Are you thinking of buying a hardwood garage door for your domestic or commercial property? If you are, and before you part with any money, there are a few things you should know about this great product.
In this short blog post, we take a closer look at hardwood garage doors, including why they're well worth investing in, and some of the drawbacks when compared to other types of garage doors manufactured in different materials.
That heading isn't entirely true - some hardwood garage doors (minus locks and mechanisms etc.) are entirely constructed from hardwood, but most modern hardwood garage doors aren't actually as solid as you might think.
Modern hardwood garage doors are usually constructed using sheets of professionally finished hardwood, instead of single solid hardwood boards, which can have a tendency to warp, especially in excessively damp conditions.
The hardwood used in the construction of high quality hardwood garage doors tends to be cedar, cypress, or redwood, due to these types of hardwood having good resistance to rot and moisture.
A good, and often cheaper alternative to a hardwood garage door is a wood composite garage door, which is basically a garage door with a wooden core, covered with fibreboard which contains wood fibres and synthetic resin. The core of a wood composite garage door is also packed with insulation and finished in a durable skin that looks like actual wood, which also provides excellent resistance to all types of weather.
Although a new hardwood garage door will have been treated to ensure good resistance against rot, certain types of insect damage, and warping, it will need regular maintenance to help keep it in peak condition.
Some might consider the maintenance aspect a drawback to owning a hardwood garage door, but, if you've put your hard-earned money into a hardwood garage door, a little routine care and attention can actually extend its lifespan.
If you're not keen on DIY garage door maintenance, most reputable garage door providers will offer an aftersales package, that should include annual or bi-annual maintenance, inspections, and a callout option.
Just like other types of garage doors, hardwood garage doors are available in a range of different styles, each one designed and created to fit in with various architectural styles and personal design tastes.
Whether you're looking for an up and over garage door, a sectional garage door, side-hinged stable style garage doors, or high security garage doors, hardwood is a highly adaptable material, and able to meet most style needs.
If you're looking for hardwood garage doors, contact Garage Doors Ltd., one of the UK's leading specialists in providing, installing, and repairing all types of doors, including hinged garage doors, aluminium entrance doors, canopy garage doors, and much more.
