One of the easiest ways to increase your home’s value is by installing a new garage door.  Because a garage door makes up such a large portion of a house’s exterior, it plays a huge role in the aesthetics of the entire home.  By updating your garage door, you can give your house a virtual facelift for a fraction of the price of a complete makeover.

Garage Door Materials

Garage doors come in a wide variety of materials to complement most any housing style.  Whether you choose wood, steel, aluminum or the more contemporary tempered glass types depends on your ideas regarding maintenance, stability, and complimentary looks.  Steel is known for its low maintenance and durability, wood for its natural beauty, and glass for its appeal to modern sensibilities. No matter which material best fits your situation, a new door that matches your house will add instant curb appeal.

Insulation

In this era of environmental sensibilities, garage doors won’t just add to a house’s fashion sense, they play a large role in a house’s practical function.  Especially when it comes to heated and partially heated garages or garages that are attached to the house, garage doors can be one of the major causes of heat loss – even when they remain closed.  However, today’s technology has allowed garage doors to be built with insulation in mind. Not only can a garage door cut down on the amount of heat loss, it can also reduce the amount of noise going into and coming out of the garage.  Reduced energy bills and peaceful nights are sure to add to your home’s value.

Garage Door Styles Depending on the style of your house, there is a corresponding garage door that will complement its surroundings perfectly.  Whether you live in a colonial-style or Victorian home or your house comes from the Craftsman style of construction, the type of garage door you choose can play a large role in beautifying and enhancing both the house and property in general.  Choose from the sleek lines of modern garage doors or gravitate toward more traditional styles depending on your surroundings and you’ll inevitably increase the value of your house.

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