INITIAL FACTORS TO CONSIDER
So you ’ re in the market for a new garage door . As you might have guessed , there ’ s a few things you should consider before you buy :
What size do I need ?
Not all garage doors are the same size . There is a standard range that most garage doors fit into ( between six to 10 foot wide and six to seven foot wide ) but you ’ ll need to know the exact size of the space you need to fill . Finding a garage door that fits your size perfectly will probably be quite difficult . However , some garage door companies ( like us here at Garolla ) can measure the space for you and craft a door that fits perfectly .
What do I plan to do with my garage space ?
Are you planning to use your garage space for anything in particular ? Car or tool storage ? Do you plan to create a ‘ man cave ’, or another internal living space ? What your plans are for the space will probably help you decide on a type of garage door . If you plan to store valuable items in there , like your car , getting a door that enhances your security is smart . Perhaps you ’ re looking to spend more time inside your garage . In that case , you ’ ll need to ensure your garage door helps the space keep warm .
Do I want to choose a specific colour ?
Do you have a specific colour in mind for your garage door ? Have you spent time and money decorating your property and want your garage door to match ? If so , you ’ ll probably want to involve a company that offers you plenty of colour options . Are you planning on painting your external woodwork ? Or having new window frames installed ? These are all great ways to spruce up the curb appeal of your property . A new garage door that matches your aesthetic choices will only improve this further .
WHAT KIND OF GARAGE DOOR MEETS YOUR NEEDS ?
So hopefully now you have an idea of what requirements your garage door needs to meet . Of course , there are more than one type of garage door . Which of these types sounds right for you ?
Manually tilting
The old fashioned , manual tilt garage door does exactly as it says on the tin . It comes in one piece , and tilts upward into your garage roof space when it opens . This is perhaps the most common type of garage door that properties are fitted with . However , these doors don ’ t offer much in the way of versatility . They are cheaper , and as a result you can expect a
shorter lifespan for your door . Ideal if you ’ re on a budget , a manually tilting door is a standard , unflashy solution to a new garage door .
Additionally , manual tilt doors are not great for retaining heat , nor are they overly secure . They are a budget option that will probably serve you well for a few years before it starts to deteriorate .
Electric
Electric garage doors are , as you might think , the modern alternative to old-fashioned garage doors . Available in a range of formats , electric garage doors are an investment that offers multiple , long-term advantages to your home . We ’ ll talk more about the types of electric garage doors later . The key things to remember are that electric garage doors are almost always custom-built to suit your needs . This means that they can be made to fit your space perfectly and coloured however you like .
Electric garage doors offer multiple advantages over manual garage doors . For instance , due to their customisability , they are better at retaining heat in your space . They are also more secure , being much harder to pry open due to the electrical security systems they have .
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