When the sun is shining down, there's nothing better than hanging out in your vacation home on the water. Take in the lake, river, or ocean and let yourself escape the real world for a little while.
Maybe it took some time to make your dwelling perfect for your needs, but you did it. The next step was to get a boat so you could enjoy the water and salt while on the waves. However, there might be one thing that still needs a little love. The old marine door that's still hanging on the front of your boathouse.
Does your boathouse need a garage door that looks sleek and modern? All you need to do is add a premium garage door and use it for years to come. Image sourced from Pexels.
Give Your Boat the Home It Deserves with a Boathouse and Gorgeous Marine Garage Door
You have choices when it comes to garage door types. However, you need to think about the main purpose of the marine door so you can be sure to pick the perfect model.
Are you interested in showing off your vessel from your vacation home? Are you more concerned with having something sturdy for top protection? Or do you want a garage door that offers the best performance for its cost? We'll make sure you know which garage door is best for each scenario.
Are you a fan of something fun and modern? Show off every boat you've bought with an entirely glass set of garage doors. This amazing project comes courtesy of PattyMac.
Opportunity One: Use a Full-View Garage Door to Place Your Boats on Display
Are you a fan of all the glass around this boathouse from Houzz? It could be the perfect choice for your boathouse. The inclusion of a full-view California garage door makes your boat a focal point while giving you tons of light through transparent glass windows.
What makes this garage door unique are the sizable windows so anyone can see all the great things inside the boathouse. Plus, it has a garage door frame made of aluminum, which is a material resistant to corrosion.
You spent money to buy a beautiful boat and maybe you want everyone to know! Adding a garage door with panoramic transparent glass means your boat is safe while inside and you can continue to show it off.
When you spend time at work in the boathouse, glass garage doors, such as the ones on the California, make sure you have tons of light and don't need to worry about installing extras or carrying around flashlights.
Do you store only the boat in the boathouse? Or are you using it for entertainment? Light up your billiards table and sofas with a garage door that lets the sunshine in. Take a look at what you could create with this boathouse option created by PattyMac.
When you want to relax, you might find the boathouse is an excellent place to do it. Add some chairs, tables, and games, and you can watch the sunset every night. Even when rain is pouring down, your boathouse is nice and dry and offers a gorgeous view from the garage door.
The inclusion of glass against this boathouse in dark charcoal is stunning. The addition of a terrace on top makes it even better. Everyone would be happy to have a boathouse similar to this one from Houzz. The hues mix with the black aluminum frame for an outstanding aesthetic.
Want the look of a garage door made of glass but have some concerns? For instance, what can you do if an accident happens?
Maybe you let one of the teenagers go out on the boat and they don't notice the garage door is closed. Next thing you know – the boat smashes into it. The last thing you want to worry about is injuries from shards of glass if the garage door is damaged. That doesn't have to be a concern; simply choose tempered glass instead of the regular kind.
Tempered glass is heated up and cooled down to be up to five times stronger than typical glass. When an impact happens, the glass shatters into tons of pieces that are completely safe.
Check out the gorgeous look of these California garage doors in 6' x 8'6" and 16'x 8'6" with a sleek black aluminum frame and gorgeous sandblasted glass.
When you choose a California full-view garage door, there are many types of glass to choose from. Check out some popular ones below:
- Transparent glass gives you the chance to see your boat from the outside and enjoy the water while inside. If showing off your vessel is the point, this is the perfect glass.
- Sandblasted glass gives you privacy but also offers you access to light. For a boathouse used to store things or a boathouse connected to a home, this can be a great choice, so your belongings aren't on display to anyone passing by.
- Tempered glass may be used on other types of glass apart from laminated. It's four to five times more resistant than typical glass.
- Polycarbonate can be used instead of glass. It's a kind of plastic that can handle major impacts. However, it's more likely to be scratched. Read this FAQ for some information on caring for these windows.
Another thing to be aware of is condensation that can set in on the glass panes. Dehumidifiers aren't appropriate for a boathouse, so cleaning and maintaining the garage door regularly is a must. When you inspect the garage door periodically, check whether the weather seals are in good shape. Keeping the garage door open can help air move around and prevent most condensation issues.
Opportunity Two: Try a Strong Steel Construction with a Charming Craftsman Look Using a Townships Collection Garage Door
One of the most common choices for a boathouse is the farmhouse. When you want a rustic look and a garage door that lasts for years and years, overhead doors from the Townships Collection are fantastic. Take a look at this photo from Pinterest.
Are you hoping for a marine garage door with wood construction that lasts for many years? The Townships Collection may be the exact place that shows you the overhead door that meets your needs.
This garage door from the Townships Collection comes in a Princeton P-12 design, measures 8' x 7', and comes in Iron Ore Walnut with Black overlays with 8 lite Panoramic windows. The addition of upright black overlays adds an extra dose of style.
For resistance to rust which a boathouse needs, galvanized steel is superb. A garage door from the Township Collection will have a style and look you love for years into the future.
An R-16 value indicates these garage doors have lots of insulation. If you use the boathouse in seasons beyond summer, they are a great choice. The water nearby means the boathouse won't be as warm as a garage or home. However, the excellent insulation will cut down on the wind and prevent cold air from getting inside.
Consider this Eastman E-21 garage door. It measures 9' x 7'with Claystone doors and Ice White overlays, and 8 lite Panoramic windows. Get a great country/rustic appeal when you select a Townships Collection garage door.
Enjoy the appeal of wood without the maintenance through the Townships Collection's PVC overlays. There's no need to spend all your time maintaining things and you get an outstanding Craftsman look every time you use your boathouse. Choose from A, V, X, or I-shaped overlays and enjoy marine doors that harken back to older times, perfect to show off both Farmhouse and Modern Farmhouse styles.
The contrast of the V-shape adds something special to the farmhouse look when you select a traditional boathouse style like this one made by Makow Associates Architects Inc.
Plus, Dura+ hardware comes with this marine door.
Dura+ is great for a boathouse since it resists both salt and water. The super durable hardware is sure to keep your door looking great for years to come. Galvanized steel is used for the tracks while the rollers have a nylon exterior, all of which help avoid corrosion. It slows down rusting in saltwater or high-moisture locations. It's also great for excess humidity, which is common with a boathouse.
Opportunity Three: Try Regal and Acadia 183 Garage Doors for a Balance of Cost and Performance Marine Doors
The first two options are outstanding, but maybe you want to spend a bit less for a marine door. Are you hoping for an overhead door that looks great without a huge price tag? Learn more about the seven things that impact garage door costs at this FAQ.
Consider the following two options
1. This Garage Door by Acadia 138
This design is called the Acadia 138 North Hatley LP and offers a 9' x 7' garage door in Desert Sand with windows featuring Richmond inserts and decorative hardware. Take a moment to imagine this placed on your boathouse and think about how great it would be.
This is another galvanized steel overhead door, and it comes with an insulation value of R-12. It comes standard with regular hardware, but you can choose to install Dura+ hardware on the Acadia 138. Talk to a garage expert to make that change and pay for the more durable hardware.
2. This Garage Door from Regal
Are you falling in love with the dark brown of the Regal Classic Long, 9' x 7', with transparent windows? You aren't the only one. The embossed design adds a special touch that will always be in style.
Choosing Regal garage doors gives you a choice between no insulation or polystyrene insulation and makes the price lower. If you don't mind a brisk wind coming into the boathouse, this could be a solid option.
What options are there for smaller vessels?
A boathouse is something you desire, but you need the marine door to be pretty small? Select doors as small as 4' in width or go all the way up to 20' to meet your needs. The height is the same. All our boathouse garage doors are custom to fit your space.
Not sure how to check the size you need for a marine door? Here's how to do it.
How About Using a Garage Door Opener for the Boathouse?
So now that you've chosen the perfect boathouse marine door, what else? You want to consider the need for an electric garage door opener.
Are you in need of a garage door opener? It can make it easier to open and close the boathouse. Think about the mishap of trying to open up the boathouse and falling in the water. Want to avoid that? A LiftMaster garage door opener is the best option to avoid embarrassment.
For boathouses, the door opener needs to be strong and capable. The opener you use on a home garage might not be ideal. Instead, consider our two commercial openers and the features they have. A car wash modification can be added on!
When you choose a CarWash system, the door opener will resist water. This makes it work great in the dampness of a boathouse. However, keep in mind that this feature isn't available on every commercial garage door opener.
Choose H and J commercial door openers from LiftMaster for the best boathouse functionality!
Both the LiftMaster H and LiftMaster J garage door openers are placed on the wall which can cut down on noise and vibration, especially if your boathouse is under a living space. Plus, mounting the garage door opener on the wall means you have more space up high when you want to raise the boat in the off-season.
If you want to lift your boat from time to time, garage door openers on the wall are the best choice. Save space and make lifting easier. Image sourced from Houzz.
Use a Garage Door Opener from LiftMaster for Extra Security
Concerns about break-ins can be worrisome with a boathouse. However, a garage door opener from LiftMaster can give peace of mind. Each garage door opener has great features to protect your boat, your family, and anyone else in the boathouse.
- Unique codes are used every time someone closes the door. If someone attempts to get in using a universal remote, there's no way they'll be allowed.
- Invisible light beams are included with the door opener. If someone gets in the way of the path, the door opener will stop the marine door in its tracks and prevent damage to boats or injuries to humans.
- Camera functionality is available. Even when you aren't at the boathouse, you can check up on things in real-time.
- Be aware when the boathouse door opens. Forget to shut the door before you left the lake? Not sure if the door is closed as you leave your cottage? Check out the MyQ app and close it as you need. If the marine door is open for an extended time, get an alert and handle the situation.
- Plus, LiftMaster offers a suite of other great options!
Need a garage door opener for your vacation home or house garage? Discover all the residential models!
When You Need a Top Marine Door, We'll Help!
This 9 x 7' Ice White door in the Eastman E-22 design has Ice White overlays and stunning Orion windows. Add it to the boathouse and the garage at your chalet!
The Garage Door Store knows sectional overhead doors. We can sell them, install them, and keep them in great shape. Talk to a specialist to get your questions answered or for assistance choosing the best garage door for a boathouse, house, or cottage.
Reach out at 705-327-7408.
Prefer to check things out on your own? Visit the Design Centre and create a marine door of your choosing with nothing more than a mouse and a photo of your boathouse. Select the window types, colors, type of hardware, and other details! After you have an idea of what you want, get a free quote through email.
Customizable Marine Doors Are Available to Fit Your Taste
All our Canada-made garage doors are customized to match your design, window, size, and color needs. Choose from dozens of designs and over 10 colors to create a marine door that makes your boathouse the prettiest thing on the entire lake.
Contact us and get more information.
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