Steel Garage Doors are one of the most popular choices due to it’s durability and long lifespan. These doors are highly resistant to scratches, dents, and warping. They can be painted over, and also ordered insulated or non-insulated. The only downside to steel doors are they can be heavy when a spring breaks, and if in a humid environment, they can rust over a long period of time.

Wood Garage Doors have been in production since the early 1900’s. It was a much more popular material all the way up until the 1970’s when steel came along. Wood used to be much cheaper than it is today. Wood doors are now catered to a more luxurious style. Artisan Custom Doorworks, our wood door manufacturer, supplies custom made doors made of Mahogany, Accoya, Cedar, and Pine. They offer long lasting durability, and a certain elegance you cannot obtain with a regular garage door. The only downfall of wood doors are their susceptibility to moisture and rotting.

Composite Wood Garage Doors offer the same look and feel of a wood door, but at a fraction of the cost. Composite is made of wood pulp and fiberboard that gets heat treated to obtain a high durability. Composite overlay designs are attached to the face of 3-layer insulated steel doors. Double-wide garage doors with an overlay will need a more powerful opener due to weight.

Aluminum Garage Doors are similar to steel doors. Aluminum is just as durable, but at a lighter weight. Most times made with full-view glass panels, aluminum offers a sleek, modern look that is popular among luxury new-home builds. This material is known to scratch easier than steel, but that is about the only con to these doors.