There are many different types and styles of garage doors on the market and they are an important investment for any home. Not only do you need a garage door that looks good and suits your home, you also need it to be durable and most importantly secure to keep unwanted visitors out.
When choosing your new garage door, be sure to steer clear of cheap ones, as not only will they not give you value for money, they may be easy to break into or deteriorate a lot faster than they should do.
Here are a few things to look out for:
1. Be wary of metal up and over garage doors. This is because they can dent easily and they require a lot of maintenance, as they need to be painted on a regular basis. Up and over garage doors are also easier to force entry into, as the intruder will have the handle to hold to pull open. You will not get this with a roller door, as there is nothing for them to pull on.
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GRP garage doors are a very popular choice, however some are made to a lower standard than others. They way to tell if it is a cheap garage door is if you can still see daylight through them when the door is shut. If it is a good quality GRP garage door, when shut the garage should be in complete darkness. In fact with some low quality garage doors you can even see the outline of people and objects when the garage door is shut. This type of door may also be easier to force open.
3. For what some companies charge for metal up and over garage doors, you can actually get a powder coated, aluminium electric roller garage door for a fraction of the price more. A roller garage door has more benefits than an up and over door and you will also get far better value for money. You can also get them in virtually any colour you want, so you can choose the perfect garage door to suit your home.
4. If you do decide to go for a roller garage door, watch out for ones that have really thin slats, as this is a sign that it is a cheap garage door. This means that it will not be as insulated, will dent easier and may rattle.
If you are looking for a new garage door be sure to get a free quote from us at Jewel Windows. We offer a price beat guarantee on like for like products, so make sure you check with us before you buy! For your quick free quote go to www.jewelwindows.co.uk or email info@jewelwindows.co.uk.
