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Wood Garage Door vs. Faux Wood: Which One Is Right for You?

So, you want a new garage door for your home – and you’re having a hard time choosing between faux wood and authentic wood. Each material has its own benefits. When it comes to appearance, maintenance and value, there’s something to consider for each type of garage door. Here’s what you need to know when choosing between a wood garage door and a faux wood door.

Maintenance

Natural wood is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs water from the air. When wood absorbs too much moisture over time, it can rot. That’s why real wood needs to be refinished or repainted regularly: the sealant or paint closes the pores in the wood and prevents it from absorbing moisture. Natural wood garage doors need to be refinished every several years, as the sealer wears off.

Faux wood, also known as composite wood, isn’t porous and won’t absorb moisture. This means that if you own a composite wood door, you’ll never have to reseal or repaint your garage door. Simply install the door, then sit back and enjoy its beauty.

Appearance

Nothing is quite so beautiful as a natural wood garage door – except faux wood, which comes close. Faux wood garage doors are so realistic-looking that it’s hard to tell whether the material is natural wood!

If you want the appearance of a wood door without maintenance, a faux wood door will probably be just what you’re looking for. If you don’t want anything less than a real wood door, then Overhead Door Company of Oklahoma City can help.

Value

Natural wood and faux wood are both high-value materials. Because they look very similar and are difficult to tell apart, the value difference between these materials is difficult to calculate. Ultimately, if it’s important to install a high-quality garage door in your home, the most effective thing you can do is install a garage door from a quality garage door installer.

Want a Wood Garage Door? Contact Us To Get Started Today

Hire Overhead Door Company of Oklahoma City to get the most value out of your garage door installation. We sell natural wood garage doors and faux wood garage doors to meet the needs of our clients. To learn more, call us today.

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Kristen Mangum
Kristen Mangum
2022-12-21
Friendly customer service. Bought a hard to find remote for an old garage door opener. Opener has 3 buttons so I can program both doors to it. Easy to find location right off 29th St.
Robert Ballinger
Robert Ballinger
2022-12-12
Great people
Betsy Chronister
Betsy Chronister
2022-09-13
I was given a very fair quote. A week later a tech came and installed. Then came back to install lock. Tech was very professional and polite. Spen time with me making adjustments to my liking. I totally recommend Overhead door to my fellow Okies.
Hendrix Morrow
Hendrix Morrow
2022-06-29
Overhead Door did a great job. They got me on the schedule the next day and fixed my spring in 30 minutes or less. Joe was great, professional, and courteous. Awesome service, and he didn't tell me I needed extra materials like the previous garage door people that quoted me $575. Overhead Door told me a price over the phone and it didn't change. I'd recommend them every time.
Sandy Molleda Molleda
Sandy Molleda Molleda
2022-03-22
A very good place for a new garage door and a new remote.
John Ehrhardt
John Ehrhardt
2022-01-28
Pleased with their services. Coil spring broke and door stopped working. Spoke to Ron, and less than 24 hrs later the technician had us up n running again. These guys did exactly what they promised to do, with no nonsense. I like that.

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