Stronger for longer

GARAGE DOORS
 Stronger for longer: aluminum
A door that’s stronger
Garaga Industrial doors are designed to stand up to the tests of time… and people.
Constructed of crush resistant polyurethane* with metal walls and exclusive
interlocking joints, the panels form a super-strong “sandwich”. With strength
and durability built in for the long run, you can be sure you're making a choice
you'll never regret.

A system that lasts longer

A key factor in the durability of a door is its hardware. Components that are not
robust enough can become the source of high repair and maintenance costs.
The cost differential between two choices can be minimal and far less than the
cost of repeat maintenance calls. Make sure you're buying the components that
will stand up to your requirements.

G-1000
• Prepainted aluminum 0.023 in.
(0.60 mm) thick
• Baked-on polyester based paint
• 1 3⁄4-in. (45 mm) door
• Woodgrain finish on both sides
of the door
• Choice of 12 colors
• R-16 (RSI 2.8) thermal
resistance rating
Whatever the demands • Weighs only 1.5 lb/sq. ft. (7.3 kg/m2)
of your environment,
there’s a Garaga door that
offers the appropriate
level of sturdiness. Ideal for
large-sized doors

• 23/23-gauge hot-galvanized steel for the

G-2000; 20/23 gauge for the G-3000
• Baked-on polyester based paint
• 1 3⁄4-in. (45 mm) door
• Smooth finish on both sides of the door
• White only (can be repainted)
• R-16 (RSI 2.8) thermal resistance rating

For maximum
G-2000 impact resistance G-3000
* Except for G-4000 doors with windows.
or steel doors
Preventive maintenance. It pays! G-5000 (steel)
cross-section
A program of planned preventive maintenance will ensure the optimal
operation of your doors and prevent service downtime for many years. 1 Hot-galvanized steel exterior finish
Ask your Garaga distributor about his annual maintenance contracts. 2 Baked-on polyester based paint
(woodgrain)

3 Wood end blocks provide a thermal

break with the exterior of the door.
Optional steel end caps available.
• 1 3⁄4-in. (45 mm) door
• Light anodized or white prepainted
extrusions
G-4000 4 Galvanized steel interior

• Panel 3 1⁄4-in. (83 mm) thick at perimeter 5 14-gauge reinforcement plate

• Thickness of extrusions: 0.125 in. (3 mm) 6 Pressure-injected polyurethane
at hinge anchoring point
foam insulation density: 40 kg/m3
• Double hinges end extrusions, RSI: 2.82 (ASTM-518)
6 1⁄4 in. (159 mm), if required
7 Weathertight joint and thermal
break made of rigid and flexible
Perfect for repair shops PVC; infiltration: 0.033 l/s per m
and fire stations (ASTM-E283)

8 Tubular EPDM weatherstripping,

PVC frame

5
2
• 26-gauge hot-galvanized steel
• Baked-on polyester based paint
• 1 3⁄4-in. (45 mm) door
• Woodgrain finish on both sides
of the door 4
1
• Choice of 4 colors (can be repainted)
6
• R-16 (RSI 2.8) thermal resistance rating
3

The industry standard

G-5000 G-7000 8

• Hot-galvanized steel
• Baked-on polyester based paint
• 1 3⁄8-in. (35 mm) door
Baked-on paint
• Woodgrain finish on both sides
of the door Primer

• White only (can be repainted) G-60

galvanization
• R-12 (RSI 2.1) thermal
resistance rating Steel

G-60
galvanization
An economical door Primer
with high standards
 1 Select a door that will be suitable for
your actual application. Consult our
Follow applications table.
this guide: 2 Choose the door system according to
the degree of sturdiness you need. This

depends mainly on the dimensions of
the door, the material it’s made of and
the number of daily open/close cycles it
Making the right choice will undergo. Consult our sturdiness scale.
3 Select your door opener and the other
We make it easy! accessories you will need.
At first, it may seem difficult to choose the optimum industrial or commercial 4 Choose the type of windows you require.
garage door. We’re here to make your life easier. A good choice is one that
really corresponds to the way the door will be used. Paying too much for
a door may not be beneficial; paying too little may result in annoying and
expensive repairs.

1
Step Stronger for longer in every application
Garaga offers a complete
range of doors adapted to
APPLICATION
Fire/ambulance stations
G-1000
■
G-2000
■
G-3000
■
G-4000
■
G-5000
■
G-7000
■
all sorts of environments. Commercial buildings (warehouses) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Consult this chart to choose Municipal garages ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
your Garaga door based Car/truck washes ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
on its application. Agricultural buildings ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
High security facilities ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Trucking/transport ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Manufacturing facilities ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Primary industries ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Condo/apartment buildings ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
1 Recommended door Underground parking garages ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Mini-storage facilities ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
2 Suitable door
Car dealerships ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
3 Not recommended Auto repair shops

Our sturdiness scale To simplify your choice we have developed a scale that allows you to select
the components of your door depending on the degree of sturdiness
LIGHT HEAVY
SUPER required: light duty, heavy duty, and super heavy duty. Ask your Garaga
DUTY HEAVY
DUTY DUTY specialist to help you make the right choice.

2
Step
The strongest
for the longest
Garaga hardware
The quality of all our hardware is exceptional. Still, a choice
LIGHT
DUTY

14-gauge steel tracks 13-gauge steel tracks

HEAVY
DUTY
SUPER
HEAVY
DUTY

12-gauge steel tracks

must be made depending on the required degree of sturdiness and mounting brackets* and mounting brackets* and mounting brackets*
and your door’s daily number of open/close cycles. Here are Pull rope Pull chain Pull chain or
some recommended typical systems: chain hoist
Single hinges Single or double
hinges Single or double
hinges

Long on lift. Reinforcement bars

Short on damage!
Choosing a spring
The spring acts as a counterweight to facilitate the opening 10,000-cycle springs 25,000 to 100,000-cycle Springs for more
of the door. Choosing a spring depends mainly on the daily springs than 100,000 cycles
number of open/close cycles your door will undergo.

* The lower the gauge number, the thicker the steel.

 Where do you fit?
More than 7,500 open/close cycles per year.
Examples: apartment or condominium buildings, public
transit company.

? From 3,000 to 7,500 open/close cycles per year.

Examples: vehicle repair shop, car dealership, product
distribution center.
Less than 3,000 open/close cycles per year.
Examples: municipal garage, fire station, storage facility.

3
Step
Power for the long run
Choosing the electric
door opener
The choice of the door opener depends on the weight of the
LIGHT
DUTY
HEAVY
DUTY
SUPER
HEAVY
DUTY

door and the number of open/close cycles that it will undergo. TROLLEY TYPE DOOR OPENER
There are two types of door openers: trolley type and jackshaft. Less than 50 cycles/day 50 to 80 cycles/day 80 cycles and more/day
MT Model T Model APT Model
GT Model
Options that work harder for longer
JACKSHAFT DOOR OPENER
• C-Bumpers or Pusher springs
Less than 50 cycles/day 50 to 80 cycles/day 80 cycles and more/day
• Track guards
• Flanged bearings MJ Model H Model GH Model
• Reinforced aluminum weatherstripping on exterior frame MH Model
• Steel end caps
• Photoelectric cell security system

4
Step Clearly durable window options
Sealed thermal glasses (“thermo”)
Sealed lights Polycarbonate Acrylic
Clear, reinforced, tempered, laminated or tinted Clear or tinted Clear or tinted

Full vision window section (“service station” style)

Single pane Polycarbonate (single) Acrylic (single)
Clear, wired, tempered, laminated or tinted Clear, tinted or textured Clear or tinted
Sealed windows Polycarbonate (double) Acrylic (double)
Clear, wired, tempered, laminated or tinted Clear or tinted Clear or tinted

Garaga’s
tough
components
The cost of being
stronger for longer
By choosing a door and its components adapted to your
application, and by following a regular maintenance
program, you can cut your annual maintenance and repair
bills down to size. A relatively minimal price differential
can result in a significantly higher degree of durability.
Will you see a rapid return on your additional investment?
An investm
Estimate your annual garage door maintenance and
repair costs. Don’t forget the indirect costs related to
malfunctioning doors (eg: a door out of order at peak periods
of the day). Do the math, and you may see big benefits
in going to the next level.

Compare! Door model Price difference compared

to the G-5000

Relative costs G-1000

(Aluminum) + 21%

of door panels G-2000

(23/23-gauge steel) + 33%
G-3000
(20/23-gauge steel) + 46%
G-4000
(service station door) See note 1

G-5000
(26-gauge steel) Reference price (See note 2)
G-7000
(26-gauge steel) - 5%
Notes: 1 Because this door is fully glazed, it is difficult to compare with others. 2 For a door of the same dimensions and with the same hardware system. Installation
included. Manual operation. Price comparison may vary depending on the cost of the door opener and accessories.

Comparative costs
of door systems
8 FT. X 8 FT. DOOR FOR LOADING DOCK
Door model G-5000 G-5000
Usage 5 cycles/day 35 cycles/day
Sturdiness SUPER
HEAVY HEAVY
DUTY DUTY
Hardware
Hardware: 2 in. Hardware: 3 in.
13-gauge tracks 12-gauge tracks
Full vertical movement Full vertical movement
Single hinges Single hinges
Vertical tracks fixed with mounting brackets Vertical tracks fixed with mounting brackets
Pull rope Pull chain
“C”-shaped bumper springs

Sturdiness LIGHT HEAVY

DUTY DUTY
Springs
10,000-cycle torsion springs 50,000-cycle torsion springs

Sturdiness LIGHT HEAVY

DUTY DUTY
Exterior frame weatherstripping
CF-101 Model (aluminum base and double CF-303 Model (reinforced aluminum base
blade rubber) and double blade rubber)

Price differential + 19% only

ent that’s sure to endure

12 FT. X 12 FT. DOOR FOR MACHINE SHOP

Door model G-5000 G-5000
Usage 5 cycles/day 15 cycles/day
SUPER
Sturdiness HEAVY HEAVY
DUTY DUTY
Hardware
Hardware: 2 in. Hardware: 3 in.
13-gauge tracks 12-gauge tracks
“Standard” vertical movement 3 ft. high-lift
Vertical tracks fixed with mounting brackets Vertical tracks fixed with continuous angle bracket
Single hinges Single hinges
Pull rope Chain hoist

Sturdiness LIGHT HEAVY

DUTY DUTY
Springs
10,000-cycle torsion springs 35,000-cycle torsion springs

Sturdiness LIGHT HEAVY

DUTY DUTY
Exterior frame weatherstripping
CF-101 Model (aluminum base and double CF-303 Model (reinforced aluminum base
blade rubber) and double blade rubber)

Price differential + 12% only

18 FT. X 18 FT. DOOR FOR AGRICULTURAL BUILDING

Door model G-5000 G-5000
Usage 5 cycles/day 12 cycles/day
SUPER SUPER
Sturdiness HEAVY HEAVY (with additional options)
DUTY DUTY
Hardware
Hardware: 3 in. Hardware: 3 in.
12-gauge tracks 12-gauge tracks
“Standard” movement “Standard” movement
Vertical tracks fixed with mounting brackets Vertical tracks fixed with continuous angle bracket
Double hinges Double hinges
Reinforcement struts Reinforcement struts
Chain hoist Chain hoist
Pusher springs
Tension cable bridge reinforcement
Precision bearings

Sturdiness LIGHT HEAVY

DUTY DUTY
Springs
10,000-cycle torsion springs 30,000-cycle torsion springs

Sturdiness LIGHT HEAVY

DUTY DUTY
Exterior frame weatherstripping
CF-101 Model (aluminum base and double CF-303 Model (reinforced aluminum base
blade rubber) and double blade rubber)

Price differential + 11% only

Garaga has established a permanent research program for all its products. As a result of this ongoing quest
for improvement, technical specifications for various door systems are subject to change without notice.

®
GARAGA Inc.
333 Bayview Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 8X9 Canada
Tel.: (705) 733-1173 Fax: (705) 733-0663 E-mail: info@garaga.com

Web site: www.garaga.com

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