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Can You “Go Green” with Your Garage Door?

Written by Jeff Myers | Aug 27, 2015 3:30:00 PM

Did you know you could go green with your garage door? Many people don’t realize it's even an option. If you’re thinking about replacing your old garage door with a new one, consider a door that’s easy on the environment AND your wallet! “Green” garage doors are becoming increasingly popular for several reasons.

 

Save Money & Energy!

Most likely, your garage door is the largest opening in your home, creating the potential for a great deal of energy loss. This is most problematic for homeowners who heat and cool their garages or simply have garages that are connected to their homes. With energy loss, of course, comes higher energy bills.

Save the money and energy you've been losing through your garage door!

 

Add insulation.

Adding insulation to your existing garage door or purchasing a garage door with built-in insulation are both viable options. Insulation helps prevent air from escaping your garage, saving you money by lowering energy usage inside the house. Using less energy is not only better for the environment; it also saves you money.

Consider installing an insulated garage door...

  • If you work in your garage and run the heater or air conditioner
  • To allow your vehicles to start more easily in the winter
  • To decrease airflow through the garage and lower your energy bills
  • If you have a living space above the garage or use your garage as living space

 

Consider the coating.

When a door is manufactured, it is often painted or coated with a finish that may or may not be applied responsibly. Look into how your garage door manufacturer applies and disposes of finishes to determine how “green” the process really is.

 

Choose an eco-friendly garage door.

Some garage doors are built using recycled materials, such as wood composite or steel, while some are made of renewable materials, like real wood. Some, such as steel doors, are built to be extremely energy efficient. Both the origin of the material and its energy efficiency affect the health of the environment.

 

Save the planet!

It may sound cheesy, but installing a garage door composed of materials that are safe for the environment and recyclable is a great way to help take care of the earth and reduce your carbon footprint.

When it’s time to replace your garage door, make sure you recycle your old door instead of tossing it straight into a landfill. Ask your garage door manufacturer whether they typically recycle the doors they replace. If they don’t, look around for a recycling facility near you.

 

Interested in installing an energy-efficient garage door in Des Moines?

Ask us about our insulated, energy-efficient garage doors! We’d love to talk with you and help you find exactly what you’re looking for. WD Door serves Iowa residents in Des Moines, Ankeny, Ames, and beyond. Ask us if we service your part of the state! Feel free to give us a call at 515.963.0989 or send us a message online. For a free quote, click the button below!