Patent ID: 6148896
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
A sectional garage door comprising a plurality of premanufactured rectangular-shaped door sections, pivoting means attached to the door sections to pivotally connect the door sections, each door section having a flush steel outer surface with an exterior coating, overlaying means secured to at least two of the door sections, the overlaying means protruding outwardly from the outer surfaces of the door sections providing the exterior of the door with a contrasting customized appearance, the overlaying means comprising a plurality of rigid structurally-strong precustomized members, at least one of the members extending between one of the door sections to an adjacent door section, the member extending between the door sections having sections with ends engaging each other when the door is in a vertically closed position, the ends separating when the door is pivoted between the open and closed positions; and adhering means and fastening means permanently securing the members to the outer surfaces of the door sections the adhering means compatible with the coating of the outer surface of the door panels and the material of the members, the adhering means comprising a relatively high-strength construction adhesive uniformly applied between the members and the outer surfaces of the door sections, and sealing means located around the perimeter of each member adjacent the outer surfaces of the door sections the adhering and sealing means preventing entry of moisture and foreign matter between the members and door sections.