Broken Garage Door Panels- Repair or Replace?

Garage doors put up with plenty of abuse. They get hit by cars coming in and out of the driveway or garage; they are used as a backboard for bouncing balls; they are exposed to temperature extremes, sometimes all at once. However, there comes a point when the panels on your garage door may be not only aesthetically unpleasing, but an actual security or safety issue. If you have one or more panels on your garage door which require replacement, it may be time to consider an entire door replacement. 

New Panels Or A New Door?

If your garage door is fairly new, most likely you will only want to replace the panels, versus the entire door. However, if your door is several years old, it may make more sense to invest in a new door instead of only replacing a few of the panels. Some other considerations are the available features your current door may not have, including: 

  • Insulation. If your existing garage is not insulated, it may help lower your monthly energy bill to replace it with a new door.  With cooler weather right around the corner, now is the perfect time to get an insulated door to help reduce heating costs.
     
  • Wind resistance. Having a garage door with a high wind resistance is imperative in areas prone to hurricanes or high wind storms. Garage doors not braced for high winds can implode or buckle during a storm, putting the entire home in jeopardy of extensive damage.
     
  • Design. Regardless of how new your door is, if some panels are damaged it might be the perfect opportunity to replace your door with a new design. Carriage-style garage doors are extremely trendy right now, adding value and curb appeal to your home. 

Before only replacing panels on your garage door, compare the cost of the garage door repairs to the price of a new door. It may be worth a little extra to get an entire new door with some of the above amenities. 

Posted on behalf of Habpro