Should I Choose a Wood or Steel Garage Door?

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Manufacturers make garage doors from steel, wood, wood composites, fiberglass, vinyl and glass. Even will all these options, for many homeowners, the choice for a new garage door is often between wood and steel. Both materials are sturdy and attractive, but the differences between the two types of doors are distinct. How do you know if you should choose a wood or steel garage door? Make a decision based on your budget, maintenance preferences and home’s architecture.

Troubleshooting Your Garage Door Spring

Garage Door Maintenance

Regularly testing and troubleshooting your garage door spring is more important than people think. The spring is a small yet critical part in the garage: they do 90% of the lifting when an automatic opener is used.

Broken Garage Door Torsion Springs: Safety Tips

Broken Garage Door Torsion Spring

Chances are you probably haven’t thought about it before: the garage door is the single largest moving part of most homes. As such, they can be very heavy, especially if you have a two car garage or a larger door for RV parking. If those doors are made of wood or steel, they can weight […]

Ken Fielding, owner of Ponderosa Garage Doors & Repair

Owner Ken Fielding explains the benefits of using Ponderosa Garage Doors & Repair for your residential and commercial garage door and garage door opener needs. Ponderosa Garage Doors & Repair provides sales, repairs, and replacements.