How to Choose a New Garage Door
Choose the Perfect Garage Door
Choosing the right garage door can be a bit daunting- that is why here at Precision Garage Door of Charlottesville, we have fully trained professionals ready to help from design to installation. Very often the most prominent element of your home’s facade, a quality garage door does not only add convenience and style, but it also increases value with that all-important curb appeal. Understanding a few key aspects will give you a good head start to ensuring you select just the right door for your home.
Precision Garage Door of Charlottesville
Garage Door Materials
Vinyl is an excellent choice when weather is an issue. Vinyl doors do a great job of sealing out the elements and will never dent, rot, or warp. They’re available in many styles.
Pros: Vinyl garage doors are available in a wide range of colors, and they tend to retain their color and finish over time, thanks to their UV resistance. They also come in various styles and designs, allowing homeowners to choose a look that complements the overall aesthetic of their home.
Cons: While vinyl can resist normal wear and tear, it might not be as resistant to heavy impacts as materials like steel. They also may not provide the same level of customization as materials like wood.
Steel is generally the most popular material due to its durability, flexibility, and affordability. Steel doors can be done in many different styles and with various levels of insulation.
Pros: Because they require little to no maintenance, steel doors are a consistently popular choice among today’s busy homeowners. Steel garage doors can be customized with different panel styles, window designs, paint colors, and more to enhance your home’s appearance. Steel garage doors are also one of our most economical garage door options.
Cons: While basic aluminum doors are affordable, premium finishes, insulation, and other customizations can increase the overall cost.
Aluminum is another popular garage door material. Painted, anodized, or wood grain finishes make aluminum an incredibly versatile material for your garage door. It’s also weather resistant and durable enough to last the life of your home.
Pros: These doors are relatively low maintenance. They don’t rust like steel doors and resist corrosion, which is important in humid or coastal areas. Aluminum is durable and can withstand wear and tear, and it doesn’t easily dent or scratch.
Cons: Steel garage doors can vary significantly in terms of price and quality. A lower-priced model may be made of lower-quality steel or have less insulation, and both of these issues can make the door less energy-efficient. For this reason, it is important to consider both price and quality to get the best overall value when choosing a new garage door model.
Wood garage doors have an unmatched warmth and beauty that give your home character and style. Many quality hardwoods to choose from in paints and stains to perfectly fit your home.
Pros: Wood garage doors offer the flexibility of an abundance of design options. They can be stained or painted to achieve a look that complements your home’s exterior and can be crafted from mahogany, hemlock, and other wood types based on your preferences. They work exceptionally well on historic homes.
Cons: The main drawback to wood doors is the upkeep that comes with them. To maintain their beauty, wood doors require yearly maintenance, including sanding and painting. Without routine maintenance, wood doors can absorb moisture and potentially rot. Another disadvantage is that wood garage doors are typically more expensive than other garage door materials
Style
- Traditional – Offers styling that easily suits most homes. The most affordable style, available in raised or recessed panels with various color and accessory options.
- Carriage House – Mimics the look of a historical, swinging carriage house door, but with the modern functionality of an overhead door. Gorgeously customizable to suit your home’s architecture.
- Contemporary – In aluminum, glass, or flushed panel, this style of door is sleek, clean and minimal. Modern homes are perfectly complemented with simple panels and many options for color, finish, and window types.
For many garage doors, you’ll also have the option to paint match your door to a specific color found in your home’s exterior.
Insulation and Performance
Every homeowner has different needs when it comes to the insulation and performance of their door. At Precision Garage Door of Charlottesville, we offer doors with single, double, or even triple layer construction, capable of creating just the right garage atmosphere for you. Our doors can also be equipped with wind load reinforcement, allowing you to choose the door you love without having to compromise style for security. If you have any questions about your insulation needs or wind load requirements, please give our trained professionals a call!
Let's Get Started
Choosing your garage door should be fun! Whether you’ve got your door picked out and ready to buy or you aren’t sure where to start, at Precision Garage Door of Charlottesville, we’re here to make sure your purchase goes smoothly and simply!
CALL US
TODAY!
When you schedule a service appointment with Precision Garage Door of Charlottesville, a professional, uniformed technician will arrive at your home in a fully stocked truck. This ensures that at every appointment – whether the technician needs to fix broken cables, openers, springs, or other garage door problems – the necessary tools will be available. We don’t waste your time misdiagnosing the issue, waiting for parts, or arranging additional service appointments.
Let Precision Garage Door of Charlottesville solve your garage door problems. Serving all of the Charlottesville region, we can fix broken springs, cables, openers, and more to get your door operating safely and correctly. For more information or to schedule a service visit, please contact us today.
