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Wood garage doors are, as the name implies, completely made out of wood. Both contemporary and traditional homes are aesthetically elevated by these statement pieces. The new technology surrounding custom wooden garage doors allows room for durability, authenticity, and natural beauty.
Wood is naturally very customizable. There are finishes, wood types, different grains, paints, stains, and more! All the doors we install are tailored to your specific needs.
Partnered with premium manufacturers, we offer options that are durable, affordable and with a warranty we can stand behind.
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The durability of wood doors is a complicated issue. It can take lots of dents and scratches, but wood is also sensitive to environmental issues. Sun, rain, and snow can cause wood to warp, crack, or rot. There are, of course, ways that garage door companies help prevent these issues (routine maintenance being a big one), but it’s a much different approach than steel or aluminum. The quality of stain and sealant used on the door will have a lot to do with how durable it is.
Real wood garage doors can be made from several different wood types, including birch, maple, mahogany, oak, cedar, hemlock, walnut, fir, and redwood. Wood is very sensitive to the environment, which means we help you pick a type that will hold up to our climate. Whatever you purchase, we promise that the installation process will be easy.
The tricky thing about wood doors is that there is no standard package that you can purchase. The custom measurements and handmade specifications mean that this is one of the most expensive options for your new garage door. A new door can easily start at $5000 for a simple design.
Things that affect the price tag are finish, grain, wood type, and paint grade. For example, knotty wood will be the cheapest, while wood grains without any visible imperfections will be the most expensive.
On being custom-made, wood doors are also heavier than any other type of garage door. They require special tracks and a powerful garage door opener to keep the system running. It’s not just as simple as ordering a garage door. Choosing wood likely means updating your entire system to keep up with the extra weight.
As you saw above, wood doors need more maintenance than steel, aluminum, or glass garage doors.
To keep up with a wooden garage door, you need to refinish and repaint it every 2-3 years. (That’s with paint that’s designed to endure being outside.)
On top of having regular maintenance done, you need to have regular checks done for bugs. Termites, wasps, and ants love to find homes inside wooden garage doors. It’s important to make sure that you’re not housing a colony of squatters!
In the same way that your hardware has to be heavy-duty, your garage door opener has to be able to handle the strain of more weight than usual. The entire system, from the springs to the remote, has to be capable of lasting performance and power. We’ve seen everything the market has to offer, and we’re ready to help you find the perfect opener to fit your new garage door.
The lifespan of a wooden garage door largely depends on you. If you properly maintain it, replace broken parts, ensure pest and rot control, and have regular visits from professional technicians, your custom-stained, handcrafted garage door could last you upwards of 30 years!
However, without proper attention, a wood door will fade fast. We cannot overstate the importance of doing the research before making this purchase. A well-cared-for wooden garage door is a beautiful, durable way to enhance your home’s aesthetic. The curb appeal upgrade is unmatched! If you want to learn more about when and how to get a wooden garage door installed, give us a call. We’re happy to share our professional opinion and extensive expertise with you.
