Garage Door System Types: Mesa's Expert Guide

There are many different options out there when it comes to garage doors. This blog entry will be covering the pros of 3 different types of garage doors in order to help anybody who may be in the market for a new garage door make an informed and confident decision.

Chain Drive Doors:

The most common option on the garage door market, chain drive doors travel along a track using a bike-style chain that moves the trolley the door is attached to. These doors tend to produce noise due to the nature of the operation and metal on metal contact. This lends them to being preferred for garages that are not attached to the main home. These doors can be made quieter with upgrades to the base system.

Screw Drive Doors:

Screw-drive garage door systems use a trolley that travels along a threaded steel rod. A motor rotates the rod to open or close the door. No belts or chains are needed for this style of garage door. The simplicity in the design of this garage door system is a reason why they are desired. Fewer moving parts means the potential cost of repairs and replacements is significantly lower than other garage door system types.

Belt Drive Doors:

Belt drive doors are the luxury choice of garage door systems. The carry a low noise level because they use a belt instead of the chain used in Chain drive style doors. The lack of metal on metal contact significantly lowers the noise level. The belts are usually made from rubber, polyurethane or fiberglass. The efficiency and low noise level make these a premium style that carries extra cost for the extra benefits.