Wooden garage doors are by far the most attractive and aesthetically pleasing roller shutter doors on the market, as they have been for decades. Even though they aren’t as strong and sturdy as steel or aluminum doors, they offer homeowners an unprecedented balance between appeal and security.

In this blog, we’ll be taking you through a quick miniguide about wooden doors so that you can go to the store armed with all the information you need to make a sound decision. You can thank us later!

 

The difference between regular and composite wood

Most wooden garage doors aren’t made using solid and authentic wood, or even solid wooden panels. Rather, manufacturers turn to sheets of hardwood such as redwood, cedar, and cypress.

These woods are immune to rot and moisture, making them the perfect candidates for wooden garage doors. The sheet construction is used to, among other reasons, prevent warping.

Wooden composite doors are the most popular substitution for whole-wood doors. Manufacturers start by covering a wooden core with a special fiberboard. The fiberboard is made from wood fibers and artificial resins.

The core is crammed with insulation while the entirety of it is finished with a high-density coat that helps make the door resistant to harsh weather while it maintains its natural look and feel.

 

A little tender, loving care goes a long way with your wooden doors

One of the biggest downsides to wooden doors is that they need regular maintenance and servicing. While manufacturers are responsible for treating wooden garage doors to make them resistant to weather, rot and insects, it’s your onus to ensure that your doors don’t deteriorate with time.

We recommend that you perform a door inspection at least once every year. During this inspection, you should look out for signs of rot (which look like soft spots within the wooden surface), damage and deterioration – also keep an eye out for any insects that are getting too comfy in your doors, especially termites.

 

You may also want to refinish your wooden doors once in a while. If your door is painted, look out for signs of peeling or fading paint.

 

The different types of wooden doors

There are three types of wooden garage doors: stock doors, semi-custom doors and fully custom doors. With stock doors, you can only choose from prefabricated options. These are the most basic garage doors and won’t put any unwanted weight on your wallet.

The most expensive type of wooden garage door is the custom door. With these, you can choose everything that goes into your door including:

• Colour
• Trim
• Glass panes
• Finish
• Insulation
• Panel design

Bear in mind, custom wooden doors are reasonably expensive, so you’ll want to properly budget for them first. With semi-custom doors, you can choose the design, panels, and glass panes.

These doors are prices in between custom and stock doors, so they may be your best option if you want something with a bit of personalisation that won’t cripple your bank account.

 

The different styles of wooden garage doors available to you

Wooden doors are available in several style, many of which are designed to complement different homes. The most popular of these styles is the raised panel wood door. These doors feature floating panels inside a solid frame, or are at least designed to mimic this look.

Contemporary wooden doors are the opposite of raised panel doors. When closed, they seem to be flat and feature no raised/concave paneling.

Carriage doors are the most common historical-style wooden doors. They’re made to resemble the swing doors found in old-world carriage houses. Even though you can still find carriage doors that swing open, most feature the more sensible roll-up construction.

 

With so many options in the market for you, it may be a challenge choosing a wooden garage door that’s just right for your specific needs. So, we’d like to extend our helping hands to assist you in making the best possible decision; reach out to us today to get started!