Clopay Gallery Collection Steel Door
Many people love the look of a wood garage door, but few love the headaches that can sometimes come along with them. Wood doors can be heavy, expensive, and take much more care than a standard steel door. However, the sheer beauty of them can trump all of these concerns. Both door materials have arguments for and against them, and it really comes down to a customer’s taste, budget, and the primary use of the door.
If you have the money to invest in a beautiful wood door, the return in property value will usually be well worth the investment. Secondly, depending on the quality of wood, they can usually withhold the beating of a few baseballs overthrown in the driveway much better than a standard steel door can. It is a fact that wood doors need to be refinished or painted every couple of years, but if you are handy with a paint brush, or have someone on speed dial that is, it is nothing more than another weekend project.
So what if you love the idea of a wood door but all this upkeep and initial cost is just too daunting? Luckily you have a third option from the basic steel door and the wood door. Many companies now make steel doors that are painted at the manufacturer to look like wood, but act like steel. They can be reinforced to be as strong as you need and windows, handles, and hinges can be added to achieve the look you want. They also come in a range of different grains and stain like colors to match the exterior of the home. These doors are gaining in popularity and as seen in the photo above capture the essence of a wood door with the sensibility of a steel door.
