Many homeowners don't give their garage door much thought, but it serves several vital functions. Besides protecting your belongings, it also contributes to your home's curb appeal. If you're in the market for a new investment, here are a few suggestions to help make the search easier. 

How to Pick a Garage Door Style

1. Consider Climate Conditions

How long your garage door will stay in great shape largely depends on the surrounding environment. When choosing a material, take your area's climate into account. For example, aluminum and fiberglass are two lightweight options that won't rust when exposed to a lot of rainfall. Steel is a durable material that won't dent when hit with debris in windy weather.

2. Complement the House's Architecture

If the garage is attached to your house or seen from the street, the structure can be a significant focal point of the property facade. The door style should complement the house architecture to create an overall sense of cohesion. For example, modern garage doors are often made of steel, wood, or aluminum panels with a row of glass inserts along the top or side. The style complements the asymmetrical design and minimalist ornamentation of contemporary homes. 

3. Study Color Swatches

How a color looks on a computer monitor or under artificial light in a showroom does not indicate how it will look on your garage door. That's because the shade can make some colors look richer, darker, or muted, while sunlight can cause the undertones of some hues to be more visible. For these reasons, take color swatches home with you and look at them in natural daylight to see which one works best.

To choose from an impressive selection of garage doors, visit family-owned MP Garage Doors in Dothan, AL. Serving homeowners in the tri-state area since 1986, the company carries and installs garage doors by Clopay^®, Amarr^®, and C.H.I. Overhead Doors^® and garage door openers by LiftMaster^®. See product photos online to inspire your decisions, and call (334) 793-2089 for a garage door installation estimate.