Garage doors are a highly visible part of your home, providing an opportunity to boost your curb appeal when it’s time for a new garage door. Make your garage door a statement piece by choosing the right garage door style, material, and more!
Garage Door Type
There are three common types of garage door styles to choose from. Each one provides a different look, so it is important to choose the style that best complements your home.
Traditional
You can always go with the classic, traditional look of a garage door. Most people in your neighborhood have some variation of this garage door style. The garage door is made up of raised rectangular panels that have decent insulation for better energy efficiency and upgraded technology with a remote opener.
This garage door can be as much or as little as you want it to be. You can customize it with hardware, windows, and a unique color that matches your home. As a bonus, it is a cost-effective style that can fit most budgets.
Carriage
The carriage-style garage door comes from the first “type” of garage door when horse-drawn carriages were stored instead of motorized vehicles. Today, these doors have been upgraded to have modern technology with an old-school look and can be offered in a variety of materials. You can often see this design on farmhouse-style homes and open upward or swing out.
Contemporary
A modern look for your modern home. Contemporary garage doors bring function with clean lines and focus on creating a seamless look to blend with your home’s design. These doors are simple in design and constructed of steel or aluminum. A popular addition to the contemporary style is windows, but not the traditional way. If a traditional or carriage-style garage door has windows, they are usually at the top of the door and stretch horizontally. With a contemporary door, you will usually see the windows either on the right or left side of the door, stacked vertically on top of each other.
Materials
There’s no need to sacrifice security for design. Your garage door is the biggest entrance to your home and should be made of durable material to keep your home safe and secure. While you pick a style, keep in mind what material you want it made of.
Steel
This is the most common material used in garage doors due to its versatility with design and low maintenance. Steel doors come in a variety of colors and are available in all of the styles listed above. Plus, with insulation, they become more energy efficient. This is a cost-effective material that is easy to take care of and provides security to your home.
Wood
Wood is a heavy material that comes with a lot of upkeep. The finish on wood doors needs to be redone every couple of years. Yet, homeowners looking for a natural, rustic look will choose this material for their homes.
Aluminum
Depending on the frame used with aluminum doors determine the door’s cost. Heavy-duty frame materials will rack up the cost of this door material. Otherwise, this material is lightweight, dent resistant, and easy to maintain.
Insulation
To keep your heating and cooling costs down, you need insulation in your garage door. At Precision, there are two types of insulation you can get: polystyrene or polyurethane. Each offers a single, double, or triple layer solution. The more insulation, the more energy efficient your garage door becomes. Insulation keeps your garage cool in the summer and retains heat in the winter. The upfront cost of a properly insulated garage door can keep money in your wallet later down the road!
The Details
The finishing details will bring your door together and ensure it matches the rest of your home’s style. Here are some options to consider:
- Windows – Sunlight in your garage. That’s what windows have to offer you. Whether they stretch horizontally across your door or vertically on the side, it’s a natural addition that boosts your home’s curb appeal and the overall look of your garage door.
- Decorative Hardware – Adding handles to the exterior, usable or not, can provide authenticity to carriage-style garage doors specifically, but can be used with other styles as well. It doesn’t have to stop at handles, you can also enhance your door with decorative hinges and knobs.
- Color – Be as bold or neutral as you want when you pick the color of your new garage door. With steel doors, you can choose from a range of colors, and some can even come with a wood grain texture at a higher cost. This captures a “wood look” with the perks of low maintenance. Most color options are included in the price of the door.
Choose the Right Style with Precision Garage Door Service
Before you select a new garage door, weigh your options, and pick the perfect door that complements your home. Our experts will help you with this process and help you choose the best garage door for you.
