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What to Know About Garage Door Durability

TNT Garage Doors Knows What Makes the Door to Your Garage Durable

We’re sharing what to know about garage door durability as our blog topic this month. The concept of what makes a garage door durable varies for homeowners. Generally, a durable, damage resistant garage door lasts at least 20 years, and withstands the elements. While they’re manufactured with different materials, the most durable garage doors are steel garage doors. A close second to steel are wood garage doors.

Durable Garage Doors are Damage Resistant and Withstand the Elements

The garage door’s lifespan usually ranges between 20 and 25 years; the longer it lasts the more durable it is. Longevity is only one aspect of a durable garage door, though. Garage doors also need to be damage resistant and withstand the elements. Damage-resistant doors aren’t easily dented or worse by the force of objects thrown against them. Wood garage doors withstand the elements because of how they’re made. Steel garage doors are too; they’re often coated with polyester paint or powder-coat finish to make them withstand the elements.

Some garage doors carry more damage resistance than others. Durable garage doors also withstand the elements–meaning they’re resistant to weather-related damage. Wood garage doors withstand the elements because of how they’re made. Steel garage doors are too; they’re often coated with polyester paint or powder-coat finish to make them withstand the elements.

Choosing Between a Wood Garage Door and a Steel Garage Door

Both a wood garage door and a steel garage door are durable options to consider. Wood garage doors are built piece by piece, making them easy to custom-design. Many manufacturers make wood garage doors with a layered design, so it’s easy to install insulation between the layers. Steel garage doors don’t often warp, rust, or crack, and they withstand damage from weather and fire. You can keep steel garage doors looking good-as-new with a quick wash a few times a year.

 

To get a quote for garage-door-related services, please call TNT Garage Doors Inc. at (304) 344-3667. Like and follow us on Facebook and stay up-to-date about us. Our expertise allows us to explain what to know about garage door durability.