August 15, 2011. Bill Szydlowski
credit: Untitled blueWhat One Should Know About Garage Door Prices
A new garage door can greatly improve the exterior appearance of a home. How much such a door will cost depends on a number of factors. The door’s size is one of the main factors; the 16′ garage door price will usually be much lower than the 28′ garage door price. Other factors affecting the garage door price include the material the door is made from, how the door is opened, whether or not it is insulated and where it is purchased from. Internet retail websites often offer the best prices but one should always compare prices between a website and hardware store to make sure he or she is getting the best deal.
Cheap Garage Door Prices
A person who is looking for a cheap door may want to consider buying one made by Holmes. It is currently one of the cheapest options on the market. These doors are made from white stainless steel and will match well on most any suburban home. Holmes sells its doors for anywhere between $250 and $500, depending on the size of the door. Other plain stainless steel doors are around the same price.
Medium Range Options
A medium range door is one that is neither overly cheap nor overly expensive. Such a door will usually be well made but may not be as aesthetic as a premium door. Wayne-Dalton, Mesa Garage Doors and others sell affordable doors of this nature. Mesa doors are made from wood and generally cost around $500. Wayne-Dalton doors cost between $300 and $550 and are made either with or without polyurethane insulation. The insulated doors cost a bit more, but are not overly expensive.
Premium Garage Doors
Premium doors generally cost well over $1,000. Most wooden doors fall under this category. Amarr WeatherGuard garage doors fall under the same price range. They are made from high quality steel and are fully insulated. Amarr WeatherGuard doors are more aesthetic than regular steel doors, as they have wood grained exterior steel and pebble grained interior steel.
Garage door pricing depends on a number of factors. Besides looking at ready made garage doors, one may also want to consider having a door custom made. This is usually more expensive but it can be worth it if the home has a uniquely shaped garage. A homeowner should take both practicalities and aesthetics into account when choosing a door for the garage. By looking over the options carefully, one will be able to find the garage door that is most suitable for the home.
Updated August 15, 2011. Published June 12, 2011. Bill Szydlowski
