Choosing The Right Garage Door For Your Home

by | Feb 4, 2013 | Doors & Windows

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Finding an extensive overhead garage door in Boston, MA can really change the look and feel of the exterior of your home. If you have never shopped for one before or it’s been years since you last looked at garage doors, it might be overwhelming, especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Some items to consider when you are shopping for an overhead garage door in Boston, MA is the material from which it is made, the style, and window design.

These days, there are a wide variety of garage door materials available to choose from.  Wood, steel, and vinyl are all wonderful materials and they all offer different benefits, so it’s really up to the homeowner to pick what feels best for the look and feel they are trying to achieve for their home. Steel doors prove to be some of the most durable garage doors. They can withstand tough weather and usually only require occasional cleaning and touch ups. Vinyl doors can last even longer, especially in very harsh climates. They’re more resistant to dents, are rust free, and never need to be repainted. Many love the look of natural wood and what it does for the appearance of their home. You do still have the option of a real wood garage door. They do require a bit more maintenance than other materials, including regular staining or painting every couple of years or so. If you want the look of wood but don’t want to maintain it, there are fabricated materials that offer the aesthetic of a wood grain, but are actually made of steel and fiberglass for durability.

In addition to the materials available, there are even more styles to choose from than ever before. The more traditional look to an overhead garage door in Boston, MA is the paneled door. Traditional panel designs usually consist of recessed or raised panels that vary in length and height. Carriage house doors are becoming increasingly popular. They offer the appearance of a traditional carriage house door that swings open, but in truth they function like a regular garage door, moving up and down. Some styles are more modern, and offer a full view glass design. As part of style design, you can also choose the window style for your garage door to create a unique appearance that enhances the beauty of your home.

Collins Overhead Door Inc. provides an extensive inventory of the overhead garage door in Boston, MA one which includes metal doors, carriage house doors, sectional doors, and high speed doors.

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