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Nowadays, garage doors aren’t just flimsy sheets of metal that wobble when you open or close them. There’s an array of materials and models on the market that are much more robust than they used to be. “A few years ago, garage doors tended to be an afterthought with homeowners leaving only a couple of hundred pounds to buy perhaps a steel single-skinned up-and-over door,” says David O’Mara marketing manager at Hörmann UK.
However, as garages today are doubling up as home gyms, utility rooms, workshops or a home office, as well as housing cars, choosing the right type of garage door shouldn’t be down to aesthetics alone. While it’s true that garage doors contribute to the overall kerb appeal of your home (they can make up around 30% of the façade), the doors need to be long-lasting and secure as a minimum. In fact, thermal efficiency, security, operation, material choice and maintenance will all be key factors when it comes to reviewing your options. With such a wide choice of garage doors now on the market, knowing what to consider before you buy will help you pick a model that offers value for money with the budget you have.
