Garage doors have undergone many changes in the last decades, and new styles have emerged! One of the most popular garage doors from Overhead Door ™ is the Carriage House Steel and Wood Garage Doors. Reasons to Buy a Carriage House Garage Door goes beyond timeless beauty and beautiful craftsmanship.
The Resurgence of Carriage house Garage Doors has made them more popular than garage doors since their invention in 1921. Curb appeal now plays a vital role in home aesthetics. One factor that contributes to a house’s overall charm is a garage door. With all the types available on the market, carriage house garage doors are becoming popular for their timeless elegance, which can enhance a house’s curb appeal.
Reasons to Buy a Carriage House Garage Door
Embracing the tradition with Old World Charm, Carriage house-style garage doors pay homage to an era while seamlessly integrating modern functionality. Inspired by the design of historic barns, these modern doors feature distinctive characteristics like swing-out or barn-style operation, decorative hardware, and intricately crafted panel designs, all with the modern convenience of a garage door.
Once the garage door is installed, your house will look more historic. If you’re trying to sort through our many beautiful garage door options to find the right style for you, here’s what to consider about carriage garage door options.
Adds Curb Appeal
Carriage doors were once used to store a home’s horse-drawn carriage, and today’s styles are similar to those of the past. Today, having a carriage door is like having a touch of history in your front yard.
Durable and Low Maintenance
A carriage house garage door is made from high-quality materials like steel or wood. Its high-quality parts can handle extreme climate changes and weather. The durable design makes it easy to maintain when it comes to heat or cold and rain or snowstorms. This is very important to consider if you live in an extreme climate or experience inclement weather.
Improved Home Value
Nearly anything you do to make your home more attractive can improve its value in small ways. Some experts estimate that the return on investment of a new garage door is 194%. That means that nearly all the money you invest in your new garage door can be made back, plus more.
Variety of Door, Hardware, and Window Designs
Carriage garage doors come in a variety of designs, colors, and window configurations, as well as many hardware options.
Carriage House Garage Doors
Courtyard Collection®
The Courtyard Collection® is made with insulated steel construction and fashioned to resemble the elegant wood designs of rustic carriage barn doors. It has the beauty of wood and the durability of steel and offers superior insulation with an R-value of up to 12.76.
Material: Steel
Design Options: 35
Color Options: 9
Carriage House Steel Garage Doors
Inspired by old-world charm, Carriage House Steel Garage Doors are available in an array of design options for even greater curb appeal. Wind load and Custom options are available upon request. These doors are available with 7ft. doors with 3-panel designs and 8 ft. doors with 4-panel designs.
Insulation: Polyurethane
Material: Steel
Design Options: 32
Color Options: 17
Signature® Carriage
Overhead Door™ Signature® Collection combines old-world design with state-of-the-art garage doors to replicate beautiful, period-style doors that complement old and new construction.
Insulation: Polyurethane
Wind Load: Yes
Design Options: 18+
Color / Wood Material: 9
Homeowners Are Attracted to this Design.
This style offers a wide range of customization options, enabling endless possibilities. Here are just some of the reasons why homeowners are attracted to this design.
Appearance
Carriage house doors can be attractive and complement different types of homes. The variety of customization possibilities for carriage house garage doors means there are endless possibilities.
Durability
Carriage house doors are often made of wood or steel, durable and flexible materials that can withstand changing climates and weather conditions.
Security
Carriage house doors can be easily secure with locking mechanisms and steel chains.
Maintenance
Carriage house doors are generally low maintenance.
Lighting
Carriage house doors can improve your garage’s lighting by allowing natural light in through windows.
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