4 Garage Door Features Ideal for Storage Space
Instead of renting out a separate storage unit away from your home, you could use your garage as a storage solution. A garage provides a lot of space as storage and you can have quick access whenever you need it. As you plan to organize your garage space, you have the opportunity to select a new garage door installation that can help protect your storage items.
Check out some of the garage door features to look for and how you can make the most out of the new door installation.
1. Steel Doors
A garage may not have the same temperature zoning as the rest of the house. You do not want extreme heat or extreme cold to impact the items you keep in storage. One way to help with temperature control is through the installation of insulated steel doors. Steel doors have an extra thickness and durability that will help block out extreme temperatures.
Insulated steel doors will ensure your garage doesn't get too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter. Steel doors also add extra security to your garage. You do not have to worry about tampering or someone forcing the heavy doors open.
2. Solid Doors
As you shop for garage doors, you will often get presented with options that include windows. While garage doors with windows look great, you will want to select an option that includes completely solid doors. First, you want to protect the security of your items. You don't want to others to easily see what you keep inside the garage.
You also want to protect your items from any UV damage. When you have a garage door with windows, UV light can stream into the windows on a daily basis. The UV light exposure can cause damage to all kinds of items you keep. For example, books, artwork, and furniture can all suffer through discoloration due to the UV light exposure.
A solid door will help keep all of the natural light out and ensure your items remain in pristine condition.
3. Remote Control Openers
Most storage units will feature manual door that renters have to pull on their own. When you use your own garage as a storage unit, you do not have to worry about straining to open and shut the door each time. You could choose a garage door with a motorized opener and a remote control. With remote control operation, you can access your garage with ease.
As you carry items to put into the storage, you can use the remote to easily open the garage. If you want to back a vehicle up right to the garage door, you can open the garage from inside the vehicle and have easy access options.
4. Built-In Garage Door Locks
For an extra layer of security on your storage items, you have the opportunity to install a new garage door with built-in locks. The locks will prevent the door from opening, even with a remote. You can add secure padlocks or bolt locks on either the inside or outside of the garage door.
You have the opportunity to apply as much security as you want without the need to purchase a lot of extra equipment. The extra security will help you feel more at ease as you place valuable items inside the garage and keep it there on a regular basis.
Reach out to us at Byers & Butler Inc. to find out more information on garage door installation options. We can help accommodate the installation to fit your needs and offer some of the best selections for a garage area that you mainly use as storage.
