Your garage door, or doors, can have a large impact on your home’s curb appeal. Whether you are trying to sell your home and need it to look its best, or you just want a new look for your home’s exterior, giving your garage doors a makeover is an affordable option. From adding a new coat of paint to replacing the entire door, you will be amazed how much a difference a beautiful garage door can make on the overall appearance of your home.
Revitalize Or Replace?
There are many ways to give your existing garage doors a face-lift to enhance your home’s curb appeal, provided they are still in good shape. However, if they are at the point where they will need to be replaced in the next few years, it may be more sensible just to replace them with new garage doors now versus adding new paint, stain providing other cosmetic improvements only to replace the door along with all your hard work in short order. Before you break out the paint brushes, give your garage doors a thorough inspection.
- Cracks. Look closely to see if your door has any cracks in the surface. While most panels can be replaced individually, if you need to replace two or more, it may be time for a new door. Fiberglass doors can fracture, becoming hazardous if not repaired or replaced quickly.
- Dents. Steel and aluminum doors will become dented over time from hail, vehicles and other items hitting them. While small dents are just an eyesore, larger dents can cause wear on your opening system.
- Seals. Temperature and time can wear out the seals on your garage door, causing a strain on your energy bills. If the seals are worn, cracked or missing pieces, it’s time to get a new door.
Whether you decide to paint or repair your existing door, or have a beautiful new garage door installed by your local garage door company, you will notice a substantial improvement to the curb appeal of your home when they look their best.
Posted on behalf of Habpro
