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Whether you’re in the market for a garage door for your new home, need to replace your current garage door, or just want a change, purchasing a new garage door requires some research. Fortunately, we’ve put together The Total Garage Door Buying Guide to provide the critical information you need for this process.

Many people know they need a garage door but aren’t exactly sure what they’re looking for. This eBook contains new customers’ frequently asked questions to help you learn everything you can about buying a garage door. Or perhaps you know exactly what you’re looking for. We’ll provide further information about the type of door you’re interested in and if it’s the right choice for you and your home.

In this educational guide, you’ll learn: • How to determine what kind of garage door will look best on your home • Where to buy your garage door • How much the door will cost • What the warranty covers • Whether you need an insulated door • Who should perform the installation • If you need a new garage door opener

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HOW WILL I KNOW WHAT KIND OF GARAGE DOOR WILL LOOK BEST ON MY HOME?

GARAGE DOOR STYLESThere are many garage door styles available to complement your home and fit your personality, whether you want a door that’s simple and plain or one that’s elegant and lavish. A good garage door company will have experts on staff who specialize in all of the various exterior design options that are available to you. They’ll walk you through your choices and help you determine what would look best so you can come home to a garage door that you love.

While there are many options that are available, such as carriage house, contemporary, traditional, and custom, the styles that are purchased most often are the carriage house and the traditional.

Carriage house: This popular design creates a distinct look to any garage and makes an elegant statement on your home. The carriage house style also increases your value by an estimated return on investment (ROI) of 83%, which is the highest ROI of any garage door. If you ever want to move, your house will sell quickly with this style of garage door.

Contemporary: A contemporary garage door design, whether it’s made up of glass, copper, or wood, looks great on modern homes.

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Traditional (raised panel): A traditional, or raised panel, garage door is a simple design that works on many different style homes. Customize it with windows, decorative accents, and your choice of paint color.

Custom: Design a custom garage door to reflect your lifestyle and personality to match your home and your taste.

GARAGE DOOR MATERIALS The types of garage door materials available include vinyl, glass, wood composite, and wood. Most garage doors are made of steel because it’s durable, fairly inexpensive, and doesn’t require a lot of maintenance. Additionally, a steel garage door can be personalized to fit your style by choosing from a variety of paint colors, accents, and decorations.

SHOWROOMMost garage doors are fully customizable, so you have many options in terms of the colors and windows you want to use. However, it can be diffi cult to visualize all of the garage door components put together. But Precision Door’s showroom allows you to virtually test out styles, colors, and other elements for your own home. Bring in a picture of your home or email us a picture before coming into the showroom and you’ll be able to see how each garage door looks and operates to give you a better understanding and simplify the decision-making process.

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WHERE SHOULD I BUY MY GARAGE DOOR?You should choose a garage door company that specializes in garage door sales, installations, and repairs so you can turn to one place for all of your garage door needs. You’ll also be able to develop a relationship with the staff and technicians at this company, allowing you to be more comfortable with them when they come to your home.

Of course you can purchase a garage door from a big-box store, but that definitely has its drawbacks.

• Big-box stores hire subcontractors to perform installations and repairs, so you won’t be able to develop a personal relationship with them like you would with a specialized garage door company.

• The purchasing process may be drawn out, requiring customers to go through many steps to get what they need rather than just calling a garage door company that’s prepared to handle your request.

• Replacement panels take weeks.

• Continued maintenance isn’t an option. After purchasing a garage door from a big-box store, you’re no longer their customer, and they aren’t concerned with making repairs to your garage door. When you’re dealing with a garage door company and your garage door malfunctions, you can always call the company to perform repairs.

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HOW MUCH WILL MY GARAGE DOOR COST?Cost isn’t the most important factor when purchasing a garage door; value is. Think about how a garage door is a moving wall that opens and closes as many as 2,000 times a year. It sits above your family and possessions and protects your home from intruders. It’s also the first thing people see when they visit or just drive by. Thirty percent of today’s average home frontage is the garage door. With curb appeal being a premium factor in today’s home values, you don’t want to rely on cost alone.

There are many considerations when picking a door, such as the style, material, and size, but you always need to decide on a budget for your garage door. A garage door company can help you figure out what you want in a garage door and will work with you to get what you want for an affordable price.

You can purchase a basic small, single-size garage door for about $800, but if you buy one for this price, chances are you’ll need to buy one again soon. Because if you buy a garage door based on cost alone, you’ll end up needing numerous repairs soon after it’s installed. The price reflects the quality of the door and if you spend the minimal amount, the quality of the door will be low. Consider the amount of future maintenance you’ll need on a low quality door. Some companies make their biggest living repairing low-cost garage doors.

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Another factor to consider in terms of cost is ROI. A high-value door matched well to your home’s exterior will give your home that wow factor. And if you ever need to sell and move, you’ll get a higher ROI with a quality garage door. As you continue to purchase add-ons for your garage door to increase the value and strength, the price goes up. Some of these elements include windows, insulation, and better hardware.

WHAT DOES THE WARRANTY COVER?

The manufacturer of your garage door will offer a warranty, which will vary depending on the type of door you purchase. This isn’t the case if you purchase a garage door from a big-box store. If your garage door has a warranty, you’ll have to go through the hassle of calling the store where you purchased the door and waiting while they talk to the manufacturer. Once the manufacturer is made aware of the situation, they provide the part when it’s approved, but then it’s up to you to contact a company to have the part installed. This means your garage door will be broken for days, whereas a garage door company could fi x it in half the time, maybe even on the same day.

At Precision Door, we honor the manufacturer’s warranty, but we also offer our Precision Care Maintenance Plan. This plan ensures that your garage door operates safely and smoothly for however long you’re covered. If there’s a system failure, a certifi ed technician from Precision will repair it that day.

We also give customers the option of upgrading their current parts to the products we offer. When you utilize our products on your door, we can come out and fi x the door on the same day. However, with another company’s products, you have to go through the manufacturer’s approval process before it can be repaired.

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DO I NEED TO GET AN INSULATED DOOR?

Insulation improves the overall quality of a garage door, making it stronger and helping it last longer compared to a door that isn’t insulated. Insulation is necessary if there are rooms above the garage and helps eliminate the noises of a garage door. It’s also crucial to insulate your garage door to increase energy effi ciency.

The extra cost for insulation is worth it due to the time, money, and energy saved.

WHO SHOULD INSTALL MY GARAGE DOOR?

We recommend hiring a reputable garage door company to install your garage door. This type of company employs certified technicians who have gone through the necessary training and are skilled in installing garage doors.

Big-box stores will send a subcontractor to install your garage door. You won’t know how much experience the subcontractor has regarding such installations, and there’s not as much security in knowing who’s coming to your house.

In addition to big-box stores, untrained handymen aren’t qualified to handle the installation of your garage door.

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DO I NEED A NEW GARAGE DOOR OPENER TOO?

Many people think they need a new opener when they purchase a new garage door, but this isn’t the case because the door and the opener system are two separate entities. So if you already have a functioning garage door opener, you probably won’t need to purchase a new one to go with your new door. A good garage door company will be able to advise you one way or the other when purchasing a new garage door.

Now that you’ve read all of this information, you’re ready to get out there and make an informed decision about which garage door to buy for your home. For more information on buying garage doors, repairs and installations, and exterior design services, visit Precision Door of Delaware.

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