Garage Door
Learning Center

Best Garage Doors for Coastal Areas

Click Here To Book Online Now

Best Garage Doors for Coastal Areas

Ah, the salty air, the sunny weather! Living near the coast may positively impact your mood, but the same benefit can’t be said for your garage door.

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.

White Garage Door Coastal Area

Vinyl composite

Vinyl composite garage doors are made of a more malleable material than traditional vinyl. They are manufactured in white but can be painted in various colors or stained to look like wood. Vinyl composite garage doors are an excellent option for coastal environments because they can withstand the elements. The material is rust-, salt-, insect-, rot-, moisture-, and fungus-resistant. This also means they are virtually maintenance-free and can be cleaned with a simple garden hose and sponge.

Wood composite

Wood composite garage doors are a “made for outdoor material” consisting of resin and wood fibers which create a door that can offer the look and feel of real wood without the maintenance. Wood composite doors are moisture-resistant, which leads to less warping and cracking than real wood doors experience. Additionally, these doors are termite resistant and can absorb heat better than almost any other material, making them a great choice for homes in beachy areas.

Fiberglass

Fiberglass garage doors have the texture of a wood garage door, but are a better option than real wood for a coastal environment. They’re rust- and rot-resistant so they keep looking good for years to come. However, dark fiberglass garage doors can fade overtime from harsh sun exposure, so be sure to keep that in mind.

Vinyl

Vinyl garage doors are typical among homeowners that want the simplicity of a traditional garage door, but live near the shore where having a steel door will lead to rust within the first year. These doors are rust- and rot-resistant and won’t splinter, warp or twist the way a standard wood door could. Additionally, they won’t absorb moisture which can be an issue for other garage door materials.

Why Some Materials Aren’t Good for the Coast:

Rust: The salty, moist air can cause rust and corrosion on steel, which is a popular material for garage doors. That makes steel a no-go for the beach.

Warping: The constant change of moisture in the air can cause a standard wood garage door to expand and shrink, warping the design and ultimately causing damage.

Rot: A wood garage door absorbs moisture, which can result in rot. This can affect the way the door looks and operates.

Providing the information and resources you need to find the perfect garage door for your home and budget.

Appointment

Book your free garage door estimate with us conveniently online!

Book Now

Garage Door Gallery

Check out our large selections of garage doors!

Garage Door Gallery

Garage Door Designer

Design your new garage door in 10 minutes and send for a free quote!

Garage Door Designer

Learning Center

Visit our learning center for more information!

Learning Center

Providing the information and resources you need to find the perfect garage door for your home and budget.

Appointment

Book your free garage door estimate with us conveniently online!

Book Now

Garage Door Selections

Check out our large selections of garage doors!

Garage Door Gallery

Design Your Door

Design your new garage door in 10 minutes and send for a free quote!

Garage Door Designer

Learning Center

Visit our learning center for more information!

Learning Center

Huntsville Area

256-270-2310

256-270-2310
Madison Area

256-617-7066

256-617-7066
Decatur Area

256-280-4449

256-280-4449
Athens Area

256-206-3939

256-206-3939
Owens Cross Roads Area

256-206-3955

256-206-3955
Guntersville & Arab Area

256-677-9988

256-677-9988
Albertville Area

256-206-3955

256-206-3955
Hartselle Area

256-677-9988

256-677-9988
Moulton Area

256-206-3939

256-206-3939
Precision Door Service
Office: 256-513-6459
430 Plummer Road
Huntsville, AL 35806

License

Contractors License
#353206