Does this question sound familiar to you? Selecting a new garage door may only cross your mind once, twice or less than a handful of times during your lifespan. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and not knowing where to start, The Door People at Overhead Door Company can make the process understandable.
If you are building a new home, your contractor may include the garage door in your package price, or may recommend a local garage door company to assist you with your purchase. No matter what your situation is, The Door People are available to answer your questions and assist you. In the meantime, here are some helpful resources that provide valuable information as you determine what garage door is right for you:
Garage Door Materials
What your new garage door is made of will determine its appearance, how long your door will last, its durability, and how much annual maintenance it will require. Learn more about the varied door material options including steel, vinyl, wood, and aluminum and determine which one best suits your climate and home by watching this video.
Garage Door Insulation
The amount of insulation you need in your garage door depends on your region. With the garage usually being the primary entrance to the home and with living space often above or beside it, it’s best to keep the temperature in the garage as comfortable as possible. Learn more about the benefits of garage door insulation and considerations for your regional climate and home by watching this video. For those of us living in Minnesota and Iowa, insulation matters!
Style Options
When choosing your new garage door, for most homeowners, nothing is more important than the style and design. Learn more about the three types of styles that you’ll find with most garage doors—Traditional, Carriage House, and Modern and find one that suits you and your home. This video shows you the different styles that are available.
Design Your Dream Door Today
One of the best ways to see what different garage door styles and colors look like is to browse the full selection on our web-based tool, DoorView. It allows you to upload a picture of your existing home and try on different colors and styles. You can even save the images and compare them with other choices and refer back to them. In addition, you can customize your choices including choosing panel designs, window patterns and even adding hardware such as handles and hinges to make your garage door unique.
Feel free to stop in to your nearest Overhead Door Company showroom or click on the red button below to request a quote:
