Best Types of Wood for Garage Doors
Learn about 3 favorite materials for wood garage doors
Wood garage doors can transform a formerly bland garage façade into a focal point for your home’s curb appeal. With so many paints and stains available, the possibilities are virtually endless for creating the specific look that you want for your door.
However, before you get into the style details, you will need to make one very important choice:
The type of wood to use for your garage door.
While there is no single “best” material for a wood garage door, there are some undeniable favorites among our clients. Ultimately, the wood you choose will depend on your priorities. You can count on the experienced custom wood garage door designers at Dynamic Garage Door to help you select the right material for your project, choosing from the following popular materials and many others at our disposal.
Mahogany
Mahogany is a favorite material for wood garage doors, because it combines beauty and durability into a package suitable for even the most luxurious homes. Mahogany wood is very easy to work with and holds decorative cuts well. It also has a rich, beautiful grain and can easily be finished to a high shine if desired. Mahogany is known for its strength and rigidity, which means we can use it to create large garage door panels without risk of warping, splitting, or sagging. Plus, it is naturally resistant to moisture and insects which is of course essential for an outdoor application like a garage door. While many clients love the natural red tones of mahogany, it can also be used in other color schemes when the wood is first prepped with bleaching to lighten the red tones.
Cedar
Cedar is another extremely popular wood for garage doors. Like mahogany, it is a strong wood with excellent resistance to damage from moisture and insects. It stays straight and true in just about any weather, humidity, and temperature conditions, without warping or cracking. However, cedar has the advantage of being a more porous wood. This makes it lighter, which is easier on your garage door opener. The porous nature of cedar wood also makes it a good insulator and sound-proofer. Cedar is also useful in that it is versatile, and can not only be finished in a variety of paints and stains, but also left unfinished for a natural, weathered look.
Reclaimed Wood
Reclaimed wood is becoming increasingly popular for creating truly unique garage doors that may be contemporary or rustic in style. The main benefits of reclaimed wood include the fact that it does not require cutting down any new trees, and the fact that the wood has already been well-seasoned through decades of exposure in its original location.
Partner With Us to Create the Wood Garage Door of Your Dreams
If you are interested in learning more about crafting custom wood garage doors for your home, please contact us at 855-343-3667 today.
