Faux Wood Garage Door Benefits
Ever wonder what faux wood garage doors are made out of? Faux wood (or ‘fake wood’) garage doors are usually steel overlaid with fiberglass, composite wood or a wood-look finish. They look as close to real wood as possible – without the constant maintenance. Since we love faux wood garages, we put together a list of the benefits faux wood doors have to offer.
Faux Wood versus Real Wood
Unlike hardwood, faux wood won’t rot, crack or warp, and last for years to come without repairs. Wood garage doors need staining every few years, including a sand-down and power wash – effort that doesn’t apply on faux wood doors.
Faux wood is more cost-effective and weather-resistant than a softwood door like cedar. It doesn’t fade the way wood does, making it a perfect complement for a home with a like-new exterior. Although many prefer the texture of natural wood, faux wood is less maintenance.
Climate and Humidity
Do you live in a hot or humid climate? Faux wood does much better in high humidity and extreme temperatures. Water-resistant, they handle hot and muggy climates and strong sunlight without fading. If you live in an area with high temperatures or natural humidity, having faux wood garage doors prevents any extra garage door repairs.
Weight
Faux wood weighs less than real wood. Since fiberglass weighs less, it won’t put as much pressure on the tracks and opener. This reduces strain and even helps garages last longer since there’s less wear and tear.
Although not as lightweight as aluminum, it’s still not as heavy as a solid wood garage door and won’t be a hazard for anyone walking underneath. They’re perfect for an extra wide garage door both for ease of operation and safety reasons.
Realistic Finish
From faux mahogany to cherry, the finish on a faux wood door is almost indistinguishable from real wood. Shop different brands such as Clopay for faux wood garage doors in contemporary, specialty and carriage house designs. You’ll find popular species like oak and cypress for most garage doors. Here are a few of the major faux wood garage door collections and what they have to offer.
The Canyon Ridge Collection Ultra-Grain Series by Clopay
For a rustic set of faux wood garage doors, the Canyon Ridge Ultra-Grain Series offers a charming set. Their carriage house doors look like classic swing-out doors but are the same as an automatic.
These garage doors are five-layer, starting with steel, insulation and steel. The last two layers, composite cladding and overlay, are made of real wood pieces that mimic authentic wood. The steel gives them long-lasting sturdiness while the composite provides a wood-look finish. Choose between walnut, medium, slate, black, white, and primed finishes for a final look.
The Gallery Collection by Clopay
The Gallery Collection by Clopay is another faux wood collection that comes with or without insulation. Made from steel doors, these add a grooved panel design with optional windows. They also include iron hardware and a raised panel design and come in 1, 2 or 3-layer options. R-values on the insulation range from 6.3 to 18.4 and finishes come in almond, black, oak and more.
This set also includes glass options in frosted, seeded, insulated, rain and obscure and has short and long-panel options.
Faux Wood Garage Doors in San Diego and SoCal
If you need a beautiful faux wood garage door, Heritage Door is at your service. Serving the San Diego and Southern California area since 1989, we install one-of-a-kind garage doors by Clopay, Amarr and CHI. For repair, sales, installation and maintenance, give us a call at (951) 880-1999 or schedule a booking with us today.
