Steel garage doors offer a low maintenance finish with a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer against rusting, corroding, and warping. Unlike wood doors, which need regular scraping and painting and only offer a one year warranty. The recommended exterior maintenance is to wash down the doors twice a year with a mild detergent and water. This helps protect against harsh environmental elements and salt from the winter snowstorms. Think of it as similar to washing your car when it gets dirty, it’s just good preventive maintenance.
There are several different designs of steel doors, such as raised panel, recessed panel, ranch panel, and flush. Figure out which model would best match the style of your house, and then choose from a variety of window options to complete the look. There is also a selection of colors to choose from. Actually, there has been a surge in popularity of steel doors with a faux wood finish. Therefore, if you really like the look of real wood, but want maintenance free, there is now a great selection of wood tone colors to choose from. However, if you can’t find a close enough color match, these doors can be painted.
Depending on whether they are insulated with polystyrene or polyurethane, steel garage doors are available in a range of R-values. This is particularly helpful when you have a living space above the garage or if you are heating a work space in your garage.
Steel garage doors are an excellent option when upgrading your older wood doors. They offer low maintenance, a variety of options, and a great return on investment, all for an affordable price.
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