Garage doors can be basic or as elaborate as your budget can afford. Many styles of garage doors reflect the architecture of the home. They are designed to blend into the home design.
Sectional
These doors are divided into sections going the width of the door. Sectionals can be opened manually or with a remote control. Having a short driveway is not a disadvantage because the door does not go beyond the frame.
Up and Over
These doors first swing out toward the driveway, then up. They are parallel to the garage ceiling once they are completely open. Up-and-over doors require space to open and swing and are not recommended for short driveways.
Roller
A roller door is made of narrow aluminum strips and wraps around a drum above the door opening. These doors have a remote control that can be operated from inside a car. A light is switched on inside the garage once the door is activated. These doors are space savers and work well for short driveways.
Swing Hung
Swing-hung doors operate the same as a typical door that has hinges. They are not suited for short driveways because of the space needed to swing open the door.
Materials
Doors can be constructed from wood, steel, fiberglass or aluminum. Careful consideration should be given to the design if the door will be showing as a major part of the home.
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