If you’re looking to replace an old garage door or purchasing a brand new one, it’s important for you to understand some essential things to ask yourself in order to ensure that your garage door meets your functional security needs. In this blog entry the garage door installation team at Garage Door Repair Chicago will detail some important questions to ask when you’re getting a garage door.

Is my garage strong and secure?

In order to keep your garage door as secure as possible, try to make sure that it fits correctly so that a burglar can’t fit a tool through a gap and probe through it to open the garage. Make sure that your garage’s automatic door opener has security and safety features. We recommend installing new garage doors with the capability to connect with WiFi or Bluetooth technology to your smart device for maximum safety and ease of use.

Is my garage door insulated?

Insulating your garage is the best way to lower your energy bill, increase your home’s energy efficiency, and minimize heating and cooling losses. We recommend buying a garage door that already comes with pre-installed insulation. Make sure your garage door is made of thick panels – as thin and minimal veneered panels don’t insulate well. We recommend purchasing a garage door made of the highest quality materials in order to maximize your own energy efficiency.

Does this garage door meet my needs?

You should purchase a garage door that meets your specific needs. By that we mean your garage door should fulfill BOTH your functional and practical operational and security needs as well as your aesthetic preferences. This includes material type, budget, electronic or mechanical functionality, Bluetooth or WiFi capability, and much more.