Your Old Garage Door Could Put Your Family in Danger

If your home needs to have its garage door replaced, a homeowner will want to avoid underestimating the complexity of making this upgrade to the house as this could increase the chance of mistakes and oversights, limiting the results of your investment.

Be Thoughtful When Choosing The Color Of The New Garage Door

The color of the garage door can have a major impact on the aesthetics of it as well as the maintenance and performance of it. For example, a garage door that is white or other extremely light colors may be much harder to keep clean. While darker garage doors will require less cleaning to keep them looking good, they will be more prone to absorbing heat from the sun, which could radiate into the interior of the building. Choosing a neutral color can allow you to more easily find a good balance between these competing needs.

Consider Whether The Garage Door Will Face A Loud Street

Depending on the way that your home is designed, the garage door may face a very loud street. This could contribute to substantial amounts of noise making it into the home. A thin or poorly insulated garage door will offer little protection against the noises. If your home has this type of design, it will generally be worth the added expense to purchase a noise-reducing garage door system. The insulation that is used in these garage doors will be able to both reduce the amount of noise that is making it into the home while also increasing the energy efficiency of the door.

Understand The Factors Impacting The Garage Door's Windows

The windows of the garage door will be another important factor to consider when you are choosing a new door for your home. If the window is too low or otherwise easily accessible, individuals may be able to gain access to the interior of the garage by breaking this window. When the design of the garage doors that you want include windows that may be accessible, it is important to choose impact-resistant glass so that individuals will not be able to break the glass. Another factor with choosing garage doors with windows will be a need to periodically check around the windows for signs of leaks. Over the years, the vibrations from the garage door raising and lowering may lead to these panes of glass loosening and allowing moisture to cause damage to the door.

If you need a new garage door, reach out to a professional.