One of the more commonly overlooked upgrades with your home is your garage. If kerb appeal and landscaping are on your list of things to do for your home upgrades, then you should consider your garage doors. If you aren't sure how you can upgrade them while also adding to your kerb appeal, there are a few options you can consider. Here are a few of those options and what to know about each one.
Garage Door Skins
One of the latest upgrades to hit the market where garage doors are concerned are skins. The skins are heavy-duty vinyl decals that are attached to the door. They use no glue or special equipment. You can buy the skins in any design, including traditional wood door finishes or landscape images, depending on what you are looking for. The skins are removable, making them ideal for someone who is renting their home and wants to upgrade the look.
Smartphone Connection
One of the ways you can upgrade the garage door is to upgrade the opening device itself. You may have a remote controlled opener, but if your door is older, it may be a manual opening system. One upgrade you can consider is to use a smartphone garage door opener. This device can be attached to the existing garage door. It will use your smartphone as the remote. You can also put in security features to the application, allowing you set the door to open at specific hours. Some of the smartphone door openers also have a way to view the garage door remotely.
Wood Casings
If you have a durable metal door, but you just don't like the look of it, you can go with a wood casing. The wood casing can be in any style of wood grain you would like. They can also be finished to any colour you would like as well. The casings generally snap onto the current garage doors and give a snug fit. In some cases, you may need an insulation membrane to prevent water damage from humidity. The casings can be removed at any time if you no longer like the look.
These are just a few of the options available to you for upgrading garage doors. If you think any of these options would be ideal for your garage door upgrade, visit your local home improvement store. They can direct you to the materials you will need for the upgrades or to garage door kits that can help your upgrade plans.
Share16 January 2019
Your garage door is one of the most important parts of your home, but sadly, many homeowners overlook this essential home component. If your garage faces the front of your property, you garage doors have a huge impact on your home's curb appeal. That's one of the reasons why it's important to pick the right style and keep your garage door well maintained. On top of that, your garage door has a direct impact on your home security. If someone can get through that door, they can reach your car, your tools and potentially even a door to the interior of your home. To help you out, these blog is going to contain a wide range of posts on garage door style, maintenance, security and more. Get comfortable and look around. I hope you like what you find.