4 Garage Door Options to Consider

1. Contemporary Doors

One example of a contemporary door is sterling doors. They combine steel and glass to create a sleek appearance. From the outside they appear as if they are one continuous piece of glass, almost like a glass wall.

Other newer options include garage doors that are steel, but have realistic wooden features applied to them. This allows for unique colors and styles of wood such as driftwood to be applied without paying for custom or scarce wood.

Authentic wooden garage doors are making a comeback as well. With options from African Mahogany to Cedar, and endless staining options; wooden garage doors allow for endless possibilities.

Another trend includes hardware customization. Handles, knockers, clavos, and other decorative hardware help boost the appearance and give the garage door more depth.

Looking to REALLY stand out? You can have images custom printed onto flush panel garage doors from the factory. Simply send the manufacturer your high-resolution image. Just make sure you own the rights to the image and the possibilities are endless.

2. Garage Door Windows

One easy way to boost the appearance of any garage door is by adding garage door windows. Adding windows is like adding an accent design to your garage door, which makes it more visually appealing than other garage doors.

Because they boost curb appeal, garage door windows can also increase the value of your home, making them an investment in the home. Naturally, adding windows also increase the amount of light in the garage, which can help keep the garage warmer in the winter.

Of course, the windows can also cause the garage to get too hot in the summer as natural light floods the space. The windows also require maintenance to keep them clean and in good condition.

3. Insulated Garage Doors

During the summer, heat seeps into the garage, and in the winter, the cold outdoor air steals heat from inside the garage. In some cases, this isn’t a problem. However, many homes have a living space above the garage. Since heat rises, this can make the living space too hot during the summer. Adding some insulation, however, can go a long way in preventing heat loss and gain.

Steel garage doors are particularly notorious for allowing heat gain and loss, which is why many people choose insulated steel doors. One of the best types of garage door insulation is polyurethane or polystyrene insulation.

Polyurethane is a foam insulation that can be injected to fully fill every inch of the garage door. Polystyrene insulation is cut to fit. Wood garage doors have their own insulating properties thanks to the thick layers of wood. Insulation can also be added to the inside of a wood garage door, but it is always better to have it done from the factory.

4. Smart Automatic Openers

In the past, you had to physically open and close your garage door, but thanks to automatic garage door openers, you can control the door with the push of a button. Of course, you still need to be near the garage door to make it work. However, smart automatic openers take garage door openers to yet another level because you can fully control and monitor the garage door from your phone.

For example, imagine finally arriving at work in the morning only to realize you left your garage door open. Instead of going back home or trying to find someone who can check the door for you, with a smart opener, you just use your phone to check and shut the door.

Even an inexpensive garage door can look and function much better by adding windows, insulation, or a smart opener. You can also go all-out and invest in a non-standard garage door style from the start. For more information, contact us at Plano Overhead Garage Door.

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