How to choose the right garage door

While selecting a residential garage door may seem an easy task on the outset, there are many factors to consider. Moreover, it is also a significant investment for you. Garage doors increase curb appeal and help in adding beauty to your home. Therefore, the door should be chosen to fit the style of your home. Here are some tips given by our expert garage door repair specialists.

Color, style and design
 

When you are looking for a new garage door, make sure it blends with the contemporary style and are according to specifications. Adding windows for the garage door will help in letting natural light in, and give the door a decorative touch. Glass garage doors add elegance to your home. There are all glass doors, fitted with Aluminum frame that give a trendy look.

Panel designs
There are different types of door panel designs available to choose from, including flush designs that blend with the rest of the door or raised designs, available in short and long styles. You get detailed and exquisite trim in colonial, Victorian and Tudor styles. There are unique designs that have the inner panel slope painted in contrasting color, so they stand out conspicuously and make the door the main focal point.

Garage door features
Most homeowners prefer doors that open with garage opener remote device. The controller is mounted near the door. Other features to look for are a fast motor that would save you time when you exit or enter the garage. The garage door cost varies depending on the features present. Safety features should be looked into without fail. The important safety features that are required in the doors include

* The door should close slower than when it opens
* If it encounters any obstacles in its path, it should stop.

Insulation of the door is another important consideration. The doors are usually made of steel or wood. Wood is expensive when compared to steel doors. The metal doors have single, double or triple layers for better insulation, durability and strength. When you make the right choice for your home, you can be assured of a safe, fully functional and stylish door.