For most homeowners the garage door is not something that has to be replaced as periodically as flooring or the kitchen upgrades that most home owners expect to encounter once in a while in order to keep the home looking modern and up to date, so it is no surprise that most consumers are a little lost on how to go about shopping for this big ticket item.
After all you can't just put it in your shopping cart at a home supply store with tile and grout. To make matters more complicated there is a wide array of choices on the market today that weren't there ten years ago and this can make narrowing down a final decision harder without some research. But don't despair there are a few easy rules to help guide you in the decision making process.
First what material do you want? Steel is by far the most popular because of its low maintenance and high durability factors. It is very energy efficient and quiet if it is insulated. Steel comes in single layer construction, double layer and triple layer with the later being the most energy efficient and quietest.
Another option is recycled wood composite which gives the finished product the look of wood and the strength of steel with a price range somewhere in between the two.
Wood is another option but it has the drawback of being one of the most expensive choices on the market and it is a high maintenance choice that can crack, split and rot without the proper care.
Once this decision is out of the way you can move on to the next issue which is to select the design you want. With so many homes in the neighborhood looking similar, some owners opt to pick a design for their garage that will set their house apart from the neighborhood while some choose to remain consistent with the look of the neighborhood.
Another decision you will encounter is color selection. For steel doors the color options are usually very wide with most manufacturers offering hundred of colors for their factory painted doors. Wood comes treated and ready to paint or stain so there may be an additional cost for a professional to finish the job with this option.
Finally you need to be aware of what insulation needs you will have if any for your door and select one with an R value that will give your home the maximum benefit.
When you are ready to make your selection be sure to have a professional measure and install the door and be sure to include new tracking and rails since they can vary by manufacturer and your old ones may not work as well with your new door.
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