Most of us take our garage for granted. Although it is not the most stylish room in our home, it does serve an important purporse in protecting and storing our cars and any extra stuff we need to store. Your car’s interior and exterior are protected from harsh weather conditions and you also protect it against from theft. But if your garage door is broken, you lose all of these benefits.
Your garage door can break for so many reasons. More than likely, years of wear and tear has finally worn the parts of the garage down or the door itself was hit by something like a car or tree. It might seem like a big hassle, but it is a lot easier to replace than you might think. The only thing you need to do is find a garage door at a good price.
The first thing you need to do is understand what type of garage door you will actually need. Fortunately, the majority of garages use 16′ x 7′ garage doors so that cuts down on worrying about finding a door that actually fits your opening. When it comes to materials and functionality, the driving factor will your local weather conditions. If you live in an area that experiences incredibly cold winters, you will want to get an insulated garage door, especially if you use your garage as additional living space. So a 16′ x 7′ insulated steel door will cost you a little over $1,000. If you live in a area that experiences moderate weather, a basic metal (aluminum or steel) or wood roll up garage door with no insulation will do the job. A durable version will cost you between $500 – $800.
Once you figure out what type of garage door you will need, it is time to figure out what style you want. You can get everything from carriage doors to custom made garage doors. More than likely you will get a roll up garage door and you will can customize it to your liking. You can add things like windows or paint the garage so that it blends in with the overall architecture of your home. A lot of manufacturers will charge little to nothing to have those customizations done for you, so you do not have to worry about going outside of your budget.
Once you find a door you like in the $600 price range (you know it is going to be durable, comes with a great warranty, and fits your styles), it times to start thinking about installation. Most manufacturers do not include installation in the price of the garage door, so you will have to pay extra to have it done. However, if you are handy and are a patient person, you should be able to put it together in a day or two with the help of a friend.
