Benefits Of a Wooden Garage Door

Garage doors are highly practical and today there are so many different options to choose from, that you can actually make it a decorative element of your home décor.

This holds true especially for those considering getting a wooden garage door. There are numerous advantages of installing a wooden garage door. These can be easily customized to suit your specific requirements.

Not all homes have a standard garage door size. Also, if somebody has added fresh dimensions to their garage space or made improvements, then a fixed-size door which once got fitted into the garage might not be feasible anymore. You may be in need of a custom garage door now.  Irrespective of the size of the door required, customized wooden garage doors might be the perfect option for you.

Why install wooden garage doors

Here is a quick look at some of the major advantages of wood garage doors:

·         Wooden garage doors can be custom built in order to meet the specifications and taste of the homeowner.

·         It is possible to build these doors to fit all sizes and shapes of garages.

·         These doors can be built (or adjusted) for accommodating flat garage floors.

·         You can give your garage a distinctive look owing to the custom-built nature of the wooden garage doors.

·         Wooden garage doors are popular for enhancing the appearance of homes with a natural exterior finish by using elements such as logs, cedar shingles, stone etc.

·          These doors will not dent or crack like aluminum, steel and vinyl doors.

·         Since wood is considered to be a renewable resource, these wooden garage doors will be eco-friendly too.

·         You will find natural substance treatments to enhance the life of your wooden garage door. They will help to protect the door from rotting, bending etc.

·         It is possible to replace garage doors if they get damaged. The damaged part/panel can be easily replaced and you don’t need to replace the entire door.

·         You can use automatic operation for wooden garage doors or operate them manually.

·         Wood has the advantage of being a natural barrier to sound, so it helps in cutting down on all kinds of noise pollution. This is especially beneficial if you live on a busy street or have a noisy neighborhood.

Construction of wooden garage doors

When considering the installation of a wooden garage door, you might be confused with the different options, particularly with regards to their construction.

Most of the wooden garage doors will have a nice, solid, ornamental appearance, but there is more that goes into the making of these doors. They are not merely big wooden panels. Some wood garage doors could have several layers and some of the layers contain steel frames. This adds to the rigidity of the doors.

Other wooden garage doors might incorporate insulation areas. This allows the doors to provide increased protection against the weather. It also boosts sound absorption.

The type of wooden garage door you pick will depend mostly upon your specific needs and also on your budget.