FIND A DEALER For Homeowners For Businesses For Architects For Haas Door Dealers Latest News Restaurant Reinvents Itself with Open Garage Door Concept Haas Door • Nov 01, 2021 The famous quote from Alexander Graham Bell, “When one door closes, another door opens,” applies to Northport Pub & Grille in Michigan. That’s because, after an extensive year-long renovation, the local restaurant and bowling alley added eight Haas garage doors to open up and create a fresh, new design for their structure. The team from Hallzy’s Garage Door in Thompsonville, MI installed the eight Haas CA-320i Series garage doors. Each commercial-grade aluminum garage door features ½-inch low e/dark gray glass with a black anodized frame and black hardware. The garage doors have tongue-and-groove joints with bulb seals to meet the requirements for air infiltration tested to ASTM E283-04. In addition, the rails are insulated with polystyrene and feature rail end caps. “The garage doors complement the building structure,” says Priscilla Sherwood, general manager of Northport Pub & Grille in Northport, MI. “As far as looks, the striking all-glass garage doors pulled everything together. Our guests really love the fresh air plus the ability to walk right outside into our fenced-in patio area.” Reinventing a Restaurant New owners took over the previous Tucker’s restaurant in 2020. They decided the seven-year-old restaurant needed an overhaul. So, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, they shut down and started over. They added newly-designed areas for merchandise sales, a bar, a pool and dart board location, and event space. Sherwood, who also served as the previous general manager at Tucker’s, says the garage doors have added a more inviting atmosphere to the building. “There are five garage doors in the dining room that open up to the patio,” says Michelle Hemeyer, co-owner of the restaurant. “Then there are another three garage doors located in the event space. This allows people to have the option of renting both indoor/outdoor space for their expanded parties. “Given the concerns on COVID, we’re finding the garage doors are a lifesaver for our business. We have people call and ask specifically to sit outside. They want the garage doors open. Even those people sitting inside appreciate the fresh air coming through our building with the open garage doors.” Creating an Open Concept According to Sherwood, the black anodized finish on the Haas 320i garage doors was selected to match the interior ceiling of the structure, giving the restaurant’s design a modern edge. Low e/dark gray glass was chosen so that, when closed, people could easily see through the glass without having the sun beating down on them at the same time. “The garage doors give the restaurant an open concept feeling,” says Sherwood. “They provide a wonderful air flow when open and give our guests easy access from inside to outside. Overall, the Haas garage doors give the building a welcoming look and have helped create a more inviting atmosphere to the building. They’ve been a huge hit with our customers. “Operating a restaurant in today’s marketplace is a hard business. By renovating this structure and using the Haas garage doors, the owners have breathed new life into this business.” Newer Post > < Older Post Share Tweet Share Mail What's New at Haas Door? Rebuilding Dream Workshop with Haas Doors By Haas Door • 01 Dec, 2021 • On June 25, 2020, Ken Schwiebert’s dream workshop went up in flames. Lost were tools he’d inherited and collected over his lifetime. When it came time to rebuild, Schwiebert followed the exact same footprint for the space, with one major exception. This time he added in Haas garage doors. “I designed, planned and built this three-bay garage myself,” says Schwiebert, a dentist in Williston, Florida. “This was a free-standing 40’ x 60’ building that held my ideal workshop, a storage area above the garage section of the structure, and a small office space. The fire was a heartbreaking experience in so many ways.” Relying on Haas Garage Doors As Schwiebert started restoring the workshop after the fire, he contacted Rod Hatch at Gainesville Garage Door in Florida. Hatch had previously helped him select Haas Insulated Steel 760 Model garage doors for a separate carriage house on his farm. The carriage house was built between 2018 to 2020 to store his carriages, wagon and tack, so he could make space to put his vehicles in the original shop structure again. A personal favorite for Schwiebert is an antique farm wagon that belonged to his great-grandfather in the late 1800s. It was made in Ohio and completely restored in the workshop by Schwiebert. I’m originally from northwestern Ohio, where Haas Door is located. I figured I wanted to support my heritage area, so I chose the Haas Door for the carriage house,” says Schwiebert. With a new need for garage doors, Schwiebert again decided on products from Haas Door. “I knew from my first experience with Haas Door that I would use them eventually to replace the garage doors on the barn,” says Schwiebert. “I really like the durability and looks of the Haas garage doors. “After the fire, I decided on three Haas Insulated Steel 680 model white garage doors with the raised panel pattern to stand out. For the windows I selected insulated glass. I had them placed at a level so that I could easily look out of the workshop to see when people are pulling up the driveway.” American Made Matters Day By Haas Door • 19 Nov, 2021 • Welcome to American Made Matters Day ! When you purchase products made in the USA, you support American workers, local communities and manufacturers. And, when you buy a Haas garage door, you’re doing all of those things … plus so much more. Our Haas garage doors are all proudly manufactured in Wauseon, Ohio by our hardworking team. Once finished, they’re shipped to our professional dealers, who then install your garage door. So, when you buy our garage doors, you’re supporting workers at our facility, in the transportation industry, plus garage door dealers and installers. How We Do It Overall, our method is simple at Haas Door. We hire quality people driven to produce quality products. We don’t just say it — we do it. Our dedicated team finds innovative ways to solve problems while continuously working to improve our products. They do this with complete dedication. And, they do this while working smarter and safer. At Haas Door, we know that American Made Matters . That’s why we strive to provide the highest quality of product and service each and every day. When you open the door to endless possibilities with a Haas garage door, you’re getting the best of the best …from American workers who are totally committed to providing you with a superior product. “At Haas Door, the Carriage House Department makes each American Tradition™ door using quality components received from other departments and our suppliers. From the painted overlay boards from our Paint Department to the insulated sections from the manufacturing lines, quality is where it starts. Then we handcraft with precision and care as if they were being installed on our own homes. Everyone takes pride in their work and the product we deliver to our dealers.” — Joey Molina, Carriage House Production Supervisor Stylish Horse Barn Features Haas Garage Doors By Haas Door • 15 Oct, 2021 • Van’s Lumber & Custom Builders has constructed a new horse barn that would make Secretariat jealous. Created to serve as both a stable and family entertainment facility, the heated 3,200-square foot structure was designed to include four Haas Door Commercial Aluminum (CA315i) garage doors. “The homeowners had the concept and vision, and we made it happen functionally and economically,” says Kurt VandenHouten, managing partner at Van’s Lumber & Custom Builders in Dyckesville, WI. “They wanted an open, industrial look to the area. We recommended Haas garage doors near the party space for indoor/outdoor entertaining and at both access ends of the building.” COVID-19 Barn According to homeowners David Cuene and Jairo Rios, the new horse barn was created as a COVID-19 project. The family has two horses and 27 acres of land. With twin teenage boys restless for more space during the quarantine, the idea was born for adding a multi-purpose building to their property. Haas Door Expands Popular American Tradition™ Series By Haas Door • 05 Oct, 2021 • To meet the demand for more sizes and options in their American Tradition™ Series of garage doors, Haas Door has announced changes in their American Tradition Series. “Ever since its launch several years ago, the American Tradition Series has been a stand-out success,” says Jeffrey Nofziger, president of Haas Door . “Now we’re setting this series up for growth and continued expansion. The Series includes options for commercial sizes, double-lite sections, and single- and double-lite arches.” Starting immediately, the popular steel garage doors will be offered in a maximum width up to 18’ 2” and maximum height of 16’. Thickness of the base door is 1-3/8”, plus when adding overlay boards that are 5/8” thick, the total thickness is 2”. Commercial Haas Door Projects From Coast-to-Coast By Haas Door • 14 Sep, 2021 • When people think of garage doors, they most likely think of those on their own homes. However, at Haas Door, we’re proud to say our dependable garage doors are also used on a wide variety of commercial projects across the country. Here’s a quick “trip across America” where our garage doors are featured in some exciting venues. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – Cleveland, Ohio When visitors go to the museum’s exhibit, “The Garage” to make their own music, they’ll find five Haas CA 110 garage doors there to help replicate the garage-type setting. “From the use of real instruments to real garage doors, we want this space to provide an authentic garage jam feeling,” says Mandy Smith, director of education at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. “The commercial garage doors from Haas Door help provide that authenticity. This exhibit space in the museum looks and feels like a real garage.” Creating Stand-Out Curb Appeal With Woodgrain Garage Door By Haas Door • 01 Sep, 2021 • She didn’t do it on purpose. Honest. However, after Jenny Flowers broke her garage door, she took the opportunity to make lemonade out of lemons. She ordered a new Haas Door garage door that adds more curb appeal and insulation to her Cleveland area home. Flowers and her husband Tim built their home in 1992 as a retirement investment. Now, almost 30 years later, they made another investment. This time in a garage door that adds beauty and value to their property. “I was sick over the accident,” says Flowers. “But the end result of having an upgraded garage door takes the sting out of the situation.” Enhancing Curb Appeal When the inevitable decision was made to replace the garage door on her home, Flowers contacted Homenik Door Co. Inc. out of North Ridgeville, Ohio. The company installs about 1,000 Haas garage doors each year and offered Flowers a variety of design options to consider. “We recommended that Jenny try to match the windows or entry door to her new garage door selection to enhance her curb appeal,” says Mike Johnston, president of Homenik Door Co. Inc. “We’ve been installing these products for 14 years and they hold up great in our environment.” Buffalo Rock Brewing "Opens Up" with Haas Garage Doors By Haas Door • 18 Aug, 2021 • What do you do with a dilapidated six-bay car wash? If you’re Troy Burns and his partners, you turn the facility into a brewery. And, you keep the industrial feel of the structure by adding glass garage doors to the old bay areas. “We wanted to repurpose the building as much as possible,” says Troy Burns, co-owner of Buffalo Rock Brewing Co. in Waterville, Ohio. “We tossed around the idea of adding windows, but quickly landed on using garage doors instead. “The six Haas garage doors we selected are the perfect way to highlight both the interior and exterior of this old structure. We want the brewery to be a place where people come to reconnect with each other. These insulated garage doors definitely open up the space when raised. And, we get great natural lighting in the facility that helps us save on electric bills.” Transformation Time Brothers Troy and Tim Burns, plus their close friend Brian Wilson, went “all in” to open the new craft brewery in June of 2021. For the past 20 years each of them had experience in home brewing. Following the suggestion of friends, they put a business plan together and started searching for a location. “We found the old carwash was pretty much the only building in town that would meet all our needs,” says Burns. “It had been idle since 2013, but the structure was still sound. We liked the idea of repurposing everything possible to create an inviting environment.” Opening Up with Haas Garage Doors When it came time to select the garage doors, Burns and his partners knew they wanted Haas garage doors. Knowing friends who work at the facility, they understood they could get custom-made doors, made to the highest of standards, to fit the openings at the car wash. “We chose the CA110i commercial line of narrow aluminum doors to maximize the glass in the garage doors,” says Burns. “There are four of these insulated glass doors used in the front and rear of the building that open up to patios. Then we have two solid insulated Haas doors for operational areas. We filled in those six car wash bays perfectly with these garage doors.” The owners selected the rugged CA110i garage doors to help them achieve the modern, industrial look of the facility. The narrow line, lightweight door has a small rail profile that gives the clean look of mostly glass. In addition, the garage doors feature half-inch insulated glass. Haas Door created custom sized garage doors to meet the opening sizes in the structure. The company also matched the garage door colors with the rest of the building. Garage Doors Play Key Role in Curb Appeal on Homes By Haas Door • 02 Aug, 2021 • National Curb Appeal Month in August is the perfect time to discover the strong value of replacing an older, worn out garage door. A new garage door can substantially increase the curb appeal of a home, while also being a solid investment. According to the 2021 Cost Versus Value Study , coordinated by Remodeling magazine, a garage door replacement project is the #1 project with the highest recoup value for homeowners across the country. “This study reports that when homeowners replace an older garage door they can recoup an average of 93.8 percent of their expenditure,” says Jeffrey Nofziger, president of Haas Door . “These numbers confirm that adding a new garage door to an existing home is a smart decision. Investing in a new garage door has impressive payback, brings added value to a home and enhances a home’s curb appeal.” Curb Appeal Improvements One of the key ways a new garage door boosts a home’s value is by strengthening its curb appeal. Since the garage door is oftentimes located on the front of the house exterior, it’s a major element of the home’s overall style. Because of that “prime location,” adding a new garage door can upgrade the entire look of the home exterior. “There are so many different design elements for garage doors in today’s marketplace,” says Nofziger. “There are many styles and stamped design options to choose from. Windows with a variety of colors, along with privacy and impact glasses, are very popular and complement the overall design of the home.” Insights from Building Industry Pros Year-after-year Haas garage doors prove a solid investment for both new construction and remodeling projects. While adding significantly to curb appeal, a well-built garage door can also add insulation value to the home and protection from severe weather. “We find that the Haas garage doors follow the architectural style of our homes,” says Jason Norton, vice president of residential construction with Buchanan Construction in Asheville, N.C. “They also have color options that make it easy to have the garage doors included as a vital part of the curb appeal of our homes. “Our clients love the fact that Haas Door can match the designs they prefer, plus offer additional options. The versatility in selection and styles really brings value to our homes.” In Columbus, Ohio, builder Rob Capaldo echoes Buchanan’s thoughts. “We pride ourselves on operating as a true custom home builder,” says Capaldo, principal at Capaldo Construction . “We do not build the same floor plan or house design twice. Ever. All our homes are unique in style and design architecturally. We need the garage doors to match and coordinate with each distinctive style we create. "Fortunately we've found that Haas Door is a great partner for our wide range of needs. From classic to contemporary in design, they offer a variety of styles and configurations that complement our home designs. Add to that the superior craftsmanship, and exceptional value of Haas Door and they accomplish everything we look for in our garage doors." Haas Door Helps To see what a new garage door can look like on a home, the free HaasCreate online design tool lets you “try on” a new Haas Door garage door. Simply upload a picture of a home exterior showing the current garage or use images supplied by Haas Door. With just a few clicks of the mouse, a homeowner or building professional can quickly see different styles, window glass, colors, hardware and trim details of a new garage door on the home. “Using HaasCreate is the easiest way to visualize how a new garage door will improve the overall curb appeal of a home,” says Nofziger with Haas Door. “We also like to remind homeowners not to try and replace a garage door by themselves. This is definitely a job for a professional installer. They’ll handle all the details.” 15 Tips for Fuel Safety Month By Haas Door • 06 Jul, 2021 • Garages can be used for many things. From elaborate workshops to a refuge for bikes and Christmas decorations, your garage fills many roles. One thing in particular is true of many garages — it’s where fuel is stored. Whether it’s to power a generator or lawn mowers, homeowners keep fuel handy for a variety of chores. July has been designated Fuel Safety Month . And, since your garage is where you most likely store your fuel, we’d like to offer you a variety of fuel safety tips. Presented by the experts at Scepter™ gasoline can manufacturers, these garage-related tips can help keep your home safer. Tips: Selecting a Fuel Container Tip #1 – Inspect your existing fuel container regularly for leaks or cracks. If you see any signs of aging, carefully dispose of the container and purchase a new one. Tip #2 – If you need to buy a new fuel container, seek out one with controllable flow, child safety features and Flame Mitigation Device (FMD) for safety. Even with an FMD on a unit, fire and fuel should never be mixed. Tip #3 – Only purchase fuel containers from trusted brands that are available from top retailers both in store and online. Tip #4 – Once you have a new fuel container, do not remove or alter the FMD inside the opening of the container in any way. Tips: Fuel Can Storage Tip #5 - When not in use, store any filled fuel containers in a secure, dry location away from pets and easy access by children. Never store filled fuel containers in a vehicle or in living space, like a home or trailer. Tip #6 – When storing in a garage, make sure to store fuel containers away from furnaces, hot water tanks and any other potential source of heat. Tips: Using Fuel for Outdoor Chores Tip #7 – Use fuel outside only, in well ventilated areas where you will not breathe in the fumes. Tip #8 – Do not smoke when using fuel or when near a fuel container. One spark can cause gasoline vapors to ignite. Tip #9 - Never fuel a piece of equipment while it is running. Gasoline is a fluid with fumes that can generate dangerous explosive power. Keep gasoline away from ignition sources and hot or running equipment. Tip #10 - If you run out of fuel during a project, like cutting the grass, let the hot motor cool down before adding more fuel. This eliminates the risk that fuel is accidentally spilled on a hot surface. If this happens, the fuel or fumes could ignite and potentially explode. Tip #11 – Should a flammable liquid spill in your garage or outside the home, there can be a vapor or fire hazard. Immediately contact your fire department or local authorities for full cleaning instructions and restrict access to the spill area from children and pets. Tips: Outdoor Activities Tip #12 – Gasoline is not a lighter fluid. Never try to start or accelerate a bonfire, barbeque, or grill with gasoline. (See an important video on fire tips) Tip #13 – Do not allow children near fuel containers or running equipment. Tip #14 – Use only appropriate pesticides for killing ant hills, wasp nests and beehives. Never use any type of fuel for this purpose. Tip #15 – Gasoline should never be used as a cleaning agent, or to wash hands. Scepter offers a variety of safety videos online with more important fuel safety tips. It's Here ... Hurricane Season 2021 By Haas Door • 18 Jun, 2021 • Big, bad and ugly. Hurricane Season 2020 will be remembered for surpassing alphabet names due to so many storms. Now we’re ready to start another hurricane season, starting with Ana, Bill and Claudette. Will we get as far as Victor and Wanda? Don’t Let Your Home be Vulnerable As past hurricane seasons have proven, you don’t need to live directly on the coast to be impacted by the strong winds and rain associated with a hurricane. You can be hundreds of miles inland and still feel the effects of a hurricane. It’s important to remember that the four most vulnerable areas of a home during a hurricane are the roof, windows, entry door and garage door. If one of these major structural areas is compromised, then rain, wind and flying debris can enter the entire home. If you’re in a geographical area that can possibly be impacted by hurricanes, then now is the time to act. First, have a professional garage door installer inspect your current garage door and determine if it can handle potentially strong storms. And second, consider the value (and peace-of-mind) of replacing your garage door with a newer version made to take on Mother Nature. Texas-Strong Garage Doors Homeowners ready to invest in a new garage door have several rock-solid options from Haas Door. If you live in Texas, depending on door width, exposure, risk category, and design pressure, Haas Door now offers Texas TDI Wind Load Garage Doors in the following product lines: 600, 700, 800 and 2000 Series insulated steel doors; 5700 and 5200 Series insulated aluminum doors; Ribbed Steel, 2400 and 2500 Steel Series; and the American Tradition Series. In addition, doors in the Residential Aluminum 360 Series and Commercial Aluminum 320 Series are also available. Some Haas Door garage doors, depending on intended installation location, may include glazing with glass. Impact resistant polycarbonate glazing features are available for garage doors in potentially severe areas. Handling Strong Winds For homeowners living in other parts of the south and southeast, impact glazing options are available in Haas Door insulated door lines, including 2000, 5000, 700, 600, and American Tradition Series of garage doors. Five impact glazing color options include Clear with UV rating, Dark Gray, Frosted, Bronze and Pebble. The colors enhance curb appeal and meet current color trends for homes and buildings, even in impact required zones. With the expanded color glazing offering, homeowners can now order Haas garage doors with windows in a variety of designer configurations to complement the exterior of a home or structure. Impact windows used in Haas Door garage doors meet impact requirements for a wide variety of areas, except for HVHZ and Miami-Dade County. For full information and details on garage doors created for the rigors of living in Florida, see our Florida Wind Load Garage Doors brochure. Here you’ll learn about the design pressure you need for a garage door in your specific area of Florida — and what Haas Door has to offer. Haas Door Resources Wherever you live, we want you to find the garage door that works bests for your home. That’s why we have a dedicated Wind Load section of our website. Visit and you’ll find tips on determining your risk and exposure categories, a geographical impact resistance map and other much-needed information. Show More 320 Sycamore, Wauseon, OH Copyright 2021 by Haas Door For Homeowners For Dealers For Businesses For Architects Why Haas Door? What's New? Careers Contact Us