Garage Doors Concept part three

Custom garage doors are an excellent way for homeowners to put a personal touch on their residence. Today, they can choose from various colors, types, and trends that meet nearly every idea or concept that someone might have for their garage. The increase in new housing construction is also pushing the demand for new, and updated, residential garage doors. Bare wood or aluminum panels with the same type of ‘clicker’ used for the last half a century no longer meets anyone’s idea of a minimum standard. Trends that might look good in your home for 2021 include the following: Smart homes mean Accessible, Safe homes –In the last few years, the idea of controlling everything in a person’s home through one device has caught on for many reasons. The obvious benefit of never again losing the remote control or discovering the battery is dead just as someone pulls up in a thunderstorm, usually with a carload of groceries, but it can mean much more. Remotes are a favorite item for car thieves to grab. A quick check of the registration or insurance card means they have location and access to at least the garage and a way to enter the home unseen once they lower the door again. No remote means no access. In this new, Covid-19 era, a Smart garage door means that an owner can open it to allow contact-less delivery, even for large items. This option works from inside the home, their car, or even from work. The option is also great for making sure the garage door is closed after working or elsewhere. Smart capability isn’t limited to DIY or upgrading an old system. New housing construction continues, also driving up the demand for new garage doors. First-time home buyers are both more familiar and comfortable with Smart devices and are even demanding the capability as standard in their homes. Energy and Eco-Efficiency –New home buyers and DIY enthusiasts turn to insulated and repurposed panels for cost-efficient, attractive options. For new buyers, the higher price for insulated doors is rolled into the sale price, so they don’t ‘see’ the initial cost, just the reduced bill for heating and cooling. Repurposed panels are not as energy-efficient, but they prevent new wood from being harvested, reducing the number of trees needed. Homeowners can always insulate existing panels, repurposed or not, for increased energy efficiency later. Style and Design Trends –It used to be that garage doors were an afterthought for most homeowners. As long as the paint wasn’t marked up and the panels didn’t show too many encounters with the family car, the garage door was left alone. Homeowners now want their home, all of their homes, to reflect themselves and make an emphatic statement.The carriage house design has been a favorite in many areas but has caught on nationwide. The appearance provides a classic look to many homes that otherwise have a very modern feel. While
the panels are still the same size, variations in design and shading give the impression of differently shaped doors that only betray their modern construction while moving up or down. The glass windows which make up the top row of many carriage house designs are now a trend of their own. Sometimes called a lightbox, homeowners use it for natural lighting in a home office, workout room, or while doing the laundry. Depending on the need, some owners also choose to add a second row of windows for increased light while also providing a distinctive look. Paint for Attractiveness, not Utility –Beige, gray, and white are no longer the only acceptable colors for a garage door. Homeowners today are moving to absorb them into the overall appearance of the home and not just make it a neutral background for pictures of their cars. They can use a different color or darker shade to add to the appearance or paint a design that resembles a carriage house or other styles from the curbside. No matter the age or style of your home, upgrading your garage door can be a stylish and even cost-efficient change depending on your choices. As with any update, do your research and then choose a licensed business to perform the work. If this is a DIY project, make sure you have all of the tools, materials, and instructions at hand before getting started. Good luck!