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There is a new trend in motion regarding garage doors. A garage is no longer just a place for parking your cars and using it as a storage area. Today's homeowners are straying away from the traditional use of garages and using them for other purposes.
According to Garage Living, 55% of homeowners have made their garages more functional by choosing to use their garage doors as the home's main entrance (refers to the Chamberlain Group's online study of 1024 homeowners). This is an example of the utilization of garage doors that goes beyond conventional use. In addition to using them as the home's main entranceway, they are also being used for business workplaces, personal gyms, extra rooms, and any other way they choose. In short, the many different uses of garages are now endless and the requirement for new garage doors that can accommodate these new garage spaces has escalated tremendously.
There are various reasons why homeowners consider new garage door installations. These reasons range from updating safety features, improving security, to experimenting with resourceful and innovative ideas. Whatever the reason, it will require thought and analysis before deciding on what needs to be done, the costs involved and choosing the best professional installation company. When it comes to deciding whether you should replace your garage door, the most important questions are how much are you willing to spend, and will the replacement be worth the investment?
To start, are you interested in installing the entire garage door or just a new garage door opener? If you require a new garage door, this could add value to your home. Therefore, if a homeowner discovers this to be true, and this person believes a new garage door is necessary, then it would make sense to move forward with the installation. Other reasons why a new garage door may be necessary are as follows:
Overall, it takes thought and planning when it comes to installing a new garage door. Keeping this in mind, the following are seven facts you should know about garage door installations.
Checking cost options must be done before moving forward with a plan for garage door installations. Do you want a conventional remote-controlled door opener for your garage door that allows the homeowner to open their garage door remotely when in front of the garage or a few feet away? Or are you interested in installing smart access technology that allows the homeowner to open/close their door from anywhere? Other cost factors are labor, the size and number of the garage door(s), insulated or non-insulated doors, the style chosen (Carriage, Barn, Modern?), and the materials to be used in the construction of the door (cedar, wood, aluminum?).
Consider the ROI (“Return on Investment”). If you're renovating your home to sell it, will the new garage door increase the sale value or at least enable you to recover the money you spent on doing this renovation? If you intend to stay in your home, will the cost over the years in maintenance fees be worth the price that you paid for the door?
Take an objective look at the current condition of your home. If the garage door is ancient and perhaps adds a negative look to an outdated but well-maintained home, a new garage door might be just the thing needed to spruce up the home. However, if your current garage door is in good working condition and you believe just having a professional paint job done would renew the look of the door, then perhaps you could pass on replacing the door and use the money to do some other renovations in the home.
If the decision is made to move forward with the installation, then before going into the deal and signing anything, make sure all the details of the entire process are upfront and fully understood. Price and payment options are at the top of the list, and it's also extremely important to know the step-by-step installation procedure along with an estimated completion date. Concerning this, a close eye must be kept on the work to make sure it is progressing according to schedule.
Consider the maintenance that will be required for the type of door and materials chosen:
Of course, the materials chosen will make a big difference to the overall cost.
Inquire about warranties and be sure all the terms stated are clearly understood. Usually, a manufacturer's warranty will only cover defective parts for about a year.
An installation warranty from the company installing the garage door may also be given for one year but repairs are covered only up to 90 days. This is standard information, but since this can vary from company to company, and warranties are a good thing to have for the reasonable amount of protection that it provides, always be sure to get all necessary information regarding this service.
Finally, if you find that it's not in your budget to consider garage door installations, there's the option of fixing what needs to be repaired instead. Hardware stores give a detailed breakdown of costs for repairs and installation of garage doors.
There are intricate details that pertain to the individual homeowner, so a lot of the responsibility of researching and purchasing new garage doors will fall upon each homeowner. However, this article contains sensible business practices that can be followed by anyone who is considering garage door installations for their home. Technological solutions have become prominent in the world today, so if you'd like more information on types of residential access control solutions, give us a call. The goal should be to have a garage that not only serves its functional purpose but also offers your home complete safety and security.
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