• Basic Steel and Wood

Basic Steel

Most garage doors installed today fall under this least expensive category. Manufacturers will generally offer a non-insulated steel garage door as their base model. 25 gauge steel is typically used, although some “builder’s grade” doors can be thinner (remember, the smaller the number, the thicker the metal). Basic steel doors usually have a raised panel effect with a wood grain design pressed into the steel.

Basic Wood

Basic wooden garage doors are only slightly more expensive than their steel cousins. These are made from pine and composite materials. The construction of these doors gives them a recessed panel effect.

Depending on what options are added, the “basic model’s” cost can add up quickly, but the least expensive garage door will usually be of this type. Different levels of insulation (with or without steel covering the inside of the door), and decorative widows are a commonly purchased upgrade.

• Steel Carriage Style Garage Doors, Composite, and Wood

Steel Carriage Style

Made to look like a old-time carriage house door, these steel garage doors are becoming more affordable as their popularity continues to grow. They are usually a step up from the basic doors, and tend to have warranties and qualities that reflect that price difference. Just as before, options, such as insulation and windows, can be added to these doors.

Raised Panel

The next step up in wood doors would be to move to an insulated, composite model. Insulation is sandwiched between the composite front and back. These will still have a woodgrain texture, and can have windows, as well. Sometimes a wooden, raised panel garage door can be in this middle price range, as well.

• Custom Doors

Custom

It’s not really fair to say a custom door can cost more than the last set of doors. The variety of materials available for building really makes these doors versatile in more ways than one, including price. They’re a great way to add some curb appeal to your home, but they do tend to be more expensive than a basic steel or wood.

• Vinyl and other specialty materials

See-Through

These garage doors have been around for awhile, but their high cost seems to deter most customers. They are scratch, dent, and fade resistant, and have extensive warranties. Most of these will be insulated, and will have an exterior similar to how a raised panel steel door looks. Some garage door manufacturers have begun selling “green” garage doors, made from recycled materials. Even ornamental iron doors are available. Glass, or see through, doors are also available. This last category will always be a little pricier than the others.

Amarr Classica Garage Door

If you like the idea of a carriage style garage door, but don’t want the maintenance involved with a wooden door, the Amarr classica line may be what you’re looking for. These steel garage doors look like a wooden carriage house garage door from a distance. There are 86 designs to choose from, allowing homeowners to mix and match panel and glass options to achieve a look unique to their home.

The Amarr Classica garage doors pictured here are both Tuscany models with closed arched tops. Straps and handles (decorative hardware) have also been added.

Links to Amarr’s door designer, as well as a few others, are available on the bottom right of the page. It’s a great tool to help visualize different styles and options available from Amarr.

For more information, including pricing on installing new garage doors, please call us at 678-714-7393, or contact us online.

This Classica garage door from Amarr features a glazed top section along with some decorative hardware.

This Classica garage door from Amarr features a glazed top section along with some decorative hardware. The garage door was painted to match the home.

White Classica Garage Doors With Arched Glazed Tops

White Classica Doors with Glazed Arched Top

These are garage doors from the Amarr Classica line. Many other styles are available. The steel garage doors pictured above feature an arched top with decorative inserts.