Wood Garage Doors

All About Wood Garage Doors

Wood garage doors are one of the most popular garage door types because of their distinct, traditional beauty. Wood garage doors have become less popular over the past few decades as other garage door materials have been able to closely duplicate the look of natural wood. Garage doors made out of fiberglass look so much like wood that some cannot even tell them apart form real wood.

There are some major disadvantages to wood doors which, depending on your personal needs, may or may not seem to be so much of a disadvantage. Some of the disadvantages include lots of maintenance. Wood garage doors, as with most wood products that are exposed to the outdoor elements, end up cracking, expanding, warping and contracting. Because of this, the door needs to be repainted and or refinished about every other year.

Wood Garage Door Advantages:

Classic appearance-Wood doors can be easily painted or stained to pretty much any color of your choice.

Can be easily re-painted. If you decide to repaint the exterior of your home you can also easily re- paint your garage instead of being stuck with a garage door color that doesn't match.

Heavy and Strong- Although they need maintenance, these doors will last for a long time.

Can withstand bumps and scratches well.

Easily installed- Most wood garage doors can be easily installed by a professional. The tilt up style doors are easiest to install and are affordable too.

Another consideration- Safety. Make sure you have the correct safety devices installed with your wood garage doors to prevent accidents and injuries. Consult with a garage door contractor to ensure you get these installed correctly.

Marcy Tate is a content writer for Networx.com and has been working in the home improvement industry for over 10 years. Check Doors Networx for more information on garage door types and to get free estimates on all your garage door needs.

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