Choosing a door for your new garage or home does not have to be complicated, but there are a lot of designs on the market, so choosing a style that you like that will accent your house or garage is an excellent place to start. The garage door installation is very similar for any door you choose, and most installers can order custom sizes and styles if necessary.

Selecting Your Garage Door

When you are ready to start looking at garage doors for your home, you may have a style in mind that will compliment the doors and trim on your house. Finding these doors can take a little searching, but a garage door installation service will often have a large door selection on display in their office and may have some catalogs with more designs they can order. 

Talk with the door company about the style you are after, and they can show you what they think will fit your needs. If the door needs to be a special size, the door company will need to see if the manufacturer has the size you need or can create a custom door. Oversize doors are typically more expensive than standard sizes, but a high-quality custom garage door will last for years on your home if it is maintained correctly.

Door Material

The garage door installation company may recommend aluminum doors because they are light, corrosion resistant, and durable. Aluminum doors with a vinyl coating never need painting and are weather resistant, so they will continue to look great over time. 

Alternatively, you can paint the vinyl door to match your home or order a garage door in a custom color. If you paint the house later, you may find that you don't like the door color anymore and want to change it. Starting with a standard white door is often the simplest solution and allows you to change the color anytime you like. 

Most aluminum garage doors are not insulated, but you can add insulation to the back of the door after the garage door installation is complete. Adding some foam board to the back of the panels can add a lot of heat and cold protection and will not interfere with the door's function. 

Warranties And Service

When selecting a garage door, talk to the garage door installation service about the warranty on the door and any repair or service guarantees that are included. Most door companies will warranty their work for a period that they feel is appropriate, and the door manufacturer will often offer a warranty on the door itself. 

If the door stops functioning, it is vital that you know if you are covered for repairs or if you will need to pay for the service when the door service comes to look at it. If the door stops working because of failure, the warranty may cover replacement parts, installation, and any other associated costs as a result of the failure.

Contact a professional for more information about garage door installation.