Steel Garage Doors - Seal Out Wind, Rain, and Snow
Steel garage doors were standard in homes that were built in the 50s and 60s, and then through the 80s. But as steel prices rose, home designers, builders and manufacturers experimented with other materials for garages: wood, fiberglass composite and aluminium. However, steel proved to be the best choice for a sturdy garage door that could withstand wind, rain, snow and cold temperatures. Steel garage doors are typically made of 24 or 25 gauge steel, a high grade that helps to insure security and durability. Many of these doors have an aluminium bottom weather-seal retainer system that keeps elements such as rain and snow out of the garage. When looking at steel garage doors, make sure the door has a weather-seal and is made of rust-resistant aluminium. A steel garage door could also come with galvanized steel hinges, which are durable, reliable and secure. The rollers are an important part of the garage door operation, they should be quiet and durably constructed, some are m...