THE PROS AND CONS OF GARAGE DOOR MATERIALS AT A GLANCE

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THE PROS AND CONS OF GARAGE DOOR MATERIALS AT A
GLANCE
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• Available in a wide variety of materials, the
  following 4 are the most popular garage door
  materials in use throughout the U.S. today
  steel, wood, fiberglass and aluminum. While each
  one has a different appearance, they all have
  different properties, too, and to help you decide
  which type of material your new garage door
  should be made from, here is a quick guide
• Steel
• Popular mainly because of its design flexibility
  and incredible durability, steel is also a
  cost-effective choice. Available in a wide array
  of design options and offering a cheaper, longer
  lasting and more practical alternative to wood,
  steel garage doors can be strengthened with
  insulation.

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• Below are some of the main pros and cons of steel
  garage doors
• Pros
• They require minimal maintenance
• Steel doors are long-lasting and strong
• Wide selection of designs and styles
• Economical
• Cons
• Theyre moderately resistant to dents
• Steel is not a natural insulator
• If scratched, they can rust if not repaired
  immediately

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• Wood
• Adding an element of style and elegance to any
  home, garage doors made from wood offer an
  eco-friendlier option than some other materials,
  and most can be customized to suit the style of
  your home.
• Below are some of the main pros and cons of wood
  garage doors
• Pros
• Stylish and aesthetically pleasing
• Wood is a natural insulator
• Theyre available in a range of overlay designs
• Customizable with field-staining

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• Cons
• Wooden garage doors are heavy and tricky to
  operate manually
• They require regular maintenance
• Wood can warp, swell and rot over time
• Fiberglass
• Closely mimicking the defined grain texture of
  authentic wood, fiberglass garage doors however,
  will never shrink, warp or crack like wood, and
  are ideal for homeowners living in more humid
  climates.

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• Pros
• Fiberglass doesnt warp, shrink or corrode
• Light can seep through into the garage
• Doors will not contract or expand due to
  temperature
• Theyre low maintenance
• Cons
• Fiberglass doors cannot be repaired, they must be
  replaced if damaged
• Theyre somewhat brittle and not able to
  withstand high winds
• Some cracking and yellowing can appear over time

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• Aluminum and glass
• Giving homeowners an opportunity to really make a
  statement, aluminum and glass garage doors are
  available in eye catching designs that can give a
  more modern look and feel to even the most
  traditional of homes. Customizable, these garage
  doors can be made to fit your vision precisely.
• However, its important to note that aluminum is
  sensitive to extreme heat, and if you live in a
  region that experiences harsh summer seasons, the
  effectiveness and durability of this type of
  garage door may be reduced.

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• Pros
• These doors are naturally resistant to rust and
  corrosion
• Wholly customizable
• Allows light into the garage space
• Requires minimal maintenance
• Cons
• These doors have a low R-value
• Theyre not 100 waterproof
• Glass and aluminum doors are not as durable as
  steel

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• To discuss any of the above garage door materials
  in further detail, reach out to your local garage
  door specialist.
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