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Selecting a Garage Door for your Home
Garage doors play an important role of
a home's exterior display and curb appeal. They are one
of the first things people see when glancing at a home.
When you mix the importance of decor with safety measurements
and crucial functionality, you will begin to realize that
careful planning must go into selecting the right garage
door.
It is important to consider the style,
function and material of a garage door upon purchasing.
The three most common types of garage doors include tilt,
roll, and sectional doors.
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Tilt Doors - A single
panel door. Offers the widest choice of appearance.
Recommended when garage headroom or ceiling height is
limited. Unique structure offers rigidity and lasting
performance. Door panels are typically made from solid
timber, timber veneer plywood, steel and aluminum.
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Roll Doors - Popular
among home owners for preferred performance. They roll
straight up behind the opening, making them suitable
for limited outside space. They do require room inside
the garage for the door to roll in to. Typically made
from steel.
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Sectional Doors -
Consist of a number of hinged panels or sections which
lift up and along the underside of the ceiling. Panels
are made from timber, metal or fiberglass. Also come
in a variety of very attractive paneled, ribbed or plain
designs. The doors do not protrude the outside because
they mount behind the opening.
In addition to the door type, you will
want to pay particular attention to the correct measurements,
suitable style, effective insulation, and estimated maintenance.
All of these factors will weigh heavy on the overall appearance,
functionality, and future costs of your garage door.
Keep in mind, the cost of your garage door
well vary depending on which materials your door is made
of, custom design elements, and type of insulation. Generally
you can group the level of these factors into stock, semi-custom,
and custom garage doors.
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