You love the idea of getting out of the city and all of the hustle and bustle it entails. You decided to opt for a vacation property right along the shores of your favorite body of water. It might be a lake, a river, or even the ocean. It’s a place where you can relax away from the world.
Once the property was renovated, you decided it would be fun to buy a boat. However, you soon started to realize that there was a problem with the boathouse.
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The boathouse must have a proper marine garage door
You can find a range of types of garage doors that could work for your boathouse. Of course, the first thing you need to consider will be the main way you are going to use the garage door. Knowing this will make choosing a model easier.
Perhaps you want to have your boat on display. Maybe you would prefer a nice, sturdy garage door that will help to keep your boat safe. Having a garage door that offers a great price-to-performance ratio might be your goal.
How do you feel about this modern design? If you want the boats on display, all-glass garage doors are a great choice. This project was from PattyMac.
Choice #1 > Show off the boat with a full-view glass garage door
This boathouse was found on Houzz. What do you think about this all-glass look? This might be a nice choice for a boathouse. When you choose a full-view California garage door you get the benefit of more natural light. You can see the boat from the outside with the glass windows.
Of course, the reason these garage doors are so popular is because of the large windows. It’s nice to be able to see the interior of the boathouse. You will also appreciate that the garage door frame is aluminum. One of the benefits of aluminum is that it is a corrosion-resistant material.
You love your boat and want to see it even when it’s in the boathouse. Having panoramic garage doors with clear glass makes this possible, but it still provides protection.
Maybe you also like to do a bit of work in the boathouse. Having an all-glass garage door, such as the California, ensures you have all the natural light you need.
Sometimes, a boat house is just a place to keep the boat. Other times, it might be a place where you can unwind. Add some furniture and entertainment to the room and opt for a panoramic garage door for all that natural light. What do you think about this gorgeous option from PattyMac.
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could spend some time just sitting and relaxing in the boathouse? Consider adding a sofa where you can watch the water and the sunset. Enjoy shelter when it rains and listen to the drops hitting the water around you while staying dry. An all-glass garage door for your boathouse is a perfect choice.
The all-glass garage doors have a nice, modern appearance and they work well with the dark color and white trim of the boathouse. It’s a beautiful option and might be something you want to emulate. This example comes from Houzz.
Perhaps you think that the all-glass garage doors look great, but you still have some worries. What if an accident happens?
What types of accidents worry you? Maybe you allow someone else to use the boat, and they don’t see the closed garage door and run through it, for example. You wouldn’t want anyone to be injured because of the all-glass garage door. Fortunately, you can make it safer. Choose a tempered glass garage door rather than traditional glass.
The process of making tempered glass—heating and cooling—makes it up to 5x stronger than traditional glass. When hit, it shatters into tiny pieces that aren’t dangerous.
Here are some nice California garage doors that measure 6' x 8'6" and 16' x 8'6". They are in a Black aluminum frame with Sandblasted glass.
You will find quite a few options for glass when it comes to our California full-view garage door. Check some of them out below:
- Clear glass is a common option. This allows you to see into and out of the boathouse. Those who want to put their boat on display will love this option.
- Sandblasted glass is a popular choice, too. This will let in the light, but it provides you with some added privacy. If the boathouse also serves as storage or is connected to your home, this could be a good option.
- Tempered glass is nice and strong, and it can be added to all types of glass except laminated. People love the added strength tempered glass provides.
- Polycarbonate is an option too. It’s not glass but is a great alternative. It is plastic and it is impact resistant. However, it is prone to getting scratches. Read this FAQ to learn more.
Keep in mind that condensation is going to occur on these windows, just as it will on all large windows. Of course, it’s impossible to remove moisture from a boathouse. The best thing you can do is make sure the garage door is properly cleaned and maintained regularly. Checking up on the garage door ensures that the weather seals and other important elements are working properly. You might also want to keep the door open occasionally to reduce the amount of condensation.
Second option – The Craftsman look and steel construction of the Townships Collection
What do you think of this look? The farmhouse style can work nicely for boathouses. Choosing an overhead garage door from the Townships Collection can provide you with a stellar marine door that can last a long time. It even has a nice wood appearance. Image from Pinterest.
If you are looking for a long-lasting garage door, a marine garage door could work for you. Check out the overhead garage door options from Townships Collection.
Here is the Princeton P-12 design. It measures 8' x 7' and is in Iron Ore Walnut with Black overlays. It has 8 lite Panoramic windows and vertical black overlays. It comes from the Townships Collection.
One of the benefits of galvanized steel is rust resistance. This means a great Townships Collection garage door can keep looking fantastic for many years.
One of the other benefits you will find with these garage doors is the insulation level. They feature an R-16 value. If you have a connected boathouse and vacation home, that level of insulation will be perfect. It can help to keep the temperatures a little more pleasant for you.
Here is an Eastman E-21, 9' x 7’, Claystone garage door with Ice White overlays and 8 lite Panoramic windows. Those who want more of a rural, rustic appearance for the boathouse might want to opt for this type of garage door from the Townships Collection.
The garage door looks like wood thanks to the appearance of the PVC overlays, but you don’t have to worry about any of the drawbacks such as warping, that real wood has. It’s easy to use and you get the Craftsman look you want for the boathouse. You could choose X, V, A, or I-shaped overlays depending on your preference. They can work well for Farmhouse and Modern Farmhouse styles.
What do you think of the V-shape? They look a lot like farmhouse doors and could be nice for your boathouse. These were created by Makow Associates Architects Inc.
You will also be pleased to know that these come with Dura+ hardware.
Why is this hardware important? Your boathouse is on the water, naturally, and this hardware is resistant to moisture and salt. Great hardware can help to increase the door’s lifespan. The tracks of the door are made with galvanized steel, which is rust-resistant, and nylon covers the rollers. It works well in boathouses.
Choice #3 > The Acadia 138 and Regal garage doors offer a great price-performance ratio for the marine door
While the choices above have a lot to offer, you might not need something that’s quite as high-end. You might instead want something simpler for your marine door. If you are looking for a good overhead garage door, check out this FAQ to learn more about what affects how much garage doors cost.
Check out the options below
1. Acadia 138 Garage Door
Here is an Acadia 138 North Hatley LP, 9' x 7', Desert Sand, windows with Richmond Inserts and decorative hardware. How would one of these garage doors look on your boathouse?
You will also appreciate that the overhead garage door is made of corrosion-resistant galvanized steel. It offers R-12 insulation and typically has traditional hardware. You could opt for the Dura+ hardware for the Acadia 138. It’s available for an added fee.
2. Regal garage door
How beautiful are these Regal Classic Long, 9' x 7', with Clear windows? It has a gorgeous, classic look.
What can you expect with Regal garage doors? Some do not have any insulation, while others will have polystyrene insulation. Not having high levels of insulation will help to keep the cost of the garage door down.
When you have a small boat what do you do?
Maybe you have or want to build a boathouse for a small boat. If that’s the case, you need the marine door to be pretty small. Through us, you can opt for garage doors that are between 4’wide and 20’wide. We can offer different heights, as well. Choose a custom garage door for your space.
If you aren’t sure of how to measure the opening for the marine door, here’s how to do it.
Do you need a garage door opener for the boathouse?
At this point, you should’ve discovered a good marine door for the boathouse. However, you might still need to have an electric garage door opener.
Having a garage door opener is essential for the boathouse. It lets you open the boathouse door quickly and easily. Having an electric garage door opener is the perfect solution. You wouldn’t want to have to get out of the boat to open the garage door, and you don’t want to try to do it from the boat manually. You need LiftMaster openers.
Naturally, your boathouse needs a garage door opener that will be durable. A residential option might not be strong enough. The two options below could be a perfect choice. These commercial garage door openers are strong, and you can order them with a car wash modification.
Why have one of those modifications? It ensures water resistance even in a damp environment like a boathouse. Keep in mind that these mods can only be used with specific industrial garage door openers.
For your boathouse, LiftMaster’s H and J commercial door openers will be the best solutions.
The LiftMaster H and LiftMaster J garage door openers will be installed on the wall. This helps reduce vibration and noise, which could be important for you if you have a room or patio above the boathouse. Wall-mounted garage door openers also free up ceiling space. This is essential for those who raise their boat during the winter season.
Wall-mounted garage door openers work well for those who lift their boats for storage. It can help so save ceiling space. This image comes from Houzz.
LiftMaster garage door openers keep boats safe
Do you worry about break-ins at the boathouse? LiftMaster garage door openers can help to allay your fears. The garage door openers have a range of features that help to make sure the space is secure.
- Unique code – Whenever you use the garage door, a new code is generated. This means that universal remotes are not going to work.
- The garage door opener has invisible light beams. If the beam is broken when the garage door is closing, it will stop and reverse. This ensures the garage door won’t close on your boat or on people.
- Camera – You have the option of adding a camera. This can give you a view of what’s happening in your garage in real-time.
- Know when the door is open – Did you forget to close the marine door? With the myQ app, you can check and then close the garage door remotely. You can also receive alerts if the door is open for a long period.
- Plenty of other fantastic features!
Do you also need a garage door opener for your home garage? Discover all the residential models!
Is it time to find your marine door?
Here’s a nice option. The Eastman E-22 design, 9' x7', Ice White door with Ice White overlays and Orion windows. This could work well for your main house and your boathouse.
The professionals at Mar-Lin Dock & Door have been in this business for many years. We sell, install, and repair Canadian-made sectional overhead garage doors. Get in touch with us to learn more about how we can help.
Contact us at 519-326-5888.
You can also check out the Design Centre. It’s a great way to check out a marine door and see how it will look on a picture of your boathouse. Choose the colour, windows, hardware, etc., and find the perfect option. When you have the right garage door get in touch by email for a free quote.
Personalize the marine door
We make custom garage doors to your specifications. We have a wealth of colors and designs, so you are sure to find the marine door that works perfectly for your boathouse.
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