How Garages Impact the Look of a House

When it comes to home improvement, some owners only focus on updating the interiors, paints windows, and probably the landscaping of their building.

Unfortunately, they neglect the garage door which has a significant contribution to the curb appeal and market value of their property. Such home improvement practices should be discouraged because the garage door makes up 1/4 to 1/3 of the exterior part of the building and should be given adequate consideration.

The Negative Impact of Having an Old or Worn Garage Door in Your Home

Appearance 

The desire of every homeowner is for both the interior and exterior parts of their building to look classy. The beauty of your home gives you self-confidence around the neighborhood and when you have guests. Therefore, if your garage door is in shabby condition, it will be an eyesore and also degrade the value of your home in the marketplace.

Even when your intention is not to place your home for sale, a dirty or bad looking garage door creates a visual disconnect for your property.

Compromised Security 

Apart from looking despicable, old garage doors are usually susceptible to crime. They don’t close tightly and have cracked wooden panels. And because of such security loopholes, your home may become a target to the burglars. It is recommended that you replace your old wooden garage door with a steel automatic door. It’s worth the investment and will pay off in the long run.

Here are some of the tips that will help you upgrade and enjoy a functional garage door in your building.

Repaint the Garage Door

Repainting your garage door will definitely improve the curb appeal of the exterior of your home. However, you’re at liberty to change the color. But you need to be sure that the new color is a match to other parts of your premises.

If you’re using a wooden garage door, you should remember that the natural beauty of wood complements virtually every architectural style. You will also spend a lot of time to allow the paint to dry. Do not use ordinary paint for steel or aluminum garage doors only use high-quality latex exterior paint.

Change to More Contemporary Windows

You can add windows to your garage door to make it look more beautiful, help in ventilation, and allow lights in. If there are none in existence, the addition of a window will also make the garage to be more usable during the day and night.

You only need to ensure that the color of the new garage window corresponds with other parts of the building exterior. 

Insulate the Garage Door And Install Lighting.

The reason we recommend the insulation of the garage door is to reduce heat loss and to help keep moisture levels low. More so, garage door insulation will help to combat rust on your car, metal tools, and bicycles.

If your garage is not yet insulated, it should be in your consideration while preparing for the winter season.

Contact a Garage Door Expert for Installation, Repairs, and Upgrade

If your garage door is old or you have been experiencing minor issues regarding its operation, then you should call us. At Bob's Advance Garage Doors, we have technicians that are ever ready to help you fix any garage door issues

Call us today.  We hope you will be particularly impressed with our approach to garage door repairs, replacement, or new installation.