Many homeowners pay little attention to garage doors, as long as they open and close every day. When it's time to choose between replacement and repair, some homeowners are unaware of the financial benefits of a new garage door. Explore the four reasons that make garage doors great investments below.
A New Garage Door Makes Your Home More Energy-Efficient
If you have an attached garage, your garage door may be the culprit for unexplained high utility bills. A non-insulated garage door leaks hot and cold air into other parts of your home through shared walls. In turn, you have to tune the thermostat frequently to adjust the temperature.
A new, insulated garage door reduces energy loss via the garage and contributes to energy savings. Energy-efficient doors feature layers of steel and insulation, with popular insulation materials being polyurethane and polystyrene. These materials also offer extra durability and strength.
You can determine a garage door's energy efficiency by its R-value. The higher the measurement, the more insulated a garage door is, and the more savings you get on utility bills. A garage door specialist can also help you pick a garage door with better seals and thermal breaks for enhanced insulation.
Increased Home Value
A garage door takes up
as much as 40 percent
of your home's exterior façade. If you put your house on the market with an old and tired garage door, you discourage potential buyers from taking a look inside.
Traditionally, garage doors were functional, and many homeowners paid little attention to the style and visual appeal of their garage doors. Modern garage doors are functional and fashionable, and manufacturers have introduced new materials, including fiberglass, faux wood, and steel.
Many contemporary garage door designs can enhance the overall style of your home, whether you want a Victorian, farmhouse, industrial, or coastal aesthetic. You can also use bold or contrasting colors to make your exterior stand out in your neighborhood.
Additional style elements include trim, light fixtures, and pillars. Ask your garage door expert about a custom door that complements your home's architecture.
A well-maintained and appealing door lets potential buyers know that you care about your property. Also, a contemporary model invites buyers interested in modern features. In this way, your home sells faster and attracts good offers.
Reduced Costs on Repairs and Maintenance
Although garage doors last many years, they sustain wear and tear over time. Old garage doors can sag due to damaged components, while damage from bicycles and vehicles may leave visible dents.
As your garage door ages, you likely spend a lot more on repairs than you would on a new model. If you have to call the garage door technician every month, invest in a replacement door to save on repair costs. Also, warranties accompany new garage doors, and you spend less on maintenance. As long as you consult professionals for expert installation, you can expect fewer costs on repairs.
Better Security
Home burglars target garage doors without modern security features as they make it easier to break into the garage. In fact, a skilled intruder can use a coat hanger to breach the door and pull its safety cord. In other instances, thieves break apart the door's locking mechanism from the outside. Some homeowners leave the door between the garage and the house open, giving burglars even more access to their homes.
In contrast, modern garage doors have advanced security features like auto-reverse mechanisms and photo eye sensors. Other features include:
Motion Detector Lights
Burglars prefer to operate in the darkness. You can get a garage door with motion-detecting floodlights as the bright lights startle and deter criminals. The floodlights detect body heat and automatically turn on a bright beacon to scare away burglars. You can program the garage door lights to stay on for a few minutes.
Smart Garage Door Openers
Smart garage door openers let you monitor your door's status via a mobile app. You receive an alert if someone opens the door, which allows homeowners to notify the police immediately. Smart openers also let you open the door remotely to let in authorized people.
Two Internal Locks
Reputable manufacturers sell garage doors with at least two locks on each side. Look out for euro cylinder locks, which burglars find hard to pick or drill open. Other suppliers provide the capacity for additional locks. Automatic doors feature robust locking mechanisms powered by the motor door to prevent unauthorized access.
Other modern garage doors feature smart locks with a security camera, remote access, and Wi-Fi connectivity. These smart locks make home automation easier.
Security Timer
A security timer is an excellent solution if you forget to lock your garage door after you leave or come back home. The device opens and locks your door at predetermined times. Even if someone tries to control the garage door with a remote, it will not open outside the scheduled times. However, you can turn off the timer and work in the garage.
The right garage door can pay for itself and sell your home faster.
Contact us
at Edgemont Garage Door Service to select a functional and stylish garage door for your home.
