Your garage doors have two main functions. They keep your valuable cars, motorcycles and bicycles safe and secure, and they add huge aesthetic appeal to the front of your house. As this is usually the first thing visitors or potential buyers see, a properly installed, well maintained garage door is very important to the overall look of your home.
What Type of Door Should I Choose?
There are several types of garage doors, and the style you choose will depend largely on your budget and the architectural style of your home. The most common choices are:
* Wood – warm and beautiful, wooden doors are very popular. They are heavy, so need to be automated. They also require regular maintenance and should be treated twice a year with oil, or painted with an oil-based sealant.
* Steel – the most affordable option, and virtually maintenance free. They can be manually operated or automated, but automation is definitely recommended for double doors, as they will be very heavy.
* Aluminum and Glass – an expensive choice, but one which needs little or no maintenance.
* Fiberglass – perfect for those living on the coast, these doors can either be finished in gloss, or a wood-grain effect. They can be washed easily and need no maintenance.
If you are going to paint your doors, try to choose a softer, more neutral color, as you don’t want them to be the dominant point of your home. White, cream, greys and sandstone all work well. Choosing the same color as the other exterior trims – window frames, for example, is a good idea, or try matching the doors to the roof color.
Choose a Professional Installer
Although you have many choices when it comes to style and color, you should only choose a professional company like AmeriServ Buford to install your garage doors. Buford has several options, so make sure you choose a company that will give you a quality installation, backed by solid after sales service for any later maintenance or repairs.
Specialist skills, tools and know how are vital when carrying out an installation to avoid the possibility of serious injury, or damage to your vehicles, from failing high-tension springs or free-falling doors.
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