subject: Practical Tips For Buying Garage Doors [print this page] Garage doors may be one of the last things you will think of buying when building a home. A garage door is not flashy nor does it serve a decorative purpose. But it is important to buy a well-made garage door to ensure that you will be able to enter and exit your garage without any problem.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when buying garage doors:
Pick a budget and stick to it
Garage doors will set you back anywhere from around 580 to well over 1000. Feel free to drool over the gorgeous top-of-the-line garage doors, but do not splurge on these if it is way beyond your budget.
Look at the features
Garage doors like the Hormann Ecostar come with a variety of mechanisms, including automatic gates, front entrance doors, a personnel door, an automatic roller shutter, round the corner, sectional, side, hinged, and retractable and canopy up and over.
Buy with your purpose in mind
Are you building a home or a warehouse? A vacation home on the coast or a regular family home? It is important to buy the type of garage door that is appropriate to what you are building. Hormann, for instance, manufactures steel sectional doors of up to fourteen feet in width that are most convenient for warehouses. It also produces personnel doors that are wide enough for employees to pass through, but not for machinery.
Homeowners may want to choose wooden garage doors or doors that match their PVCu window frames. For harsh climates, look for garage doors that are weather-sealed and insulated. This will prevent heat loss and help keep your garage warm. You will need it when you try to start the car on a wintry morning.
An insulated door will also help you save on your heating bill. You will even be helping the environment by saving on the resources needed to heat your garage.
Remember to match the garage door to your decorating style
Steel doors are no-nonsense and utilitarian, perfect for warehouses and stores. For your own home, you may want to add a touch of elegance by buying a wooden door. There are a variety of designs to choose from, including chevron and gatcombe.
Go online to get the best price
You will be able to find a dizzying array of garage doors and a price range that ranges from affordable to top-of-the-line. Many websites offer discounts or promise to match their competitor"s lower price "" and then knock off a few more pounds.
Ask for advice
Technical advisors can answer any questions you may have or tell you about products that are available but not yet listed o the website. Most websites will have a hotline where you can ask to speak to a technical advisor. There are also live chats with technical staff that you can participate in.
If you have never bought a garage door in your life, do not be afraid to do so. Follow these tips and take the plunge. Once you have gotten the knowledge you need, you will be sure to find the garage door that is just right for you.
