Riverside Garage Doors

Riverside Garage Doors Riverside Garage Doors offers everything from custom designed and hand crafted wood garage doors, to the latest in Steel door designs.

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06/10/2026

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Riverside Garage Doors has proudly served the Flathead Valley since 1993, and we're honored to once again be in the running for Best of the Flathead!

If we've helped with your garage door installation, repair, custom wood door, commercial project, or simply provided great service along the way, we'd be incredibly grateful for your support. Riverside has been trusted by Flathead homeowners and businesses for more than 30 years and has been voted "Best in the Flathead" multiple times thanks to customers like you.

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Every vote makes a difference, and we truly appreciate your support. Thank you for trusting Riverside Garage Doors for all your garage door needs!

05/17/2026

Now OPEN!

Come visit our new state of the art showroom on South Reserve street in Missoula as we’re putting on the finishing touches.

We have all of your garage door needs from commercial doors, residential doors, custom wood doors, airplane hanger doors, you name it. If it goes overhead, we do it!

Our showroom is set up to help you visualize any door you could imagine on your home.

Weather you’re a contractor looking to send your customers in to pick doors, or you’re a homeowner in the middle of a remodel we’re here to service our Missoula community.

05/07/2026

Windows on a garage door might seem like a small design choice…

but they can completely change the way your garage looks and feels.

👇

Most people think about the color first.
Or the panel style.
Or whether they want something modern, traditional, or custom.

But one of the biggest details is where the natural light comes in.

Some homeowners like a clean row of windows across the top.

It gives the door a more finished look, lets in light, and still keeps privacy.

Others want windows down the side for a more modern, asymmetrical design.

And some want to go all in with a full glass garage door that opens the space up completely.

There’s no one right answer.

It depends on your home, your garage, your privacy preferences, and the style you’re going for.

More glass can mean more natural light.
Less glass can mean more privacy.
The right layout gives you both function and curb appeal.

That’s why we don’t just sell you a door off a page.

We help you look through the options, compare designs, and find something that actually fits your home.

No guessing. No one-size-fits-all answer. Just a garage door designed around how you want your home to look and feel.

📍 Montana homeowners, come see the options in person at our Kalispell or Missoula showroom.

05/05/2026

Most residential garage doors are installed with what’s called a standard lift.

That means your door tracks up and then levels out—usually requiring 12–24 inches of headroom… and leaving the door hanging down into your garage when it’s open.

👉 That’s space you’re losing.

Now—if your garage has the ceiling height for it, there’s a better option:

It’s called a high-lift track system.

Instead of turning horizontal right away, the door travels higher up the wall first… then runs tight along the ceiling.

✔️ Maximizes vertical space
✔️ Gets the door up and out of the way
✔️ Keeps the full function + security of a garage door

In some cases, the door may hang slightly into the opening—but you’re trading a few inches there for feet of usable space overhead.

We can go as low as ~7” of headroom on tighter setups… or fully optimize taller garages to take advantage of every inch.

Bottom line:
If you’ve got the room, this is one of the most overlooked upgrades you can make to your garage.

📍 Stop by our showrooms in Kalispell or Missoula
We’ll walk you through exactly what your space can support and what makes the most sense for your setup.

05/01/2026

Coming soon to Missoula 🐻

A sneak peek at our new state of the art show room will be opening on South Reserve street next to Sherwin Williams and Western Montana Lighting. We look forward to welcoming everyone in here soon and supporting the Missoula community!

04/24/2026

How a custom wood garage door actually comes to life 👇

It starts in our showroom in Kalispell or Missoula—where you can see materials, styles, and designs in person.

From there, we design the door with you…
dialing in the look, proportions, and details to match your home.

Once it’s approved, our team builds it right here in Montana—inside our Kalispell woodshop.

And when it’s ready, our install team handles everything on site to make sure it’s perfect.

No guessing. No outsourcing. Just a clean, start-to-finish process done right.

04/19/2026

Everyone thinks about insulation in the winter… but summer is where it quietly costs you the most.

When it’s 85–100° outside, your garage can easily turn into an oven. And if it’s attached to your house, all that heat doesn’t just stay there—it bleeds inside and forces your AC to work overtime.

That’s where an insulated door actually makes a big difference.

It helps keep that extreme heat out, stabilizes the temperature in your garage, and reduces how much hot air transfers into your home. Less heat in = less work for your system = lower energy bills.

It’s not just about comfort either—anything you store in your garage (tools, gear, even vehicles) benefits from a more controlled environment.

Most people think insulation = winter.
In reality, it might matter just as much in the summer.

04/16/2026

Garage door tech has come a long way — but most homes are still stuck 10–15 years behind.

You’ve got smart thermostats, cameras, alarms… everything in your home is connected.
But your garage door?
For a lot of people, it’s still just a wall button and a remote.

The problem is, that door is one of the biggest access points to your home.

If it gets left open, opens when you’re not there, or something fails — you’d never know.

That’s where newer garage door systems change the game.

Real-time alerts.
Open/close from your phone.
Check it from anywhere.
Even set it to close automatically if it’s left open.

It’s a simple upgrade, but it brings your garage up to the same level as the rest of your home.

04/14/2026

Most garage door failures don’t actually happen “out of nowhere.”

What we see all the time is a slow buildup—small things that go unnoticed until they turn into a bigger issue.

Springs start to wear down.
Cables begin to fray.
The door gets a little louder… a little less smooth… maybe just slightly out of line.

Individually, none of it feels urgent.
But over time, those small signals are usually pointing to something bigger coming.

The reality is, your garage door is one of the largest moving systems in your home—and it’s under a lot of tension every time it operates. When something gives, it can mean the door won’t open when you need it, gets stuck halfway, or in some cases comes down harder than it should.

At best, it’s an inconvenience.
At worst, it can cause damage or create a safety issue.

The good news is most of this is preventable.

A quick inspection.
A little maintenance.
Knowing what to look for.

That’s usually the difference between a simple fix and a much bigger problem.

If your door has been feeling “a little off,” it’s probably worth taking a closer look.

04/11/2026

These two garage doors may look similar at a glance…
but the way they’re built is very different.

A lot of what impacts performance isn’t visible from the outside — it’s in how the door is constructed.

Some doors are built with:
• Foam inserts that aren’t fully bonded
• Metal components that make contact
• Small gaps that allow heat and cold transfer

Others are built with:
• Foam-injected insulation for a more solid structure
• A thermal break to reduce transfer
• Higher overall insulation values (R-13+)
• A quieter, more consistent operation

It’s a subtle difference visually, but one you notice over time — especially in climates like Montana.

If your garage tends to run cold or your door doesn’t feel as solid as it should, construction like this is often the reason.

📍 Missoula & Kalispell — if you’re exploring options, we’re always happy to walk through what makes sense for your home.

Address

260 Frontage Park
Kalispell, MT
59901

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14067526505

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