Finding Great New Garage Doors

3 Great Garage Panel Materials

8 February 2018

Gertrude Collins

Many people don't realize how easy it is to upgrade the garage doors and decide to invest in other remodels. In many cases, you can affordably and easily update your garage doors by simply replacing the panels and doing the work yourself.

If you want to update your garage door, one of the most important decisions is choosing the perfect panel material. The material of your panel is going to affect the insulation and maintenance needs. Of course, different panel materials also have different price ranges that you need to consider. This article compares three of the most popular materials used on residential garage door panels.

Aluminum

Aluminum is probably the most common panel material on residential garages. It is cheap, subtle, and available in most sizes and styles. It is a no-nonsense product that doesn't require much maintenance, it is easy to clean, and it is lightweight. The fact that it is light means that it can be used on just about every size of garage door. Most people just don't love the way that aluminum looks.

Fiberglass

If you want something a little more durable and insulating, you should consider fiberglass. Fiberglass a little more heavy-duty than aluminum. It is thicker, yet just as light. It is also more flexible and less likely to ding or dent. This is an important consideration if you are worried about your garage getting damaged, whether it is by kids playing or if you accidentally hit your garage with something. Most importantly, homeowners will often prefer fiberglass over aluminum because it is a better insulator. This is definitely a big perk if you spend a lot of time in your garage and live somewhere cold. In the end, fiberglass is going to cost more than aluminum, but it is definitely better in many ways.

Hardwood

Some homeowners will make their material decision based just on style. These are the type of homeowners that will usually choose hardwood panels. Hardwood garage panels usually have a fiberglass or vinyl panel that has a hardwood veneer on top. This means it has the structural integrity of a synthetic material, but it also has a more stylish exterior surface. The only drawback to owning hardwood garage panels, besides the fact that they are more expensive, is that they do need a little maintenance over the years. The hardwood will need to be refinished to protect from moisture.

Reach out to a place like Guaranteed Door Service for more information.

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