Garage doors come in a variety of styles to match different types of homes. Waterfall garage doors can be chosen to blend in with the facade or stand out as an architectural element. Color is another way to personalize your garage door. A door’s finish can complement the siding and trim colors of your home or contrast with them to create a bold statement. Clopay offers multiple paint options, including its Color Blast program with 1,500 Sherwin-Williams colors and custom tints.

Design elements like windows and hardware also help you create a unique look for your client’s home. For example, a chevron door has panels that are arranged in a diagonal pattern to add visual interest and make the door stand out. If your client has limited headroom—the space above the garage opening required for the track and overhead springs—look for a door with an optional low-headroom system that requires less space above the opening.

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If your client wants natural light in their garage, you can select a door with windows that open from the top and come in various shapes, sizes and glass types like frosted or glue chip. Depending on your client’s home, they can even add vertical or horizontal grilles to their windows to add a more decorative look.

Winter storms in Oregon and Southwest Washington can increase moisture, which can cause wood garage doors to swell. Look for a model with an aluminum exterior, which is durable and resistant to corrosion. You can also select a door with an Intellicore(r) polyurethane insulation that helps protect the garage and home from cold temperatures.