What is a carriage garage?
Carriage style garage doors were around before cars were even invented. They would store them in a barn with doors that would swing out wide enough so the carriages would fit. Hence the name, carriage garage doors. In today’s day and age, people love the classic and traditional look on their homes.
What overhead door means?
noun. a door that rotates on a horizontal axis and is supported horizontally when openSometimes shortened to: overhead.
What does CHI Overhead Doors stand for?
quality, craftsmanship, and value C.H.I. Overhead Doors was built on the idea that garage doors should be exceptional in quality, craftsmanship, and value. It was true when the first garage door was manufactured in 1981 and is still true today. From the beginning, C.H.I.
Where are CHI garage doors made?
C.H.I. has 5 plants all co-located in Arthur, Ill., in the center of Amish Country, where excellent craftsmanship and quality still exists. Our emphasis on quality materials, innovative design, technical expertise, and customer service has made us one of the fastest growing garage door manufacturers in the industry.
Are carriage garage doors still in style?
The modern farmhouse home style has rapidly gained popularity in recent years, whether that be exterior design elements or even interior decor. Carriage house doors are the most popular style garage door in modern farmhouse architecture, as they give the appearance of old-fashioned barn doors.
Is Chi a good garage door?
C.H.I. residential garage doors offer a wide range of options to give your home distinct individuality. A quality garage door has to be reliable and be able to stand up to the toughest elements, C.H.I. residential garage doors are tough, dependable and are built to last – and they look exceptional.
Who owns CHI Overhead Doors?
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
C.H.I. Overhead Doors was acquired by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts on Jun 23, 2015 .
Are black garage doors a bad idea?
Black garage doors are not always a good choice. The color will absorb heat, which will increase the temperature exponentially, and black weathers quite badly, which means your door will fade very quickly.
What is a garage door overlay?
Overlay garage doors feature steel or wood panels that are placed on top of the original door to create an appearance of depth and subtle sophistication. Different materials can be used—for instance, carriage doors made with an overlay can be constructed with flush steel panels and wood overlays.