Glass Garage Doors
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Posted by: Anthony on 7/24/2004 2:53:00 PM | Digg | Stumble It! | del.icio.us
Just what we've been looking for!
Crusing around the neighborhood, we've come across some new development and remodels that have had amazingly cool garage doors installed. We've always wondered who manufactured them and short of stopping and asking the contractor, we think we've found them (well, at least one of them).
"Bryce Parker Company's glass garage doors offer an attractive alternative for Architectural, Residential, & Commercial applications. Our models: BP-350 & BP-450 HD offer a unique aesthetic appeal, maximum light transmission - without letting anyone see inside your garage - and durability. If these characteristics are important to your design, Bryce Parker is your solution!"
Link: Bryce Parker Company
Reference: Clopay Avante (L+L)


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Live/Work space applications
Posted by Patrick Mooney on 4/13/2005 8:13:00 PM

These doors are just great and would be ideal for a live/work space where light can be both a problem and also very vital. Great possibilities for an indoor/outdoor space.
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BP - Glass Garage Doors
Posted by Michael Doherty on 9/17/2005 6:23:00 AM

The BP-350 & BP-450 models are the best quality Glass Garage Doors on the market. They are factory direct from Southern California and offer an endless amount of custom options. They also install their own product in California, Arizona, Nevada, and ship nation wide. Thier website and comparison page realy helped me decide to use their product.

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BP-450HD Glass Garage Door
Posted by Terry Norton Wright on 11/10/2005 5:25:00 PM

These people really know their stuff. I initially tried dealing with two other companies, but they were not very helpful, and that's putting it nicely. From the moment I contacted BP - Bryce Parker Co., I knew I was going to buy their door. They explained and showed me all my options, and helped me with every aspect of the design. My General Contractor was impressed, and ultimately I was delighted with the quality and beauty of the final product. Apparently, BP is the only Glass Garage Door Company that uses stainless steel hinges and hardware. This was a big plus since I used this door for a live/work space. I recommend them highly.
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PRESIDENT/CEO
Posted by LARSON on 1/24/2006 2:12:00 PM

PLEASE MAIL INFORMATION ON GLASS DOORS...
WE ARE A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE (INVESTMENT TYPES)...
THANKYOU.
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I know how to read the fine print.
Posted by Anthony on 1/24/2006 2:20:00 PM

Hey Larson,

We are a journal of modern design (blogger-types). We don't sell products. Did you try contacting the designer? I know it's already on this page, but here's our "fine print".

"Please note: Land+Living is journal of modern design. We do not sell products or provide design-related services. If you are interested in more information about a product or service mentioned on this site, please contact the manufacturer via the links provided. Thank you!"

Oh, and one last thing...an email is usually required to get email.

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expensive-
Posted by Kendall on 2/17/2006 3:29:00 PM

BP quoted our 1-car garage door, 7'x9', to be $7000 --not including $800+ to brace/prep the frame & supporting structure --as they charge contractor's rates for anything extra.

Just fyi.
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BP Glass Garage Door
Posted by Sean Tabibian on 2/24/2006 2:46:00 PM


I just happened to come across this site and was curious about the price. I called BP to get a quote on (2) glass garage doors measuring 7 ft tall x 9 ft wide and was sent a bid for less than $7,000 for both doors. It was half what I was expecting based on the previous comment by Kendal. Although $7000 is not cheap, I was so relieved that these doors are still attainable on a small remodel budget. In addition to the quote, BP sent me many addresses of their door in my zip code 90210. I went to see them for myself and thought the doors looked great, the quality is outrageously good, and my doors are currently on order. I'm sure I will be getting many compliments and can't wait to get them installed.

Sean Tabibian
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glass garage doors.
Posted by ken meyer on 4/8/2006 12:16:00 AM

Hi
I would like to put 2 garage doors 45 degrees to each other with uninteruppted glass in front of my living area. Is this possible?
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bp - glass garage door
Posted by Julia Lee on 4/24/2006 9:48:00 AM

I thought for a second about getting a standard garage door, then I saw one that had a small row of glass at the top, and was not impressed. It looked cheap and flimsy. It took me forever to decide what to do, because I really wanted something with alot of glass in it but did not like the ones I saw. Then one evening while in Pasadena, I saw a BP glass garage door and fell in love with its lines, color, and design. It was used in a restaurant and I thought maybe they would do doors for my house. I found them at www.glassgaragedoor.com. Called the next day and got a quote. Very nice people, and although a bit expensive compared to standard doors, well worth the price. They were able to match the door to an exotic green color that I have on my house. I only waited 3 weeks, and also got a matching font door from them. I LOVE THEM!!!!!

They have pictures on their website.

www.glassgaragedoors.com
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Glass garage doors
Posted by Ashe Laughlin on 6/14/2006 4:11:00 PM

You guys may wish to look around a bit. I priced a Clopay all glass garage door for a 16'x10' opening at $3500.00. Also, Overhead Door Co. has a new line of residential glass doors to check out.
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Garage Door
Posted by Marcus Hunter on 6/14/2006 11:22:00 PM

I have been searching for the perfect garage door for quite some time and am quite embarassed to admit that I even stooped so low as to pay a visit to my local Home Depot before I stumbled upon this website. Honestly, I was planning on spending far more money than the $16K I was quoted to replace the garage doors on my designer estate located in the affluent community of 90210. After installing the doors I have received numerous compliments on how well they look and how much my neighbors enjoy being able to view my exotic sports car collection from the street. The gardener said "I ain't never seen no fancy car like that before! Is that a spaceship? I never known you owned nuthin' like that before you'd put them doors in". Yes the only thing more magnificent than seeing my car collection is the brief view I get of my self in the reflection of the glass as I walk by...although it is a bit uncomforting the way it temporarilly takes my breath away. These doors are truly fantastic. I LOVE THEM!!!!!!
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Glass with class
Posted by Gerald Sensenheiser on 7/6/2006 7:54:00 PM

I too had been looking for a glass door to show off my pair of vintage Ferraris. Since I never take them out of the garage, I thought it would be nice to be able to see them while watering my astroturf.

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Posted by Anonymous on 8/3/2006 11:07:00 PM

I would never buy a garage door from your company because you actually posted Marcus Hunters email. He is a disgusting, egomanical, and I'm pretty sure full of shit human being......nobody with any real kind of money would be as tacky as that tool marcus. You can not possibly except your company to be taken seriously when you post emails such as his. It's a shame because I really love your garage doors but I will take my business elsewhere.

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Are you for real?
Posted by Hugh on 8/4/2006 5:04:00 AM

You do realize that this website isn't the company selling the garage doors and that pretty much anyone can post a comment just like you, me, and your buddy Marcus did. Get a clue, please.
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bp - Glass Garage Door
Posted by Sia - Design Builder on 9/3/2006 7:31:00 AM

Quality! Quality! Quality!

There is a BIG difference when it comes to Glass Garage Doors!

I just built a 9 unit Loft project in Hollywood were I used these doors in each living room space. I was realy worried about the doors leaking, but was happy to hear that these guys have completed over 20 loft projects in the LA, CA area that turned out great. I got other prices like others above and realized, the difference is like a Volkswagen vs. a Rolls Royce. I saw them for myself and compared to the Clopay and Overhead brand, (which I have used before and had nothing but warrantee problems) neither was even close in quality to the bp door. Also, my Architect compared the specifications and recommended the bp brand as well, as they have been manufactiuring these doors for 55 years. They also have stainless steel hardware that was imortant to my interior design. Architects don't usually care about money, they just try to find the best product for the job! This was an important project, so I used the BEST. I bought factory direct from bp, and will use them again.
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I Got A Price Quote.....
Posted by Been Quoted on 9/12/2006 3:31:00 AM

I was quoted for 2 doors. 18x9 and 10x9. $15,500 & $10,500. That doesn't include a "web discount" of around $400.

That does include installation and remote operation.

That is pricey, but I have a feeling that I will do it anyway.


It was for the style shown here.

http://www.glassgaragedoors.com/showcase8.htm

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Quality insulated glass doors
Posted by D Crane on 10/17/2006 1:01:00 PM

I am putting in an all glass garage type door in a living space so I want the best looking hardware available, it seems that bp is a company that provides good hardware but does not provide insulated glass - needed in New England. Does anyone out there know of a company that provides both, the high quality hardware and insulated glass?
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Yes insulated and air tight???
Posted by Seamus on 11/3/2006 9:35:00 AM

I would also like to know about the possibilities of using in colder (real winter) climates. Can they be made air tight? Insulated glass? Anyone have any info on installing in the Northeast?

Thanks!
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Insulated and air tight!!
Posted by Kim on 11/7/2006 7:42:00 AM

As mentioned above - I also would love information on using these glass garage doors in colder climates instead of doors/windows on a house. Insulation and airtight - can anyone provide information on this??
thanks
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polished metal garage doors
Posted by Jim on 3/17/2007 5:17:00 AM

I have seen some very clean looking garage doors which appear to be a stainless or aluminum flush panel
material. Any idea where they can be found?
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Insulated air tight?
Posted by Marc Whitman on 4/3/2007 11:54:00 AM

I am a Rchitect working on a custom homein California. My client is interested in using garage doors in his living space.Can we meet title 24 requirements?
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roll up glass door w/ insulated glass
Posted by jag architects on 7/24/2007 5:53:00 PM

You may want to try ARM R LITE garage doors out of NJ. They offer insulated glazing options www.arm-r-lite.com
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I agree that Marcus Hunter is a POS
Posted by Pat Lukes on 8/11/2007 1:27:00 AM

Someone should report his post. If he's a real person posting this here, then he will surely get his due, if this is his attitude. If he is not a real person and is making a racist comment, then he should be investigated. May the next tremor break all the glass in your garage doors Marcus POS Hunter.
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Posted by autonut on 8/13/2007 10:02:00 PM

I wonder if Kalwall could be used for garage door panels. They have some insulative value. Also twinwall or triplewall polycarb used in a garage door glazing. Anyone see any examples of these?
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Posted by autonut on 8/13/2007 10:03:00 PM

twinwall with aerogel for enhanced insulation properties
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Philadelphia Architect
Posted by Justin on 9/27/2007 6:19:00 AM

Great information about the doors. Does anyone out there know of companies that can customize garage doors for restaurant applications. We want to use an up and over door that is 16'x10'h that is thermally tight and that we can also attach wood to. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Modern Garage Doors
Posted by Modern Houstonian on 10/1/2007 5:37:00 PM

For those looking for modern garage doors, we purchased 1 two car garage door and 1 single car garage door in acrylic with a brushed metal frame, and two new side wall mount garage door openers for about $5,900. We thought that was a pretty fair price.

We got them from Overhead Door in Houston. They did an excellent job, and we are extremely pleased.

I had read on this site that one door could cost as much as $10,000. So I was relieved when we got the total.

Looks great!
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frenchporte
Posted by terpster on 10/21/2007 7:25:00 AM

I Live in Maryland and a new company just opened FrenchPorte garage doors. www.frenchporte.com
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up and over revolution
Posted by djbeers on 11/6/2007 11:53:00 PM

I think we, all of us, would like to see these manufcaturers create up and over doors. these doors rise outward on a hinge, creating an "awning" that protrudes to the exterior of the building rather than being drawn into the interior space. We need to minimize intrustion into our interior, often finished, spaces. Some manufacturers will tell you that on the east coast, because of snowfall, they can't sell them there. Yet, we have lots of carriage doors with the same issue: snow blocks them and they have to be dug out. Big deal. In Maryland it snows once or twice a year - a whopping 2 to 8". I digress. We need up and over doors not this other crappy mechanical solution with its ugly tracks and machines.
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Help
Posted by Eric on 11/17/2007 2:45:00 PM

I have been looking at the Cloplay Avante Garage Doors for a while now however I have been running into problems with the new code in Florida. Cloplay can meet w5 wind code along with acrylic glass to meet the impact requirement however the dorr is only rated for +- 32 preasure. Our code requires a +- 35 preasure rating which accoriding to Home Deport and the other Cloplay dealers is not a option. I love the door and the price however I am having a hard time getting the preasure rating. Does anyone hae any ideas or have you ran into this in the past?
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BP Glass Doors can do it!
Posted by Doug Jones on 12/20/2007 3:40:00 PM

BP Glass doors can meet the code. I asked them the same questions. They have the solution and offer more than Clopay and others I have tried as well!
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Marcus P.O.S. Hunter
Posted by John Toti on 1/10/2008 7:02:00 PM

I had ro re-read the post from this P.O.S. Still cannot believe he meant it... and yet -unfortunately- yes, we do have this kind of parassites among us.
No wonder we have so many problems. Hopefully, he will get his dues on that "magnificent reflection"...
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roll up glass doors
Posted by greg willbanks on 1/26/2008 8:39:00 AM

Can you giveme a distrubuter in the houston or san antonio texas area

Thanks, Greg Willbanks
gwillbanks@msn.com or 713.640.2710
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Modern Glass Garage doors
Posted by Michael on 2/7/2008 1:19:00 PM

I just have discovered that Wayne Dalton has a new Residential Glass door called the 8800 series the price is the best i have found. This is a cool look!
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Die! Marcus Hunter, Die!
Posted by pukedAlot on 2/20/2008 7:20:00 AM

That Marcus Hunter's such a shameful example of the human race! Breath-takingly disgusting! If there's a God out there, please do not let him have children!
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"People in glass houses"
Posted by Karma's a Bitch on 5/4/2008 1:56:00 AM

You know that old saying "people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones", well people who are ignorant and belittle others to make themselves feel good shouldn't own glass garage doors! I give it a month, maybe two, the only thing that guy is gonna be looking at is alot af broken glass and maybe a banged upped sports car because he pissed the wrong person off. This by no means is me threating him, but come on we have all seen the guy who has to make up fo his SHORT COMININGS......By braging about his cars, money, looks...BLAA,BLAA,BLAA....

Seriously
Get over yourself. And please honey unless you were born with MILLIONS (which I can clearly see you were not) do not act like the Home Depot is the plague. Even the Richest people in the world had to start somewhere unless they were born with the money. The fact that you talk about it means you WERE NOT!

Oh and we all know the gardener did not say that to you, you know the gardener is from Mexico and couldn't speak English any!
Remember...Karma's a Bitch
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It's a put on
Posted by KS on 5/19/2008 6:11:00 PM

It's an obvious put on that MH post. Nobody is actually like that. It's a joke. I will not accept it as anything else. Don't let it bother you. All of the attention is very undeserving. Don't give it a second thought. Be cause ! Not effect! Have a great day!
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Glass Garage Doors by BP
Posted by Leo on 5/27/2008 6:10:00 PM

OK......everybody get a clue! There are only a few manufacturers of Glass Garage Doors on the market! Manufacturers mean the people who actualy make them! Not the small Mom & Pop door company in the yellow pages. The distributors buy from the cheap factories and sell in their local area.

I found out that BP - Glass Garage Doors are sold factory direct, ship anywhere in the USA, and will help find an installer in your area. All the others are cheap distributers that don't know anything about quality, and will sell whatever brand they have.

I found the comparison page on their website very helpful. I asked questions to the dumb distributors who had no idea what I was talking about. This realy opening my eyes! Check out the comparison page to educate yourself on glass doors - http://www.glassgaragedoors.com/compare.htm

These guys do make the best glass garage door out there.
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BP - Glass Doors Are The Best
Posted by Tony C. on 6/1/2008 7:18:00 AM

I read some of the "real comments" above and did my own research. I went to see some different brands in person. The Overhead brand, Amar, Clopay and Wayne Dalton are really cheap in quality. You can tell by looking at them. I see people talking about getting the best prices, and now see why they are less expensive. The best price sometimes means the worst quality and workmanship! I have been building for years and have learned from my mistakes about getting the best price vs. buying the best quality. The best quality always lasts longer and performs better!

I recommend these guys and also like that they have stainless hardware as a standard package, and can customize the design to anything I want. That comparison page helped alot with my research. I ordered my doors last week and can't wait to get them!

http://www.glassgaragedoors.com/compare.htm
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insulated glass?
Posted by katie on 6/9/2008 4:16:00 PM

i live in the northeast and need to convert my garage into an art studio. i can't seem to find any definitive answer as to whether or not these doors are suitable for very cold weather. does anyone know?
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The best in the West!
Posted by L & L Garage Dors on 6/12/2008 12:17:00 PM

Our company does install Glass doors, such as Full view glass doors. They are typical in high end homes, and restaurants. We provide only the best in installation. We have Avante series, Full view, Udt glass. Check out the web site www.LandLGarageDoors.om
Located in Tempe, Arizona 480-699-7329
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Relevant Information
Posted by BLOGER MAN on 6/17/2008 8:33:00 PM

Hey jerk from Tempe, Arizona above. This site is about people discussing MANUFACTURERS of these doors, their merits, which one is the best, and not advertising your stupid little garage door co! Get a clue! It would make sence you sell one of the cheap one anyways! I guess that says alot about your company.
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Check out the real carriage doors
Posted by GraceReflection on 6/22/2008 7:30:00 PM

For real carriage doors check out www.realcarriagedoors.com

For all glass doors see:
http://www.realcarriagedoors.com/door-lines-cat.php?page=studio-carriage-doors

This is a great company to do business with.

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BP Glass Doors
Posted by Joshua B on 6/24/2008 6:58:00 AM

It isn't very often that things come out better than I imagined. In fact, it seems that more often the opposite is the case. Fortunately, when it comes to BP Brand Glass Garage Doors, the former is true. The paint matches the trim of my house perfectly, the construction is solid, and it operates smoothly and quietly. The installation crew was friendly, and they were people I was happy to have around my house. I wanted the garage door to be a highlight of the house, and thes guys really made it so. Thank you very much BP. I hope to use their doors in many future projects.

Sincerely,
Joshua B - Santa Barbara, CA
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Great Craftsmanship on BP Doors & Entry
Posted by Michiko T on 7/10/2008 4:47:00 PM

The doors are really a masterpiece of work! They are breathtakingly beautiful and so well made. What craftsmanship! I am totally impressed with BP's workmanship in manufacturing and, even more, the precise installation! Their installers were very impressive. These guys have such diligent & professional workers which are very hard to find these days. I've been through so many contractors and never met such a crew of perfection! My house is not a new one so I'm sure they had a hard time to make adjustments, but they did it so beautifully. I'm pretty sure to get many compliments from neighbors and ready to pass the name of BP.

Michiko T. - Hollywood Hills, CA 90068
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Marcus the Tool
Posted by marc raymond on 7/23/2008 11:41:00 AM

Well what do you expect from 90210 types. I have a saying from 25 years in medicine. "the greater the insecurity, the bigger the ego." marcus's role model is probably the poster boy himself...Trump.
I stopped being interested in cars as a means of self expression around the age of 18.... been using wit ever since. Enjoy your reflection Marcus. Tends to be you'll need some other shopping engagement next week to fill that void in your 90210 soul.
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