How to Find the Right Residential Garage Door

Your home is a big investment, and your garage door should be as functional as it is good-looking. Here are the three things to weigh.

1. Style and Design

The garage door is often the most visible part of the front of your house, so its style should suit your home's architecture. Picture the look you want first; a mismatched door is a regret you see every day. Wood and carriage-house designs suit rustic and traditional homes, while glass and flush steel suit modern ones. We supply designs from classic to contemporary.

2. Material

Once you've chosen a design, pick a material for durability, maintenance and insulation (R-value):

• Steel: the most popular choice. Affordable, low-maintenance, secure and available in a range of R-values.
• Glass and aluminum: a modern look that lets in natural light.
• Vinyl: tough and rust-proof, a good option near the coast.
• Fibreglass: dent-resistant and low-maintenance, and can be made to look like wood.
• Wood: rustic character and real warmth, but it needs regular care.

3. Safety

A garage door is heavy and its springs are under high tension, so it must be installed by a trained professional. A bad installation puts you, your family and your property at risk. Look for:

• Pinch-resistant section joints
• Tamper-resistant bottom brackets
• An opener with photo-eye sensors and auto-reverse
• Rolling-code remotes for security

Get Expert Help

Contact GVA Garage Doors for a new door or a repair. Call 604.398.4009 or request a service call.