Choosing new garage doors for your home offers an opportunity for changing the appearance of your entire property. Whether you prefer tilt-up, roll-up, or hinged doors that open out, there’s a right style for protecting your vehicles and other contents in your garage. Here are a few doors that offer versions of classic and contemporary styles. 

What Are the Popular Types of Residential Garage Doors?

1. Raised-Panel

Traditional style garage doors feature raised rectangular or square panels that give your home a classic appearance. These doors are on rails and open by rolling up. Typical materials for these products include steel, natural wood, aluminum, and fiberglass. Choosing an insulated version will conserve heat and reduce sound. 

2. Carriage House

Often called barn-style doors, the carriage house design complements farmhouses and modern dwellings as well as classic Colonial and Craftsman homes. Instead of rolling up, these doors traditionally swing outward. Modernized versions of this door style offer overhead operation with the appearance of the traditional swing opening. A special automated door opener gives you easy access.

3. Contemporary Slab

Slab doors are popular for contemporary homes and townhouse garages. With its simple and sleek design, this door opens upward as a single unit, rather than bending and rolling like traditional models. Automatic and remote controls provide smooth operation. Popular door looks include painted aluminum frames with clear, tinted or frosted tempered glass panels.

If it’s time for new garage doors, seek help from the professionals at Blue Valley Door Company in Beatrice, NE. The company has been providing high-quality installation and maintenance of custom garage doors to area residents for 30 years. Skilled and knowledgeable, this team offers reliable repair services. For more information about their services and to schedule a free, no-obligation appointment, call (402) 228-1276 or visit their website.