A new garage door is a big investment either to your new home or for replacing an old door on your current home. Garage doors can add to the comfort, curb appeal, and security of your home. There are many factors to consider when choosing new garage doors: cost, material, design, insulation, and building code requirements. Taking into consideration how your garage will be used and where it is located in your home can help make your decision easier.
Most people want a garage door that adds curb appeal to their home if they have a front facing garage door. That decision is probably the easiest. Now, let’s consider where the garage door is located in terms of the rest of the house. If the garage door is located below a bedroom or kitchen or living space in the home, insulation matters. Garages are typically very cool environments because of the fact that they are constructed of cement and are open spaces. Having a cold garage underneath a bedroom can cause issues in the home, especially during cooler months. Heat also radiates upward during the summer months, keeping the garage cooler but rooms above feeling like an oven.
Bedrooms above the garage typically fluctuate in temperature much more drastically than the rest of the house. If the garage is attached to your house and located below a living space, you will greatly benefit from an insulated garage door. Insulated garage doors help to keep out cold, heat, and humidity as the outdoor temperatures fluctuate throughout the year. By being able to maintain a more balanced temperature within the garage, any rooms above also benefit. An insulated garage door may cost a bit more at the time of purchase, but it will prove cost effective when you compare the heating and cooling costs of the home. Talk to your trusted local garage door company about your options for choosing an insulated garage door.
Posted on behalf of Legacy Garage Doors
