Most Helpful Garage Door Features

Helpful When it comes to choosing the best garage door materials, there are a lot of things to consider such as which material last the longest and prices. Here is a quick summary of what to consider when choosing garage door material and styles:

Steel

This is considered the most popular type of material used for garage doors. Steel is very durable, affordable and requires low maintenance. Unlike wood or other materials, the homeowner is susceptible to less damage due to accidents or environmental factors. Steel can be painted any color the homeowner desires. One of the things to consider before choosing this type of material for a garage door; steel does not make for easy insulation. This could mean higher utility bills for those who are looking to conserve energy and not waste electricity.

If the homeowner does not care about energy conserving, then steel would be a perfect option. If the homeowner is looking for material that can withstand impacts (a basketball hitting against the garage door), then steel may not be the best option. Commercial-grade doors use an extra layer of steel, which makes it more durable on the outside (not the inside) of the door.

Aluminum

As with steel, aluminum is an affordable, popular choice for garage doors. There are more options available for this type of material, such as being able to add faux wood or a glossy finish. Aluminum weighs less than steel, so therefore, the homeowner does not have to worry about high costs. A negative to the material is that it can be dented or damaged quite easily. Aluminum is no recommended for those who will have a lot of activity near the garage.

Wood

This is considered a very traditional type of material for doors. Wood is appealing because glosses, finishing coats and paint can be added for a custom appearance. Depending on the type of wood, the material can be very affordable. The most affordable option is painted wood that comes with hardboard panels. A more expensive route is the popular stain-grade wood. This type of wood gives off a more "luxury" appearance to bystanders and is well-insulated. Energy conservers will want to choose wood if they are looking to lower electric bills. There is more maintenance required for wood material, as they need to be refinished and maintained on a regular basis.

FiberGlass

Garage doors are often not made with fiberglass and are not really popular on the market. The panel can be painted and is more durable; this mean less dents and damages to the fiberglass surface. Even though the material is light, it will fade in harsh weather.

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