When looking for a designer garage door, most people put much emphasis on the design and beauty of the door. However, it is important to note that your garage door will do much more than just beautify your home. In addition to the beauty aspect, your garage door should be able to offer protection from harsh weather conditions and burglary. The major difference between stylish garage doors and other garage doors is only the appearance but they play the same role of protection. A fashionable door can help transform the appearance of your home by being the main attraction or by enhancing the overall appearance. You should also understand that the designer garage doors are expensive and hence the need to get it right the first time. Some of the features that you should emphasise on when choosing garage designer doors include:

Style

The important thing about trendy doors is that they can be customised according to every aspect of your home. Your door can be designed to mimic any style whether contemporary, traditional or anything in-between. However, when choosing the ideal beauty style, it is important to choose a style that also complements the construction of the door. For example, choosing doors with a true frame and panel construction will make the door sturdier than a door with nailed or glued frames and panels for decorative aspect only. The door can also be customised with frosted plastic or shatterproof glass in the panels instead of the normal glass to create a more modern appearance. Glass panels are essential as they allow light to pass during the day. 

Type

You can find garage doors in four basic types that include roll up, swing out, swing up or slide to the side. If you are looking for a distinctive look that will clear out your ceiling, you can go for sliding or swing out doors. However, before purchasing any garage door irrespective of the style or type, you should be careful with your measurements. The best thing about fashionable doors is that you are not restricted to the standard measures as you can ask the designer to make a door that is specific to your needs. Nevertheless, before choosing any specific type of a garage door, you should make sure that you have enough space for the requirements such as the headroom.

Material

When choosing a designer door, you must choose the material that meets your finery needs but also, which guarantees durability. Designer garage doors can be made from wood, aluminium and steel. Wood is the darling of many manufacturers because it offers flexibility, charm and authenticity that cannot be matched by any other material. Steel is preferred by people who do not want a lot of maintenance. It is also important to note that the choice of material you choose greatly affects the cost of the door. Wood falls in the expensive category while aluminium is the cheapest with steel in-between.

Insulation

The modern garages are no longer storage rooms but are multi-purpose rooms being used as work places and for hosting social gatherings. It is therefore necessary to ensure that your garage doors are energy efficient. Thermal is expressed with an R-value. You should purchase the door with higher R-value as it will ensure a quiet working environment.