What Garage Door is the Best Value for Money?

Because it is not just your garage door, it is your entrance - you want to make a positive first impression. At the same time, the cost of living never stops increasing. It is natural, therefore, to want to get the best possible value for money when selecting a new garage door.

Determining which garage door is the best value for money hinges on what your top priorities are. Write them down, and then read through the points below.

Security

If securing your property is high on your list of priorities, then a strong and durable garage door must act as a deterrent to someone trying to break in.

Although home security is important, a secure garage door is even more important for businesses that have expensive equipment and merchandise on the premises.

Tip: Look for robust and reliable commercial garage doors that are constructed to endure frequent use, delivering functionality while keeping your goods safe and secure.

Material

Modern garage doors are manufactured in a wide range of materials from steel and wood to aluminum and fiberglass.

Tip: Each type of material has its own pros and cons:

• Steel and wood composite gives you all the beauty of wood with hardly any maintenance, but they do come at a higher price point.
• Wood garage doors are expensive and require regular upkeep. The advantage is that the natural beauty gives your property a distinguished aesthetic.
• Aluminum is lightweight, which is mistakenly considered a disadvantage in terms of security. Heavy-duty versions are corrosion-resistant, durable, and low-maintenance.
• Fiberglass garage doors are energy efficient, low maintenance, and resistant to salty air.
• Vinyl is entirely rust-proof and handles extreme weather conditions well.

Design

A suitable garage door design can add value to your property. From an aesthetic point of view, traditional buildings favor wood or steel designs, while modern buildings are enhanced with sleek glass and aluminum styles.

Consider styles such as traditional, contemporary, wood-look, carriage house style, Mediterranean, mid-century modern, Spanish colonial, or Tuscan.

A custom garage door gives you the opportunity to design a garage door that is entirely unique to you, from the opening mechanism to the decorative hardware.

Tip: The design includes the functionality and mechanics of the door. You may need (or want) a hinged, rolling, or swivel opening door.

Maintenance

While we all want our garage doors to look pristine, not all of us have the time, energy, or maybe even inclination to put the effort into maintaining them. The amount of time you are able to put into looking after your garage doors will impact what type of door you select.

As mentioned above, the materials that require the least attention include fiberglass, aluminum, and steel and wood composite.

On the flip side, the doors that need the most upkeep are the most classic – wooden garage doors.

Tip: Be realistic about how much you are willing to invest (in time and cost) when it comes to maintaining your garage door.

Budget

Determine what your budget is and then choose a garage door that checks all the boxes of form and function within that range.

Tip: Be open when you speak to your Tri-Lakes Garage Doors consultant about what you are prepared to spend. It can be easy to get caught up in the thrill of creativity, but our team is there to advise you on how to get the best value for money when buying a new garage door.

Locally owned and operated in Monument, CO, the team at Tri-Lakes Garage Doors can help with all garage door needs. Find out why our customers continue to refer us to their family, friends, and neighbors. Give us a call today!