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Choosing the Perfect Garage Door
November 11, 2008
Replacing garage doors is a big deal. Since your garage door is probably the largest moving piece of your house, it should not only work efficiently, it needs to match your home in color and style. Also, your garage door should hold up in your house's natural environment, whether you live near the ocean, the desert, or the mountains. Here is a quick look at several options in garage doors.
Storm-Equipped Garage Doors
A storm-damaged garage door can cause serious harm to the rest of your home, including fissures in your walls and holes in your roof. If you live in a high-wind area, install storm-ready garage doors, which feature stronger framework and a tough, debris-resistant surface. You may also choose to buy a storm retrofit kit, which can give your existing garage door extra bracing.
Fiberglass Garage Doors
Typically, a fiberglass garage door has an aluminum frame with fiberglass panels, which makes fiberglass doors incredibly lightweight. Because fiberglass garage doors halt corrosion, they may be especially helpful for homeowners who reside near the ocean. People living in colder climates should steer clear of fiberglass doors, however, since they do not insulate well and may crack in wintry weather.
Wood Garage Doors
Wood garage doors provide a natural, attractive style at a budget-friendly price. Also, wood doors can easily be stained or painted to match your home's color scheme. If you decide on a wood garage door, you should regularly maintain your door to prevent cracking and warping.
Regardless of the type of garage door you choose, you will need to protect your door from water damage. To do this, make sure that your house has gutters and eaves to stop water from pouring down on your garage door.
Sources:
"Replacing a Garage Door," Lowes.com
"Storm-Ready Garage Doors," BobVila.com
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