| Sometimes it is hard to make a decision when you | | | | today. |
| have so many choices. You've narrowed it down to a | | | | Durable: Well, Superman is not called the "man of |
| steel garage door or a wooden one. So, how do you | | | | wood" is he? This metal will last for years and years |
| choose? What makes one material better than the | | | | and keep the same beauty, efficiency and security. |
| other? Steel must be durable, but the wooden ones | | | | Bump into it with a car and not much happens. It can |
| look so classic and nice. To help you make your | | | | also withstand all of the elements-wind, rain, snow, |
| decision, here are the benefits of installing a steel | | | | hail and extreme heat. |
| garage door instead of a wooden one: | | | | Low maintenance: Keep the metal oiled and moving |
| Cost: steel is comparatively less expensive. While | | | | properly annually and that is about it. A wooden |
| wood used to be the most popular if not only | | | | product must be sanded and re-stained or painted |
| material used, steel now accounts for more than half | | | | every couple of years. There is also a problem with |
| of the doors sold today. Supply and demand for this | | | | warping and rotting because of moisture in the air. |
| material make it a cheaper alternative to some other | | | | Oh, and termites! |
| materials. | | | | Lighter weight: While it may not sound right, a steel |
| Insulation: The doors of old are too thin to provide | | | | product is lighter than a wooden one. This is because |
| adequate insulation which translates into higher | | | | thinner sheets are still durable and because they are |
| heating and cooling bills, that is if your garage is | | | | hollow, insulation is in the center. |
| attached to your house. Steel products are hollow | | | | If you decide to install a steel one, you won't be |
| and just the right amount of insulation can be blown | | | | sorry. Talk with a professional to help you choose |
| in between the layers to protect the garage and the | | | | the most aesthetically pleasing door for your home |
| home from excessive heat and cold. | | | | as well as install it for you. While you choose what |
| Simulate wood appearance: If you like the wooden | | | | style, also consider an electric opener to be installed |
| look, you can choose a style that has a wood grain | | | | at the same time for convenience. This is a very |
| finish but all the benefits that go along with a steel | | | | important decision as it will account for a large portion |
| garage door. In fact, you can get a product with | | | | of your home's facade. You want a stylish, |
| windows, panels and in all the popular styles available | | | | affordable, secure and safe door. |