Just as barn doors gained in popularity as a replacement for interior closet doors, the latest sophisticated designer look is to add modern aluminum garage doors where sliders or French doors once provided access to the great outdoors. At Overhead Door of Portland, we’re seeing more requests for these doors and are happy to match customers with these perfect access solutions. What’s not to love about a giant glass wall that lets in the light and disappears into the ceiling with the press of a button? These aluminum garage doors reveal an outdoor living area made for friends and family.
The benefits of an aluminum garage door are numerous, starting with the designer look. Aluminum door frames can include powder coating in nearly any color. Glass panels can be clear, tinted, or tempered, and polycarbonate or acrylic. Pairing glass panels with aluminum framing is stunning and sure to add curb appeal.
Beyond how great they look, modern aluminum garage doors are low maintenance, energy-efficient, and eco-friendly. Our aluminum doors are corrosion-resistant, and all hinges and fixtures are galvanized so rust won’t be a problem. Plus the strength of aluminum outperforms other more traditional materials. Glass panels are available in double strength and low E with insulation and joint seal to prevent air transfer. Your indoor temperature stays just where you want it to be. Plus rain and wind stay outside. At the end of your door’s long lifespan, the aluminum can be recycled so you avoid adding to the ever-growing landfills.
Integrated stiffening struts in the rail assembly enhance the durability of our doors, providing strong yet lightweight protection against damage.
While an aluminum and glass garage door can work wonderfully as an access point from indoor to outdoor living, our doors can work just as well and look just as good as a typical garage door. From mid-century modern to today’s latest model, a range of homes we see around the Portland region have added appeal with an aluminum and glass garage door. All the benefits mentioned above can also be applied to your garage.
Another unique use we’ve found for our doors is when you’re looking to transform your garage into an ADU (alternative dwelling unit). No one wants to live in the dark cave that is a typical garage. It’s okay for a car and storage, but life behind a solid garage door would be less than inviting.
However, closing off that wide space with traditional framing and drywall or brick is costly and time-consuming and may not be allowed by permit. The solution is to replace that old garage door with our modern aluminum and glass door. It looks great, lets in lots of light, and still provides the security and temperature control that someone living inside demands. Save your construction dollars by adding a bathroom and kitchen instead of remodeling the exterior.
Ready to explore the possibilities a moving wall of glass can add to your home? Contact us to find out more and visit our website to see how we can not only find and install your dream door but also maintain it so it works in perfect order for years to come.
