Garage doors are your frontline guards. They protect your car, anything you might keep in your garage, and most importantly, you and your family. As you can see, garage doors play a very crucial role in your home. Though you may be asking yourself, can any type of garage door play this crucial role? If not, which are the most effective? There are many different kinds of doors and the right one for you will depend on the type of security you need, what type of structure you have, and of course, your budget.

A big chunk of the cost will depend on the size of the door. The larger the garage door, the higher its price will be. Same goes for the multitude of the garage doors. The greater the number of doors, the more expensive the door may be. If you wish to add decorative items, such as a window, you can expect to pay more as well. 

1. Wood 

Wood is actually one of the most expensive materials a garage door can be made out of. The price you pay will range depending on the species of wood that you select. Hardwoods are popular garage door material. Some common woods are redwood, mahogany, and tropical hardwood. 

It is without a doubt that wood doors truly elevate the appearance of your home. There are so many varieties of wood doors that you are sure to find one that will complement the style of your home. The primary disadvantage of wood is that it demands great attention and maintenance. It is susceptible to natural deterioration and can get rot, mold, and mildew. It can also become infested with insects.  

If you like the wood look but don't want to be bothered with the upkeep, you can always use faux wood. It not only has the same look as real wood, but is also much cheaper and requires much less maintenance. 

2. Steel

In today's day and age, who does not own a steel garage door? Steel garage doors are amongst one of the most popular options for homeowners. Their affordable price and convenience has much to do with the demand for them. 

Steel is known to be an efficient material. Whilel other kinds of doors may be subject to mildew and mold, steel does not actually deteriorate the same way other materials do. High-quality steel will be tough. For that, it is used for many different kinds of security products.

The main disadvantage to steel is that its R-value is not very high, meaning the amount of heat flow resistance the material holds. In other words, steel doors do not provide a lot of insulation on their own. To comply with that, you will have them insulated for an extra cost.

3. Glass

There's nothing classier than glass garage doors. Although less common than the above garage door options, this spectacular garage door will add A LOT of added value to your home. 

For starters, your home will have a thoroughly modern and classy look with a nice and clean garage door. Second, If you have an office or home gym in your garage, it will fill up the space with beautiful natural light. 

You might be asking, “But can glass doors get broken or shattered easily?. The answer is that these garage doors are actually made out of tempered glass, which is strong as wood. Therefore, you do not have to worry about the security capabilities of this option. Additionally,  you won’t have to paint a glass garage door evermore.

The only “downside” of glass garage doors is that they get rather pricey. The reason being is that these doors are heavier than traditional garage doors and you might have to install a new door opener when you replace your garage door with glass.

Conclusion 

We know that selecting a new garage door to your home can be quite confusing and even nerve racking. So many questions may pop to your head,”Is this safe enough?”, “Does it fit well with my home?”, etc. and etc. At the end of the day, you want a garage door that will serve you for a life-time. Our tip for you is to choose the one that will offer you added value for the long-run.  Be sure to ask a salesperson about all of your options before making a final decision. If you would like to consult with one of our garage door experts, give us a call at (732) 341-1818, and we will be more than happy to offer you our utmost honest advice.