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A Quality Garage Door Adds Value To Your Home

By: Nick Messe

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A quality garage door adds value to your home and increases security. There are many styles to choose from including traditional tilt up designs. A garage door is selected to enhance the exterior home design and for most homes brings added curb appeal to the overall look of the property. An ill fitting or sloppy looking garage door is a turn off to potential buyers but can easily be fixed with proper repair, maintenance service or with a beautiful new door.

A garage useful for many purposes is a space that adds value to the property. Many people use the garage for storage space or even convert it into an extra room. It is large and can provide a smooth surface for games or sports practice. In summer weather the garage might be used as a summer patio area, offering protection from inclement weather.

If the heating and cooling system for the home is located in the garage area having an insulated and weatherproof garage will help keep utility costs down. A secure garage space gives the homeowner additional peace of mind along with monetary utility savings and is well worth the improvement investment costs.

Experts can install garage doors of various sizes in width and height. Single, double doors and door and a half size doors are made in standard widths from 8 to 20 feet. Most garage doors are 7 to 8 feet tall but a custom door can be made to fit openings with special sizes. Materials include wood, vinyl, steel, fiberglass or aluminum. Door sections may be flat, paneled, or have windows. Styles include simple lift up, sectional, barn door, sliders and swing-out doors.

A good reason to fix or replace damaged garage doors is the security factor, since most garages have direct access to the interior of a home and often the garage-to-house door is unlocked or easy to force open. A strong garage door operating properly adds security to the entire area including entry to the home. Doors that fit snugly are not easy to jimmy open and eavy doors operate easily with remote control devices and mechanical lifting systems. Being energy efficient helps reduce energy consumption while adding comfort and protection from weather.

Proper installation is important for the alignment and fit of the door to the opening. Costs are determined by the type of garage door, materials and installation. Tilt-up doors are the least expensive. Typical rolling sectional garage doors fit on tracks and have a lifting device for the heavier doors.

In wood or steel this type of door generally costs around $1000 installed but you should call for a custom quote. Carriage doors, doors with windows, doors with expensive hardware, and adding remote control openers add to the total costs. Expensive door systems can be in the $2,000 to $5,000 range. Remember, a good looking garage door will add to your home's value in the long run.

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Nick Messe is president of Lead Frog LLC. American Overhead Garage Door Atlant has been providing Atlanta area residents and businesses with Alpharettatta garage doors and outstanding garage door service for over 30 years.

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