Custom Garage Doors since 1976
Grand Timber Doors Family owned and operated, Grand Timber Doors is the leading manufacturer of custom garage doors in the Rocky Mountain region. We began manufacturing custom doors in 1976. Early doors were made in Denver and installed in the Colorado towns of Aspen, Breckenridge, Snowmass, and Vail. Our custom garage door division has grown over the decades, and we remain dedicated to superior craftsmanship and total customer satisfaction. Our master carpenter has supervised the door building process for over 38 years. His skills and teachings are reflected in each custom door. From rustic to contemporary, traditional to sleek, we create doors to complement any home. We use a variety of wood species, metals, design schemes, glass options, and decorative hardware to create prominent doors that enhance the overall beauty of a home. Grand Timber Doors is proud to offer the highest quality doors with industry leading value. We look forward to working with you; your imagination is the only limitation.
the Grand Timber Gallery of Doors Our gallery of doors illustrates a sampling of custom doors we have designed and built for our customers. The pictures that follow demonstrate how a door s detail helps to convey the architectural design of an entire home. Simply give us a call to get your project underway. 877.474.7016 1
Residential Doors Garage doors typically seal the largest opening in a residence; they are commonly the focal point of a home s façade. Custom doors allow homeowners to make a statement with their door, not detract from the rest of the home s aesthetics. The doors featured in the home below were constructed with western red clear cedar to match the entry door, the window shutters, and the soffits. The homeowner chose to use electrically operated swing doors unique to further enhance this signature look. 2
The two-tone stain, window design, and geometric lines and arches of these doors are consistent with the features of the entire home. distinctive The beauty and durability of wood is uniquely expressed by the 300 year old cedar logs in this Colorado residence. The garage doors were specifically designed to echo the home s rustic look and its superior craftsmanship. Because of its durability, cedar is the wood we most often use when making custom garage doors. Our doors typically consist of a solid 3/4 inch tongue and groove underlay with a solid 7/8 inch board overlay. 3
Transparent stain allows the natural tones of these doors to stand out. The clean look of clear cedar works well with more modern, contemporary homes. contemporary 4 With their discrete and elegant design, these mahogany doors blend in with the rest of the home s exterior.
rustic All of the doors pictured on this page were constructed with western red knotty cedar. The doors above were made with square-cut tongue and groove. The cross bucks were inlayed to provide a flush surface throughout the door. The door on the right displays a beveled tongue and groove underlay with a board overlay; the cedar has been hand hewn to show even more wood texture. 5
Styles and Materials Clear Cedar Tight Knot Cedar 6
Copper Knotty Alder 7
Mushroom Wood Pickle Wood 8
Spanish Cedar Corten 9
Commercial Doors Grand Timber Doors manufactures and installs custom garage doors for use in commercial structures. We have designed custom applications for hotels, restaurants, fire stations, and parking garages. Commercial overhead sectional doors and operators are used in this resort to provide security and to control incoming and outgoing automobiles and pedestrians. 10
This 26 wide by 14 high sliding door allows access for large trucks but is architecturally appealing when closed. The door weighs 6,000 lbs and was built and installed by one of our commercial crews. 11
Design your door Shown below are some of our most popular door designs. While some designers may select one of these options, others will use a combination of two or more drawings and their imagination to create their own unique door. Before we begin construction we submit a detailed, to scale, drawing for your approval. Our design team will help translate your concepts into the dream door for your dream home. Carbondale Aspen Beaver Creek Keystone Steamboat Silverthorne Winter Park Eagle Avon Vail Frisco Breckenridge 12
Section options Grand Timber garage doors offer three section options. Sections provide insulation values as well as the structural base for receiving the wood overlay. Our use of polyurethane insulated steel sections provides our doors with industry leading insulation values, making them ideal for the energy conscious homeowner. The characteristics of the three section options are shown below: Hardboard Steel-195 Steel-599 Hardboard Steel-195 Steel-599 Insulation R-Value 5.4 12.8 17.5 Sectional Material Wood hardboard Steel Steel Insulation Material Polystyrene Polyurethane Polyurethane Sectional Thickness 1 3/8 1 5/8 2.0 Warranty 1 year 2 years 2 years Sectional Thermal Break no yes yes Between Section Seal no yes yes Air Infiltration.47.11.08 Fuel cost comparison The section samples shown have been laboratory tested for both R-value and air filtration. Heat loss through these sections has been measured using the variables noted below: Natural gas heating fuel costs at $13.92 per 1000 cubic feet 128 square feet of tested space (16x8 garage door) Climate data from the four selected cities PHOENIX Total heat lost (BTU/hr) Total annual fuel cost KANSAS CITY Total heat lost (BTU/hr) Total annual fuel cost NEW YORK Total heat lost (BTU/hr) Total annual fuel cost DENVER Hardboard 429 $65 1,445 $174 1,183 $180 Steel-195 122 $19 326 $50 337 $51 Steel-599 89 $14 237 $36 245 $37 Total heat lost (BTU/hr) 1,526 434 316 Total annual fuel cost $233 $66 $48 13
Material options Wood. There is simply no substitute for the beauty and character of authentic wood. Shown below are the wood species from which most of our doors are constructed. Tight Knot Cedar Clear Cedar Beetle Kill Pine Clear Alder Mushroom Wood Douglas Fir Mahogany Maple Spanish Cedar Reclaimed Barn Wood Pickle Wood Teak Metal. From the crisp, clean look of aluminum, to the artistic splendor of naturally weathered copper or steel, integrating metals in a door s design provides unmatched distinction. Copper Corten Steel Aluminum 14
Glass options Incorporating windows in a door s design can enhance both the aesthetics and functionality of your door. Insulated, tempered, frosted, tinted, patterned, and colored glasses are all available. Frosted Glass Colored Glass Patterned Glass Textured Glass Decorative hardware Hardware. Carriage house doors often incorporate one or more of the following: Strap hinges, Corner straps, Pulls, Round or Square Clavos. Stain and finish Grand Timber Doors maintains a full service stain and finish studio in our facility. We can stain doors with any product or color to match the rest of the home s exterior. We use a three step finish process that maintains the stain color and protects the door from nature s elements. Our stain and finish system minimizes the amount of maintenance required to keep doors looking their best. Depending on the door s exposure to the sun and other elements, our doors are typically maintenance free for 4-6 years after installation. 15
Special options The customization of our products does not end with the door s exterior design. Every aspect of your door may be tailored to create the most functional and aesthetically pleasing door achievable. Listed below are options that may be appropriate for your project: 3 Track Typically used for doors that weigh over 750 lbs or doors over 16 in length. 3 track may be used with any door; it allows for smoother door operation and increased durability. Powder coated track & hardware Track, hinges, & struts may be powder coated to a custom color. This option is commonly used for showrooms, commercial applications, or garages where a more finished look is desired. High-cycle springs Grand Timber garage doors come standard with 25,000 cycle springs. Springs ranging from 25,000 to 100,000 cycles are available. Vibration isolators Minimize the amount of airborne and vibration noise caused by door operation. Vibration isolators are appropriate in commercial settings and in homes where garage door noise is unwanted. Custom back-hangs Box tubing can be used to attach door openers and track to the ceiling. It provides a cleaner look than angle iron and is often powder coated. Dealers Grand Timber Doors provides its products to garage door dealers throughout the United States. We have established business relationships with dealers throughout the country and are always looking for reliable companies to partner with us. We offer geographic exclusivity to certain dealers. Dealer pricing is available to International Door Association members by calling 1-877-474-7016. Delivery Grand Timber doors are manufactured in Aurora, Colorado. Depending on the number of garage doors, deliveries within 500 miles of Denver, CO are most often made by company trucks. For other destinations, the doors are crated in our shop and shipped by a freight company. Customer pick-ups are always welcome. 16
Grand Timber Doors 3291 Peoria Street Aurora, Colorado 80010 Local: 303.364.0943 Toll Free: 877.474.7016 Fax: 303.366.6007 www.grandtimberdoors.com
Grand Timber Doors 3291 Peoria Street Aurora, Colorado 80010 Local: 303.364.0943 Toll Free: 877.474.7016 Fax: 303.366.6007 www.grandtimberdoors.com