When choosing a garage door there are several factors that you must consider before making a choice.Your garage door is the largest moving part of your home.It also can be a large part of your curb appeal .

 Budget , Style , Needs

There are several types of doors to consider metal , metal with insulated back.These types of doors are the most common and also less expensive.They come in short raised panels and can also be ordered in long panels.Glass and inserts can be added to these doors. The next choice would be a metal door with insulated block cut to fit in between a metal face and metal back this is commonly called a double steel door and is a bit more expensive.It can have raised panels with or without windows.Also it can be ordered flush to add a carriage look to match your house and style.This door has the best R-value for insulation.The metal style doors are less maintence .They can be painted but this would increase your maintence on the door .Metal doors are also more resistant to the weather.The third choice is a wood door and they can come in various styles and can be cutomized to match style, woods, and finishes.Wood can be very attractive but also very expensive and more maintence.Wood doors should be sealed or painted every couple of years to insure proper coverage against the weather and elements.Keep direct water draining away from door.And with all styles of doors you should inspect door twice a year for damage or maintence.Lube door every 6 months with a teflon spray.With all of these options you are sure to find a door to suit your needs and style.Keep in mind that each upgrade will raise the price of the door, this will help to keep cost down when choosing which options are really important to you.