Things to think about when buying a garage door

Your old garage door has served you well. It’s protected your home and your vehicles, but it might just be past its “best before” date. So, you’ve been thinking about getting a new door for your garage, and you’re wondering what’s on the market.

There are tons of new styles that you can consider, but there are also a lot of other factors in play. Here are some things to think about.

First off, you have to remember that your garage door is a very important part of your home. In fact, it takes up about a third of the façade of your house, so you want to be sure to choose a design that complements the overall look. Where should you begin?

Look at the style

Think about the look of your home. Is it traditional style? Modern or contemporary? Perhaps a carriage‑house style? You’d be amazed at how many different styles Garaga can provide you with!

Check out these examples:

• Bungalow style homes have pitched roofs, and are usually a story or a story and a half. They might have stone or brick siding, so you should choose a garage door that complements that style.
• Sleek, modern homes also require a complementary garage door, so look for clean lines, understated windows, and not much in the way of detailing.
• Country-style homes usually look best with arched carriage doors. They have a bit of a “1950s” flair that can look very pleasing.

If you think that garage door designs lack imagination, you’d be wrong. Just check out the decorative Windows and other features that can give your garage door the unique look you want. If you have a specific design in mind, we can also provide you with a custom-made door that will suit your preferences.

Don’t forget insulation and weather sealing

Your garage is part of your house, and you want to be sure to make the best use of your space. You might want to use your garage for much more than just parking your car. Maybe you want to create a workshop or a crafting area, or just simply allocate more space to storage. If you have a correctly insulated and weatherproof garage door, you can do that.

The other thing that you need to think about is that your garage is the main entryway into your house. On wintry days, that can mean that you’re letting a lot of cold air inside. If your garage is well-insulated, though, you won’t have to worry about losing heat out of the rest of your house, or letting cold air into your house every time you open the door.

What about maintenance?

Nobody wants to spend a whole lot of time on home maintenance, so you want to think about that when considering a new garage door. Wood is nice, but you’re going to have to work at keeping wood looking good. You’ll have to sand, stain, varnish and so on every couple of years.

Why not consider a metal garage door? They come with baked-on finishes that don’t chip or peel, and are weather-resistant. You don’t have to worry about painting, stripping, staining, or other maintenance issues. Metal garage doors look good, and will continue to look good year after year, with little or no maintenance.

You should also analyze the other components of your garage door system. How long will they last? Will they need to be repaired or replaced? We can give you the various pros and cons of garage door components, and explain how they’ll work. We won’t try to sell you anything that will require more maintenance than you feel comfortable with. And if you do need maintenance on your garage door, you can count on us to be there when you need us. We won’t try to sell you anything that you don’t need. We’ll just analyze the problem, tell you what you need, and fix it in record time.

Look before you buy!

Check out our Design Centre before you buy. It’s a great way to play with different designs, and colors, and you’ll learn how to design the garage door you really want. Look at different models and styles, see how the windows will work with various designs, and then see how it will work in the context of your home. You can even upload a photo of your home and see how your new garage door will work.

Check out different door colors and different decorative items. Windows, shutters, lighting and other trim features are very important when you’re thinking about how you’re presenting your home to the rest of the neighborhood, or to potential buyers. With our Design Center. You can play with literally dozens of combinations of styles, designs and colors, and then once you’re done, show the results to your family and get their opinion. The possibilities are literally limitless, and you’ll have fun experimenting with different configurations.

Take a little time to look at the image gallery on the website you visited. It will give you even more ideas and help you narrow down your possibilities.

Let’s get started!

Whatever the style of garage door you’re considering, whatever the construction, and whatever the R-value, you have tons of choices and all manner of pricing options. If you’re ready to consider a new garage door, contact us at 978-342-3344. We have people on staff who will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have, and also offer suggestions that will help you to choose the garage door that is exactly right for you and your family.

We’d also love to have you visit our showroom. You can look at all kinds of different garage doors, and get suggestions from our helpful staff. We’re here to help you make the choice that is right for you. If you like, you can also obtain an online quotation.