What's not to love about having a garage? After all, it means you have a place to park your car, which makes it easy to avoid walking in the elements, can provide a place for your hobbies, offers an additional area for storage, and many other possibilities. Of course, not everyone has a garage, but if you are one of the lucky ones who does, then you are more than aware of its potential. Visit here: ESWDA
However, if you are building a home or planning to renovate your current one, you will likely want to include a garage. Consequently, you need to keep a few things in mind when it comes to selecting your garage door. Since a garage door is the largest moving part in a home, as well as one of the features that may or may not make your home attractive, you will need to carefully consider it when making your garage door selection. Before beginning your search for the perfect garage door, make sure you've established your budget, preferences, needs, and the style of your home; then start shopping, keeping in mind the following 4 things.
Type: Garage doors come in a variety of materials, but the most common are steel, wood, or composite. A steel door requires little maintenance, costs less, and has multiple styles and color options. Wood doors not only cost more, but require more maintenance, but can also be customized to fit the look of your home more easily. Composites are made from recycled wood and are better insulated.
Function and Fit: Most garage doors feature one face and lower and lower. They are generally operated by moving rollers and are maneuvered by hinges and pulleys. If you live in an area where extreme cold is common, you'll want to make sure you select a door that is insulated and avoid single-section doors. Standard-size garage doors are 9 feet wide by 7 feet tall for a single door, and a two-car garage door is typically 16x7 or 20x8.
Insulation: Depending on the type of door you choose and where you live, you will need to decide if you want insulation. For metal doors, a common option is polystyrene or injected foam insulation. Polystyrene offers a lower level of insulation than the use of injectable foam. Wooden doors can be insulated by creating a sandwich between the wooden face and the inner face; however, wooden doors are good insulation, without the need for anything else.
Strength: For your metal garage door to last, you will need to protect it from bumps, dents, and scratches as this can destroy the finish and lead to rust. A wooden door will need to be resealed at least every two years. Regardless of which door you have installed, be sure to prevent water from drains and gutter from spilling over it by protecting the door with a dash from the eaves of the roof and preventing "children" from using it as a sports stop. ESWDA
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