Yes, A Garage Door Can Do That: Clopay Debuts Garage Doors with Unique Design and Smart Functionality at the NAHB International Builders' Show
Mar 2025
Give your home a serious style upgrade—and rethink how you use your garage—with the VertiStack® Avante® garage door. This isn’t your average overhead door. With its modern aluminum-and-glass design, the VertiStack® Avante® delivers a contemporary edge that sets your place apart. The real magic? Its panels stack vertically above the opening, so you get a wide, unobstructed entryway with no visible tracks, hinges, or cables crowding your space. The result is a streamlined look that takes your curb appeal up a notch.
This door isn’t just about looks, either. The VertiStack® Avante® earned the Best of IBS "Best in Show" award at the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show®, a nod to its standout design and innovation. Whether you’re entertaining friends or just unwinding, you’ll appreciate how it erases the boundary between indoors and out, letting in more light and fresh air. Built from tough, low-maintenance materials, this door delivers style and convenience in one sharp package, giving you a whole new way to enjoy your garage.
The VertiStack® Avante® features a rugged 2-5/8" aluminum frame built to handle daily use while keeping maintenance to a minimum.
Personalize your door with a wide range of finishes—including anodized, painted, or powder-coated aluminum—and choose from glass, acrylic, polycarbonate, or solid aluminum panels.
Intellicore® polyurethane insulation in the stiles and rails (R-value 3.8) helps keep your space comfortable, while optional tempered insulated glass adds another layer of efficiency.
WindCode® reinforcement is available for those who need extra protection in high-wind areas.
Clopay doors are compliant with environmental laws and regulations. Clopay doors do not contain HFCs. All Clopay doors are compliant with:
The VertiStack® Avante® is built with a tough, 2-5/8" commercial-grade aluminum frame that stands up to everyday wear and tear. The frame resists rust and corrosion, making it a smart pick for any climate. Each section is filled with Intellicore® polyurethane insulation, so you get better temperature control and a quieter garage (R-value 3.8). Choose from a variety of panel options—tempered glass, acrylic, polycarbonate, or solid aluminum—to match your style and needs.
One of the standout features is the open-concept stacking design. Instead of swinging overhead, the door sections stack tightly along the wall with minimal projection, leaving your ceiling clear for lights, storage, or even tall vehicles. The panels can even disappear into a recessed soffit, keeping your garage open and uncluttered. Safety brackets and sturdy hardware round out the package for peace of mind and long-lasting performance.
Personalize your VertiStack® Avante® with a wide selection of glass and panel options to get the perfect blend of style, light, and privacy. Choose from clear, tinted (Gray, Midnight Gray, or Bronze), mirrored, or obscure tempered glass for a look that fits your home. Want even more privacy? Go for frosted glass or frosted acrylic panels, both of which let in light while keeping things discreet inside.
If you need something extra-tough, impact-rated glass is available on some models. You can also pick from clear, white, or black laminate glass, or opt for acrylic or Polygal™ panels in clear or bronze. For a seamless look, panels can be matched to the aluminum frame or mix glass, acrylic, and aluminum to create your own design.
Most glass is available in single pane or insulated styles (except for mirrored and laminated glass), and custom glass or colors are always an option. Just keep in mind: acrylic windows need a little extra care when cleaning to keep them looking their best.
Clear Glass
Gray Tinted Glass
Bronze Tinted Glass
Mirrored Glass
Obscure Glass
White Laminate Glass
Frosted (Satin Etched) Glass Or Frosted Acrylic
Clear Acrylic
Gray Acrylic
White Acrylic
Clear Polygal
Bronze Polygal
Clear Anodized (Aluminum Panel)
Midnight Gray Glass
Clear Aluminum (Anodized)
Standard White
Bronze (Painted)
Chocolate (Painted)
Bronze (Anodized)
Black (Anodized)
Dark Bronze (Anodized)
The VertiStack® Avante® offers a range of finishes designed to complement any modern home. Choose from classic Clear Aluminum (anodized) for a clean, contemporary vibe, or opt for Standard White for a crisp, timeless look. If you’re after a touch of warmth or drama, painted finishes like Bronze or Chocolate add rich, understated color that stands out without overpowering your exterior.
You can also choose from our dramatic anodized options include Bronze, Black, and Dark Bronze. Each one creates a striking, architectural feel and highlights the door’s streamlined aluminum design. But no matter which you choose, every finish is engineered for durability and long-lasting beauty.
Request Color SamplesConnect to the outdoors with our VertiStack Avante modern aluminum and glass garage door. The unique, compact design stacks sections vertically on the wall above the opening, eliminating the need for exposed hinges, cable or overhead track for a crisp, clean look.
A garage door can represent as much as 30% of your home’s front façade, which makes choosing the right design especially important — and Clopay has the widest selection available.
VertiStack Avante Care and Maintenance Manual
The VertiStack® Avante® garage door is a natural fit for homes with contemporary, modern, or mid-century architecture, thanks to its clean lines, glass panels, and minimalist hardware. The door’s customizable finishes and glass options also make it a cool choice for industrial-inspired properties, coastal retreats, and even some transitional homes looking for a bold, modern update. Whether your house features flat roofs, large windows, or simple geometric shapes, the VertiStack® Avante® enhances curb appeal and amplifies the light-filled, spacious feeling that defines today’s most popular home styles.
We have been looking quite a while to find a door that kept out the elements but didn’t give the area a closed in feel. We found exactly what we were looking for with the vertistack avante. Not only did the door assembly fit into our available space, we were amazed by how smooth the door operated and how quiet the operation was. It has completely transformed our living save.
We have been looking quite a while to find a door that kept out the elements but didn’t give the area a closed in feel. We found exactly what we were looking for with the vertistack avante. Not only did the door assembly fit into our available space, we were amazed by how smooth the door operated and how quiet the operation was. It has completely transformed our living save.
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Experience a revolution in garage door design with Clopay's VertiStack Avante aluminum and glass garage doors. With no visible hinges, cables or overhead track, they create a clean, uncluttered space.