In October of 1985 Patrick and Eileen Sullivan started Sullivan Door Co., throughout the years Sullivan Door Company has taken great pride in providing businesses, contractors and homeowners with high-quality garage door products and service at competitive prices while increasing the value of homes and businesses. In December of 2013 Sullivan Door Co. acquired Raynor Door of Peoria. The acquisition of this neighboring door company has allowed us the ability to give our customers the same high-quality of products and services they have received since 1985 in a larger geographical area. Specializing in the full line of industry-leading Raynor Garage Door products, both companies provide expert sales, service, and installation of both residential and commercial garage door products. These products include residential garage doors, commercial sectional doors, rolling steel doors, garage door openers, and mini storage doors. With this comprehensive line of products and extensive industry experience, our courteous, experienced professionals can outfit you with the right garage door for your unique application.
Sullivan Door Company and Raynor Door of Peoria are fully licensed and insured, and we proudly stand behind each and every door we sell. For more information about Sullivan Door Company or Raynor Door of Peoria - and the value we can offer to homeowners, homebuilders, business owners, and contractors - we invite you to view the many products and services profiled within this Web site. Better yet, visit our showroom at 1319 W. 6th Street in Kewanee to see our door products in person. For additional information, contact a Sullivan Door Company representative at 309-856-8041 or toll free 877-324-9517 or Raynor Door of Peoria at 309-579-2500 or toll free 888-842-9305 to arrange a no-cost sales estimate at your home or business.Garage Door Openers Which Opener Is Right for Your Home? With more than 40 years of experience in Connecticut and beyond, we deliver unmatched personal service and product quality as only a family-owned business can. Visit the largest showroom in Fairfield County, with over 30 full-size garage doors on display, as well as working garage door openers and custom door fabrications.
Explore our carriage style, recessed panel, flush, and raised panel garage doors, ranging from traditional to contemporary styles, and available in wood, vinyl, aluminum, and steel.Aluminum garage doors are usually found in coastal areas where there is plenty of humidity and salt in the air. Aluminum is naturally resistant to the corrosion caused by these materials. Homeowners in need of an inexpensive, lightweight and simple garage door often look to aluminum as an affordable and easy-to-use option. The average minimum cost of aluminum garage doors is $838. The average maximum cost of aluminum garage doors is $1,359. Aluminum is a low-cost metal that is plentiful in supply, and garage doors made in this material are readily available through contractors as well as home improvement stores. The standard size of aluminum garage door measures 9X7 feet. In addition to the garage door itself, homeowners selecting this type of home project will incur some additional costs.
Supplies such as mounting hardware and springs add an average of $124 to the project. The typical aluminum garage door takes an average of three hours to install, and labor fees cost an average of $30 per hour. If the homeowner needs an aluminum garage door of double width or of extra height, the cost of the door and installation will be higher. A garage door opener is not included when an aluminum garage door is purchased. Homeowners who need an automatic garage door opener will pay added fees for the unit and its installation. Aluminum garage doors typically have flat panels that offer a shiny finish. They are not painted or often embossed. The aluminum panels of the door can vary in thickness. The thickness of the aluminum is the basis of how the garage door is graded. Most garage doors are created from the H or T grades of aluminum. The higher the grade, the more the garage door will cost. The grades of aluminum garage doors include: F: This is solid aluminum as fabricated
H1: This aluminum is hardened without heat treatment H2: Aluminum of this designation is hardened and partly annealed H3: This type of aluminum is hardened using low-temperature heating. It is fully annealed O: This is soft but annealed aluminum T1 through T10: These grades are heat treated, cold worked and aged for various amounts of time. The longer the aging, the higher the number. W: This aluminum is heat-treated but not aged or cold worked Styles of aluminum garage doors include: Vertical Panels: These panels are flush and are typically left with a shiny finish. Horizontal Panels: This is the most common style of aluminum garage door. The panels of aluminum are affixed to a lightweight steel frame. Opaque Glass: This type of aluminum garage door includes opaque glass windows that allow light to filter through the garage door while maintaining privacy for the homeowner. There are many companies that manufacture aluminum garage doors.
Some of the most popular brands include Overhead Garage Door, Clopay, Wayne Dalton, Arm-R-Lite Door and Raynor. Advantages & Disadvantages of Aluminum Garage Doors Aluminum garage doors offer many advantages, the most popular of which is their low cost. These doors can last for a long time and are not susceptible to the effects of rust or insect infestations. When the door gets dirty, the homeowner just needs to wash it with soap and water. If the automatic garage door opener breaks down or there is a power outage, an aluminum garage door is easy to lift up manually. Aluminum garage doors do not require any regular maintenance such as sealing or painting. While aluminum garage doors are a good choice in many parts of the country and for homes with a contemporary styling, there are some drawbacks to selecting this type of material for a garage door. Aluminum garage doors are difficult to paint and come in a limited number of finishes and colors. Because aluminum is a soft metal, it is easily dented or scratched.
Since aluminum garage doors are relatively uncommon, finding replacement parts may be challenging. Aluminum is less energy-efficient than steel, wood and insulated fiberglass garage doors. When exposed to corrosive acids, aluminum can oxidize and develop white stains and pits. Water also leaves spots on the surface of aluminum. Aluminum may not be a good choice for homes that are created with a classic styling such as colonial or brick homes because the material may seem out of place. The look of aluminum cannot be changed. If a panel is damaged, the entire door may need to be replaced. Last updated on Jan 12, 2017 Garage & Sheds Cost Top Articles on Aluminum Garage Doors 2017 Garage Door Trends Could your garage use an update in 2017? Here are a few garage door trends to watch in the new year. Simple Steps That'll Make Your Home Exterior More Attractive Your home’s curb appeal is important for many reasons. See simple steps that’ll make your home exterior more attractive and start the transformation today.