| Garage door prices run a wide range. Likewise, the | | | | line doors involve an insulating material such as foam |
| styles, features and designs vary. So how do you go | | | | sandwiched between two thick layers of stainless |
| about getting one that suits your home and your | | | | steel. Weather stripping, a must if your area is prone to |
| budget? Ask yourself these three questions when | | | | harsh cold winters, will increase the cost. |
| picking out a garage door that will fit your home | | | | How Much will Cost to Install and Care for the Door? |
| improvement budget: | | | | Basic single-panel prefabricated doors can usually be |
| How Big is the Garage? | | | | installed by a few mechanically and |
| The size of the entry will determine the size of the | | | | construction-inclined buddies. However, more |
| door. Bigger doors will incur more cost. The area | | | | complicated systems will require the professionals. |
| needed to cover up will also help you see which | | | | Most garage door salespersons will include installation |
| designs are available to you. Pre-fabricated door sizes | | | | in their price but always ask to be on the safe side. |
| begin at the standard seven by 16 feet for a two-car | | | | Keep in mind too the cost of owning a garage door. |
| port. But if your measurements don't fit this standard, | | | | The cost of maintenance tools covers an old |
| you may have to have the door customized. This will | | | | toothbrush and any multipurpose household lubricant or |
| usually cost more. | | | | contact cleaner. But major repair work, such as a |
| The available clearance outside and inside the garage | | | | misaligned track or a broken section, needs to be done |
| will also indicate the opening mechanism. Swing-up | | | | by professionals. |
| doors cost less but you'll need to know how much | | | | Wooden doors will need repainting after a year, |
| space is needed for the door to open. Roll-up garage | | | | perhaps sooner depending on the climate and humidity |
| doors are better at saving space but carry a higher | | | | in your area. Metal doors, while hardly prone to rust, |
| price tag. | | | | are very susceptible to dents. A dented panel will |
| What Type of Material Should the Door be Made of? | | | | cause problems when opening or closing the doors. |
| Door prices are greatly affected by the materials | | | | Dent repairs should be done by the pros and these will |
| used. Wood is a popular choice for homes as they're | | | | incur a fee. |
| the most appealing aesthetically and have a great | | | | Installing and owning a garage door is a big investment. |
| price range. The cheapest of prefabricated wooden | | | | How much it will eat up into your home improvement |
| doors are made of plywood material and insulation. | | | | budget depends on the size of the garage, and more |
| The prices increase depending on the type of wood | | | | importantly, your preferences in style and materials. |
| and any additional features like glass windows. | | | | While prices cover a wide range of door sizes and |
| Aluminum doors cost less but easily dent. Fiberglass | | | | designs, remember too that the cost should also cover |
| doors also carry a light tag price but are prone to | | | | installation and maintenance. |
| breaking in very dry and cold temperatures. Top-of-the | | | | |