It's important for most of us to live in a home that says something about us. We can choose between different designs and styles to make a statement. One of the large areas that you need to think about in regards to your home is the garage door. Many people spend a lot of time focusing on other aspects of their home, but don't give nearly as much attention to choosing their garage door which isn't very wise.
There are many types of garage doors available today, either ready-made or custom designed. Wood, fiberglass, aluminum, and steel will be some of your many different material options too. Your garage door can use various hoisting mechanisms too which you'll need to think about. Also, many garage doors have many intricate details to enhance the design.
If you're looking to add an unique touch to your garage door, then consider making use of ornamental hardware. Just as you can find many different styles of homes, you can also find many different styles of garage doors. In addition to choosing the classic east coast style of garage doors, you can also choose contemporary, Spanish, Mediterranean, and many others. If you want to recreate the decor displayed in regions in Italy and France, then the Mediterranean style will be a good choice.
If you have a Mediterranean style home, then you will love the richly colored woods and windows with superb adornments. Spanish designed doors are simple and often come in natural woods to compliment a house designed with Spanish motif in mind. Of course, contemporary designs will be the most popular for those looking for a more modern design. If you're thinking about getting an east coast style garage door, then it will look very well if you have a traditional American style classic home like saltbox, Cape Cod, craftsman, or Tudor.
Functionally, options for your garage door include the type of opener that will optimally hoist your type of door. There are three kinds of openers available to do this hoisting work: the Reinforced Rubber Belt, the Screw Drive System and the Chain Loop.
If you're looking for something more luxurious, then the reinforced rubber belt is a good choice. Just know that it's the most costly design. You should choose this system if you're looking for something quiet. The reinforced rubber belt will do its job very quietly will opening the door.
Another type is the screw drive system, but its main disadvantage is its slow speed. The rail will be fitted with a long screw that will cause the trolley to move to open the door. It is somewhat louder than the reinforced rubber belt system, but it is the strongest method by far. This may be the one for your home if you attempting to hoist a heavy one panel garage door.
The chain loop system is a good choice for anyone looking to save more money. Just know that it produces a lot of noise. The trolley's hoisting motion will be directed by a chain that is connected to the rail. If you're trying to choose a new custom garage door for your home, then make sure you take into account your lifestyle as well as the overall style of your home.