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Custom powder coated aluminum frame with grey reflective glass

About us

Welcome to Great Americans home site. This is a temporary site while our dream site gets built. Lots of changes in order for the company image and some new motors we have taken on. One thing that will not change is the doors we sell. There have been some new door additions like the diamond back, and our Modern Style Flush with narrow long windows that come in a variety of designs could be the perfect match for your home. We now offer a large line of black doors in most our models. Besides our local Manufacturer Unique, We have CHI, Doorlink, and Amarr assuring that we should have exactly what you are looking for in all metal or metal with composite overlay. We have a great selection in Modern Glass Doors. Window configurations range from a 1 x 4 (which is one window across and 4 windows down), 2 x 4, 3 x 4 , 3x 4 offset and 4x4. They are built on a 2x2 aluminum framework that can be powder coated any color you choose. If you are a wood lover, we have the best design of custom wood doors out there on the market. Our doors are built right here in Southern California (No shipping and handling fees built in to the price). Lead time is 4 to 6 weeks There is nothing worse than ordering a door from companies that use those large nation wide manufacturers and waiting 8 to 10 weeks or even 6 months for a door that gets damaged in shipping . That means you need to wait another 8 to 10 more weeks or 6 months for the replacement section or whole door, trust me it happens. Sometimes we need to use those back east companies due to the design otherwise we have local builders that build a very strong door. Our products are backed by the strongest warranties on the market. Come give us a try, you will be glad you did. You will receive nothing less than first-Rate here at GADS inc. Completely change your lifestyle with our hot selling super screens. If you use your garage for anything other than a place to park your vehicle than these might be for you. Do you have a hobby that requires garage space to do, do your self a big favor and open up your garage to let that cool air in but still have your privacy from curious neighbors. Don't be scared off by the price tag on these, you will get it all back in the usage you will get and it holds its value in the home sale when that time comes. Lifetime manufacturers warranty on our screens as well, so why you still thinking, call us today to get your new lifestyle started. Oil Tempered and Galvanized to choose from Although the galvanized spring may be more attractive with its silvery finish, it does require regular maintenance every 6 to 12 months. The oil tempered are a stronger longer lasting spring with virtually no maintenance needed. Most homes have an unbalanced door and don't even know it cause the motor is doing all the work. This shortens the life of the motor which may be good for us, not good for you the customer. See my website on how to safely check the balance of your door. Automation is one our specialities that we are very good at. Whether you have a 12' high door with a 6' highlift, or a sliding door, and of course a regular sectional door, even a pivot door, we have just what you need to automate your door so it works smooth and quiet. We carry Liftmaster, Sommer, Marantec motors all with battery backup and all wifi equipped or compatible. Free with any other service, lube all pivot spots on your door. lube motor rail if applicable, check condition of springs and adjust as necessary, check condition of center and end bearings, check condition of cables and if door is sealing at bottom properly, adjust as necessary. Check condition of rollers and lube if applicable. Others charge $85 and up for this service, i include it free with any major service or $45.00 flat rate by itself. Good idea to do once a year for longevity of a problem free door. Take a look at where you want your garage door or screen, measure, show all the models with different options along with color samples for the customer to decide which style fits you best. After all, your the one who is going to be pulling up into the driveway each and every day for the next 20 to 30 years, you want to look at something that accents your home. I can even show you how it will look on your house before you decide with my iPad.

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Testimonials

"If your garage door is broke, I fix. Its that simple."

Doug Derr

San Diego , CA

Frequently asked questions

Do I need garage door insulation?

That all depends on you and your comfort level. You should insulate the door if you have a room above the garage. If the sun is hitting the garage door for a majority of the day, doors can get so hot you cant touch them on the inside. That heat is just transferred into the garage. If there is no room above garage and no insulation on roof inside garage, insulating the door may not be that noticeable temperature wise. It can help insulate sound, if close to a highway, etc.. There are two types of insulated doors, Poly Back or Vinyl back and Steel back. Poly back is an affordable way to insulate, the poly insulation is one piece across the section, quiet. Vinyl back tends to be pieced insulation panels with a vinyl backing, can be quite noisy with the insulation rubbing against the metal. Steel back which is 3 layer door having the back layer same as the front of 25g metal. These are your most efficient with that back layer of steel reflecting off the heat that makes it through the insulation. That extra layer of steel also strengthens the door considerably, stopping any flexing making this the most quiet, durable door.

Why won’t my garage door open?

Do I have to replace my whole garage door if just a section is damaged?

Not always, Many times using a strut across damaged section is all it needs to straighten the panel out and keep it straight. Take into account each strut that is added adds more weight to the door. Depending where your door falls in the tolerance zone for keeping the door balanced will determine if upsizing a spring may also be necessary. Very important the door stays balanced as it is to reinforce it when it is damaged. If the outside appearance is acceptable with the struts added, the door can last its full life as long as it is balanced. Sometimes the damage is too severe and replacement is necessary. If your garage is over 10 yrs old, chances are slim for getting a replacement panel due to manufacturers like to change their stamp every 10 years.

How do I measure for my new garage door?

What maintenance should I do on my garage door?

How does pricing work?

I accept cash, checks or credit cards keeping in mind there may be a small fee added when using credit cards. Usually on special pricing does this occur. But payments are made very easy with the convenience of paying online once the job is completed. Payment in full is necessary upon completion of job unless other arrangements have been made. No financing is available at this time but will be in the near future.

Why should I use your company over larger more established companies.

Customer care and Product. I use local manufacturers as my first choice over larger nationwide manufacturers for many reasons. Local, smaller companies need to build a better door if they want to compete with the larger outfits which means you will get more for your buck buying their door without the built in shipping and handling costs for a back east door. Lifetime warranty on hardware and finish excluding springs pretty much says that their doors were built to last. Plus as a bonus they are the only manufacturer out there to have quiet technology built into their hardware that comes standard with every door. I am picky on the quality of the doors I sell so not any local manufacturer will do, they have to be good or I do not even consider them. Repairs comes with the same high standards of expectations. I expect each repair to last the maximum lifetime it can be expected to last, I only use parts I know will last and keep the door quiet. I know other companies expect their customers to be calling back in 3 months, I do not expect I will hear from you for years unless you need me to lube your door. My repairs are done to last so you get the most for your buck. Customer satisfaction is always number one with my company.