1. Home Value

One of many positives to replacing or upgrading your garage door is its effect on your home’s value. New, stylish garage doors with a sturdy look and improved energy efficiency over the years will decidedly improve the overall market value of your home. Not only this, but potential buyers will always appreciate a sturdy looking low-maintenance garage door when considering purchasing your home.

2. Costs of Climate Control

Remember that newfound energy efficiency we mentioned just a second ago in newer garage doors? Well, installing a door with an R-rating of 14 to 16 (or better) means your cooling and heating costs will reduce significantly when compared with a “typical” garage door R-rating of 7 to 11. Cool air will stay cooler longer, and hot air will stay warmer longer. In addition, a garage door equipped with proper R-16 insulation or better will keep the outside air from entering your home through your garage.

3. Time Spent Maintaining

The older the garage, the older the door. The older the door, usually the more time and money you’ll have to spend fixing problems and keeping it up. At some point, you must take a step back and realize the cost of maintaining a severely outdated or energy inefficient garage door will add up to the cost of just having an upgraded door installed by a professional. Worry less, save more in the long run by hiring a garage door installation professional from Wagner Door Co., LLC.

4. Keep Your Valuables Safely Stored

Let’s be honest, a garage door isn’t a magical shield barrier that will always protect your things from harm. However, a good garage door will keep all the bad weather from reaching your personal belongings. Many people turn their garage into a glorified storage unit, but if the door isn’t properly insulated or doesn’t fit correctly, items in storage can suffer extra damage when the weather gets nasty.

5. Keep Your Garage Looking Great

We wanted to save this one for last and present the more important reasons to consider upgrading your garage door first. Of course, upgrading or replacing your garage door means your garage will tout a fresh new look for the whole neighborhood to see. Your curb appeal will go up, and chances are you’ll be slightly happier because of it. Your home deserves the best, and you deserve to feel safe, secure and comfortable in your own space. Often, the garage door is the first door you see when you arrive home. Let pulling into your driveway spark joy inside you. Give Wagner Door Co., LLC a call at 636.332.8984 or fill out our online form, and talk to us about how we can help you make the best decision for your next project.