Pros and Cons of Glass Garage Doors | United Glass Service

A new garage door is a great home project that will impact your home value and boost your home’s curb appeal. Depending on the style of your home, there are many types of new doors to consider. For certain architectural styles, a glass garage door might be just the thing. These door types do have a few pros and cons to consider. 

The cons of glass garage doors

As you might expect, glass doors typically fall on the more expensive end of the cost range. Options to obscure the glass to keep others from seeing in will increase the cost as well. Glass doors are also heavier and require a reinforced frame, and they might be limited in supply where you live. However, the high quality, and craftsmanship probably make these small cons amount to nothing when it comes to glass garage doors.   

The pros of glass garage doors

If you choose to install a glass garage door you’ll get a huge bang for your buck. These doors will open up the garage space, allow natural light to flood in, require little to no maintenance on the frame, deliver tremendous curb appeal, and withstand more than you might expect. There are plenty of good reasons to select a glass garage door for your space. 

How to choose

The best thing to do is head down to your neighborhood garage door dealer to discuss your options. Let them explain the pros and cons of all door types, and show you their stock of doors. Together, you’ll be able to make the best decision for your property. If you don’t know ofa garage door dealer in your neighborhood, just hit Google and search the internet. The businesses in your search will be returned in the closest geographical distance to you.   

The install

Once you’ve talked though your options with your trusted dealer, get ready for install day. The company will schedule a time to come in that is convenient for you and your family. The install shouldn’t take much longer than a day, even if they have to completely switch out the door tracks and everything. But before you know it, you’ll be admiring your new door from the curb, just like all the other future passers by.