Wood vs Steel Garage Door
Wood Garage Door
$1,400 - $2,000
(7 ft x 8 ft, installed)
VS
Steel Garage Door
$740 - $1,140
(7 ft x 8 ft, installed)
Cost to install a wood or a steel garage door varies greatly by region (and even by zip code).
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Wood Garage Door
Pros
+ Adds beauty and grace to your home
+ Won’t dent easily
+ Adds curb appeal
+ Choose from a variety of options
+ More energy-efficient
Cons
- More expensive
- Harder to maintain
- More difficult to install
- Automatic doors are a necessity
- Affected by humidity, rain, and heat
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$1,400 - $2,000
(7 ft x 8 ft, installed)
Steel Garage Door
Pros
+ More durable
+ Less expensive
+ Easier to install
+ Longer lasting
+ Can imitate the look of wood
+ Less maintenance
Cons
- May dent
- Limited choices
- May rust
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$740 - $1,140
(7 ft x 8 ft, installed)
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