Your garage door is an important part of your home. You need to know not that it not only looks good, but that it's durable and functional. You also want to make sure that you are investing in a garage door that will last you for years to come.

Following are the top 3 things you'll want to consider when purchasing a new garage door:

Steel Doors

Steel garage doors are a very popular choice for materials - they offer great reliability, they are safe and stylish. For the environmentally savvy homeowner, steel garage doors have an option to be insulated (which will lower your energy bills). These doors have a wide variety of panel designs, window options and decorative hardware available.

Wood Doors

Wood garage doors are a great option for people who want to add some real style to their homes. Luxurious, beautiful and available in several price ranges, wood doors are customizable to complement all homes and style tastes. Glass and window trims for wood doors come in a wide variety, but wood does require some maintenance to keep beautiful.

Vinyl Doors

If you want the best for your home, vinyl garage doors are the best available. They are made for the least amount of maintenance - they are durable and are fantastic energy saving garage doors, insulated and scratch resistant and will never rust, crack or dent. These doors have several window types available, such as privacy glass, designer windows, engraved and etched windows. You will never have to worry about replacing the door; the panels include manufacturer's lifetime warranties.

This part of the selection process really comes down to your personal preference. Generally, we offer 5 panel design options:

• Raised Panel
• Recessed Panel
• Short Panel
• Long Panel
• Flush Panel

When you decide on insulation for your garage door, you should consider the R-value (or the thermal resistance) of your home. Your garage is a bubble of air between your home and the outside. If you make it energy efficient you will not only save on your monthly bills, but you may also qualify for a tax credit. Proper garage door insulation will strengthen your garage door and make it dent resistant.

Hurricane Rated Garage Doors

Specially designed wind loaded garage doors can help protect your home from the forces of nature. They are equipped against hurricanes with proper tracks, jamb brackets, rollers, hinges and reinforcing struts that are tested and meet the designated codes to hold up against wind. You can also purchase our wind load kits to make your door safe if it was not equipped for hurricanes when you purchased it.