How to Choose: Aluminum vs. Steel Garage Doors

Picture of a modern glass and aluminum garage door.

If you’re shopping for a new sectional garage door, you might feel lost when it comes to choosing the right material. From metal and vinyl to glass and wood, there’s a wide variety of materials and styles to choose from. Aluminum and steel garage doors are the most popular options for new installations. Let’s break down the differences between aluminum and steel garage doors so you can decide what’s best for your home.

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Types of Residential Garage Doors

Modern residential garage door

Too often during the design stage of a home, residential garage doors are treated as an afterthought – favoring utility over design. But garage doors are one of the most prominent features in homes with front-facing, attached garage doors – for better or worse. Modern garage doors have more options than ever, which places the design power back into homeowners’ hands. Let’s look at the different types of residential garage doors, to discover which suits your style and curb appeal.

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What are the Benefits of Sectional Garage Doors?

Modern house with painted sectional garage doors

Forget the gorgeous new windows or hours of time spent on your beautiful landscaping, if your home has a front-facing, attached garage, the garage door is the first thing that people will notice about your home – but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. The majority of garage doors that are installed in residential homes across America are sectional garage doors. Not only are sectional garage doors often inexpensive and easy to maintain, but you can choose from a variety of colors and styles that can add to your curb appeal.

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Noisy Garage Door? Here’s What You Should Know

Noisy Garage Door

When your garage door is brand new, its function should be smooth with little noise. As time goes on, even the highest quality doors will begin making some funny noises due to wear and tear. Some noises are normal, but many mean that you need maintenance or a repair. In order to be able to diagnose which is necessary, we’ll share some tips on how to listen to your garage door. Here are some sounds you may hear and what they mean.
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