Right garage doors create curb appeal on a budget

Garage doors are not just second doors anymore. These days, many families use them as main entrances to their homes. Garage doors not only cover the greater part of the home's facade, they can add appeal to the home thus increasing the resale value when it comes time to sell.

To ensure your garage door increases your home's curb appeal and adds to its value, it is important that you carefully select the garage door for your home.

Most Houston garage door professionals believe that installing a new garage door can increase the value of your home by up to five percent or more. Recent report by Remodeling Magazine said that mid-range garage door replacements return an average 83 percent on investment (ROI) while high end garage doors have a ROI of 70 percent.

To maximize the value of new garage doors, consider the following factors.

Look for Houston garage doors with windows and panels

Garage doors with windows and window panels create more impact and return more bang for the buck than those without windows. This is a fact. Many studies have shown that home buyers gravitate towards homes with garage doors with windows. They are beautiful and easily add to your home's curb appeal.

Consider garage door colors

Select a garage door that compliments your home's exterior. This allows your home to look “unified” instead of unappealing. Also think about the homeowner association's rules when selecting your garage door. Garage doors come in various colors and selecting the right color can have greater impact on the value of your home when the time comes to sell your home.

Consider garage door construction

Garage doors have different construction styles. Some have single layers while others have double or triple layers. The construction style you choose for your garage door will make a difference in the curb appeal and resale value of your home.

Single layer garage doors are more economical but may not be the best value. Consider double or triple layer garage doors. They are more expensive but less noisy and may last longer. They certainly add higher value to your home and increase the curb appeal.