If you are thinking of changing the garage doors at your property one of the decisions you will need to make is what material the door is made of. There is a wide variety of materials available ranging from traditional wooden doors to hard wearing steel doors and your choice may be influenced by the age and style of your property as the garage door style should ideally reflect this.

Should you decide on the more rustic looking wooden doors for your garage it is important to remember that they will need regular maintenance such as painting or staining however the advantage is that you can easily change the appearance of the doors if you desire a different look. The doors may be affected by the weather, so it is advisable to keep on top of the maintenance to prevent issues such as doors sticking.

Steel up and over garage doors are the most popular choice for modern homes and are strong, durable and easy to maintain. Most doors are powder coated initially to avoid rusting but can be painted with metal paint if you want a specific colour for your garage door. These can be automated and operated by a remote-control unit making opening and closing them a simple task.