A garage door is the largest moving hardware in your home that serves multipurpose from allow you to access your garage to protecting your property. Garage doors come in different materials, with wood, steel, vinyl and fiberglass being the most common. People who’re unfamiliar with different garage door materials often struggle to choose the right one. In this blog post, we are going to talk about all the major garage door materials being used widely by homeowners all over the world.
Stainless Steel
Steel is the best choice when it comes to durability and performance. The majority of people tend to go with steel, as it requires less maintenance and lasts longer than other materials. You can consider steel if it matches your criteria. However, you will need to consider the thickness, as thinner steel doors are more prone to dents and impacts. So, it’s highly advised that you go with steel doors with 24-gauge thickness. Going anything less than wouldn’t be a sensible decision. Low-cost steel doors have thin panels measuring anywhere between 26-gauge and 28 gauge. Thin doors don’t stand well up to heavy impacts and blows. If you want your garage door to be last for ages, consider choosing steel that is at least 22-24 gauge. Commercial garage doors use even thicker steel panels to avoid any theft attempts.
Natural Wood
Wood has been used in the making of different products since ancient times. Since deforestation is not allowed in many parts of the world, a wood garage door will cost a high amount of money. Wood provides a great protection against scratches and bumps. It offers a great texture you can’t achieve with any other material out there.
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