Your Garage Door Replacement Guide

Your garage door is a huge vulnerability to your home if you don't maintain it. A poorly maintained and damaged garage door can also reduce curb appeal. if you've been neglecting your garage door or your garage door is getting old, it may be time to replace it. If you would like to know more, keep reading. 

What Are the Signs You Need a New Garage Door?

There are a handful of signs you may need a new garage door. Common examples of worn and poorly maintained garage doors include:

  • Dents
  • Holes
  • Rust
  • Decay

In addition, if your garage door has been broken into, it may not be secure, and it can become an easy entry for criminals. If your garage door is becoming a safety risk, you should also contact a professional immediately.

Besides damage, you may want to replace your garage door if you've upgraded your home, and the garage door no longer matches. Similarly, if you want to change the overall garage door style, you'll need to replace it.

What Type of Garage Door Is Best for You?

There are many different types of garage doors, but the most common include carriage house doors and sectional garage doors. Carriage house doors swing open, which takes up a lot of space, so they may not be good if you have a small driveway. However, since they are less common, they are more unique, and many people find them more attractive than sectional garage doors.

Sectional garage doors consist of a few panels that allow the door to bend, so you can lift the garage door up and onto the garage ceiling. This requires no extra space outside, but it does use a lot of your ceiling. They are usually more affordable than carriage house doors.

Besides the type of door, you should consider the material. Most doors come in steel or wood. Both are strong and durable, but steel is prone to dents and wood can rot if not maintained.

What Are the Benefits of a New Garage Door?

There are many benefits to getting a new garage door. It can reduce the risk of injuries, especially if you have an older garage door or a garage door with extension springs. It can also reduce the risk of damage from the door falling onto your vehicle or other items inside the garage.

It may also boost the energy efficiency inside the garage, which may affect the heating and cooling bills. Finally, a new garage door can boost the value of your home and curb appeal, making it easier to find a seller and recoup your money.

Garage doors are important, but without maintenance, they can become problematic. Stop neglecting your garage door before it becomes a hazard. If you would like to know more, contact a garage door contractor today. 


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