installing a new, efficient garage door

When it comes to replacing your garage door, there are many concerns that you may have. Here are three of those concerns addressed that can help make the whole ordeal a bit easier:

Do You Actually Need One? 

One concern that you may have may be whether or not you actually need to replace your garage door. You may have received different opinions about whether or not you do from friends and family. The best way to determine whether or not you should replace the garage door is to take a look at the wear and tear it has suffered.

If you have a wooden door that has rot, then you should replace it. If you have a metal garage door that has multiple bang marks, then this should be replaced as well, since these marks cannot be covered up. If the track has fallen apart and is not able to hold up the garage door properly, then this also needs replacement. Most of the time, you should be able to simply paint a wood garage door to cover up any scuffs or make minor repairs if the wear and tear isn't that bad. 

What Kind Should You Get?

If you do need to replace your garage door, you may be overwhelmed with the amount of garage door types that are available to you. Consider budget and what garage door material will be the most appealing for your home. The cheapest type of garage door would be metal or aluminum. Keep in mind that these can become banged up more so than wood doors. A wooden garage door will cost more, and, while it holds its own in durability, it may not last as long as other materials.

Do You Need to Replace the Opener?

The garage door opener and the garage door itself are two separate things. In most cases, you can replace the garage door without having to also replace garage door opener. However, this would not be the case if your new garage door is much heavier than your old one. In this situation, you would have to replace the garage door opener, as well because it won't be strong enough to open the new, heavier garage door that you have.

When you replace your garage door, you may want to consider choosing a garage door type that will work with your current garage door opener in order to save money. Talk to the professionals, such as A AAA Allstate Door Company, to see what type of garage door options these would be. 

By having some of these concerns addressed, you can better understand what replacement garage door options are the best for you in the end.