Let's face it, you've just bought a new home and you got it a bit cheaper because the previous home owner had let the property deteriorate. Your first memories on seeing your new home would have involved looking at the general decor of the house and guess what I bet you the garage door looked really scruffy.Contact What's The Best Garage Door To Add Value?
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I hope you see where I'm getting at. Just imagine the reverse scenario. In these economic times if you want to sell your home and make it attractive to a prospective buyer then you need to pay attention to detail. The appearance of your garage door is important!

Ok My Door Sucks- What can You Suggest?

OK, let's get to the meat and potatoes. This is where the fun starts. You have several choices BUT first think of what style and material is going to best suit you and your local environment.

You should also think of whether a manual or automatic door is an appropriate investment.

Overhead Garage Doors

The overhead garage door is the most common type in use. There are many good reasons for this, one of them being that they can be easily and relatively inexpensively automated.

Sometimes it's better to go the extra mile and automate it - say for example you live in an neighborhood that it is popular with elderly retired couples then automation makes sense - remember 'play to your market'.

Again at this stage think of the material the door will be in.

Metal Doors

If you live on the warmer parts of the U.S. then a metal door could be the best bet. Enameled paint tends to stay on better when the door gets really hot BUT tends to flake off sooner with wood doors.

However metal doors do not provide the same decorative options as wood doors which can be varnished, stained etc. However there are now many varieties that mimic wood finish. This means that you can get a door that looks like wood - with less maintenance!

Wood Doors

Personally, wood doors look better. They offer a more unique 'look' and often more 'expensive' look and that is because they often are.

They do require more maintenance i.e. painting, staining and on occasions repair. When it comes to repair, that is a big plus. The reason for this is that sections of the wood can be replaced BUT in metal doors, if damage occurs (i.e. backing the car into it) then it's very difficult to repair - it effectively means a new garage door!

Fibreglass Doors?

These are often referred to as GRP doors are best suited in sunlight and/or coastal conditions. They don't corrode as metal doors will eventually and need less maintenance than wood doors. The most common style for GRP doors is the retractable type. These doors are also suitable for automation as they are strong and durable and did I mention this? Often much cheaper as well!

Conclusion

Whether you have just bought a home and need to replace the garage doors or whether you're looking at selling your property then you have to take into account what the best material is that goes with the style of your home and your budget. The best advice is to go for the lowest maintenance, best looking and most appropriate door for your market - remember, Market, Style and Budget! Think of it if your doors look cheap and nasty to you then they are going to look the same to others.