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The trend towards modern and contemporary door styles and designs.
style garage doors in new homes and One of these styles is the modern and
existing homes is stronger than ever this year. contemporary style garage doors that are found
Manufacturers continue to develop new designs to on four of this year’s five homes in the Greater San
complement today’s contemporary and modern Antonio Builders Association’s Parade of Homes.
style homes plus these doors also give a fresh and Contemporary style garage doors have smooth
new look to existing homes for homeowners who and clean lines and most include windows to
are looking to enhance the value and curb appeal complement the modern design of many homes.
of their home. These windows are available in a variety of types
According to Remodeling magazine’s 2018 Cost of glass including clear, obscure, frosted, tinted,
versus Value Report replacing an old garage rain, white laminate, and narrow reed in both non-
door with a new upscale garage door recoups insulated and insulated windows including some
98.3% of its cost which makes it the the top rated low-E glass options on some models. In addition to
the contemporary look these aluminum full view
Modern and Contemporary home improvement project this year. The garage garage doors also allow a lot of natural light into
door is no longer just a functional necessity on a
the garage.
home. It has transformed to become a large and
Style Garage Doors distinct architectural feature that enhances curb constructed of flush insulated steel sections or
The modern style garage doors can be
appeal, style and value to the home. In many
homes the garage door can represent as much as
aluminum framed full view style garage doors.
Still Leading the Way 40% of the front elevation of the home so garage The aluminum full view garage doors are
door manufacturers have capitalized on this by
available in a variety of finishes including clear
creating extremely attractive and diverse garage anodized, bronze anodized, black anodized, and
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