All Garage Door Designs Are Available in Single, Double or Caravan Size Pretoria and Johannesburg

Because your garage door makes up more than forty percent of your home's exterior, it is important to not only choose a door that compliments your décor, but is also safe and secure. South Africa can be a dangerous place, so you want a door that is solidly constructed. There are many different types of garage doors to choose from, and these choices can sometimes be overwhelming. Here are some basic tips to help you choose the right door for your home.

First is picking the right garage door material. Here you have a choice of steel, aluminum, Fiberglass or wood. Wood is one of the more popular materials, but there are some things you need to know. One is that they require much more maintenance than other materials. In order to keep them from deteriorating, they have to be repainted or re-stained every year. While resistant to small dents, it is vulnerable to mold and mildew.

Steel garage doors are another option. They are strong and durable, lasting through the test of time. They are able to stand up to dents much better, as well as extremes in temperature. You can buy them in just as many styles, and they can be painted. The drawback to steel doors is that they are heavier than many other materials, so they need a stronger opening mechanism, heavy duty springs, and side rolling systems.

Aluminum, while lightweight and fairly economical, has drawbacks as well. They are not as durable when it comes to standing up to dents and dings, and is someone really wanted to get in, they probably could. One the other hand, like steel, they are available in a number of styles, can be painted, and are not susceptible to the elements. Aluminum garage doors require very little maintenance, and can be power washed.

Fiberglass is on the bottom of the list, and has both pros and cons. It is lightweight and not easily dented, but not as secure as other materials. Because it's fiberglass, it is more susceptible to extreme changes in temperature. If you live in an area where the climate is stable throughout the year, then these garage doors can be a less expensive option.

The next thing to consider when picking out garage doors is insulation. While you may live in South Africa, where the temperatures are on the warm side even in the Winter, insulation keeps out hot air as well. The higher the R value rating of the insulation, the better protected your garage will be, meaning that is will remain relatively cooler in those hot summer months.

There are a number of different factors when it comes to buying garage doors. Once you have decided on the right material, insulation factor, and style, the next step is ordering your door. It is important to carefully measure your existing garage door first, so you get the right size. You also have to know the strength of the track the gauge, spring mechanism, as well as the facing surface and hardware.

Because you want your garage doors to last a long time, make sure that whatever company you choose offers the longest warranty. This is important because usually the longer the warranty, the better the product.