Collection · Traditional & Raised Panel

Traditional Garage Doors
for Metro Vancouver.

Classic raised-panel and long-panel designs in a wide range of colours — the practical, enduring choice for most Metro Vancouver homes. Straightforward installation, reliable performance, and a look that suits the majority of Lower Mainland exteriors.

Authorized Garaga & Amarr Dealer
3-Layer Insulated Steel · Up to R-16
Written Quote Before Any Work
BC Safety Authority Compliant
About This Collection

A traditional garage door is what most people picture when they think of a residential garage — four or six raised rectangular panels, a simple window option in the top section, and a colour that matches the home's trim. It's the default style for a reason: it suits virtually every home in the Lower Mainland, installs cleanly on standard hardware, and holds up to daily use without fuss.

Traditional garage doors are available in both short panel and long panel layouts, with the long-panel version reading slightly more contemporary. Both styles are available in insulated and non-insulated steel, with the insulated version strongly recommended for attached garages where noise and temperature bleed into the living area. Garaga and Amarr both make dependable traditional collections across the full price range.

Featured Designs

Three Traditional Panel Layouts.

All three work on standard tracks and most existing openers. We'll confirm the right layout for your home's proportions during the quote visit.

Short panel traditional garage door — Metro Vancouver

Short Panel (Classic)

The four or six short raised panels most associated with a traditional garage door. Broad appeal, straightforward maintenance, and works on virtually every residential opening.

Long panel traditional garage door — Metro Vancouver

Long Panel

Taller rectangular panels give a slightly more contemporary take on the traditional look — popular on homes with large windows or two-storey facades.

Traditional raised panel garage door with windows — Metro Vancouver

Panel with Windows

A row of divided or arched lites along the top section adds light to the garage interior without a major cost premium. The most popular window add-on for traditional garage doors in BC.

At a Glance

Traditional Garage Door Specifications.

Panel Style
Short Panel · Long Panel
Construction
2 or 3-Layer Steel
Insulation
Up to R-12
Warranty
5–15 Years
Available Colours
WhiteAlmondDesert SandBrownBlackSandstone
Brands We Carry

Traditional Garage Doors from Garaga & Amarr.

For traditional garage doors we carry Garaga and Amarr across the full range — both make dependable raised-panel and long-panel collections with broad colour choices and strong insulation options.

Lead Brand · Traditional
Garaga
Classic & Long Panel · Canadian-Made

Canadian-built traditional garage doors with a broad panel catalogue and some of the widest colour selections available in BC. Garaga's Standard+ and Cambridge collections are the go-to traditional options for most residential installs.

Amarr
Raised Panel · Heritage Collection

Dependable American-made traditional garage doors with strong insulation options and a wide range of finishes. A reliable choice across all residential garage sizes from single to double-car.

Common Questions

Traditional Garage Doors, Answered.

Everything Vancouver homeowners ask before buying. Something else on your mind — call us or send your question through the quote form.

Short panel garage doors have four or six compact raised rectangles — the classic residential look. Long panel garage doors use taller panels that run the full width of the garage door, giving a slightly more contemporary appearance. Both perform identically; the choice comes down to your home's proportions and personal preference.
For an attached garage, yes — insulation reduces noise bleed into adjacent rooms and improves the garage door's rigidity over time. For a detached garage used purely for storage, a non-insulated garage door is a reasonable cost saving. We'll walk you through the tradeoff during the quote.
In some cases, yes — if the tracks, springs, and hardware are in good condition and the garage door is the same brand. In practice, on older garage doors it's often more cost-effective to replace the full garage door system than to source matching panels. We'll assess during the site visit and recommend whichever option makes more sense.
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