Garage Doors Enhance A Home’s Curb Appeal
Garage doors are often overlooked when considering what parts of your home to remodel or replace, and serve as a crucial component of a home’s curb appeal.
According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2013 Cost vs Value Report replacing a garage door will return 71.4% of the original cost in the Middle Atlantic region. Garage door replacement ranks as one of the highest return projects on the list.
In addition, garage doors can be a significant source of heat loss. Without breaking the bank, a typical wood or fiberglass garage door can be replaced with an insulated steel door that could save a homeowner hundreds of dollars a year in heating costs.
Installing an automatic garage door opener continues to be popular among homeowners. Newer automatic doors are quieter and many can be wired to run on a backup battery. Additionally, all new automatic openers have federally mandated safety features. For example, a photoelectric eye six inches from the bottom allows the door to immediately stop closing if a toy or child breaks the beam.
Garage doors should not be overlooked as they can increase curb appeal, protect against heat loss, and be an attractive feature to potential homebuyers.
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