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Garage Doors Vs. Automatic Garage Doors

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The garage is one of the most useful and common parts in a house. It's possibly the most used space that we neglect to take care of and maintain, but it's very important for you who live there and especially if you own a car.

Have you ever wondered what type of garage door I need? Should I buy automatic or regular? What's the difference?

The main difference between a garage door and an automatic garage door is that with an automatic garage door, the door opens and closes automatically by sensing when a car or person approaches. With a regular garage door, you have to manually open and close it by using a handle or a switch.

Automatic garage doors come in different varieties, including:

- Sectional garage doors: These garage doors are made up of horizontal panels that hinge together. When the door is open, these panels fold up against the ceiling.

- Roller garage doors: These garage doors are made of one large sheet of metal that rolls up and down on a track.

When the door is open, it rolls up into the ceiling.

- Folding garage doors: These garage doors are similar to sectional garage doors, but they fold in two instead of hinging together. This type of door is good for tight spaces because it doesn't take up as much room when it's open.

- Sliding garage doors: These garage doors are similar to roller garage doors, but they slide sideways instead of rolling up.

The main disadvantage of automatic garage doors is that they tend to be more expensive than regular garage doors. However, they are much easier to use and can make your life a lot easier. If you have a large driveway and a lot of cars, then an automatic garage door is a good option for you. However, if you have a small driveway or live in a city, then a regular garage door may be more suitable for your needs.

So, what type of garage door should you buy? It all depends on your needs and what you're comfortable with. If you want to make your life easier, go for an automatic garage door. If you want to save some money and time, then a regular garage door is the way to go.