Install the best overhead garage doors you can afford on your new home

If you’re planning a new home or remodeling an old one, chances are you’re looking to purchase a new garage door. Installing quality overhead doors in your home will not only help establish the character of the home, it will also make it more secure. Buying a door based solely on garage door price is generally not a good idea. It’s important to spend time doing a good job of researching all the different overhead garage door options available.

We suggest you spend time on the Internet to learn about all the different types of garage doors currently on the market. Depending on where you live and the number and type of vehicles, this will need to be factored into the decision-making process. If you live in northern areas or at a higher elevation, you should seriously consider an overhead garage door with a high R-value. You should select a door with an R-value of at least 15 if you plan to heat or cool your garage. No matter how cold it is outside, when you get into your car or truck you’ll be warm and comfortable. Also, if you have a garage workshop, good insulated overhead garage doors mean you can use them year-round in comfort.

The type of vehicle and its size will determine the size of the garage opening and overhead garage doors. Standard garage door sizes include 8×7 and 8×16 feet. While this size is usually large enough for a normal midsize, it may not be large enough for an SUV, pickup truck, boat, or utility trailer. If you are in the planning stage for your home and garage, it may be worth considering an oversized garage and garage doors. In terms of cost, adding additional space and size to a garage is much less than adding more square footage to the interior of a home. Also, you should seriously consider raising the height of your garage walls to 10 or 12 feet. This will allow you to use a taller overhead garage door that will accept a higher profile vehicle, such as a pickup truck with a tall load in the bed. In terms of width, you should also consider door widths of 10 or 12 feet. This will ensure that your vehicle’s mirrors will clear the door as you enter and exit. Probably the best advantage of having a wider door will become apparent when you’re backing a trailer into your garage. Most boat and utility trailers will require at least 8 ½ feet of clearance. The extra width will make the difference between damaging the garage or successfully parking your trailer.

Safety is very important when it comes to overhead garage doors. It is very important to buy a quality automatic garage door opener that can be integrated into the home security system. If you own multiple men’s toys such as four-wheelers, jet skis, or a boat, it’s wise to make sure they are safe in your garage protected by a good security system.

In terms of garage door prices, you should spend as much money as you can afford on a quality door. However, the most expensive garage doors may not be the best garage doors. Again, taking the time to do a good job of researching all available overhead garage door options before you start building will pay big dividends. Buying a quality garage door is a good investment in your home.