Are you planning to upgrade the appearance of your garage, or get a new garage door for your newly built house? One of the best options you can consider today is to buy a roller garage door. However, garage roller doors come in numerous forms, and you will need to choose the material that suits your requirements. Some of the common materials include fibreglass, composite materials, aluminium and steel. Note that any of these materials can be ideal, but you should make your decision based on factors like environmental conditions, aesthetics, and budget.
This post will be outlining the features of some popular materials you can consider before buying your garage door.
Steel
Most property owners today like buying steel garage doors, thanks to the advantages they offer. First, this garage roller door material is highly customisable, meaning it can be designed to suit your style. Steel is easy to maintain and comes at a reasonable price. This material also works well in any climatic condition due to its sturdiness. However, it's essential to remember that the durability of this material varies depending on its thickness and type of steel. The thickness is usually measured in gauges, and the thicker the material is, the better. Thicker gauges usually have a low number, so the lower the number, the longer the material will last, and the more it will cost.
Aluminium
Another viable metal material you can consider is aluminium. This material is suitable for property owners who want their garage doors to have a sleek, modern appearance. Other than offering you that contemporary look you desire, aluminium is corrosion-resistant, lightweight and sturdy. This means that the door can protect your property for years, even if it comes at a lower cost than steel. So if you are working on a tight budget, do not hesitate to consider aluminium. Finally, aluminium requires low maintenance, so you don't have to spend a lot over the years to keep your garage door in excellent shape.
Fiberglass
Fibreglass is a material that's known for offering the unique appearance of wood and strength of the metal. These doors are durable and can sometimes last longer than some traditional steel doors. Another feature that increases its durability is its ability to resist damage from salt, moisture, and insects. Fiberglass is also more affordable than steel garage doors, lightweight, customisable and easy to maintain. However, it's important to note that fibreglass can crack and get discoloured when exposed to excessive sunlight.
Share27 January 2020
Welcome to my blog. My name is Colin, and I work in a library in a small town. As we don't have a lot of patrons, we have a lot of downtime, and I am allowed to read during that time if no shelving needs to be done. Fiction was my first love, but over years at the library, I have delved into a range of other topics, including ones I thought would never interest me. In particular, I have done a lot of reading on garage doors, which is a surprisingly interesting topic. I wanted to create a blog so decided to throw my focus there. I hope you like these tips and ideas on garage doors and that they help you.