Archive for September, 2011
The Comanches welcomed the Ft. Collins Big Horns this past Saturday at Legacy Stadium. An outstanding performance from the Comanche offensive line (Jonah Forden, Adrian and Elijah Lee, Trevor Toman, and Ryan Jones) allowed the Comanche offense to run wild. Touchdowns from Brenden Rodriguez, Peyton Ross, and Chance Blackdeer led the Comanches to a 30-0 Victory. Next week the Comanches travel to Thornton to take on the Thunder. GO COMANCHES!!!!! One Clear Choice is proud to be your sponsor!
As part of our homes, and especially as something on the exterior that all our neighbors and guests see, our garage doors say a lot about us. When was the last time you took a good look at yours? Is it old, or new? Well maintained, or in disrepair? Quiet, or creaky? Does it match the rest of your house? Is it safe? We encourage you to examine your garage door or doors and ask, “What does this extension of my home – and ultimately, of myself – project to others?”
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16×7 Clopay Premium Series model 4050 short panel almond replacing a non-insulated door with impact damage on both sides.
At One Clear Choice Garage Doors, serving the entire Denver Metropolitan area, we not only fix your garage door problem, we talk to you about how it occurred and how to prevent future problems. Our technicians will answer ALL your garage door service, replacement and maintenance questions. We will help you understand how your garage door system, garage door opener and accessories operate.
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Upgrading your residential garage door is an investment that nearly pays for itself, according to the latest Cost Vs. Value Report by Remodeling magazine.
Survey Says Entry Door and Garage Door Replacement Projects Deliver the Biggest Bang for the Buck at Resale
CINCINNATI — The findings in the Remodeling 2010-11 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com) show that entry door and garage door replacement projects not only deliver instant gratification in terms of a home’s curb appeal, the projects yield the biggest return-on-investment when it comes to recouping cost at resale.
In fact, midrange entry door and garage door replacement top the list of home improvements, netting the number 1 and number 2 spots respectively, in the national average.
The publication issued its 24th survey, conducted yearly to determine the return-on- investment for the most common residential remodeling projects. Nine of the top 10 value yielding projects ranked in the 2010-11 report are exterior replacement jobs.
Small, inexpensive changes that make a big impact – like updated garage doors – bring more reliable returns. The report indicates that, on average, spending $1,291 on a garage door can yield a $1,083 ROI – nearly 84 percent.
Entry doors also made the worth-the-money cut as the report showed spending $1,218 on a steel entry door could pay for itself with a 102 percent return. A fiberglass entry door or grand entrance generates between a 60 to 70 percent ROI, depending on the geographic region.
This is the first year Remodeling magazine has included garage door replacement projects on both its midrange and upscale project lists. Both projects rank high in their respective categories, for two main reasons: they are among the least expensive projects in the survey, and they improve curb appeal in a way that can affect a potential buyer’s first impression and, consequently, a home’s resale value.
“Many buyers judge a house by its exterior,” says Marty Dewald, a real estate veteran with a 21-year track record as a top producer for Comey and Shepherd in Southwest Ohio. “A remodeled kitchen and bath can help sell a home, but curb appeal is what gets buyers through the door. If they don’t like what they see from the street, chances are they won’t waste time going inside.”
In a separate survey conducted by Stratamark Research and Clopay Building Products, a leading manufacturer of residential garage doors and entry door systems, real estate agents nationwide said replacing garage doors on a home can increase the asking price by four percent.
“Garage doors are a major exterior design feature, especially if the garage faces the street,” adds Dewald. “Like the entry door project, an upgrade doesn’t necessarily cost a lot but it makes a big first impression, considering 73 percent of Americans now enter their home through their garage.”
“Despite the decline in housing values, the Cost vs. Value Report and other surveys reinforce that homeowners can continue to improve their homes in ways that will pay off at resale,” says Pat Lohse, vice president of residential marketing for Clopay. “Smart exterior upgrades not only increase curb appeal and perceived home value, they improve energy efficiency – another important factor as homeowners look at ways to reduce the long-term costs of owning and maintaining a home. Door replacement can be done in less than a day and the visual gratification is instant.”
Clopay® offers an extensive portfolio of residential garage doors manufactured in wood, steel and composite material. In 2010, the company introduced a fiberglass entry door line featuring a variety of decorative windows, sidelites and transom options uniquely designed to complement its most popular garage door styles. To see the complete product portfolio, visit www.clopaydoor.com. For more information about the “Remodeling 2010-11 Cost vs. Value Report” visit www.costvsvalue.com.
16×7 Clopay Premium Series model 4310 in chocolate brown with the Clopay Gold Bar package that includes lifetime warranty springs and rollers from Clopay.
