Garage doors typically die somewhere around its 40,000th operation on average. This, however, is dependent on your garage door’s manufacturer. Like many other home elements, how long your garage door lasts also depends on the quality, usage, and how well it is maintained. A maintained garage door should last at least thirty-years or more.
If your garage door opens and closes when you want it to, you may not give much thought to its replacement. Replacing an old door can have a lot of benefits you may not be aware of, however, all of which can make a compelling reason to trade in your old garage door with a high-quality new garage door replacement.
Garage Door Replacement Benefits
Appearance
What is the condition of your existing garage door? If your door is old, out of date, or in disrepair it could be detracting from the curb appeal of your home. A new garage door can change all that! A new, modern looking garage door can add to the overall look of your property, as well as significantly increase its market value.
Value
Garage door replacement continues to rate highly in terms of recouping costs on investment as evidenced in the annual Remodeling Cost vs. Value report for 2015. It was found that on average, homeowners recoup 88.4% of their garage door cost at resale, making it one of the best home investments you can make in your home.
Cooling and Heating Costs
You can significantly reduce your cooling and heating costs by installing a garage door with a high R-value (thermal resistance) insulation rating. This insulated garage door will aid in keeping the cool air in during the summer and cold air out during the winter. This savings will be most noticeable to those that have living quarters above the garage or when the garage is being used for a purpose other than storage (i.e. man cave, play area, workspace).
Protect Items Stored in Your Garage
If you’re like most homeowners, your garage is probably full of sports equipment, holiday decorations, and tools, not to mention your vehicle – all of which you want to protect from both the elements and would be thieves. A new, insulated garage will prevent moisture and air from getting inside, thus protecting your valuables.
Reduced Maintenance Time
Lastly, but not least importantly, is the benefit of reduced maintenance time. Having a new garage door professionally installed by an expert garage door service company should allow you to enjoy significant reductions in maintenance time. You will find that metal doors are extremely low maintenance.
