In the current economic climate, we understand that you might be reluctant to give your garage door an upgrade. After all, home improvement projects can be expensive and time-consuming, and if your old garage door still works, why go to the trouble? But while we appreciate that belief, we’d have to disagree with it. Improving your garage door is not only worthwhile, but it can also potentially save you more money than it costs. Here at Look Garage Doors, we’ve been working with garage doors for years. We’ve installed them in homes across Nottingham, Mansfield, and the surrounding area and we’ve picked up a few things in that time. Read on to find out more.
Improve Security
Arguably, the most important reason to install a new garage door is to improve your home security. We’ve seen lots of older models in houses and businesses, and while they have a certain traditional charm, they’re not as secure as their modern counterparts. Their locks aren’t as sophisticated, the materials will have degraded over time and the leverage points are easier to manipulate. The oldest garage doors can be broken into simply by kicking the middle, denting the metal and then prising it open.Modern garage doors are designed to resist intruders. They are sturdier and have up-to-date locking mechanisms and less obvious leverage points. They’ve been engineered to resist the weaknesses inherent in older garage doors. If you want better peace of mind, replacing your garage door with a modern one is a must.
Modernise The Design
Your old garage door might be showing its age; perhaps the paint is flaking, or rust is creeping onto the edges. Or maybe, it just looks old-fashioned and worn out. If that’s the case, you could try making repairs as and when they need doing, but this can be more costly over time. Those minor fixes might seem insignificant, but they build up and in many cases, you can save money with a full replacement. Modern garage doors benefit from decades of improvements and can withstand repeated use far better. They’re built to last, so rather than replacing one panel at a time, why not get a new garage door that you can rely on for years? It’ll perform better and you’ll no longer have to call the handyman out every couple of months.
Increase Kerb Appeal
On a slightly more superficial level, there’s also the aesthetic appeal. Simply put, contemporary garage doors look more attractive. Installing a new garage door is a great way to give your home a makeover, and this has financial benefits too. It’ll increase the kerb appeal of your house and make it more enticing to prospective buyers when the time comes to move. Garage doors take up a lot of space so if you have an up-to-date and sophisticated looking one, you’ll potentially be able to sell your house for a higher price. It’s all but impossible to put a precise figure on this, but better-looking houses are valued higher. You might not be considering moving right now, but in a few years, you’ll thank your past self for thinking ahead. For all these reasons and more, modernising your garage door is worth it. It’ll make your home safer, cut down on repair bills, and could even increase your property value. A new garage door isn’t just a superficial change, it’s a long-term investment. If you’d like to know more about the benefits of upgrading your garage door, why not contact us? Our expert staff will be happy to answer your questions. Get in touch today!
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