WHICH OF THESE SUITS ME BEST?

Steel garage doors are available in an endless number of design options and provide a cheaper, more practical alternative to natural wood.

Opt for insulation to strengthen your garage door and boost R-value. Find out if you need an insulated garage door.

Steel.

Accents Woodtones give you the beauty and texture of wood, with the durability and reliability of steel.

The primary disadvantage to steel is that it is susceptible to corrosion and rust.

Rusting along the bottom section of a steel garage door is particularly common in areas where excess salt is used for de-icing in the winter months.

To help preserve the life of your steel garage door, we recommend washing it at least twice a year to remove grime and dirt.

Pros.

• Low maintenance
• Durable
• Various style options
• Economical

Cons.

• Moderate resistance to dents
• Not a natural insulator
• Scratches can rust if not fixed quickly

Wood

Wood garage doors provide any exterior with a sense of timeless elegance.

As a renewable resource, wood offers a more eco-friendly option to consider when purchasing a new garage door. 

In addition to the higher upfront cost of a wood garage door, it is also important to consider the cost of the maintenance required to preserve its beauty.

Without proper, regular maintenance, a wood door will begin to fade, rot, warp, or chip.

Pros.

• Beautiful, rustic look
• Natural insulator
• Various overlay designs
• Field-staining to achieve desired look

Cons.

• Heavy and difficult to operate manually
• Requires regular maintenance
• Has potential to warp, swell or rot

Fiberglass.

Fiberglass is often overlooked when homeowners are choosing a garage door material.

Unlike wood, however, fiberglass garage doors will not shrink, warp, or crack – making them particularly ideal for homeowners living in humid climates.

Fiberglass is best suited for warmer climates, and is not recommended for windy coastal areas.

High winds can not only damage fiberglass, but also evoke a noise that many find irritating. Another important consideration is that fiberglass cannot be repaired if damaged; the garage door must be replaced entirely.

PRO:

• Won’t warp, shrink, or corrode from moisture
• Allows light into garage
• Won’t contract or expand from temperature changes 
• Low maintenance

Cons.

• Must be replaced if damaged
• Brittle and susceptible to wind damage
• Has tendency to crack or yellow with age

Aluminum & Glass

Aluminum and glass garage doors offer an eye-catching, contemporary look to a variety of design applications, both exterior and interior. 

Strong winds or hail can cause dents in aluminum, which are difficult to fix without a specialist.

We also recommend adding insulation to aluminum section rails to increase R-value and boost thermal protection for your garage space.

 For more information on the doors and insulation options we offer, contact our garage door experts online or give us a call today for your free estimate.

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