Wood garage doors vs. steel garage doors

There are so many options when choosing a material for a garage door, and many people do not know the different advantages and disadvantages of materials in order to make an informed decision for their garage door. Wood and steel are two materials that can be used for a garage door and both have their advantages.

Steel are can be very practical and utilitarian when used for a garage door. Steel garage doors are exteremely energy efficient because they sandwich energy between layers of steel, providing insulation. In this way, a steel garage door can save a homeowner on energy costs. Steel doors are also easier to maintain than wood doors because they do not have to be repainted, and they are often sturdier than wood doors so they don’t have to be repaired as often.

Wood garage doors are great for providing a beautiful aesthetic to a home. Wood doors can have a decorative paneling and can be stained with a natural coloring to give a home a classic yet earthy feel. Also, although wood doors do not provide as much energy insulation as steel doors, they do provide an adequate amount for many homeowners.

A third option that can be great for homeowners who have trouble deciding between a steel and wood garage door is a wood-on-steel garage door. These doors provide the beauty of wood doors with the practicality of steel doors. To learn more about these garage doors, please contact an Austin wood-on-steel garage door expert of Cowart Door Systems at (512) 459-3467.