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How Durable Are Garage Doors?

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When you’re picking out something that’s going to play a major role in protecting your home and belongings, you want to make sure that you’ve got something durable. When it comes to garage doors, there are many different styles to choose from, and a lot of them are very viable for functionality and durability! Security isn’t the only concern, as there are going to be some functional or mechanical difficulties with certain styles, too.

Metal garage doors

It goes without saying, if you’re looking for something durable, metal is going to be your best bet. It’s tough, bendy when it needs to be, and will hold up to nearly any weathering. It’s the best choice if you’re looking for something that will hold its integrity, but what are the advantages of owning a metal door in your home? Obviously, it’s not going to be the objective best.

Luckily, whether you’re looking to prioritize aesthetics over durability, metal doors can do both. They can be light, they can be heavy, they can be plain, or they can be modern. It’s a solid option for anyone looking to invest in some new garage doors. They’re also quite low maintenance.

The main issue with having metal doors for your garage is that you might need to add some extra insulation, as they don’t do a great job of keeping the cold out - which is especially frustrating if your garage is directly attached to your house.

Wooden garage doors

On one hand, the wooden garage doors might not be as sturdy as metal doors overall, but that’s dependent on the door itself. A heavy wooden garage door would be very sturdy, but if you’re the one having to operate it yourself; you won’t want it to be too heavy.

Wooden garage doors are seen as a luxury option, as they bring a certain level of class to your home. They can come in all different shapes and sizes, all of them making a nice fit for most garages.

It’s also worth considering that while you’re not going to have the sturdiness of a metal door, a wooden door can do a lot more to keep the cold out. Wood is a natural insulator, so it would do a much better job than the metal one would.

Thanks to the softness of the wood, it’s also going to be easier for you to find more intricate designs, they don’t just come in one grain of the wood. There are often many different choices to pick from based on the type of wood and so on.

The main problem with having wooden doors is that they can be high maintenance. If you want them to maintain their durability, you have to make sure you’re putting in the work to keep them healthy. They’re not weather-resistant, and that will start to show if you don’t take the appropriate measures to ensure they’re protected from the elements.

Due to the luxury and demand of having a wooden garage door, you might also find that they’re more expensive than the metal option - so if durability is what you’re going for; the metal garage doors might be your best choice.