Perhaps you have just obtained a small garage addition to your home. Or maybe you have finally purchased a shed to house all your outdoor equipment, with perfect timing for the warm weather! You may need a small overhead garage door. You might wonder, “Can I find small garage doors that are still beautiful and durable?” You certainly can!
Look at how the color and design of the shed door perfectly complement the color and design of the garage door. You can find small garage doors and garage doors for small sheds in a variety of inspiring designs and colors. Pictured is the Moderno 2 beads design, 6’ x 7’ for the shed and in 10’ x 8’ for the attached garage, both shown in a stunning Black finish.
A fun project might be to get in on the design and construction of your garage or shed! Whether you are a DIY expert or hire a contractor to complete the work, the result can look fabulous. If you want to take a swing at building your own garage alone or with friends, take look at this article from House Digest. Their team of experts will walk you through 15 steps to knock out your next DIY project of creating a shed or garage!
Is It Viable to Add a Garage Door to a Shed?
Yes, finding a garage door suitable for a typical shed will be a breeze with Garaga. At Garaga, we provide residential garage doors of all sizes for your convenience. We have got all the bases covered; we offer garage doors in a range of sizes from 4 to 20 feet wide and from 6 to 12 feet tall (in one- or three-inch increments). Being able to choose a customized size will save you money because you won’t have to make any structural changes to the garage door frame in place!
Looking for a garage door for a shed? Choose from our customized sizing options. A great option would be the small garage doors we make. These garage doors can be as slim as only 4 feet wide.
Can I Find Garage Doors for Small Garages and Sheds?
Certainly, there are typical garage door sizes, which are usually the most popular and widely available today via many garage door companies. The most conventional heights are 6'6" and 7'0". At Garaga, we understand that no one’s home is typical, and you may need a smaller size to accommodate your unique garage. That’s why we offer a variety of sizes and styles for our garage doors.
We never charge additional fees for customized sizing. Whether you need a 4’ x 4’ garage door for a small toolshed or a 6’x 4’garage door for your barn space, you can get what you need. Customize freely knowing that all Garaga garage doors are customized for your needs.
With our specialized services, it’s never been easier to install a small garage door the size and design you want on your shed or small garage.
Should You Purchase an Insulated Garage Door for Your Shed or a Detached Garage?
Whether or not you decide on an insulated garage door is up to your unique lifestyle. If you will be using your shed often, let’s say if it is used in part as an art studio, then you will want to keep temperatures comfortable. An insulated garage door can help greatly with that.
Temperature drops aren’t just uncomfortable, though. Extreme temperature changes can damage items you might be storing in the shed or garage. Moisture from temperature changes can ruin certain items as well.
Buying an insulated garage door is the easiest way to avoid such problems. If you need more help avoiding temperature and humidity changes in your shed or garage, take a look at 6 tips for preventing humidity problems in your shed! This article contains tips and tricks for keeping your garage and the items in it in great shape, with simple tips like circulation and caulking.
Heated or Unheated: Which Should You Choose for a Shed?
First and foremost, get familiar with the R-value of your garage door. The R-value showcases how heat retardant a garage door is. A garage door featuring insulation will have a much higher R-value than a garage door without. If you intend to heat your garage or shed, you should be focused on sufficient insulation.
- If you intend to own a heated shed, an R-value of at minimum R-12 is ideal for maximum heat retention.
- If you intend to own an unheated shed, you can choose a thinner, non-insulated garage door if you wish. If you want a little insulation to keep temperatures more stable, perhaps opt for a garage door insulated with polystyrene (Styrofoam).
The Village Collection Overhead Garage Doors
Manufactured with care in the USA, the Village Collection garage doors are polystyrene-insulated or non-insulated garage doors. These garage doors give off a simple yet elegant vibe with their embossed door designs.
These garage doors are available in two styles: Traditional and Carriage House. You can also decide between 10 unique designs and nine on-trend colors!
Do you frequently use your shed to store your items for summer fun, but want the outside to look just as fun as the inside? You can achieve a beautiful exterior with these small garage doors, the perfect size for a shed. Seen above is the Village Collection I-2 design, a Flat base door with dimensions of 5’ x 6’. It’s shown in a White finish and features a Satin window.
The Vantage Overhead Garage Door Model
For style and sustainability, Vantage garage doors are a great choice! These overhead garage doors are built with polystyrene insulation (Styrofoam), then attached between two steel walls, which provides three layers of protection from temperature changes. Plus, they’re only 2 inches thick!
Beautiful and functional, this overhead garage door features classy woodgrain finishes, with three layers of steel and insulation. Pictured above is The Vantage, 7' x 7', in an Iron Ore Walnut color, that features Orion 4 lite windows.
The Acadia 138 Garage Door Styles
Garaga offers plenty of designs and types of garage doors. Another of our many garage door styles are the Acadia 138 garage doors. These feature polyurethane insulation with a rating of R-12 thermal resistance. Polyurethane is injected for maximum insulation, which tightly adheres to the door and provides two times the flexion resistance of polystyrene in a similar garage door.
When comparing comparable options, know that polyurethane-insulated garage doors provide the most efficient insulation. Weather nice outside? You can easily swing open this small garage door and enjoy a breeze while working in your shed or garage. If it's cold or raining, you can close it and put this great insulation to work. The Acadia 138 in the Classic CC design pictured above, is beautiful and classic; the dimensions shown are 5' x 7', in an Ice White color.
Consult a garage door specialist about which insulation type you will need based on your unique wants for your new project. A professional will be able to explain the differences and help you identify what option is right for your needs.
How to Efficiently Heat a Small Shed
Don’t want to spend a bunch on energy costs? We get it. You should know there are practical and cost-effective ways to heat a shed. Check out this article from Shed Windows and More, where they provide seven innovative ideas to heat your shed without the burden of an expensive bill!
Some of the tips provided are:
- Start with defensive strategies. Insulate your shed to keep warm air in and cold air at bay.
- Invest in a thermostat. Thermostats help you visualize the amount of heat being used. Even better if you can get a thermostat that has an auto timer or smart features.
- For quick fixes in temperature, consider a small space heater!
- Looking to heat naturally? You can install a wood-burning stove in your shed. This heat is much more sustainable and adds a comforting ambiance to your shed.
A wood-burning stove in your shed can take your space from drab to fab. Look at how classy yet inviting this space looks! You might not even realize this is a shed at first glance. Image from Unsplash.
Two Perks of Choosing a Sectional Garage Door for Your Shed or Garage
1. Make Storage Easier than Ever
Most people store tons of items in their homes that are only used once or twice a year. Things like kayaks, Christmas trees, beach toys, and lounge chairs take up space when they are not in use. That’s what makes sheds so helpful!
You might find it to be a frustrating and never-ending puzzle to remove these items from their storage areas each year. Storing these seasonal items in a separated and appropriate location allows for more storage space elsewhere!
Investing in a sectional overhead garage door for your shed provides even more valuable storage space while helping you section off certain sides for storage of specific items. This will make looking for these seasonal items a breeze on your next beach day!
2. Fit More with Less Hassle
A small sectional overhead garage door features a much broader door opening than a door with standard width. Having a large and open doorway makes it so you can use your garage in new and exciting ways. And no more struggling to fit the lawnmower inside!
Investing in an overhead garage door for your shed gets you more useable space without having to buy a bigger shed. That’s a win!
Electric Garage Door Openers Help You Open Garage Doors with Ease
Installing an electric garage door opener alongside your beautiful new garage door is a great idea! These tools are super convenient and easy to use. There are multiple models of garage door openers, but which is best for a small overhead garage door or shed?
Pictured above, The LiftMaster 8355W model is sleek, quiet, and reliable. It features myQ technology that allows users to remotely control their garage door or check in on their home from any smart device.
Wondering what your options are when it comes to models of electric garage door openers? Essentially, you have two. A trolley (or overhead) central garage door opener is a reliable option designed for low-headroom and standard-lift garage doors.
A jackshaft (otherwise known as wall-mounted) electric garage door opener allows you to have more storage on your ceiling. Also, unlike the trolley model, jackshaft designs can be used with any kind of door lift! It is recommended that this type of garage opener be used with high-lift garage doors.
The kind of garage door opener that will be best for you depends on your structure’s size. This choice can be confusing to navigate. If you have questions regarding garage door openers and types of lifts, don’t hesitate to contact a professional. Their expertise will guide you in choosing the correct garage door opener for your unique needs.
Other LiftMaster Accessories to Try Out
You can always still choose to have a manual garage door opener. They have their perks: they are less susceptible to technological errors and stand the test of time! For a reliable manual garage door opener, a pull chain or lift handles are great choices.
Worried about security? It’s smart and responsible to secure and protect your property. You can install inside locks to add an internal layer of security.
This shed looks chic but packs a punch as far as utility goes. With a garage door this wide on your shed, there’s nothing you can’t store inside! Lawnmowers are no match for this wide garage door. Like what you see? Pictured is the Classic MIX design, 8’ x 7’, in Charcoal.
Integrate Stylish Garage Doors on Your Shed that Match Your Home’s Design
Even the smallest of garage doors come in a wide variety of colors and designs! You can create a polished look by matching all your garage doors, from your home to your shed.
Want to customize your look? Here are some customizable features of our garage doors:
- Add some sunlight
Many choose to add windows to their garage for natural sunlight and air circulation purposes. Windows can add a beautiful aesthetic touch to any garage door with all the different types of glass you can get. You can choose from glass with or without textures and different levels of opacity. For an extra touch, add in some decorative grid inserts to the external surface of your windows.
Worried about intruders? Our Sandblast glass windows allow you to enjoy the look of windows on your garage door, while still staying safe. Sandblasted glass makes it so passersby can’t easily see what’s in your shed or garage.
- Dress up your garage door
Looking to kick it up a notch? Add some decorative hardware. Decorative hardware are items like hinges, handles, or doorknockers, which can elevate the outside of your garage door. You can easily install decorative hardware yourself!
A garage with personal touches added to it makes all the difference! You can see that the decorative hardware only boosts the beautiful finished look of the garage door above. Pictured above you see the Eastman E-22 design, 6’ x 7’, in Moka Brown with added Ice White overlays and 4 windows.
Whether You Want to Personalize Your Design or Keep It Plain, It’s Always a Good Time to Add an Overhead Garage Door to Your Shed!
Garage doors come in sizes small enough to accommodate a shed (such as 4’ x 6’, 5’ x 5’, and 6’ x 6’) and can be customized to match any aesthetic or look. Our overhead garage doors can be customized to meet certain size requirements, too.
Personalized Garage Doors for Homes or Sheds
If you have already invested in a garage door with Garaga, that’s great news. We can easily match the design you already have on your current garage door and add that same design to a small shed or detached garage.
Caspersen Door Systems has a variety of garage doors to choose from. With 35 designs and 10 colors, you’ll be sure to find something you love. Looking to identify the perfect garage door with speed? You can distinguish which garage door will look best based on our three most popular styles:
- Our Traditional style garage door is great for folks who want to keep it simple and classy. This is a design that will stand the test of time.
- Our Contemporary style is ideal for the person who has a home with modern or minimalist architecture. It will blend right in to a modern home with clean lines.
- Our Carriage House style has whimsical charm and a vintage aesthetic, perfect for the historical or eccentric home.
Need a visual? Visit our Design Centre! The Design Centre features technology where you can customize your own garage door on a computer or smartphone. Then, simply upload a photo of the façade of your home and garage, and our Design Centre technology will show you what it would look like in real time!
This application allows you to customize, trying new designs and colours, until you’ve found something that fits perfectly with your home. Create something you love? Great! You can request a free quote via email after you’ve designed your ideal garage door.
Have More Questions? Ask a Specialist!
To learn more about available garage door sizes and garage door opener selection, contact Caspersen Door Systems. Our team of experts can give you the guidance and information you need to make the right choice for you.
Simply call 508-563-5633!
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