There are many different styles of garage doors out there, especially when it comes to the way they open. Which you choose — whether overhead doors or otherwise — depends on the look you like and how you want the door to operate. Consider some of the most popular methods below to decide which you want for your own installation.

Opening Methods Available for Your Garage Door Installation

1. Slab

A slab door is made of a single panel, which folds outward and upward to open. This is a retro design that was popular before modern technology made roll-up doors on tracks possible. It is a fun choice for a stunning wood door that you want to showcase as an architectural feature on your home. Remember that your driveway just in front of the garage must be empty to accommodate the opening or closing overhead door.

2. Roll-Up

A roll-up door is the most popular opening method due to its convenience. The door is made of horizontal, hinged panels that panels bend at the seams as the door rolls upward on tracks, using springs to move. When overhead doors are open, they hang horizontally just below the ceiling of the garage. They are typically equipped with a garage door opener, which controls the operation of the door at the touch of a button. These take up minimal space and are popular with fiberglass, wood, and metal doors.

3. Carriage

Carriage doors consist of two panels, which are hinged at the extreme sides. To open, the panels swing from the center to each side, like double doors. You can either move them manually or fit them with an opener to operate automatically. These are popular with traditional homes since carriage doors have a classic look to them.

No matter what your style may be, the team at Elizabethtown Overhead Inc. will provide a garage door installation that suits it. They have been providing overhead door services for residential and commercial properties throughout Hardin County, KY, for over 25 years. This locally owned and operated company is known for its quick response times and honest quotes. Contact them online or at (270) 763-9121 to ask about their residential garage doors.