Gone are the days when the only choice for homeowners was a plain old garage door which looked more like a wall than an entryway. If you are in the market for a new door, why not opt for one of the stylish new designs instead? Here are just a few examples.

Carriage House Style

The doors that fall into this category are reminiscent of another time and place: they are tastefully old-fashioned in their look and feel and come in a wide variety of styles. Carriage House gets its name from buildings that were used more than a century ago to store buggies. The “buggies” may have changed since then, but not the timelessness of the door design. Your Utah garage doors specialists at A+ carry many of the top manufacturers of classic Carriage House looks, including Wayne Dalton®: so if you’re seeking a traditional look with all the conveniences of modern automatic amenities, this might be the choice for you.

Contemporary Style

Today’s modern architectural styles demand something equally dramatic when it comes to garage doors. Contemporary design doors offer a wide variety of choices, all of which are designed to make a bold statement. The hottest look is totally see-through, with small panes of sturdy glass encased in a framework made of copper, zinc, or steel. Such doors allow vehicle entryways to look more like windows and less like utilitarian doors, yet they offer the same levels of total security and convenience.  Top manufacturers such as Amarr® and Northwest® are masters of innovation whose engineers are always working on new and exciting designs that will literally take your breath away.

Raised Panel Style

Raised panel doors offer an All-American look that is suitable for just about any home: this is why they continue to be a top-seller all across the country. You don’t have to settle for “plain Jane” anymore however: today’s raised panel designs offer a wide range of exciting looks both with window inserts and without. Fiberglass, wood, and steel are the materials of choice for this type of door and yours can be stained or painted in virtually any color: adding curb appeal along with cost-effective durability to your home.

When it comes to Utah garage doors, A+ has one of the very best selections of Carriage House, Contemporary, and Raised Panel styles: which one’s right for you?

If your old garage door is on its last legs (or rollers!), spring is a great time to get a new one. The weather is more cooperative for installation and you can enjoy the benefits of your investment all summer long. With so many choices out there, how do you even begin to know where to start? The best way to make an educated decision is to get a little knowledge first: you need to consider type and material. Here are some tips that will help as you research Utah garage doors.

Type

There are two basic types of garage doors: tilt-up (swing-up) and sectional roll-up. If cost is a big issue for you as it is for many of us during these difficult times, a tilt-up is definitely an attractive choice. It consists of a single solid pane that opens by rotating up and then outward. Many folks find this kind of kinetic engineering impractical for two reasons: the door cannot be opened if another car is parked on the driveway too close to the door; and in bad weather, snow or rain will be allowed into your dry garage every time the door is opened.

A sectional type is a little more expensive and should be installed by a professional, but it offers many distinct advantages: they are stronger and safer than tilt-ups, they operate just fine with tight space constraints, and put less stress on springs.

Material

The three most commonly used materials for residential Utah garage doors are aluminum, wood, and steel. There are pluses and minuses for each:

• Aluminum: lightweight and durable, aluminum never rusts and can be painted virtually any color.. The most common complaint with aluminum doors is that they dent easily if they are accidentally hit either by a car or by a baseball and can be difficult to repair when body damage is involved. Aluminum doors are no longer a part of many dealers’ product line.

• Steel: Like aluminum, steel is lightweight and versatile but its main advantage is that it offers a wide range of insulation options. It is definitely stronger than wood and withstands any type of Utah weather with aplomb. Steel never cracks or warps and will last a lifetime.

• Wood: Today’s wood garage doors are extremely attractive and offer the most options in terms of design. Wood is a natural insulator but because it is a natural product it is subject to seasonal contraction and expansion. In simple terms: a wood door requires regular seasonal upkeep to stay looking fresh, but many homeowners are happy to take care of wood doors because of their classic beauty.

Garage doors of all types and materials come in all kinds of innovative designs suitable for every style of home. Contact A+ Garage Doors for the very best in selection and service.

You’ve repaired and replaced, repaired and replaced, but your old garage door still isn’t working right. Even for the avid and thrifty Do-It-Yourselfer, there comes a time when pouring all that time and money into a faulty door just doesn’t make good fiscal sense anymore. Utah garage doors are continuously pounded by harsh weather conditions including snow, sleet, ice, and hot sunshine. Here are some ways that Utah homeowners can know when it’s finally time to get a new garage door.

Dents: A dented garage door is not necessarily a safety hazard, but it is certainly an eyesore! Even if your yard is immaculately kept and the rest of your house looks terrific, the sight of a dent or dents in the garage door will wipe out any positive impression when people drive up to your property: and this could result in a loss of value to your home too if you’re considering selling.

Rust: Rust is not only unsightly, but it is also a sign that your garage door will soon be experiencing operational problems if it isn’t already. Rust is a symptom of corrosion in a door’s metal parts, and these parts may break or fall apart unexpectedly resulting in inconvenience or even injury. Rust in spring coils is especially dangerous: since these coils are responsible for the high degree of tension necessary for proper door operations, if the coils fail the heavy door could fall and fall violently.

Difficulty Opening: A door that is hard to open either by hand or automatically is exhibiting signs of wear or misalignment. If you try to force it open, the consequences may be severe: you could become entrapped under the door or the door could fall off altogether. Injuries caused by these types of incidents, including those mishaps that occur with Utah garage doors, are responsible for 20,000 emergency room visits every annually according to the U.S Consumer Product and Safety Commission. Similar studies also show that 60 children have been killed since 1982 by automatic doors that did not reserve upon contact.

A+ Garage Doors is a Beehive State company dedicated to installing top quality new Utah garage doors; don’t risk inconvenience or injury: call A+ today.

Garage doors are an essential part to most homes, but are not often thought about until something goes wrong. Most of the time garage doors perform admirably and do just what is required of them. There are several things that can be done to keep them running well, such as not subjecting them to unnecessary wear and damage, and performing basic maintenance when necessary. The easiest thing to do to keep a garage door working well is to avoid subjecting it to too much wear and tear.

Garage doors are designed to be operable and safe, and keep out the weather. However they are not designed to sustain overt stress and repeated blows. For those who have children, or live in a neighborhood with young families, a familiar sight might be kids playing hockey, tennis, lacrosse, soccer, or throwing a baseball against a garage door. It seems like a good idea because kids can play in the safety of their driveway and the garage door serves as a good backstop. However, this can result in panels being dented or broken, and the repeated impacts can loosen bolts and contribute to unnecessary stress and further damage.

If something should happen to your garage door, it is important to repair it promptly. Garage door service is a good way to prevent more costly repairs or even replacement in the future. Some repairs are minor and quick and may only involve tightening bolts, cleaning and lubricating the tracks or adjusting the alignment of the tracks. An essential part of a good working garage door is the springs, because they are the parts that allow the door to raise and lower.

For the best garage door installation and repair, call A+ Garage Doors.