What Is the Best Brand of Garage Doors?

05/31/2021

When searching for a new garage door it can difficult to determine what is the best brand of garage doors. There’s a great disparity between quality and even appearance. While the better quality doors do cost more, you can still find a suitable one within your budget. Contacting a garage door company is a good way to discover the various different designers of garage doors and how well made their products.

Whitaker Garage Doors was started in 1949 and only works with the best garage door manufacturers. Our team of salespeople would be happy you to show you the different options available at our showroom. We offer installation and custom garage doors as well.

Garage Door Materials

When looking at garage doors to judge quality, you need to understand the materials they’re made from and their benefits. Garage doors are available in a variety of materials, including wood, composite, steel, and even glass. Each has its own pros and cons.

Wood

Wood is a very popular choice that continues to appeal to those who favor custom design and a more traditional look. Garage doors made from wood work well regarding insulation, better than steel. Unfortunately, they do require more upkeep than other options.

Composite

Composite doors consist primarily of a vinyl or a wood composite. You can paint or stain composite doors similarly to wood doors. Available in a variety of colors, composite doors often look like a traditional wooden door. They resist rotting and splitting better than wood, but they don’t insulate as well.

Steel

Steel garage doors have poor insulation. They resist weather better than either composite or wood. Steel doors are often the most popular door option due to their durability and lower cost. Additionally, they can be found in textures that mimic wood that you can paint.

Aluminum and Glass

An option that opens up interesting possibilities are aluminum and glass garage doors. Especially full-view glass. They can be particularly useful in settings with the potential for indoor/outdoor spaces. Aluminum and glass doors look very sleek and modern. Aluminum is not as sturdy as steel, but it can be powder-coated in a variety of colors.

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