Garage doors come in a number of different designs, colors, materials and functioning modes. Every single model of garage door replacement has its own pros and downsides, because the material used changes along with its use. Difference in design includes basic and plain options without any trims or windows.

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In addition, there are elaborate  design fittings which work well with an Italian or Spanish type architecture, the classic and colonial designs go with the Craftsman, or plantation style homes, and last but not least, the sleek modern styled ones align well with the contemporarily designed properties.

Different materials like wood, steel, fiberglass as well as aluminum can be used to design garage doors. The wood kinds are classy but demand much more servicing compared to the other ones. Wooden garage doors need to be painted annually to ensure that they don’t warp, crack or deteriorate.

Steel garage doors are durable and will not be easily dented. They are sturdy but need a strong opener that can maneuver them. Aluminum doors are fairly inexpensive, they weigh less but can easily be dented. For a low budget, fiberglass is the best possible choice available. It is light weighted, won’t dent, however it does not last long either.

There are several mechanisms to lift a home garage door. There’s the Reinforced Rubberized Belt system, the Chain Drive System and also the Screw Drive System. The Screw Drive system is quite strong but too slow.