For homeowners looking to add value to their property then one idea worth considering is installing new garage doors. Modern garage doors have come a long way in the last 15 years and are now available with a whole host of benefits to the homeowner that simply weren’t available at the time the original garage door was installed.
For example, insulated garage doors are now increasingly installed into homes that feature an attached garage as a large amount of heat can be lost through the garage opening, in turn leading to higher energy bills as the home’s heating system has to work for longer to replace the lost heat.
Increased Kerb Appeal
Regardless of whether the homeowner is intending to sell the property or simply looking to make home improvements, a newly installed garage door of the correct color, design and operating type will instantly lift your property to a whole new level. Forming a major part of the frontage of the home, a garage door should reflect the architecture of the home. Period properties are particularly well suited to wooden garage doors with some design detailing to the paneling or windows with decorative lead work to be in keeping with the home. Compare this to a modern contemporary home and the same door would look out of place. For this type of property style, modern smooth paneled sectional garage doors are the ideal solution as they reflect the same sharp lines incorporated into the home’s design.
When selecting new garage doors, there are a number of options available to the homeowner, so there is pretty much a garage door to suit any property type.
Types of doors
Sectional Garage Doors – Can be insulated or uninsulated. They are available in a wide variety of designs and colors. This type of garage door is ideal for automation and because it opens vertically, cars can be parked virtually touching the garage doors and they can still be operated easily and safely.
Roller Garage Doors – Similar in concept to the sectional garage doors but with the added benefit of rolling into a box that sits neatly inside the garage when the door is open. This allows more space to be used as storage within the garage ceiling. The downside to roller garage doors is that because they roll up, the insulation levels cannot be as thick as the above insulated sectional doors.
Side-Hinged Garage Doors – For many years, side-hinged garage doors were extremely popular, but the trend has declined somewhat in recent years in favor of the above 2 door types. Having said that, period properties will always suit side-hinged garage doors.
Up & Over Garage Doors – For the homeowner looking for a cheap garage door, this is the ideal solution. Can be made in a range of designs and sizes to suit many applications.
Increase the value of your property!
Correctly chosen garage doors will undoubtedly increase the value of your property and increase the likelihood of a quick sale. Homes that are on the market that require upgrades often take far longer to sell and do not carry a premium price. The cost of replacing the garage doors will be far outweighed by the added value of the property.
