One of the hardest parts of getting a new garage door is the staggering variety of garage door styles that are available. Your garage door is actually a big part of your home.
#Funfact
Most garage doors can take up 30% of the front appearance of your home. Making your choice in replacement an important one.
It not only protects your belongings, but it adds a great deal of curb appeal to your home. But you also need to look at the ease of use, durability, and how it holds up to wear and tear.
Popular Garage Door Styles to Consider
Just because you want your garage door to be functional, doesn’t mean you have to settle for basic.
Traditional
Traditional raised panel garage doors are one of the most popular choices today. They are an inexpensive option and can be made of wood, steel, fiberglass and other materials.
They have square or rectangle panels, and can be made to look like other materials. They can also come with windows, insulated and they provide a clean, sleek look.
Raised Panel
The raised panel garage door is also a very popular choice. These work well for both traditional and contemporary homes. Raised panel garage doors are characterized by a set of slightly raised panels that are symmetrical and clean-looking.
Raised panel doors are usually made of fiberglass, steel, or aluminum, and are very easy to paint. Because they are versatile, they can be used on any style of home you have.
Contemporary
Another popular garage door style to think about is the contemporary or modern garage door. These often use a mix of traditional style with something very modern.
Most contemporary garage doors have clean panels with bold borders and a combination of metal, glass, and wood. There is nothing that really defines these garage doors and they are easy to customize.
Carriage
Carriage-style houses have been around for centuries and that style is still just as popular today.
Even if one doesn’t have a carriage house, carriage house garage doors are often the garage door of choice. The carriage garage door style’s beautiful features are easily transferable to a handful of other home styles.
Garage door styles are called carriage due to their rustic, barn door-like appearance. They usually open manually, but can be automated, like a regular double door and may have a row of small windows running across the tops of the doors.
Roller
Roller Doors open vertically and curl up into a roll above the opening. Great for smaller spaces— yet still secure. The roller door is the most versatile as it can be fitted inside, in between and outside the garage opening.
Hinged
The hinged garage door style opens out toward you, like old-time saloon doors. These are great for easy access but not great if your space is limited. However, they can look great, be insulated and very secure.
Up and Over
Up and over is likely the most popular garage door style. It is usually the easiest type of garage door to buy and install. Manual or automatic, secure, and available in a multitude of colors, designs, and materials.
Sectional
These doors come in panel sections that open and slide upwards, and then curve back into the garage on horizontal rails. Great for insulation, smaller spaces, and works on a roller system.
Garage Door Styles
If you are having a hard time deciding what type of garage door style you should get, why not give us a call? Team Taylor Doors can help you find the perfect garage door for your home.
We strive to be the best garage door repair as installation company Kansas City has to offer. Contact us today.
