Garage: Five Reasons for Replacement

Replacing your garage door can do wonders for your home. There are many different styles of doors, with new trends becoming available each year. When selecting a door, it’s beneficial to conduct thorough research on the various styles and installation companies and read reviews on forums and blogs. This will allow you to make an informed decision as the consumer. There are five primary reasons for replacing your door. These include:

1.Reduction of maintenance
2.Increased security
3.Increase the value of your home
4.Lower bills
5.Reduce potential injury

Reduction of Maintenance

Many of the new metal doors are low maintenance due to the material. To clean, mild soap and water are the only remedies needed. Most are available in a pre-finished color so painting and scraping is not necessary. Additionally, metal doors are much more durable than wood.

Increased Security

Another advantage of replacing your door is increased security. Wooden doors can be easily drilled through or broken into than metal. Insulated metal doors may be enough to deter a potential thief from even attempting the action. Doors less than 1 ¾” thick are much more susceptible to break-ins. Since the garage is the largest access point into your home, a durable type is necessary. Add a door opener with rolling code technology (door uses one of 100 billion codes each time it’s opened) and your home could be a fortress.

Increased Home Value

One of the most important benefits of replacing your door is increased home value. Changing your old door to a new, stylish, maintenance-free door will significantly improve the value of your home. Real estate specialists confirm that it’s much easier to sell a home that has an aesthetically pleasing door. Modern metal doors are available in 15 colors in a baked-on finish. Also there are numerous styles and windows which can give the home a new look.

Lower Bills

When purchasing a new style, ensure it’s insulated so that over time, it pays for itself with lower utility bills. A well-insulated door will keep the heat out during the summer months and the cold out during the winter. The savings will especially add-up when there are living quarters above the garage or it’s used as a workshop.

Reduce Potential Injury

The final advantage is reduction in potential injury. You want to keep your family safe and if someone is injured on your property you can be sued. As a requirement, all doors have photo eyes which are sensors that stop the door if an object or person obstructs the line of sight. This will ensure no one will be injury with the door closing on them.

These five reasons for replacing your garage door are important for improved maintenance, increased security and home value, lower bills and a reduction in the chances of bodily harm. As technology improves, doors will continue to add significant value to your home.