Wednesday, November 26, 2014

How to Shop for a New Garage Door

Are your current garage doors starting to become an inconvenience for you? If it is, then you’re finally considering getting a garage door installation that will make using it less of a hassle. True enough, some people just can’t be bothered going in and out of the car just to open and close the garage doors, especially for those who are so exhausted coming home from work. That’s right, you need a new garage door, Sir!


However, with the different types of garage door installation available today, it is important that you know how to properly shop around. Check your options and assess what you want, so you can get your money’s worth with your new garage door. Here are four points you need to look at:

1.       The Style

You do realize that the style of your new garage door will significantly impact the look of your home, right? It is important that you get the right style that also blends with the overall style of your home.
A popular choice is raised panel doors because they come in different architectural styles that can match with Cape, Tudor, Spanish and other types of house styles. Further, they come in a wide range of materials from fiberglass, wood, aluminum and steel.

2.       The Fit

One of the most important things to look at in terms of the proper functioning and operation of the garage door is the fit. Garage door installation should guarantee that your door fits your garage so it will operate correctly. There shouldn’t be any gaps to prevent rain or snow from coming into the garage.

3.       The Insulation

Not all garage doors come with insulation and it is your option to get a new garage door with or without it. Nevertheless, it benefits your home in terms of saving energy
. During winter, it will help keep the garage warmer. During summer, it will keep the garage cooler. This is extra helpful for people who opt to work or stay in the garage for hours.

4.       The Materials

Of course, you’ll want materials that are very sturdy. For one, you’d like it to last for a long time and second, you’d want it to protect you from any intruder trying to come in the house. Steel and aluminum are the most durable materials and they are affordable too. However, they tend to dent and doesn’t insulate effectively.

Wood and wood composite materials insulate better, but the latter will be more split and rot-resistant. As for fiberglass materials, these are best for those living in coastal areas due to its salt water corrosion-resistant properties. They dent less but are poor insulators too.

Do you have your pick? Talk to a reputable garage door installation company in your area and see their product samples up close.

Trinity Garage Door Service, Inc. - Tampa
2424 W Tampa Bay Blvd Unit L405 Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 447-3874
http://www.businesslocallistings.com

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