Fiberglass Garage Doors: The good and the bad

Fiberglass garage doors are the least popular of all the materials used to build a garage door. Maybe because a lot of people don’t understand what a fiberglass is.  Knowledge is important when choosing a garage door, you must be aware of the good and bad side when choosing this type of garage door.

The Good – Fiberglass garage doors are lightweight but hardy.  If you don’t use an electronic garage door opener, fiberglass garage door is something you might want to consider.  They don’t dent, rot and warp like wood garage door nor do they rust or corrode like steel garage door.  Fiberglass garage door is cheaper than steel garage door.  They are ideal for places that suffer constant typhoon or if your garage is located near the ocean

The Bad – Fiberglass garage doors, as time pass turns yellowish in color. They also become brittle at sub-zero temperature and sometimes they tend to shatter.

For more information about different types of garage doors, you may contact Charlotte Garage Door Company at 704-900-700