Your garage door not only keeps your garage contents safe from the elements and potential thieves, but it also helps protect the rest of your home and contributes to curb appeal. If your current one no longer offers any or all of these benefits, it is time to start shopping. Consider these garage door materials as you review models from the industry’s top brands.

What Type of Material Is Right for Me?

Galvanized Steel

Heavy-gauge galvanized steel from brands such as Haas Door® and Wayne Dalton® combine the durability and strength of steel with the classic beauty of wood. Embossed steel with a baked-on polyester finish creates an attractive look minus the detailed maintenance wood garage doors require.

These doors are also easy to repaint and often include sound-absorbing insulation to avoid wind-related rattling and dampen noises related to opening and closing. If the door includes foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation, it creates a more resilient structure that will not dent as easily as aluminum or contribute to high energy bills. Keep in mind that heavy gauge galvanized steel provides the most protection from corrosion.

Fiberglass

Like heavy gauge, embossed steel, fiberglass provides the timeless look of wood without the major upkeep or expense. Many fiberglass garage door models feature rich wood grain patterns without the possibility of damage from cracks, splinters, splits, and dents. This option can also be molded to look like any other material and customized with insulation for extra soundproofing.

Since fiberglass by itself does not provide sufficient insulation, ensure yours includes foamed-in-place polyurethane to keep your home warm, especially if you live in a region subject to colder temperatures. The material’s corrosion resistance also makes it ideal for homes in coastal regions.

Find fiberglass and heavy-gauge steel garage doors at Homenik Door Co. in North Ridgeville, OH, to provide your home with what it needs. The residential and commercial garage door installation and repair company works with top manufacturers such as Wayne Dalton®, Haas Door®, and Clopay®, and provides 24/7 emergency service as well as scheduled maintenance. Call (440) 327-7270 today to speak with a team member about your garage door expectations or review the inventory online.