The importance of an insulated garage door

The amount of insulation found in a garage door can have not only a dramatic effect on the temperature of your garage but on the temperature of neighboring rooms. The amount of insulation that a garage door provides is represented by an international measurement called the R-value.

It is important to select a garage door with an R-value that is consistent with how you intend to use your garage.

Do you heat or cool your garage? Well, insulation will prove very important. A well-insulated garage door will help maintain/regulate temperature while keeping your heating or cooling costs down.

People who enjoy working in their garages may want their garage to be more insulated.

If your garage is attached to your house, the insulation value of your garage door affects the insulation of your whole house.

Can a garage door be painted?

The bottom line is that we would strongly discourage any consumer from painting their garage door.

First off, most manufacturers will void any applicable warranty if an applied finish is not carried out by the manufacturer themselves. Secondly, it is common for consumers to apply incorrect types of finishes which can cause the paintwork/primer to peel, bubble or disfigure the door, revealing the door’s material composition.

The doors best suited for painting are metal doors. The majority of metal doors come with a minimum of a primer finish making them suitable for painting; however, most people leave them as they are. Wooden doors can be painted or treated as required, yet it’s always suggest that you follow the manufacturer’s recommendations/instructions.

How much should I spend on a garage door?

Like anything in life, I higher priced product is usually of greater quality – garage doors are not an exception to the rule. There are a number of factors which invariably affect the price of a garage door including but not limited to:

• Dimensions of the door itself
• Style (Georgian, Europa, Vertical)
• Finish – (Steel, Timber, GRP)
• Colour
• Lifting Gear
• Other extras – (Windows, Accents Pieces, and Automatic Openers).

The aforementioned factors can vary the price of a garage door significantly. For example, timber is significantly more expensive than its steel counterpart; likewise, a garage door of 14′ wide will be more expensive than a door 7′ wide given everything else is the same.

How much you should pay for a door is dependent on your lifestyle and how you intend to use your garage. We would always recommend that you understand all of the options available and speak with a company that is able to give advice and aid you in your choice of door.