Living on the coast is perfect; you wake up hearing the crashing waves, smell the salty air, and enjoy the sunny weather! Living near the coast may positively impact your life, but the same benefit can’t be said for your garage door. We offer the Best Garage Doors for Coastal Homes.
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Modern Aluminum Glass Model 9920. Dark Bronze Aluminum Finish, Satin Etched Glass
The weather elements of coastal climates should be considered when shopping for a new garage door. After all, you’ll want this door to look good for as long as possible. Extend the lifespan of your door by knowing which garage doors are best for coastal areas.
Garage Doors for Coastal Homes
The high level of moisture and salt in the air, blended with strong winds, can wreak havoc on your garage door that wasn’t designed for coasting areas. Fortunately, Overhead Door offers an extensive selection of residential garage doors that can stand up to the Southern California Coast.
Impact on Coastal Climate on Garage Doors
The weather in coastal areas can have a detrimental effect on the average garage door.
Some common problems include:
Warping. This is a common problem for wooden garage doors. If the wood absorbs a lot of moisture, the extra moisture could cause deformation. Warping affects not only a door’s appearance but can also cause problems with its operation. As a result, it could pose a risk to security and safety.
Rotting. This is also a problem that can impact wood garage doors. Aside from warping, the excess moisture of a wood door can also cause molding and rotting. This can affect your door’s appearance, insulation, and operation of your wood door.
Rust. A steel garage door usually develops rust when placed in coastal climates. Rusting can affect a steel door’s appearance and structural integrity. Hardware on garage doors, steel or otherwise, is also more prone to rust in humid regions.
Wind Damage. High winds can push and pull garage doors, causing them to detach from their tracks and collapse. Less durable garage doors are more vulnerable to wind damage, no matter what material these doors are made of.
Fading. If you live in a coastal region with a lot of sunlight, the UV rays may cause your garage door’s finish to fade over time. Yet, the fading will depend on your garage door’s color and material. Dark tones soak up more rays than lighter ones and are more prone to fading and peeling due to sun exposure.
Best Garage Door Material for Coastal Homes
Coastal homes are subjected to sea spray, intense UV rays, and high winds. Homes located in inland coastal areas generally do not face the harsh elements of the coastline. Yet, the weather elements can affect your garage door, making it essential to choose a door that cannot be easily damaged by the many weather hazards unique to coastal climates.
Modern Glass Garage Doors
One garage door that homeowners who live along the coast should consider is an Aluminum Glass, full-view garage door. Aluminum garage doors are lightweight and rust-resistant, making them a good choice for coastal areas where salt air can corrode other metals.
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Modern Aluminum Glass Model 9920 (521). White Finish, Satin Etched Glass
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Envy Model 9980 Frameless Design, Opaque Black Glass, Exterior View
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Envy Model 9980 Frameless Design, Black Frame Design, Opaque Black Glass, Interior View
Modern Aluminum collection gives you the beauty of natural light during the day and a beautiful warm glow at night. Different glass options allow you to choose the right degree of natural light for your home.
Models 9910 and 9920 Features
The Models 9910 and 9920 combine glass and aluminum for unparalleled visual appeal, strength, and light infiltration—a unique solution for your extraordinary home.
Between Sections, Seals: Offer additional weather resistance.
Commercial-grade Aluminum Frame: Low-maintenance and corrosion-resistant.
Design Flexibility: Available in various vertical rail and horizontal stile widths to complement the style of your home.
Wind Load-rated Doors
Model 9920 can be built to meet local building codes and protect your home from various wind conditions, such as hurricane-force winds.
Florida Building Code Static and Impact approvals are on our bestselling Modern Aluminum Model 9920.
These doors feature unobstructed views with no reinforcement struts running across the sections. Tough polycarbonate glazing is also available in clear for commercial needs or frosted for residential applications.
Energy Efficiency Thermal performance test ratings are available for Model 9920, including air infiltration,
Envy™ Model 9980
Envy™ Model 956 is the ultimate modern elegance for your San Diego home: This modern glass garage door showcases a frameless design, with the glass panels mounted on top of an aluminum structure to provide strength and beauty. These unique frameless glass garage doors add out-of-the-ordinary drama to contemporary, modern, and transitional architecture.
¼” tempered glass panels are mounted on top of an aluminum structure for an ultra-modern, frameless look
Weather barrier created by vinyl seals between tongue-and-groove sections
Meets ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC® air infiltration requirements with a third-party tested value of less than 0.4 cfm/ft2
Meets California Code of Regulation, Title 24 air infiltration requirements with a third-party tested value of less than 0.3 cfm/ft2
Impression Fiberglass Collection®
If you love the look of woodgrain, fiberglass garage doors are an excellent substitute for wood. These magnificently engineered doors feature a faux-wood finish that’s indistinguishable from the real thing, and they’re entirely resistant to rust and rot.
These fiberglass garage doors provide quality, beauty, and value to your home and offer a variety of architectural styles that capture the beauty and detail of natural wood without the maintenance and value of your home.
Foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation:
With a U-factor* of .15 
(R-value** of 7.6) helps control costly heat loss and gain. This type of insulation can diminish street noise and make the door quieter as it operates.
They are designed with award-winning safety and technology features, Including pinch-resistant door panels.
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Impression-Fiberglass, Vertical Long, Model 7800 (983), Honduran Mahogany Finish, 6 Windows
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Vinyl Garage Doors,Model 3560 (870) Standard Design, White Finish, Cathedral 1 Windows
Durafirm Collection® – Vinyl Garage Doors
Vinyl garage doors are among the best exterior doors for coastal areas because they’re affordable, require little maintenance, and come in various colors to suit any home design aesthetic. They are also resistant to rust, rot, and warping. And their color won’t fade in the sun, thanks to their UV-resistant finish.
They’re made of solid bonded steel, polyurethane, and vinyl, providing incredible strength, impressive sound absorption, and energy efficiency with a U-factor of 0.24 , and R-value² of 11.75.
A Wood grain texture for the timeless look of freshly painted hardwood. And maintenance for this material is minimal compared to wood. You’ll need to wipe down the exterior and clean any hardware at least once a year.
Maintenance Tips For Garage Doors on the Coast
Even if the door is rust-resistant, the parts and hardware will still be vulnerable to rust buildup. Extensive rust on certain parts, such as the spring or the opener chain, can suddenly cause your garage door to fail, presenting a severe safety risk. These tips are guidance to keep your garage door from rusting or fading in the sunlight. Yet, by following these tips, you’ll extend the lifespan of your garage door and keep it looking like new for longer.
Inspect your door annually. No matter where you live, inspecting your garage door annually ensures you’re proactive about any issues or needed repairs on your door.
Clean Frequently. Especially in a coastal environment, where sand and salt are constantly in the air, it’s best to wipe down your garage door, especially if it’s made of steel or wood, and its hardware to avoid getting dirty or rusting.
Refinish as Needed. Because of the intense sunlight, you may need to refinish your coastal garage door to revamp the color. Stay proactive and touch up any minor chips or dents with your paint.
Waxing your door helps to prevent rust, which is caused by salt clinging to the door. It also restores the look of the factory-finished color and gives you a protective coat that adds shine to your garage door.
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