Clopay Garage Door Model Comparison 2025

Clopay, America’s best-selling garage door brand, organizes its 2025 residential offerings around signature construction technologies and design collections that address varied architectural styles.

Selecting the ideal Clopay door requires weighing insulation type (Intellicore vs. polystyrene), overlay material (composite vs. stamped steel), window options, WINDCODE availability for coastal or high-wind zones, and warranty terms against your home’s style and regional climate demands.

Collection / Model Family	Core Construction & Material	Insulation Type	R‑Value Range (Section)	Panel Style / Architecture	Signature Finish Options (Ultra‑Grain, Wood, etc.)	Standard Factory Colors	Glass & Window Configurations	WINDCODE® / Impact Options	Typical Warranty Highlights
Canyon Ridge® Carriage House (5‑Layer)	Steel base + Intellicore® + steel + composite cladding & overlays	Intellicore® polyurethane	High (often mid‑teens to 20+ depending on model)	Carriage house with boards, X‑, V‑ and A‑buck overlays	Faux wood composite in multiple species tones	Factory stain colors plus solid paint options	Arch/rectangular top, grilles, insulated glass choices	WINDCODE® and coastal impact versions available	Limited Lifetime on sections; multi‑year hardware & windows
Canyon Ridge® Carriage House (4‑Layer)	Steel + Intellicore® + steel + composite overlay (no separate cladding)	Intellicore® polyurethane	High (Intellicore range)	Stamped carriage with applied composite trim	Faux wood Ultra‑Grain‑style composite finishes	Stains and paints tuned to wood looks	Similar carriage glass layouts as 5‑Layer	WINDCODE® structural packages	Comparable to 5‑Layer for section coverage
Canyon Ridge® Louver	Steel + Intellicore® + composite louver overlays	Intellicore® polyurethane	High (energy‑efficient, Intellicore core)	Louvered coastal / Bahama‑style panels	Coastal faux‑wood tones	Stain palette plus select solids	Rectangular lites, privacy and impact glass options	WINDCODE® and hurricane options in many sizes	Premium series limited lifetime section warranty
Canyon Ridge® Modern	Steel + Intellicore® + composite plank overlays	Intellicore® polyurethane	High (modern insulated construction)	Horizontal planks, asymmetrical and stacked window cuts	Modern faux‑wood finishes, including darker tones	Stain colors that mimic contemporary woods	Slit, staggered, and stacked glass placements	WINDCODE® structural upgrade available	Limited Lifetime sections; multi‑year hardware
Coachman®	Steel + polystyrene + steel with composite overlay	Polystyrene	Mid–High (polystyrene sandwich)	Classic carriage house, recessed & overlay patterns	Painted carriage look (no faux‑wood grain)	Traditional whites, neutrals and darker paints	Arch/rectangular, grilles, seeded/obscure glass	WINDCODE® versions in many sizes	Limited Lifetime on sections; multi‑year hardware
Grand Harbor®	Steel with optional insulation and overlays (value carriage)	Optional polystyrene	Low–Mid (entry to mid‑range R‑values)	Stamped carriage house with optional composite trim	Painted finishes (no Intellicore or faux‑wood cladding)	Core white and neutral colors	Basic carriage window sets and decorative inserts	WINDCODE® available in select sizes	Mid‑tier limited warranties on sections and hardware
Gallery® Steel	Steel pan or steel sandwich (1‑, 2‑, or 3‑layer)	Intellicore® or polystyrene (model‑dependent)	Approx. 6.3 to 18.4 on insulated versions	Grooved carriage‑house stamped panels	Ultra‑Grain® faux wood on many SKUs	Up to ~14 factory finish colors	Short/long windows, arch tops, insulated glass	WINDCODE® configurations widely available	Steel skin paint system with multi‑year coverage
Bridgeport™ Steel	Insulated steel sandwich (recessed panel)	Intellicore® or polystyrene (depending on model)	Mid–High (Intellicore option for best)	Shaker‑style recessed panels	Ultra‑Grain® wood‑look choices	Standard whites, grays, tans, plus woodtones	Multiple lite patterns, divided‑lite look, privacy glass	WINDCODE® options for many openings	Limited Lifetime on sections; hardware term by series
Classic™ Steel Collection	1‑, 2‑ or 3‑layer steel doors	Intellicore®, polystyrene, or vinyl‑backed polystyrene	Approx. 6.3 to 18.4 on insulated doors	Short, long, and flush traditional panels	Some Ultra‑Grain® options in select SKUs	Up to 14 factory colors per current spec	Short/long lites, insulated glass, removable grilles	WINDCODE® wind‑rated models available	Steel coating system with long paint warranty
Modern Steel™	Steel sandwich, smooth or grooved	Intellicore® or polystyrene	Mid–High (Intellicore for max R)	Contemporary flush or horizontal grooved panels	Ultra‑Grain® Plank and smooth Modern finishes	Modern neutrals, blacks, grays, and woodtones	Horizontal or vertical window bands, slim lites	WINDCODE® structural packages	Limited Lifetime sections; multi‑year hardware
Avante® Sleek / Avante® Collection	Aluminum frame with glass or solid panels	None in frame (glass can be insulated)	Low–Moderate (driven by glass choice)	Modern full‑view or mixed solid/glass	Anodized and painted aluminum (no Ultra‑Grain)	Clear anodized, black, bronze, white and others	Clear, frosted, tinted, obscure, mirrored, insulated glass	WINDCODE® in many coastal markets	Aluminum finish warranties and glass coverage per series
VertiStack® Avante®	Vertical‑stacking glass/steel system (residential featured in lookbooks)	None in frame; glass options as above	Low–Moderate	Full‑view sections that stack above the opening	Anodized / painted aluminum	Similar palette to Avante®	Same glass catalog as Avante® doors	Engineered wind and structural ratings per size	System and finish warranties vary by configuration
Reserve® Wood (Custom & Semi‑Custom)	Handcrafted wood carriage house or modern	Optional polystyrene / Intellicore‑style insulation in some models	Varies by construction (mid to high when insulated)	Custom carriage, classic, and modern designs	Real wood species: cedar, fir, hemlock, etc.	Factory stain/paint or field‑finish options	Custom window shapes and glass types	Wind and impact packages on certain builds	Premium wood section warranties; finish coverage is time‑limited