The single most important thing about your new garage door is that you like it, which makes color an important consideration.

Garage door manufacturers will provide color options for each door they make. A typical palette will include white, taupe or almond, sandstone, & brown like this:

If you are looking for custom colors, no problem. You'll want to choose a wood or wood-composite garage door with color options; color combinations and choice of stains become unlimited. Learn more about these types of doors below under the heading of 'Materials'

There are 6 panel options that you will need to consider. Which style you choose is largely a matter of personal taste. The best way to understand the different panel options is to look at a few simple pictures. Here are the 6 panel options:

Raised Panel

Recessed Panel

Raised and Recessed Panels are both available in Long and Short panel options:

Short Panel

Long Panel

Flush Panel

The final panel option is a Carriage House style door. These doors offer uncompromising beauty and architectural elegance, adding undeniable curb appeal. There are many door and window patterns from which to choose. Each has a distinctive old world charm. Carriage House style garage doors enhance the beauty and value of your home.

Steel garage doors are low maintenance and offer reliability, style and safety. Production options include energy saving insulation, panel design, windows and decorative hardware.

Wood garage doors are beautiful, luxurious and are available in several price ranges. They can be designed for those who want a garage door customized to complement their home and style. A wide variety of glass and window trim options are available. Wood requires some maintenance.

When nothing but the best will do, the perfect answer is a vinyl garage door. These doors are manufactured to provide you the ultimate in easy care. These energy saving, insulated doors are scratch resistant and will not dent, rust or crack. Options include privacy glass, designer window inserts and etched or engraved windows. These doors include a manufacturer's lifetime warranty on the panels.

Windows accent a garage door beautifully and allow natural light to enter your garage. Each manufacturer has a palette of window designs from which you'll need to choose but here are the most popular.

Your garage door can have a significant impact on the temperature of your garage and the energy efficiency of your home if the garage is attached.

When picking the right amount of insulation for your garage door, try to match the door's R-value with your home's R-value, which is typically around 10 in areas where seasons change.

Garage doors that provide sufficient insulation may also qualify for an energy tax credit. Your local Precision Door dealer can provide you with more information and the tax forms if necessary.

Insulation also contributes to the integrity of a door. A steel door with no insulation would feel like a beer can and may dent like one, while a better insulated door is more solid and resists dents much better than a non-insulated door.

Wind loaded garage doors provide protection against the power of nature. These doors are designed with specific components such as tracks, jamb brackets, hinges, rollers, and reinforcing struts that meet designated wind codes. Separately purchased wind load kits are available for all types of garage doors.