After a long day at work during which a glance out the window revealed heavy rain, followed by a harried trip home in rush hour traffic where it seemed as though a collision loomed at every intersection the last thing you want to do, is leave your nice warm vehicle to make a mad dash to your home’s front door. After all, the idea of getting drenched as you hurry from your vehicle to your door is less than welcoming!
If this sounds familiar, then you are not alone. However, there is a very simple solution-the addition of a garage. Rather than parking in the drive, why not make your life easier and add to the value of your home at the same time by having a garage built or perhaps turning that open carport into a garage?
A garage is one of the best ways to not only add ease of living to your day, but it will also give you a place to keep your vehicles out of the elements while also adding more room for life. Then when you choose garage door that enhances the beauty and style of your home’s architecture, you are increasing the value of your home as well.
In addition to the personnel convenience of having a garage, there are several other benefits.
- Many vehicle insurance companies will give lower rates when vehicles are kept in a garage because a garage keeps automobiles protected from the elements and off the street.
- A garage provides a place to store one’s tools and outdoor equipment.
- A garage gives you a place to work on your vehicle(s).
Once you decide to add a garage to your home, then next decision you will face is what type of door you should chose. Today there are several options, so you are certain to find one that suits the style of your home. Some of these styles include:
- Retractable doors are great for large garage spaces.
- Sectional doors are similar to retractable garage doors, but are divided into panels.
- Canopy style garage doors offer the most security.
Regardless of the type of garage door you may choose, you will find that they are available in steel, timber, glass refined plastic and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. Each of these has their own set of pros and cons and can have a wide range of prices. For instance, wood is the cheaper one and also it looks good, but it will be more easily damaged by the weather than steel. Consequently, you will want to talk to a professional garage door installation company to find out which type of door will be best for your needs as well as go with the overall appearance of your home. They will be glad to come out to you home and help you make an informed decision. Before long, you will have the garage of your dreams and no longer will the weather cause you concern.