Garage Door
A sectional or one-piece overhead door that closes the largest opening in most homes, typically 8–16 ft wide.
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Garage Door: A sectional or one-piece overhead door that closes the largest opening in most homes, typically 8–16 ft wide. Typical cost: $1,200–$4,500 installed for steel; $4,000–$10,000 for wood or custom..
Why it matters
A new garage door is consistently among the highest-ROI exterior upgrades (Remodeling magazine: 100%+ cost recoup).
Typical cost
$1,200–$4,500 installed for steel; $4,000–$10,000 for wood or custom.
Pros
- • Top-ranked ROI improvement
- • Insulated models cut garage temps 10–20°F
Cons
- • Wind loads in coastal zones add cost
- • Custom finishes have long lead times
Common uses
- • Every garaged home
Alternatives
Carriage-house custom doorsGlass-panel modern doors
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- Insulated or non-insulated door?
- Insulated for any attached or heated garage; non-insulated only for detached storage.
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