Garage Doors: Wood, Steel, or Aluminum?

Simplex3 · 05-27-2007, 08:49 PM

If money weren't an object and you were buying new garage doors, which material would you get and why?

If you have either steel or aluminum, how have they held up and would your recommend them?

**BigMeatballDave** · 05-27-2007, 08:51 PM

I don't know shit about this, but I would say, Aluminum, with a steel frame.

88TG88 · 05-27-2007, 08:56 PM

Wood, it looks swanky.

ChiefaRoo · 05-27-2007, 09:20 PM

Steel

JBucc · 05-27-2007, 09:23 PM

I prefer cast iron

Wile_E_Coyote · 05-27-2007, 09:34 PM

metal fades & dents, wood rots & is heavier...

**Skip Towne** · 05-27-2007, 09:44 PM

Fiberglass.

Simplex3 · 05-27-2007, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Fiberglass.

Home-owner's association says "no".

**TinyEvel** · 05-27-2007, 09:57 PM

We have frosted glass with an aluminum frame. Though, it has to go with a certain kind of architecture.
The bonus is, the garage is BRIGHTER with the door down. When the sun is on that side of the garage, the panels glow and throw light all over the garage.

But if you're looking for a solid door, I'd say aluminum. Steel is probably galvanized or powdercoated, so probably as durable. But regardless of material, I'd say the first thing you should go with is the look you want. What type of architecture is your home? or, what type of look are you trying to achieve. Then go with materials from there.

Throw up a pic and we'll discuss.

05-27-2007, 10:13 PM

I'd buy high end natural wood doors, but they're high maintenance. I'd buy well insulated metal for low maintenance options.

Logical · 05-27-2007, 10:14 PM

Wood looks nice and sounds nice, but does not wear well. If you get an insulated metal door they are usually of high quality and will last a really long time.

**Bowser** · 05-27-2007, 10:15 PM

Insulated aluminum.

88TG88 · 05-27-2007, 10:44 PM

This is the style im talkin about
bunch of millionaires use wood

**TinyEvel** · 05-27-2007, 10:50 PM

dude, 88tg88, is that your garage?
What kind of Medievel Times house are you sportin??!!

88TG88 · 05-27-2007, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TinyEvel

dude, 88tg88, is that your garage?
What kind of Medievel Times house are you sportin??!!

No, I have a regular aluminum but my friend has something similar and it looks really nice.
I like yours though the modernish frosted look is nice

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88TG88 don't tell me about collage Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles Casino cash: $10009184	Wood, it looks swanky.
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Wile_E_Coyote avatar down for remodel Join Date: Jul 2001 Casino cash: $10004900	metal fades & dents, wood rots & is heavier...
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05-27-2007, 09:57 PM	#9
TinyEvel Just a li'l Evel Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bald. Goatee. Jorts. Casino cash: $5447131	We have frosted glass with an aluminum frame. Though, it has to go with a certain kind of architecture. The bonus is, the garage is BRIGHTER with the door down. When the sun is on that side of the garage, the panels glow and throw light all over the garage. But if you're looking for a solid door, I'd say aluminum. Steel is probably galvanized or powdercoated, so probably as durable. But regardless of material, I'd say the first thing you should go with is the look you want. What type of architecture is your home? or, what type of look are you trying to achieve. Then go with materials from there. Throw up a pic and we'll discuss. Attached Thumbnails
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Logical Screw U if U can't take a joke Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	Wood looks nice and sounds nice, but does not wear well. If you get an insulated metal door they are usually of high quality and will last a really long time.
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