Garage doors are meant to keep your garage safe from intruders and weather. If they are not opening well anymore or falling apart, it is time to purchase a new one. However, purchasing a new garage door can be a little confusing. Here, we have a quick guide to get you started.
Size Matters
In the first place, you need to know which size to purchase. You can measure your old garage door and then note the measurement.
Insulated or Not?
The next thing you need to look at is whether the garage door is insulated or not. Insulated doors will help to keep your garage warmer during the cooler and winter season. Besides that, they will cut down on your energy bill and you can turn your garage into a regular part of the house. For instance, if you will be using it as a work area or playroom you can consider getting an insulated one. If you will be using the garage to park your car and storing junk you do not use, then go for the non-insulated one.
Steel vs. Wood
You have to decide if you like the efficiency of steel or the natural beauty of wood. Steel garage doors are very easy to maintain but they do not look good. On the other hand, Wood is stylish, attractive and comes in many design options, however, they require high maintenance. You have to paint them every year and watch them for cracks. It is basically a decision between convenience and beauty.
Design Features
Whenever you are changing your garage door, it is time to give your home a new look. With that, you can opt for garage doors that come with new features such as remote control. You can select the one that has a tiny remote control that can fit on your key ring. You can also look at the finish and color of the garage door and select the one that will give your garage a new look.
