subject: How To Choose The Right Garage Door [print this page] You dont go out shopping for new Garage doors every day of the week so when you are looking for them it is important to find the right ones. It is always a good idea to do a little research when you are buying a more expensive item. The more knowledge you gain the better chance you will have of making exactly the right choice.
Another good reason to read up on different types of doors is that you will be able to narrow down your choice. Some will be unsuitable for one reason or another and this will make it far easier to find one that is right for you.
Here are a few factors to consider
The Correct Size.
It may sound a little obvious, but you should make absolutely sure that your door is going to be a proper fit. There is a special way of measuring your garage and it is vital that you look into this before
making any decisions at all!
Which Style of Door?
There are several different types of door to choose from and you will need to decide on which is the best for your garage. You will need to choose between up and over (also known as canopy), side hinged, sectional or roller. These are all well-respected styles and they each have their own list of pros and cons.
Aesthetics.
What type of design is going to look the best? Garage doors are available in huge range of colours and designs. You want to make absolutely sure that your door is in keeping with the rest of your property. Some companies will be able to show you how it will look by giving you a computer generated preview and this can make your decision a whole lot easier.
How Much do You Want to Spend?
This will obviously play a large part in your final decision and quite rightly so! After all, we all have a budget to stick to. Once you have found a garage door that you have settled on it is well worth shopping around to see if you can find it cheaper elsewhere. Of course, most of the lowest prices will come from online suppliers!
Security.
A garage will normally be home to a lot of valuable possessions. Your vehicle is obviously of paramount importance but you may also have a collection of expensive tools. When you are looking at different doors it is really important to find out how secure they are. Most modern designs will offer a high level of security, but some will still be better than others.
Material.
Doors are made from a variety of different materials and you will need to decide on which is the best one for you. The most popular choices will normally include wood, steel and fibreglass. For looks alone, wood will usually win, but steel is usually a cheaper option. However, if you want to avoid any risk of corrosion or warping then fibreglass is the way to go.
