5 Factors To Consider When Comparing New Garage Doors

Have you been comparing new garage doors but are unsure what factors you need to consider? It is such an exciting time and a wonderful opportunity to make a change by installing new garage doors. They are a long-term investment, so before you spend any more time on research, do you know if there are any neighborhood, homeowners association, or city restrictions that you need to take into account? Let’s look at four other things you need to think about.

Your Budget   

Your budget is the most important consideration when choosing a garage door. When you have sufficient funds for new garage doors, think about the following as you might want to increase your budget. 

• Accessibility.The garage is part of your home’s front façade and curb appeal. Is it easy to reach your garage from the street, or do you need to change your driveway to make it more accessible?
• Insulation.Purchase an insulated garage door, particularly in Colorado; it is energy cost-saving in the long run and convenient when you have a room above the garage or use your garage as a gym or workshop.
• Garage storage upgrade.Now that you are getting a new door, it might be a good time to upgrade thegarage storage, especially when you have lots of sporting gear or tools. 
• Installation cost.Installing garage doors takes time, even for experts like us at Tri-Lakes Garage Doors, so remember to include the installation cost in your garage door budget.

Your Garage Door Opening Size 

A garage should never outshine the house, whether in size or architectural features. Do you know what your current garage door opening size is? If you are not planning to make the garage bigger, measure the opening, as it will guide your garage door options. Are you having custom doors installed? The service provider will come to your house to take accurate measurements before manufacturing the doors. 

The Exterior Decor Of Your Home   

The size, color, material, and architectural features of your garage doors must complement your home exterior. They should not stand out but blend in with the rest of the house, unless you intend the color to pop as part of your design style. Which garage door style will fit your home?

• Raised-panel doors.It is the most common door style, but modern versions are molded to resemble the classic raised-panel door. 
• Traditional-style doors.These doors are generally designed to complement Cape, Colonial, Victorian, Ranch, Craftsman, Spanish, and other architectural house styles. It is the ideal style for a custom garage. 
• Carriage doors.Though they copy the look of doors found on old carriage houses, they look equally good on contemporary homes. 
• Contemporary slab doors.These doors are becoming popular in some retro-modern home designs. 

Materials 

When you start looking at garage door materials, take the material your house is made from into account. The most common materials garage doors are manufactured from are steel, aluminum, and wood. Aluminum is sturdy, inexpensive, and available in many colors and styles, but gets dents. Wooden garage doors are solid, sturdy, and ideal for older homes. They are also available in various colors and stains but need regular maintenance. Steel doors require little upkeep, handle wet weather and high wind well, and are easy to insulate. They can even be designed to look like wood doors.   

At Tri-Lakes Garage Doors, we use a variety of materials to build garage doors, including aluminum, steel, fiberglass, wood, and more. If you have a specific material in mind, talk to us, as garage door material possibilities are endless. 

Time Frame

Believe it or not, supply chain issues for garage door parts can still be a factor. Discuss delivery time frames for new doors and parts with us. Some parts are taking longer than others to ship, and it’s important to have the right expectation for the new door you want.

Tri-Lakes Custom Garage Doors

We are passionate about garage doors, and that is why Tri-Lakes Garage Doors is a second-generation business. Did you know we specialize in custom garage doors for homes and businesses? Do you want main, RV, glass, or basement garage doors? We manufacture them all and can include any garage door features you want.

Based in Monument, Colorado, we are a local family-owned business serving the beautiful Front Range from Colorado Springs to Denver. Our office is where the garage door lives, so we will come to you when you are done comparing new garage doors.Contact us atTri-Lakes Garage Doors today.