If you’re looking to install a new garage door for your South End home, you need to do your homework to ensure the one you choose will enhance your property value and curb appeal. Your garage door is a critical element of your home’s external appearance, and fortunately for you, there’s a wide range of colors, materials and styles to customize the look.
Take a look at what to consider when selecting the best garage door style for your home.
Garage Door Material
The material you go with will depend on anything from cost and design to durability and maintenance. Wood is a popular material because you can paint or stain it and it looks traditional. However, steel, metal and fiberglass doors are stronger and more resilient.
- Wood: This is your most traditional option for its natural beauty but it comes with quite a bit of maintenance over the years.
- Steel: This is the strongest material (stronger than aluminum) and it comes in many styles, colors, and finishes. However, it’s easily dented and scratched, and has a tendency to rust.
- Aluminum: Known for its wide array of designs, styles, and colors, aluminum also has minimal maintenance requirements. This lightweight material does not stress your operating mechanisms and won’t rust.
- PVC and Fiberglass Overlays: Sturdier than metal and wood, overlays can crack easily.
Garage Door Styles
Even with so many styles to choose from, it can get overwhelming deciding on the perfect one. Not all are compatible with the look and style of your home. First, you’ll have to consider your home’s architecture. For traditional style homes, you may want to go with a carriage style door. For contemporary homes, try a more unique style with features that stand out in a modern way.
There are four main types of garage door styles to think about:
- Edwardian Garage Doors: These come in sections or raised panels, along with stylistic windows to complement your home’s windows.
- Contemporary Garage Doors: These give you the biggest amount of freedom in terms of their design. They are available in different materials, such as pebbled glass, stained wood and frosted glass, to help them stand out.
- Victorian Garage Doors: Victorian, Colonial or Georgian garage doors are made with paneled wood, lending them a stable or coach house appearance. Their windows also match your home’s windows, and have beautiful handles and iron hinges to round out the look.
- Ranch Garage Doors: These became popular in the 1950s,featuring simplistic designs and horizontal wood patterns.
Garage Door Colors
Color is directly tied to your garage door’s style. The one you choose will depend on the material you choose, but you should go with one that matches your house’s window trim.
Contact AD Construction
Need help deciding on the type of garage door for your Boston home? Get in touch with our contractors in the South End today at 877-345-BUILD.
