Basic Short Panel Garage Door

Upgrade your home with a classic basic short-panel garage door. Durable, timeless, and built in Canada for Alberta’s tough weather. Available in multiple colours and sizes, with professional installation across Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Leduc, Beaumont, and nearby areas.

Standard Garage Door Sizes and Insulation Options

The basic short panel garage door comes in standard sizes that fit most homes.

Choose from 8, 9, 10, or 16 feet wide, with heights available in 7 or 8 feet. These options work for both single-car and double-car garages, giving you a perfect fit without extra custom costs.

This door style is available in two thickness options:

Garage door panel cross section showing standard insulation thickness (R-10)

1 1/8" with an R-value 10

Reliable performance with solid insulation.

Garage door panel cross section showing high insulation thickness (R-16)

1 3/4" with an R-value 16

Maximum insulation & energy efficiency

Available Colours for the Basic Short Panel Garage Door

Please Note:

  • The actual door colour may vary slightly from the digital representation shown below.
  • Any other colour than white is available in R-Value 16 only

Garage Door Decorative Snap-In Window Options

Please Note:

  • Decorative window options are available in White, Sandstone, and Brown.
  • Window options are only available in R-Value 16.
  • Two glass types: Clear or Satin Texture
  • Window size available in 26” x 14”
Three garage door windows with six-pane snap-in decoration design.
Stockton
Three prairie-style snap-in decoration window inserts with angled upper corners.
Somerton
Three rectangular snap-in decoration window inserts with a simple, clean design.
Stockbridge
Three four-pane snap-in decoration window designs side by side.
Somerview
Three diamond grid snap-in decoration window inserts for garage doors
Waterton
Three cathedral-style snap-in decoration window designs with curved tops.
Wynbridge
Three decorative arched snap-in window designs with divided panes
Cascade

Garage Door Muntin Bar Design Options

Please Note:

  • Muntin bar options are available in White, Brass, Black and Pewter.
Three rectangular windows, each divided into six equal sections with simple horizontal and vertical bars, standard grid layout.
Regal
Three rectangular windows showing a more decorative, multi-line design with horizontal and vertical double bars.
Stanton

Our Projects

Basic Short Panel Garage Door FAQs Edmonton & Area

We offer fast delivery and installation across Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Leduc, Beaumont, and nearby areas. Most basic short-panel garage Door installations are scheduled within a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on availability. Our team will coordinate a convenient date during the pre-installation check to get your new door installed as quickly as possible.

The Basic Short Panel Garage Door is priced competitively, and the cost is consistent across Edmonton and the surrounding towns. A standard single-car (9×7 ft) insulated short-panel door starts at around $2,199, including professional supply and installation.

This price covers the new door, removal of your old door, and full setup by our technicians. The base price remains the same in St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Leduc, Beaumont, etc. – we do not charge extra just because you live outside the city. The only small difference is a travel fee for locations outside the Edmonton city limits to cover the extra distance, but we always disclose that upfront.

Overall, you can expect transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and we’ll provide a detailed quote so you know exactly what your project will cost in your area.

The difference is mainly in the panel design and appearance of the door. The Basic Short Panel Garage Door features a series of smaller raised rectangular panels across each section, giving it a traditional, textured look with more visual detail.

By contrast, a long panel garage door has larger, wider rectangular panels (fewer per section) that span more of the door’s width. This creates a more contemporary and streamlined appearance.
Meanwhile, a flush panel garage door has a completely flat facade with no raised or recessed design at all, resulting in an ultra-sleek, minimalist look that often suits modern architecture.

Functionally, all these doors operate the same way; the choice comes down to which style complements your home’s look. Short panel designs tend to suit classic or colonial-style homes, adding a bit of elegant detail, whereas long panel and flush doors appeal to homeowners seeking a cleaner, modern style. We’re happy to show you examples of each style so you can compare and choose the one that best matches your taste and property.

The Basic Short Panel Garage Door needs simple upkeep to run smoothly, especially in Edmonton’s cold winters. Inspect and lubricate moving parts twice a year using silicone spray. Check weather-stripping annually and replace it if it’s cracked or frozen. Keep tracks clean and hardware tight. For hassle-free care, we offer a $79 tune-up service that includes inspection, lubrication, and a full safety check.

Yes. The Basic Short Panel Garage Door is an insulated steel door built to handle extreme Canadian weather. It has an internal insulated core (polyurethane foam) inside the panels, which helps keep your garage warmer during our frigid winters. In fact, our garage doors are rigorously tested to withstand harsh temperatures and tough weather conditions in Edmonton.

This means the door will retain heat better than a non-insulated door and continue to operate reliably even when temperatures drop well below freezing. Most Edmonton-area homes find that an insulated short-panel door provides a significant improvement, reducing cold drafts and heat loss in the garage. If your garage is attached to your home or you use it as a workshop, an insulated door is especially important for comfort and energy efficiency.

Rest assured, the Basic Short Panel model is engineered for four-season performance in our climate, so it will hold up through icy winters, hot summers, and everything in between without issue.

We back our Basic Short Panel Garage Door with a 3-year parts warranty and 1-year labour warranty. Routine wear items like weatherstripping aren’t included. Even after the warranty ends, we offer ongoing maintenance and repair services to keep your door running smoothly for years to come.

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