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4 Steps to Buying a New Garage Door

By Creative Door’s

June 9, 2016

If you’re thinking about buying a new garage door, here are four steps to help you get started.


1. Select a Style

For many homeowners, curb appeal is top-of-mind when shopping for a new garage door. With so many options to choose from, you can customize your door to add character to your home or make a dramatic statement.

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2. Select a Material

The material of your garage door should combine style and function. While the material that you choose will impact the overall aesthetic of your home, insulation, durability, and maintenance should all be considered when determining which door is best for you.

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3. Select Insulation

When buying a new garage door, it’s important to look for one with a level of insulation that best suits your needs. This is indicated by the R-value of the garage door: a measurement that specifies how efficient a door will be at regulating your garage’s temperature.

This is especially important if your garage is heated. The most commonly used insulation materials are polystyrene (styrofoam) and polyurethane (spray foam). In recent years, polyurethane has become the preferred material among homeowners as it provides a better seal than polystyrene. It also increases the structural integrity of the door.

4. Add Safety Features

There are many safety features offered by garage door manufacturers to provide you with peace of mind. The Miller Edge product line is a standout in sensing solutions and includes photo optics, sensing edges and more. These products stop your garage door from closing when a person or object is in its path, preventing accidents before they happen.

Creative Door offers a wide variety of garage door models and can help you determine the right style for you.Contact us or visit our showroom to get started.

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