Is a Wood Garage Door Right for Your Property?

Wood offers unsurpassed beauty but it does have some high-maintenance quirks.

Ask any real estate professional and they will tell you that curb appeal has a big impact on the market value of a property. It’s important to make a good impression, and a quality garage door is a big part of that, especially if your garage is visible from the street. When properly cared for, wood garage doors can definitely help create an impressive façade on your property. But is real wood really right for you? Considering these factors should help with this decision.

Cost

Wood garage doors typically cost more than other options such as steel or fiberglass. Some of these other materials come with finishes that can actually mimic wood pretty convincingly.

Weight

Wood garage doors weigh more than other types of doors. However, thanks to today’s modern garage door openers, a heavy door doesn’t really pose any extra hardship to a property owner. You may spend a few extra bucks on a more robust garage door opener with higher horsepower, but it isn’t any harder to push the button on the remote.

Efficiency

Heavy wood garage doors may require your garage door opener to consume a bit more energy, but because wood is an excellent natural insulator, you may save some energy on heating and cooling your garage. You can further improve the insulating ability of a wood garage door with a high-quality door seal and weatherstripping.

Weathering

Wood will weather more than materials like fiberglass, steel, or vinyl. However, it is not hard to protect your wood garage door from the elements with the right paints, stains, and seals. Also, the better the quality of wood that you use, the better the door will stand the test of time. For example, cedar wood is known for being highly resistant to mildew, rot, and insect damage.

Maintenance

Unlike steel doors that get enamel baked right on to them as their finish, wood garage doors have to have some kind of paint or stain applied to them to give the color and appearance you want. These products will have to be reapplied periodically, which means spending time doing the job yourself or spending money hiring someone else to do it.

Versatility

Perhaps the biggest advantage of wood garage doors is that they can go with any style of home, from contemporary to traditional. And when you get custom wood garage doors, you can get the exact look you want. At Dynamic Garage Door, we have ample experience in creating custom wood garage doors and pairing them with quality brand name garage door openers to provide a beautiful and functional entry to your property. Please browse through our online portfolio of garage door designs to help get inspired to design your new wood garage door, and then give us a call to set an appointment.