money spent on a door repair will stay in your local economy in a larger amount than if you buy a new one.
                            "Yeah, but never trust a Ph.D who has an MBA as well. The PhD symbolizes intelligence and discipline. The MBA symbolizes lust for power." -- Katy Lied

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                            • #15
                              Food for thought: as long as the new door is insulated, you will see a huge improvement in energy efficiency if you have a fridge or freezer or heat and/ or cool your garage during the seasons.
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