While many homeowners install sectional doors on their garages, you shouldn't discount the appeal of buying a traditional one-piece door. How do these doors work? What are their benefits?
What Is a One-Piece Garage Door?
One-piece garage doors are also known as tilt-up or up-and-over doors. Unlike sectional doors which contain multiple panels which roll up and down when they open and close, a one-piece door has a single panel.
When you use the door, the whole panel moves up or down. For example, when you open the door, it swings forward and up out of your garage's footprint space. It then usually folds up into the garage's ceiling to give you maximum clearance room. The edge of the door might protrude at the top or it might slot back into the garage, depending on the product you buy.
One-piece doors are traditionally manually operated. You use the handle to swing the door up and down. However, you can buy some doors that can connect to automated opening systems if you prefer.
What Are the Advantages of One-Piece Garage Doors?
One-piece garage doors have some advantages you may find appealing. For example, some homeowners choose these doors because of the following benefits:
One-Piece Doors Have a Classic Appeal
One-piece garage doors have a classic appearance. While sectional doors often look good on more modern homes, they can look a little out of place on traditional properties.
On the other hand, one-piece doors fit into any home design. They can take on a traditional or more modern look. Your garage door will blend into the overall style of your home.
One-Piece Garage Doors Have Cost Advantages
The costs of a new garage door include buying the door and installing it. If you have a smaller budget, then some doors might not suit you. For example, you pay more to buy a sectional door, to fit its system, and then to install it. These doors have more components and complex systems. They take some time to put in place.
If you want a low-cost option, then a one-piece door may be your best choice. These doors cost less to buy than more complex doors, so you'll save money on your purchasing costs.
Plus, one-piece doors operate on a simple spring system, which don't use as many parts as the systems on sectional doors. Your contractors won't have to install complex support systems before they can put your door in place. You'll get a faster and less time-consuming installation, which reduces your overall costs.
One-Piece Garage Doors Need Less Maintenance Work
All garage doors need regular maintenance. You should have regular inspections to ensure that your door operates safely and efficiently, and repair problems fast.
However, some garage doors need more work than others. If a door has an automated and complex opening system, then it contains more components. You also have to deal with automatic openers and their problems. The more parts and moving components a garage door system has, the more things that can go wrong.
The effective simplicity of one-piece doors makes them low maintenance. Their systems don't have a lot of parts to look after. You simply have to keep an eye on their springs and frames.
As well as reducing your maintenance jobs, your door should last longer without needing repairs. If your system does develop a problem, it should also be cheaper to fix.
While one-piece garage doors work well on many homes, there are times when other options, such as sectional doors, are a better fit. To get advice on the best type of door to put on your garage, contact Edgemont Garage Doors. Our expert technicians will talk through all your options and install a high-quality door that will enhance your home for years to come.
