4 Tips to Maximize Your Florida Garage Door
Updating your home’s garage doors won’t produce the flashy results of other home improvement projects like kitchen remodels or new hardwood floors. Yet, Remodeling Magazine ranks replacing a garage door as the highest home improvement for cost recouped, with almost 94% of the investment recovered.
In Southeast Florida, homeowners not only want garage doors to look great and function well but also need the doors to hold up to high winds. At Kenco Home Inspections, we care about your home. Here are a few tips to improve your garage door.
Four Tips to Improve Your Garage Doors
Install A Quiet, Wall-Mounted Garage Door Opener
Most homes come with a standard ceiling-mounted opener. However, wall-mounted openers have gained popularity. Also referred to as side-mounted or jackshaft openers, the garage door openers take up less space in the garage, leaving homeowners with more ceiling storage options.
In addition, side-mounted openers make much less noise. The noise reduction works great for homes with sleeping babies, bedrooms over the garage, and townhomes where neighbors share a wall.
Upgrade to Reinforced Garage Doors
With many of Florida’s older homes requiring a Four-Point inspection or Wind Mitigation inspection to secure new insurance, adding hurricane-resistant garage doors offers upgraded protection. Building codes in coastal Florida counties typically require wind-reinforced doors.
Now is the time if you have an older home and haven’t upgraded. The addition will not only make your home compliant with local codes, but it’ll also enhance your property value. Plus, when high winds occur, your home will have extra protection.
Consider Curb Appeal
The garage sits on the front side of the house in most homes. Often, the standard builder-grade garage door doesn’t offer the design appeal of an upscale garage door. Doors with upscale design, including glass windows at the top, add more visual interest.
While it may seem like a small change, replacing the garage door impacts your home’s curb appeal. Garage doors tend to suffer a lot of wear and tear. Over time, the paint can look worn, or dents may occur. Even if it’s not in your budget to install new garage doors, make repairs and fix chipped paint to improve curb appeal.
Add A Smart Garage Door Opener
Today’s smart home technology adds security and function to homes. Smart garage door openers come with an array of features, with some models including cameras. The smart opener connects to your home’s WIFI to allow remote function.
Homeowners can receive notifications when the doors open or close, open the doors remotely for deliveries, and watch who approaches the garage. The added convenience and safety give homeowners the freedom to operate the garage from anywhere. Smart technology works especially well for seasonal homeowners.
Take Your Home to the Next Level
Home improvement projects don’t have to include major remodels. Small changes, like maximizing your garage, add value and function while providing a solid return on investment.
Kenco Home Inspections invests in the local community, offering tips to help homeowners make the most of their properties. We provide home inspections in Southeast Florida. Contact us today to schedule an inspection.