Haas Garage Doors: Why Ohio Homeowners Choose American Made
When you start shopping for a new garage door, the options can feel overwhelming. National brands, imports, big box store specials. But if you talk to homeowners in Southern Ohio who've had their doors for a decade or more, you'll hear one name come up repeatedly. Haas Door.
At Bronson Door Co., we've been installing Haas garage doors since we started this business in 1995. We've tried other brands over the years, but we keep coming back to Haas for one simple reason. Their doors hold up.
Who Is Haas Door
Haas Door is a family owned manufacturer based in Wauseon, Ohio. They've been building garage doors since 1954, which means they've been at this longer than most of their competitors have existed.
Everything they make is manufactured right here in Ohio. The steel, the insulation, the hardware. When you buy a Haas garage door, you're buying something built by people who understand Midwest weather and Midwest values.
That matters to us as a family business ourselves. Bryan and Jerrie Bronson started Bronson Door with a commitment to quality and honest work. Partnering with a manufacturer that shares those values just makes sense.
What Makes Haas Different
Steel Quality
Not all steel garage doors are created equal. The gauge of the steel determines how thick and durable it is. Lower gauge numbers mean thicker steel.
Haas uses 24 gauge steel on their standard residential doors. Some of their premium lines use 22 gauge. Compare that to budget imports that often use 27 or 28 gauge steel that dents if you lean a bike against it.
The steel is also hot dipped galvanized before painting, which prevents rust from forming under the surface. We've seen cheaper doors start rusting within a few years because they skipped this step.
Insulation Options
Haas offers insulated garage door options across their entire product line. R-values range from R-6.5 for basic insulation up to R-17.5 for their premium polyurethane filled doors.
For Ohio homes with attached garages, that insulation makes a real difference in energy costs. The garage stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer, which reduces the load on your HVAC system.
Polyurethane insulation also adds rigidity to the door panels. They feel more solid, resist dents better, and operate more quietly than hollow or polystyrene filled doors.
Style Selection
Haas builds doors in just about every style you can imagine. Traditional raised panels, carriage house designs, contemporary full view glass, and everything in between.
Their carriage house garage door line is particularly popular. These doors look like traditional swing out barn doors but operate as modern overhead doors. Wood grain finishes, decorative hardware, and window options let you match your home's architecture.
Haas vs Other Brands
People often ask how Haas compares to other brands like Clopay. Both are quality manufacturers, and we've installed plenty of Clopay garage doors over the years.
The main differences come down to details. Haas tends to use slightly heavier gauge steel at comparable price points. Their standard hardware is beefier. And because they're manufactured in Ohio, lead times for custom orders are usually shorter.
For warranty service, having a manufacturer in the same state simplifies everything. Parts arrive faster. Questions get answered by people in similar time zones. We've never had trouble getting support from Haas when we needed it.
Popular Haas Models
The bread and butter of residential garage doors. Steel construction with polyurethane insulation. Available in dozens of colors and panel designs. This is what most Ohio homeowners end up choosing for a balance of quality and value.
Carriage house styling with stamped steel panels that mimic wood grain. Decorative hardware and window options complete the look. All the durability of steel with traditional aesthetics.
For modern homes, the 2400 series offers contemporary designs with full view aluminum and glass options. Clean lines, lots of natural light, and surprisingly good insulation in the glass panel versions.
Haas also manufactures commercial garage doors for businesses. Heavier gauge steel, larger sizes, and options designed for high cycle applications. Our lead technician Blake installs these regularly for Ohio warehouses and shops.
The Installation Difference
A garage door is only as good as its installation. The best door in the world won't perform properly if it's installed wrong.
Our experienced technicians know Haas products inside and out. We install them correctly the first time, with proper spring tension, aligned tracks, and adjusted safety features.
We also register your warranty and make sure you understand how to maintain your new door. That follow through is part of why Haas partners with dealers like us instead of selling through big box stores.
See Haas Doors in Person
Pictures and websites only tell you so much. If you want to understand the quality difference, you need to see and touch the actual product.
We keep Haas samples and catalogs at our shop in Clinton County. Stop by and we'll walk you through the options, explain the differences between models, and help you figure out what makes sense for your home and budget.
Bronson Door Co. serves Clinton, Highland, Hamilton, Brown, Clermont, Warren, Greene, and Adams counties. We've been a family owned business since 1995, and we stand behind every Haas door we install.
Ready to see your options? View the Haas Door catalog or contact us to schedule a free estimate.
