| The most important aspect of the garage door is | | | | come in two specialty styles, the carriage door |
| its insulation, known as the door's R-value. The | | | | and the barn door. They have the appearance of |
| R-value is a rating that describes how well the | | | | vintage swinging doors, but actually open like a |
| door provides insulation and resistance to heat | | | | conventional garage door. They can be pricey and |
| and cold air flows. The higher the R-value is, the | | | | high maintenance though. In that case, steel doors |
| better the insulation. If your garage is used for a | | | | are an excellent choice since they are less |
| work space it will be very hot or very cold at | | | | expensive and relatively low maintenance. |
| times if your garage door is not insulated | | | | So, now you should have a clear picture of the |
| sufficiently. In moderate climates an R-value of 3 | | | | type of garage door you need. The next decision |
| is recommended. In cold climates an R-value of 10 | | | | to make is the color. Since the overhead door |
| is recommended. Consider your demographics and | | | | should complement the house, It is typical to paint |
| its typical weather trends when choosing your | | | | the garage door the color of the house's trim. |
| R-value. A higher R-value can decrease your | | | | The color of your overhead door can do more |
| energy bills in both moderate and cold climates by | | | | than compliment your house though. Dark colors |
| preventing cooling or heating of the house by the | | | | absorb heat and over time can cause your |
| garage common walls. | | | | garage door to bow from heat damage. It's your |
| Now, some people only want functionality, so it is | | | | overhead door and of course you can paint it any |
| appropriate to start with that goal. But, keep in | | | | color you want, but remember non-traditional |
| mind your garage door takes up as much as one | | | | door colors might be trendy or appealing at the |
| third of the front of your house. Shouldn't it | | | | time, but you may get tired of it later. And if you |
| reflect your personality then? There are many | | | | might want to sell your house now or in the |
| options of color, material, windows, and decoration | | | | future, the color might not be universally |
| to choose from and often they won't break the | | | | appreciated. It could make it more difficult to sell |
| bank. The styles of garage doors are endless. The | | | | your house. |
| garage door style should compliment your house's | | | | Your overhead door will be with you for a long |
| style. First decide on your panels. Garage doors | | | | time possibly. Make sure that you know what |
| have flush panels, raised rectangular panels, and | | | | you're getting and get what you need. In the end |
| raised square panels. If you are unsure of what | | | | it's your money and you don't want to have to |
| the panels might look like on your house drive | | | | replace your door twice because you got the |
| around the neighborhood and see how it fits on | | | | wrong one the first time or worse, have to live |
| other houses. Next choose the material of your | | | | with a garage door you hate. Be informed and be |
| garage door. Wooden doors are beautiful and | | | | happy instead. |