Do you enjoy the thought of installing a new garage door? Then PLANit BUILDERS, an Edmonton garage development company might be able to help you. Give us a call today to see what we can do for you. Until then, you might enjoy this article—especially if you are unsure of what type of garage door you would like to install next.

Generally speaking, there are three main types of garage door materials that you can choose from: steel, wood and aluminum. Steel tends to be the most popular material on the market  because steel doors are not only durable and strong—they are also affordable. PLANit BUILDERS recommends choosing this material if you want a classic look combined with the durability that steel doors are known for.

Wood doors provide a garage with a unique and charming look. They are ideal for people in search of traditionalism. However, they are not without their downsides. For one, they tend to be more expensive than steel doors and need to be maintained on a regular basis. They do provide, however, more warmth and insulation than steel doors.

The next type of material is aluminum. The latter is the least common type of garage door material, but it is not to say that it is without its benefits. This material is slightly cheaper than steel. It is also lighter and does not rust. Aluminum is, however, easier to dent—something that you should definitely keep in mind.

So how do you choose which material to go with? It all depends on your budget and on what you are looking for. If you are mostly looking for durability, go with steel. If you value appearance above functionality and do not mind maintaining your garage door on a regular basis, go with wood. And finally, if you value lightness of material and do not have much money to spend on a new garage door, then aluminum might be best for you.

Do you still have questions? Give PLANit BUILDERS a call at (780) 468-7110.