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Wayne Dalton Garage Door Model Comparison 2025
Wayne Dalton differentiates its 2025 residential garage door lineup through proprietary safety and performance features, most notably the TorqueMaster Plus counterbalance system with anti-drop protection and PinnGuard pinch-resistant panel design found across multiple series.
Comparing Wayne Dalton doors means evaluating TorqueMaster Plus availability, PinnGuard safety, insulation R-value, panel style (classic, carriage, contemporary), finish options, and WindSafe eligibility for your region.
| Model / Collection | Construction & Material | Insulation Type | R‑Value (Section) | TorqueMaster® Plus System | PinnGuard™ / Pinch‑Resistant Panels | Panel Design / Style | Color & Finish Options | WindSafe® / Wind Load Availability | Warranty Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Steel Model 8300 | 3‑layer: Steel / Polyurethane / Steel (2″ thick) | Polyurethane foamed‑in‑place | 12.12 (U‑factor .15) | No (standard torsion spring system) | Yes – pinch‑resistant design on panels | 5 classic & contemporary panel designs | 7 standard colors; painted and bi‑directional wood grain finishes | WindSafe® wind load reinforcement available | Limited Lifetime on sections |
| Classic Steel Model 8300AG (Above Ground) | 3‑layer: Steel / Polyurethane / Steel (above‑grade version) | Polyurethane foamed‑in‑place | 12.12 (U‑factor .15) | No | Yes – pinch‑resistant panels | Same 5 panel designs as 8300 | 7 standard painted & woodgrain | WindSafe® options | Limited Lifetime |
| Classic Steel Model 8500 | 3‑layer: Steel / Polyurethane / Steel (2″ thick, heaviest insulation) | Polyurethane foamed‑in‑place (highest R‑value residential) | 16.22 (U‑factor .12) | No (standard torsion) | Yes – pinch‑resistant design | 5 classic & contemporary panels | 7 standard colors plus woodgrain | WindSafe® reinforcement available | Limited Lifetime on sections |
| Classic Steel Model 8500AG (Above Ground) | 3‑layer: Steel / Polyurethane / Steel (above‑grade version) | Polyurethane foamed‑in‑place | 16.22 (U‑factor .12) | No | Yes – pinch‑resistant panels | Same 5 panels as 8500 | 7 standard painted & woodgrain | WindSafe® options | Limited Lifetime |
| Classic Steel Model 9100 | 3‑layer: Steel / Polyurethane / ToughGard® backer | Polyurethane foamed‑in‑place | 9 (U‑factor .26) | Yes – TorqueMaster® Plus with anti‑drop | Yes – pinch‑resistant panels | 5 classic & contemporary panel designs | 7 standard painted & woodgrain; True Choice custom color option | WindSafe® wind load reinforcement available | Limited Lifetime on sections |
| Classic Steel Model 9605 | 3‑layer: Steel / Polyurethane / Steel backer | Polyurethane foamed‑in‑place | 10 for 8′ height; 9 for 7′ height (U‑factor .26) | Yes – TorqueMaster® Plus with anti‑drop | Yes – pinch‑resistant panels | 5 classic & contemporary panels | 7 standard colors; painted & woodgrain; True Choice option | WindSafe® reinforcement available | Limited Lifetime on sections |
| Classic Steel Model 8000 | Single‑layer: solid steel (uninsulated) | None | N/A (no insulation) | Yes – TorqueMaster® Plus on select sizes | Yes – pinch‑resistant design | 3 panel designs (Short, Long, Ranch / Sonoma varies by region) | 4 standard colors | WindSafe® wind load reinforcement available | Limited warranty (check dealer for terms) |
| Classic Steel Model 8200 | 2‑layer: Steel / Polystyrene | Polystyrene | 7.4 | Yes – TorqueMaster® Plus on select sizes | Yes – pinch‑resistant panels | 3 panel designs (Short, Long, Sonoma varies by region) | 4 standard colors | WindSafe® options | Limited warranty |
| Carriage House Steel Model 9405 | 3‑layer: Steel / Polyurethane / Steel backer (farmhouse stamped) | Polyurethane foamed‑in‑place | 10 (U‑factor .27) | Yes – TorqueMaster® Plus with anti‑drop | Yes – pinch‑resistant panels | 9 carriage house farmhouse designs | 9 standard colors plus True Choice custom | WindSafe® reinforcement available | Limited Lifetime on sections |
| Carriage House Steel Model 9700 | 3‑layer: Embossed steel / Polyurethane / Steel (premium carriage) | Polyurethane foamed‑in‑place | 10 (U‑factor varies by height) | Yes – TorqueMaster® Plus with anti‑drop | Yes – pinch‑resistant panels | Multiple carriage overlay designs with faux‑wood look | Multiple colors and stain finishes | WindSafe® wind load options | Limited Lifetime on sections |
| Carriage House Steel Model 8670 (Westfield) | 3‑layer: Steel / Polyurethane / Steel with DecaTrim™ II overlay | Polyurethane foamed‑in‑place | 11 (U‑factor .16) | Yes – TorqueMaster® Plus available | Yes – pinch‑resistant panels | 8+ carriage house designs (Newport, Charleston, Hampton, Camden, etc.) | Multiple colors; smooth or wood grain DecaTrim™ II overlay texture | WindSafe® structural reinforcement for coastal/high‑wind | Limited Lifetime on sections |
| Designer Steel Model 9510 (Vicksburg) | 3‑layer: Steel / Polyurethane / Steel (tall section, large embossed design) | Polyurethane foamed‑in‑place | 12 | Yes – TorqueMaster® Plus | Yes – pinch‑resistant panels | Tall section heights with full‑section dramatic embossment | Standard colors, painted & woodgrain finishes | WindSafe® available | Limited Lifetime on sections |
| Designer Fiberglass Model 9800 | 4‑layer: Steel frame / Polystyrene / Vinyl skin / Fiberglass faux‑wood overlay | Polystyrene | 10 | Yes – TorqueMaster® Plus (up to 8′ height) | Yes – pinch‑resistant panels | Horizontal or vertical raised panel, V‑groove carriage styles | Multiple woodgrain finishes; paint or stain grade | Coastal wind load options | Limited Lifetime on sections; finish warranty varies |
| Fiberglass Model 8680 | Steel base with fiberglass faux‑wood overlay | Optional polystyrene or polyurethane | Varies by insulation choice (mid‑range typical) | Yes – TorqueMaster® Plus on select models | Yes – pinch‑resistant design | Faux‑wood carriage house and traditional designs | Wood finishes with paint or stain grade options | WindSafe® options for coastal regions | Limited Lifetime on sections |
| Contemporary Aluminum Model 8850 | Aluminum rail & stile with glass or solid panels | Optional polyurethane insulation in frame | Low (frame R‑value up to ~4 with insulated option) | No (aluminum doors use standard torsion or specialty systems) | N/A (aluminum frame, no steel panel joints) | Modern full‑view, customizable glass layouts | 5 anodized finishes (clear, light/medium/dark bronze, black); ~200 RAL powder coat colors | Wind load options available (design pressures vary by size) | 1‑year aluminum & glass warranty |
| Wind Load Aluminum Model 8855 | Aluminum rail & stile with reinforced structure, glass or solid panels | Optional polyurethane in frame (R‑value up to 4.06) | Low–Moderate (U‑factor .28 with Low E insulated glass) | No | N/A (aluminum door) | Contemporary full‑view with large windows | 5 anodized finishes; ~200 RAL powder coat colors | Wind load design pressures up to +50.0/‑50.0 PSF; impact‑rated to +48/‑54 PSF | 1‑year aluminum & glass warranty |
| Frameless Glass Luminous® Model 8450 | Aluminum structure with frameless glass panels | None (frameless glass design) | Very Low (non‑insulated glass) | No | N/A (frameless aluminum/glass system) | Ultra‑modern frameless full‑view | Anodized aluminum finishes; various glass tints and treatments | Engineered wind ratings per size; coastal options | 1‑year limited warranty on aluminum & glass |
| Premium Wood Models 7400–7412 | Real wood rail & stile construction (paint or stain grade) | Optional polystyrene insulation (up to 4‑layer with insulation) | Varies (R‑value up to ~4.75 with polystyrene) | No (wood doors typically use standard torsion springs) | No (wood construction, not steel pinch‑resistant design) | Custom carriage house and traditional wood designs | Paint or stain grade; unlimited custom finishes | Structural reinforcement available for wind zones | Limited wood section warranty; finish coverage time‑limited |