Residential Garage Door Information

A garage is a worthwhile part of your home and can affect everything from the look of your property to the safety and security of your family and your residence. For that reason, being in the know about residential garage doors is imperative to your well-being.

Doors are constructed a great deal better today than they once were. There is more than one design, and this can prove frustrating when it comes to choosing a new one if you do not know one design from another. There are roller doors, as well as sectional doors, up-and-over doors and side hinged doors.

One of the most popular and well known of all doors is the roller type. These kinds of doors have a drum that can be found slightly above the opening of the door. When the door is opened the drum is stored along the route that the rollers take.

Sectional doors are similar in construction to roller doors but they do not have rollers on them. These are also very popular for homeowners. The sectional door as well as the roller door mentioned previously are space savers. When you drive your vehicle into your garage you are able to park flush with the door. Many people like this aspect of both doors.

As the name suggests, up-and-over doors are able to swing out a certain distance. They swing up and out (or up and over) before they find their storage spot. More space is required for these doors because of the way they are built and installed. However, they are very easy to use and are convenient once you get used to using them on a regular basis.

The simplest of all door designs is the side hinged doors. These also sport the most conventional design. Most of the side hinged models are double doors that have a lock built in the middle of them. This type of door is more commonly seen in homes in the country as opposed to homes built in the city. They necessitate a fair amount of space and are therefore not a worthwhile choice, nor should they be the first choice for a person in a densely populated area who has a small home with a small garage.

While the design of the door is important, another important feature to think about before you make a purchase is the material that the door is fashioned from. The material will have an effect on how the door performs. Traditionally speaking, residential doors were made of wood. Today with the need for cheaper materials, metal, fiberglass and synthetics are often used. All of these materials are not only more financially savvy but they are safer and cut down on the maintenance that is needed to keep them in proper working order.

Consider all of the items described here when you decide it is time to purchase a new garage door. The same goes for when you are looking for a house to buy that has a storage unit for your automobile with it. Be smart about this decision.