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How to Find the Best Garage Door
If you want to maximize the value of your home, you'll find garage doors are an easy and
affordable method to increase your home's curb appeal. A good garage door will distinguish it from
the rest of the neighborhood. For something extra special, custom made garage doors can be
designed to your specifications.
The most common types of garage doors are: Retractable, Canopy Side, and Hinged Sectional
Retractable. Where limited space in your driveway is an issue, sectional garage doors are the right
choice. They open and shut vertically, allowing cars to park very close to the door without keeping
it from opening. Among the wide variety of designs, the most popular garage doors are sectional,
upward acting, and self storing.
The Types of Garage Doors
Gone are the old manual doors. Today you'll find that remote controlled and motorized garage
doors have produced a more usable garage. The most popular style is the overhead garage door.
The primary concern in planning your garage door is the material used. Selecting the best garage
door materials for your needs will depend on a few things like the style of your home, and how
warm you want your garage to be. There are 3 main materials for garage door construction: Wood,
Steel and Fiberglass (GRP).
When you're planning to install a garage door, you must consider door type and materials. You
can also incorporate into your plan such things as heated garages or unique window options.
The Most Popular Style is the Overhead Garage Door
Overhead garage doors are by far the most popular type of garage door available to homeowners.
With automatic stop and begin features, people find overhead garage doors easy to use, with
wonderful options and safety features.
Overhead garage doors work with a rolling system. The door rolls up and stores along the roof of
the garage. Overhead door features to look for are that they are smooth, quiet and compact.
Installing an overhead garage door is simple; do it yourself, or get help from the manufacturer.
Popular garage door manufacturers include Garaga, Liftmaster, Raynor or DBCI.
The Appeal of Wood
Wood garage doors are preferred more for their appearance and affordability than for their
durability.
You can select wood types like solid cedar for a durable garage door, which will last for years and
look wonderful. Sections of roll-up wood doors may have either panel or flush construction. For
panel doors, manufacturers fit several separate, rectangular panels into a wooden frame. Flush
sections are made by fastening a plywood panel on top of a wooden frame.
The main disadvantage to a wooden garage door is that wood expands and contracts and can
warp or crack as it weathers. It demands re-painting or refinishing every couple of years to keep it
looking good and in top condition.
Steel Garage Doors Have Many Advantages
The main advantage to steel garage doors is that they won't warp, crack, or fall apart because of
weather. With no painting or refinishing requirements, steel doors are a low maintenance
possibility that will keep your home looking stylish. Nowadays most steel garage doors are made
of hot-dipped galvanized steel that is vinyl clad or given a baked on polyester finish. They will not
rust or require repainting like wooden doors.
Another important advantage of steel garage doors is that they achieve the look of wood without
the maintenance. Some have grained steel skins that can be stained to look just like wood. A
design mimicking carriage house doors has become quite popular for nearly a decade. Some
manufacturers use composite or vinyl boards on the exterior of a steel door to make it look like an
outward swinging door.
The only disadvantage to steel doors is that they dent and can be difficult to repair. A premium
door is often 2 inches thick, filled with insulation, and clad in 24-gauge steel. Less-expensive
doors are usually thinner and made of 28 gauge steel. So steel offers real benefits over wood; it
costs less and it needs much less maintenance and with can look just like wood.
The Assets of Fiberglass
Fiberglass, sometimes called GRP, garage doors are chosen for locations where light is important
or in salty ocean climates. GRP garage doors need only mild exterior cleaning to retain their
quality finish. They generally they do not need to be stained or finished. The most popular style
for a GRP garage door is the retractable garage door. Fiberglass is a tough and durable material
which will keep looking good for years.
Conclusions
Each of garage door material has its own benefits: Steel up and over doors are sturdy and give
great value for money; wood doors are insulated and have an appealing look, and fiberglass up
and over garage doors are extremely low maintenance offering a timber effect without the
maintenance of real wood. Which ever you pick you'll be sure that it will elevate the curb appeal
and the value of your home, and increase your feeling of security.
Steve Dolan is a homeowner and DIY enthusiast. Click Garage Door and Garage Door Repair
[http://www.allgaragedoorsweb.com] for articles and resources for all your garage door needs. For
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