subject: It May Be Time For A Garage Door Upgrade [print this page] If you're trying to sell your home, or simply want to raise it's value and overall look, you may need to consider replacing your current garage door. An attractive and stylish door instantly improves the curb appeal of your home. It's also a less time consuming and less expensive way to upgrade the exterior of your house than a major project like installing new siding or completely renovating your yard. You should especially consider replacing your old garage door if it is dented, scratched, or if it's color clashes with the exterior of your house.
But color is not the only option when it comes to the door to your garage. Garage doors now come in a wide variety of styles, sizes, shapes, and decorative options. You can choose from a variety of materials, such as glass, wood, metal, and composites. Even if your home is ultra modern, you can find a sleek glass and metal door to match it.
Traditional homeowners will have no troubles finding a wide selection of beautiful options to match that style as well. Carriage house style garage doors are a great way to upgrade the exterior attractiveness of your house. Carriage house doors resemble the classic wooden doors that are found on many stables and carriage houses of old manor homes. They have a gently curved top that looks stylish and high class, and feature a row of small windows near the top of the door.
For a more rustic look, square carriage house garage doors can be found made from salvaged and aged wood. These give your home the feel of a much older building. If you've got children and pets that love to play in your garage or driveway, you may want to consider a tough and durable steel or aluminum garage door. These materials resist dents and scratches better than wood or glass, and will look good for a long time.
No matter what kind of garage door style you choose, it's possible to also pick how your doors will open. Automatic garage doors increase the convenience and ease of parking your car. When you get home all you need to do is push a button and drive in. Depending on the style you choose, you can either have the door to your garage mounted on the ceiling and lift up to open, or slide into the walls on both sides.
By choosing a stylish and updated option you can increase attractiveness of your home's exterior. By doing so, you'll also automatically increase it's resale value as well. You can also replace a broken, damaged, or non-functioning garage door with a new working model. By upgrading this often overlooked part of your home, you are investing in your house and increasing it's curb appeal.
