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Residential Garage Doors
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4300 Arthur Road
Martinez, CA 94553
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Diamond Certified Steel Collection Glass Garage Door at Madden Door in , Burlingame, CA

What Colors are Best for Garage Doors in 2022?

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It’s time for garage door replacement on your Bay Area home. Now is the perfect opportunity to refresh your exterior with a new garage door color. Each shade has a different feel, so changing it up can dramatically impact your home’s look. What colors are best for garage doors in 2022? Madden Door offers garage doors in a variety of hues to help you achieve the perfect look, including this year’s most popular shades.

Classic – White Garage Doors

Classic white garage doors remain a popular option for 2022, offering a clean look and vivid contrast to your home. Though they do require more frequent maintenance than other colors, as they more readily show dirt.

Popular – Light Gray Garage Doors

Our garage door design professionals recommend soft gray-toned garage doors to add a distinctive touch to homes with surrounding architecture that is a lighter shade than garage doors.

Trendy – Rust-Toned Garage Doors

Rust-colored garage doors are popular for mid-century modern homes and dry climates. They are perfect for adding a pop of color that will put your home in the limelight.

Natural – Sage Green Garage Doors

Green-toned garage doors are an excellent choice if you’re trying to select a garage door that helps your home blend into the natural surroundings. This color works well with many home styles, from rustic to high-end.

Stately – Grey-Blue

Grey with a touch of blue is a time-tested tone that makes an ideal option if you want to add a little color but don’t wish to venture far from the realm of neutrals.

Bold – Dark Gray Garage Doors

Dark gray garage doors stand out. They are the perfect option for adding contrast to homes with lighter gray, beige, or white surrounding architecture.

Daring – Black Garage Doors

Black garage doors make a dramatic statement. They work best paired with contrasting home color tones, including light, bright shades, reds, and vivid blues.

Statement – Red

Red garage doors scream for attention, drawing the eye. They look great as a contrasting tone to light or bright exterior colors.

Intense – Yellow Garage Doors

Another bold, statement tone, yellow garage doors are gaining in popularity, offering new options for homeowners looking to venture outside the domain of neutrals.

Are you looking to make a change? Uncover what garage door colors are best for your home in 2022 with help from Madden Door. Our knowledgeable, friendly garage door design professionals are here to discuss your options, helping you find the ideal garage door color and configuration to accent your home. Contact us at 925-208-4907 to schedule a garage door installation and design consultation today.

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Design Idea: Match Your Front Door with Your Garage Doors

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Boost the visual interest and curb appeal of even the most ordinary home with matching entry and garage doors. These fixtures represent a large portion of your home’s exterior and are often the first design feature people notice, making this technique one of the easiest and most effective ways to make your house stand out. Create a stylish new look with these design ideas for matching your front door with your garage doors.

Match the Material or Color of Your Entryway and Garage Doors

Matching your entryway and garage door is like matching your purse or belt to your shoes. Choosing similar materials such as custom stained wood doors or ensuring a precise color match with custom painted garage doors pulls the design together. There are many ways to achieve a unique look:

  • Choose a contrasting color that pops
  • Pick a bold or neutral color that complements your home
  • Match entry and garage doors to your home’s shutters

When selecting your preferred material and color, consider how your options will look in the day’s varied light. Also, keep architecture in mind: Bright colors might work on a beach house, but they will look out of place on a Tudor-style home.

Choose the Same Door Style

Choosing a style that will work for both doors will give your home an inviting, unified appearance. Popular custom garage door styles include:

  • Traditional garage doors
    Match your front door and garage door to your home’s Spanish, Colonial, Tudor, Mediterranean, or French Country architectural style.
  • Carriage house style garage doors
    This popular and time-tested garage door style works well on many homes, from period-specific to contemporary. Though they look like traditional carriage garage doors, they offer modern roll-up operation.
  • Contemporary doors
    The clean lines of glass-paneled contemporary garage doors are ideally suited to today’s modern home designs.
  • Popular raised panel doors
    Raised or flat panel doors are a common and popular door style available in many materials.

Match Windows and Accessories on Entryway and Garage Doors

Add unique details with matching hardware and windows. Specialized features like antique brass hardware, curved window panels, frosted glass, and decorative inserts are the perfect finishing touch to any custom garage door installation.

Make an impression with these design ideas, matching your front door with your garage door. Create a custom garage door for your Lafayette, Blackhawk, Alamo, or Alameda home that meets your exacting requirements. Contact Madden Door & Sons at 925-208-4907 today.

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The Benefits of Garage Door Maintenance

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The Benefits of Garage Door Maintenance

Well maintained wood garage doors add a luxurious look to any property, but when neglected, they can spoil the curb appeal of your home. Fortunately, it’s possible to keep your garage doors looking like new, even after many years, especially cedar garage doors, which offer benefits over other types of wood due to their natural tannic acid (a preservative) content.

After 10 Years, a Custom Knotty Cedar Garage Door Can Still Look Spectacular

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Beautiful door we did years ago –  Knotty Incense Cedar Arched Top with Speakeasy Windows in Alamo CA.  Looks amazing even after 10+ years!

Naturally stained cedar wood garage doors are one of our most eye-catching, durable garage door styles, requiring less maintenance than competing woods.

Regularly Applying a Protective Finish Keeps Wood Doors Looking Their Best

All it takes is the routine application of a penetrating finish every few years to preserve the beauty of your wood garage doors. However, a protective coating offers more than looks. The benefits of wood garage door maintenance go beyond simply upholding the appearance of your oak, redwood, or cedar garage doors.  

Why Maintain Your Wood Garage Doors?

  • Routine maintenance extends your garage door’s lifespan

Regularly applying a protective coating to your wood garage doors guards against rain, wind, and sun-related wear, keeping it in the best shape possible so you can maximize your return-on-investment.

  • Well maintained garage doors operate more smoothly

Doors that stand up to the elements experience less warping, swelling, and other damage known to affect proper movement and garage door opener operation.

  • Penetrating protective finish reduces cleaning needs

A coating of protective finish preserves your door’s overall looks and condition, preventing the buildup of dirt and grime that can lead to mold and mildew growth penetrating and permanently discoloring the wood.

  • Beautifully maintained garage doors boost your home’s value

Garage doors make up a large portion of your home’s exterior and are among the first things people see, making them an integral facet of its curb appeal and value.

Don’t let your garage door maintenance slide. A little TLC goes a long way in extending the lifespan of beautiful wood garage doors. Contact Madden Door & Sons at 925-208-4907 to schedule garage door maintenance for your Bay Area, Walnut Creek, Alamo, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Concord, Oakland, Pittsburg, or Brentwood home today.

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Is It Time to Revisit Your Carriage Garage Door?

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Is It Time to Revisit Your Carriage Garage Door?

Are your carriage house doors holding on for dear life? There’s a difference in gaining inspiration from the past and living in it. If your carriage garage doors look like they hail from the days of the horse and buggy and struggle to function, it may be time to revisit your carriage door. Emphasize the beauty of your home, enjoying the superior performance and safety of modern carriage garage doors from Madden Door.

Signs Your Carriage Doors are Shot

Time can take a toll on even the toughest residential carriage garage doors, causing:

  • Sagging
    Gravity’s not just tough on your body, it’s also tough on your garage doors, causing them to sag. Wood doors and structural components are particularly susceptible to sagging and deterioration over time.
  • Fading, cracking and warping
    Daily wear-and-tear, sunlight and heat, and harsh weather eventually contribute to the decomposition of residential carriage doors over time.
  • Shaking or noisy operation
    If your carriage house doors shimmy or make a lot of noise when opening and closing, it may be time for a new garage door.

Madden’s Modern Carriage Garage Door Systems are Built to Last

Operating your carriage doors doesn’t have to be a chore with the lighter design and quiet operation of modern carriage doors from Madden. Our beautiful, contemporary carriage door designs offer the looks of historic doors with the safety and performance of modern garage door technology. Choose from a variety of strong, yet lightweight roll-up door designs with sturdy hinges, electric openers, and enhanced safety features. Our contemporary door designs offer more than looks, providing smooth, quiet operation. Featuring weather stripping, joint and bottom seals, they deliver improved energy efficiency and performance.

Which Carriage Door Style is Right for Your Home?

Madden Door offers a wide variety of carriage garage door styles. Choose from:

  • Custom carriage doors
    Our custom carriage doors are available in paint and stain grade wood, including cedar, redwood, fir, hemlock, and more. They feature a genuine multi-layer construction, three-dimensional detailing, and a swing-out appearance with overhead operation. Our design experts can help you create a distinctive, custom look, pairing it with the latest garage door opener technology to meet your unique needs.   
  • Steel overlay carriage doors
    Steel overlay carriage doors from Madden Door are affordable and stylish, offering the custom lines of traditional doors. Choose from a variety of paint colors and popular faux-wood options, factory-finished and ready for rapid installation.

Ditch your barely functional carriage doors and improve the curb appeal of your home with new residential carriage garage doors from Madden Door & Sons. Contact us at 925-208-4907 for a quote on new garage doors for your Lafayette, El Cerrito, Hercules, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Ramon, or San Rafael home today.

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Care and Maintenance of Your Wood Garage Door

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Is a dull, drab garage door detracting from the curb appeal of your home? Your garage door is a central aspect of your home’s building design, making up a significant portion of the exterior. Whether your home is traditional, modern, rustic, or opulent, a beautiful wood garage door is an excellent way to accent your home’s architectural style. However, to keep your garage door looking beautiful, it will need regular care and maintenance. 

Tips for Maintaining Your Wood Garage Door

To protect the wooden garage door on your San Rafael, Pittsburg, Moraga, Fairfield, Alamo, or El Cerrito home and keep it in the best shape possible, our garage door experts recommend:

  • Clean your door regularly.
    Dirt and moisture accumulation on your wood garage door can lead to warping and deterioration. Washing down your garage door with soap, water, and a rag at least once a year can help you avoid these issues.
  • Routinely check your door for rot.
    When the weather is damp, dirty, neglected garage doors offer the perfect environment for bacterial and fungal growth. Over time, this can lead to wood rot. You should occasionally check your doors for signs of decay, lightly prodding the bottom of the door and the trim surrounding it with a screwdriver. If the wood feels squishy or the screwdriver pushes through, schedule a garage door service appointment ASAP.
  • Inspect key door components.
    Check your door regularly to ensure all moving parts, from the door itself to the garage door opener, are in top condition. Be careful not to overlook seals and hardware. Replace parts immediately any time you see damage to uphold the safety of the system.  
  • Be wary of pest infestation.
    Be on the lookout for small holes in your garage door. These could indicate infiltration from termites, beetles, carpenter bees, and other wood consuming/destroying insects.
  • Protect your door with a durable finish.
    Reapply a durable coat of paint or stain every few years. This necessary maintenance not only keeps your wooden garage door looking lovely but also protects it from the abuse of the sun, wind, and rain, as well as scratches. Before applying a coat of paint or stain, be sure to clean the door well and remove paint chips with a scraper, providing a smooth surface.  

Avoid untimely garage door replacement. Ensure beauty and performance for years to come with the routine care and maintenance of your wooden garage doors. Contact Madden Door & Sons at 925-208-4907 to schedule garage door service today.  

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Matching Your Garage Doors with Your Home’s Entrance

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The exterior of your home is the first thing people see when they come to visit. Your garage door plays a big part in the curb appeal of your house and its design should complement your home’s style and color. You may not need an exact match, but you should consider custom garage doors to give a uniform look to your home’s entrance. 

Three Elements to Consider When Matching Your Garage Door to Your Home

Your home has many style elements. Trying to coordinate a look with every aspect can be difficult. Instead, look at these three key things:

  1. Your home’s architectural style – a modern home looks great with a steel garage door, but if you have a carriage house, that type of garage door would look out of place. Fortunately, today’s garage doors come in many materials and styles.
  2. Your front door – coordinating the material and style of your garage door with your front door can enhance the look of your home. Today’s garage doors are often made from the same materials as front doors, so it’s easier than ever to match the look of your entrance with your garage.
  3. Color – it’s common for a home to have many shades of colors, but keep in mind that your garage doors are some of the biggest elements of your home. Make sure to consider how the color of your garage door will look in different lighting, like the bright afternoon sun or at dusk when the sun is diminishing.

Get Your Custom Garage Doors Installed by Professionals

We’re a Diamond Certified company with a proven customer service record, serving customers from El Cerrito, Fairfield, Lafayette, Oakland, Berkeley, Vallejo, Hercules, Walnut Creek and Pleasanton.

Contact Madden Door at 925-357-9781 or use our online contact form. Let us show you how matching garage doors to your home’s entrance can give you a striking, custom look.

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