Guide to Garage Door Replacement
Door Materials
Garage doors are typically constructed using wood, steel or aluminum. The most popular garage doors are made of steel.
Steel doors can be insulated and they are low maintenance.
Aluminum doors are typically the least expensive type of garage door and the most lightweight, but also the most prone to dents.
Natural wood doors need to be repainted or re-stained every few years and they can be quite costly compared to steel and aluminum doors. Wood doors do not fair well in the Colorado climate.
Insulation
Garage door insulation is specified as an R-Value. The higher the R-value of the garage door, the greater the insulation value and energy efficiency.
Garage doors come with R-Values from 0 to 20+. Zero being without insulation.
Style
You’ll find that there are numerous styles of garage doors. You can choose classic doors styles, carriage doors or modern doors. Each style has additional style options.
Windows/Glass
You can also add windows to your replacement door. There are numerous different window options for each style.
Colors
There are numerous factory finished color options for your replacement door. Custom colors are also available by special order.
Hardware
Each door comes with standard hardware as specified for that particular door. Decorative hardware options can be added to your door. The hardware includes things like hinges and handles.
Design Your Door
You can utilize an online design tool to visualize what your door would look like depending on the door and options you choose. Upload a photo of your garage door and change design options to see what your door looks like with different styles and options.