Nowadays, automatic garage doors are no more a luxury thing , but rather a necessity. If you build new home or simply need a new door for existing garage in your home, you will need to follow this tips that help you and guide you to decide the type of automatic door that suits you. Which one is the best? All are good options, but you will have to analyze several aspects that allow you to choose perfect door for your need.

Every type of garage door offers different favor. The Sectional and Roller are the most popular which show these things in common: safety, thermal insulation, soundproofing and space utilization. All should follow the regulations set by the govt.

Types of Automatic Garage Doors

The Sectional Garage Door:

The Sectional garage door use conventional shutter, thanks to its system of tongued panels. It optimizes the space which easily adapted to cover both horizontal ceilings and inclined ceilings. At the same time, it allows the use of the whole length of the garage. So the vehicle can be practically attach to the door without disturbing the opening and closing maneuver. This automatic door is the most used in attached houses.

This type of door unites quality and arts, which is perfect for communities of neighbors. They love its smooth and silent operation.

2 Shutter Swing Door

The 2-shutter swing door is the most used in communal garages at its main entrance for its lightness , robustness and durability.

1 Shutter Swing Door

The 1-shutter swing door is used more in the small home as it achieves a total utilization of the garage. Another advantage that counts is the safety because due to its design, it is a robust and durable door.

After knowing the type of doors and their characteristics, we point out a series of important tips that will help you to make the right choice:

Determine the Style

Determine the style that fits your home, you have to take into account the style, choosing a door that complements the architecture of your home. Type Victorian, colonial, traditional, country or modern.

Choosing the Right Color

Choose the right color . The type of an automatic garage door should be a complement to the other colors of the front of a home. For example it should not be same as wall color that contrasts in an extreme way with others. Pick your choice thinking about the color of the windows, the front door or the lining of the walls.