| With energy costs rising every day, more and more | | | | The double layer style, as the name implies, has two |
| homeowners are opting for garage doors that are | | | | layers to it. One layer is galvanized steel and the other |
| manufactured out of steel. Depending on the specific | | | | layer is polyurethane. This material both insulates and |
| type of door that you choose, many of them do | | | | limits the outside traffic noise. If you are willing to spend |
| provide a great deal of insulation. They are available | | | | a little bit more, there is also the three layer door. This |
| with the single, double or triple layer construction | | | | is really a duplicate of the double layer except it has a |
| method. These particular doors are stronger and | | | | second sheet of galvanized steel over the insulation. |
| longer lasting than almost any of the other materials; | | | | Consequently, the three layer door is a much better |
| warping or denting is usually not a problem with them. | | | | insulator and is able to provide a greater degree of |
| They may require painting once in a while, but not as | | | | security. However, it is also more expensive. |
| often as wood doors do. | | | | Therefore, the choice rests as always with the |
| Unfortunately, the single layer version does not have a | | | | discretion of the individual homeowner. Everyone, |
| layer of insulation included in it. This door is composed | | | | without saying, would prefer the best that is available. |
| of a single sheet of galvanized steel. Needless to say, | | | | Unfortunately, most people have to stay within their |
| metal can be very cold and also very hot. Even though | | | | remodeling budget. However, it is always advisable to |
| they are the least expensive of all of the models, you | | | | carefully consider the future energy savings that are |
| may want to think twice before selecting this kind; | | | | possible before making your final decision. |
| unless you garage is not connected to your home. | | | | |