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Buyer Beware! How to Choose the Right Garage Door Company

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Is is time to replace your garage door? With the new tax credit in place and the abundance of choices on the market, it’s never been a better time to tackle this project. But what are some of things to look for when choosing a reputable company? After all, it’s not just the front-end of the project that needs to go smoothly, as you want to ensure that the company stands by their product if you should ever need them.

  • How long has the company been in business?
  • Can the company provide a “Certificate of Insurance” to show that it’s fully insured? This insurance should cover general and umbrella liability, as well as auto worker comp.
  • Look at the company’s address and see if they have a location showroom near you. Or do they just list a P.O. Box number or general area?
  • Be sure that there is a contact number, such as a local number or 800 number for customer service.
  • Does the company offer a comprehensive website that showcases their products? Also look for customer reviews online.
  • BE SURE TO ASK if the installers work on commission!
  • Talk to the company about the tax credits that offer up to $1500 through the energy rebate program.

References: Image from Madden Door & Sons, Inc.

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Get An Energy Tax Credit With Your New Garage Door!

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

You read that right – you can get a tax credit when you buy that long awaited garage door for your home! The reason: In February 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was passed into law and credits homeowners for energy-efficient improvements that are made on the home. So if you purchased a new garage door in 2009-2010 or are planning to, you may qualify for this credit that has jumped from $500 to $1500 (note that this is the maximum and is over the 2009-2010 tax credit period).

Here’s how to know if your new door qualifies:

  • The tax credit only includes garage doors installed from 2009-2010.
  • The garage door has to be in service for five years or more.
  • The garage door has to be installed on insulated walls.
  • The garage door must be installed on the buyer’s main residence (no lake houses or summer homes).
  • The perimeter of the garage door must have access to air filtration.
  • The garage door must have a U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) that is less than or equal to 0.30.

This video offers some great tips on installing energy-efficient garage doors:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-poW6Z8YyE[/youtube]

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