Models 8300-8500
Wayne Dalton Advantages
Classic Steel Models 8300 and 8500 are Wayne Dalton’s best-insulated residential garage doors and are durably made with two layers of steel surrounding a thick layer of foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation. These doors are offered in five classic and contemporary designs and a wide selection of painted and bi-directional wood grain finishes.
While Model 8300 comes with an impressive R-value* of 12.12, Model 8500 is our highest insulated residential garage door with an R-value of 16.22 using polyurethane foamed-in-place insulation, which can improve your home’s thermal efficiency, block street noise and make the door operate more quietly. Heavy-gauge steel wrap around end caps trim-out door edges for better appearance, improved strength and damage-protection of the insulation.
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* Wayne Dalton uses a calculated door section R-value for our insulated doors.
Garage Door Design Options

Colonial

Colonial

Sonoma

Contemporary

Sonoma Ranch*
*Available only on Model 8300
Painted Finishes

White

Almond

Taupe

Terra Bronze

Brown

Black
Wood Grain Finishes

Golden Oak

Walnut

Mission Oak
Bi-directional wood grain finishes are available for Sonoma and Sonoma Ranch panels only.
Wayne Dalton does not warrant product with black finish against warping, rubbing or other issues associated with thermal bowing. Dark finishes are not recommended for areas that experience high heat and/or high UV conditions.
Custom Color

Models 8300 and 8500 are available with the TruChoice™ Color System, Wayne Dalton’s custom painting process that offers more than 6,000+ colors.
Online color swatches are only digital reproductions of actual standards and will vary in appearance due to differences in monitor and video card output. These digital representations should not be used to finalize color selection(s). Please contact your local Wayne Dalton Dealer for actual color samples to match with your home or business.
Colonial & Contemporary Panel Window Options

Cascade I

Cascade III*

Cathedral I

Clear I

Clear III*

Prairie I

Sherwood I

Stockton I

Stockton III*

Waterton I

Waterton III*

Williamsburg I
Ranch Panel Window Options

Cascade II

Cathedral II

Clear II

Prairie II

Sherwood II

Stockbridge II

Stockton II

Waterton II

Williamsburg II
Sonoma Panel Window Options

Arched Stockton

Cascade I

Cascade III

Cathedral I

Clear I

Clear III

Stockbridge

Stockton I

Stockton III

Waterton I

Waterton III
Sonoma Ranch Panel Window Options

Arched Stockton

Ashton IV

Cascade IV

Cathedral IV

Clear IV

Ruston IV

Sherwood IV

Stockbridge IV (3-Lite)

Stockbridge IV (4-Lite)

Stockton IV (6-Lite)

Stockton IV (8-Lite)

Stockton IV (8-Lite Arched)

Stockton IV (12-Lite)

Waterton IV

Williamsburg IV

Wyndbridge IV
*Contemporary panel only.
Additional Double Car Window Options

Arched Stockton Single*

Arched Stockton Double*

Williamsburg IV**
* Available only on Sonoma Panel Design
** Available only on Sonoma Ranch
Decor™ Windows

Majestic Brass

Majestic Leaded

Reflections Brass

Reflections Leaded

Majestic Brass II

Majestic Leaded II

Reflections Brass II

Reflections Leaded II
Majestic Brass, Majestic Leaded, Reflection Brass and Reflection Leaded are only available on Colonials and Contemporary Panels. Majestic Brass II, Majestic Leaded II, Reflection Brass II and Reflection Leaded II are only available on the Ranch Panel.
Not all window options are available with every panel style. Window options are not interchangeable between panel options. Window patterns shown are for a typical single-car door. Spacing of windows may change depending on door size. Not all windows are available in all door sizes or in all areas.
Optional Window Placement (Models 8300AG/8500AG)

Double Row Option (top and intermediate) Available on Colonial, Ranch, Sonoma, Sonoma Ranch and Contemporary panels.

Vertical Option (left or right) Available on Colonial, Ranch, Sonoma Ranch and Contemporary panels.

Vertical & Horizontal Option (left or right) Available on Colonial, Ranch, Sonoma Ranch and Contemporary panels.

All Window Option Available on Contemporary panel
Optional window placements available with Clear I, Clear II or Clear III windows only. Standard Window Placement (Models 8300/8500). Top or intermediate row only.
Glass Options

Clear (1/8″ standard)

Bronze Tinted

Gray Tinted

Satin Etched

Obscure

Green Tinted
Decorative Hardware Kits

Arrow

Aspen

Barcelona

Bean

Conifer

Fleur-de-Lis

Spear
Hammered Knockers

Arrow

Aspen

Barcelona

Conifer

Fleur-de-Lis

Spear
Lift Handles

Arrow

Aspen

Barcelona

Conifer

Fleur-de-Lis

Spear
Decorative hardware kits come with four hinges and two pull handles. Double car doors come with two sets of decorative hardware kits. Additional accent pieces are available to match or complement each collection. Pull handle fit in center stile is dependent upon design and size of door.
- Polyurethane foamed-in-place insulation – with an R-value* of 12.12 and 16.12, these doors can improve your home’s thermal efficiency, block street noise and make the door operate more quietly
- Bottom weather seal blocks draft and debris from entering the garage
- Effective Joint Seals – Snug-fitting tongue-and-groove section joints help prevent wind and weather from entering the garage.
- Silent Glide Rollers – Nylon rollers with solid steel shafts provide years of smooth, quiet and dependable operation.
- Heavy Gauge Steel End Caps trim out door edges for better appearance, improved strength and protection of the insulation.
- WindSafe – Available with optional hardware and reinforcements for high-wind regions.
*Wayne Dalton uses a calculated door section R-value for our insulated doors.


Model Comparison Chart
Door construction | Polystyrene insulation | Insulation R-value* | Tongue-and-groove section joints | Warranty | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Model 8300 | 3-layer construction: Steel/Insulation/Steel | Yes | 12.12 | Yes | Limited LIfetime |
Model 8500 | 3-layer construction: Steel/Insulation/Steel 2″ thick steel panels | Yes | 16.22 – Highest of all models | Yes | Limited Lifetime |
Warranty

Wayne Dalton offers a 10-year Limited Warranty on this garage door. Please reference the warranty document for details.
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