Listing & Selling

Garage Doors Important to Home’s Curb Appeal

One thing you can do to really give your home curb appeal is to update or upgrade your garage doors, especially if you have two or more stalls. On many modern designs, garage doors are up front and central, and often a focal point due to the fact that they can take up a significant portion of the front exterior of your home.

Unlike days of old, garages are now built to match the style of the house. The garage is an important aspect of the home, whether it’s attached or detached, so getting this right can really improve the look of your property.

Fortunately, there are beautiful replacement doors for most popular types of doors, including sectional, roller, side-hung and up-and-over doors. The prices vary, so it’s best to consider how you plan to use the garage before replacing the doors. For example, if you plan to have a workshop in the garage, you may want to consider a door with insulation, and possibly windows. And, of course, you need to determine how much room you have as some doors require more space to operate.

Garage doors are usually made of steel or wood, and common styles include raised panel, recessed panel, ranch and flush designs. In addition, you can order smooth or grooved panels, decorative inserts and standard glass inserts, as well as custom or architectural designs. Obviously, the more custom the door, the more it will cost. But, if your garage is highly visible from the street, it may be worth paying a little more.

Steel garage doors are available in thousands of colors, so you should be able to find a suitable match. You have even more options with wood doors, allowing you to match the type of wood, color, style and finishes. Note that wood doors will require more maintenance than steel doors. In either case, the right garage doors will greatly enhance your home’s curb appeal.