Installing new garage doors is one of the easiest ways to boost your curb appeal in a big way. Those two-and-three car garages take up a sizable piece of your property’s frontage. From a visual standpoint, installing new doors provides a powerful boost to a home’s aesthetic appeal.
Jim Gorman, a writer for This Old House Magazine, says a garage door occupies around a third of the average street-side façade of a home. If your door is worn out, or just an unsightly artifact that came with the home you purchased, you may want to consider a garage-door makeover.
The first challenge you’ll face is choosing from among the wide range of options that are available. From carriage-style to glass-paned and old standbys, such as traditional door options, freshening the exterior look of your home may prove easier than you could have imagined.
But here’s the hard part: Choosing from among so many options isn’t easy, because so many stunningly beautiful garage-door designs are now available. It’s certainly not your grandmother’s garage door. If you have an historic home, by all means choose a garage-door design that will preserve the inherent beauty of your investment, but do give your imagination free rein!
Carriage-house designs that harken to the past are proving popular these days. One builder says customers are showing a lot of interest in barn-door style garage doors. Another trend is the placement of windows at the top of the door.
While energy conservation is very important, also ensure the architectural character of your historic home will be preserved by the garage-door installer. Keep in mind tax credits may be available, if you purchase an energy-efficient garage door.
While it’s true modern materials provide better insulation and have long-lasting qualities, ensuring the beauty of your home is still paramount. A professional garage-door company will preserve the architectural heritage of your home.