Are you looking to upgrade your home’s garage door? If you’re like many folks, you love the classic, natural look of wood — wood garage doors have long been a popular choice for homeowners in Bakersfield and throughout Kern County. Typical materials include redwood, Douglas fir and cedar. As an alternative to real wood, you can also choose faux wood garage doors consisting of a steel core with a wood overlay. It’s hard to tell the difference between a high-quality faux wood and a genuine wood garage door.
Having trouble deciding whether a faux wood or wood garage door is the better choice for your home? Evaluation of the following factors can help you make an informed decision:
Although a well-crafted faux wood door will closely match a wood door in visual appeal, not all faux wood products offer the same level of quality. A natural wood garage door will provide a more attractive presentation than a poorly made faux wood door.
Faux wood doors tend to hold up better over time than their wood counterparts. The steel core provides more effective protection against the elements and will resist damage from vehicle collisions. While both types are extremely durable, faux wood doors are more resistant to cracks and moisture.
Unlike faux wood doors, natural wood products are typically made to order. The buyer has a greater opportunity to create a product to their specifications. On the downside, homeowners often must wait longer for their door because of the extra time required for customization.
Faux wood garage doors are easier to maintain than wood doors — they’re less susceptible to rotting as well as damage caused by moisture, insects and the elements. On the other hand, you’ll need to repaint, resand and reseal a wood door every two to three years to keep it in peak condition and extend its lifespan.
Factors such as the expense of cedar and redwood and the customization process result in a higher price for wood doors. Faux wood doors are also faster and easier to install, which contributes to a lower upfront cost.
While the purchase price for a natural wood garage door may be higher, you could recoup the cost when the time comes to sell your home. Many buyers prefer genuine wood and are often willing to pay more for a residence with a natural wood garage door.
King Door carries a wide selection of beautiful wood and faux wood garage doors from Clopay®, known as North America’s #1 residential garage door. Check out our selection at these pages:
Our friendly, knowledgeable staff can also help you determine which type will work best for your home. Feel free to stop by our Bakersfield showroom for a closer look and to meet our team. You can also contact us online to learn more.
Jason called to let me know he was on his way and showed up within 15 minutes. He was professional and helpful. He fixed my garage door, installed new rollers and installed my new garage door opener. Now my door opens quietly and smoothly. I couldn’t be happier with King Door and Jason!
Jason called to let me know he was on his way and showed up within 15 minutes. He was professional and helpful. He fixed my garage door, installed new rollers and installed my new garage door opener. Now my door opens quietly and smoothly. I couldn’t be happier with King Door and Jason!
I am so grateful to King Door and my technician, Clayton for such prompt and fast service. Living in Delano, I wasn’t sure if I could get someone out to fix my broken spring but Clayton was there and fixed my problem in a matter of hours. Thank you King Doors and especially Clayton.
I am so grateful to King Door and my technician, Clayton for such prompt and fast service. Living in Delano, I wasn’t sure if I could get someone out to fix my broken spring but Clayton was there and fixed my problem in a matter of hours. Thank you King Doors and especially Clayton.
I love it when I call this company asking for service on my garage door and they were able to come very quickly and not only fix the problem that I had but took the time to put my garage doors in better condition than they were brand new Jason the professional and he has literally went step-by-step to a sure that everything would be perfect and I cannot tell you how great it was to work with him. Jason the professional and he has literally went step-by-step to a sure that everything would be perfect and I cannot tell you how great it was to work with him I highly recommend this company if you have any needs having to do with garage doors they are second to none.
I love it when I call this company asking for service on my garage door and they were able to come very quickly and not only fix the problem that I had but took the time to put my garage doors in better condition than they were brand new Jason the professional and he has literally went step-by-step to a sure that everything would be perfect and I cannot tell you how great it was to work with him. Jason the professional and he has literally went step-by-step to a sure that everything would be perfect and I cannot tell you how great it was to work with him I highly recommend this company if you have any needs having to do with garage doors they are second to none.
Car was trapped in the garage after spring broke in the morning @8 am and King door rushed a tech out to repair within 15 min. Very informative tech did the install and he was great. I would recommend King Door to anyone needing garage door help. After the repair the door is very quite now too.
Car was trapped in the garage after spring broke in the morning @8 am and King door rushed a tech out to repair within 15 min. Very informative tech did the install and he was great. I would recommend King Door to anyone needing garage door help. After the repair the door is very quite now too.
Caesar did a great job! He was very polite, honest, and professional!! Will recommend King Door every chance I get.
Caesar did a great job! He was very polite, honest, and professional!! Will recommend King Door every chance I get.
I wanted to submit a review for King Door because of my good experience with this company. I called to get a quote because my single spring had broke on my garage door. Their quote came in on the higher end of the quotes I received. The lower quote company was not as available as King Door, so I called King Door back to see if they could price match. After speaking with a manager, we were able to come to a compromised price (not quite the price match), and they were available right away. The installer was friendly, worked quickly, and even installed a double spring in case one side were to break then we could still lift the door. Thank you King Door for acting quickly and giving a competitive price for this frugal family of 7!
I wanted to submit a review for King Door because of my good experience with this company. I called to get a quote because my single spring had broke on my garage door. Their quote came in on the higher end of the quotes I received. The lower quote company was not as available as King Door, so I called King Door back to see if they could price match. After speaking with a manager, we were able to come to a compromised price (not quite the price match), and they were available right away. The installer was friendly, worked quickly, and even installed a double spring in case one side were to break then we could still lift the door. Thank you King Door for acting quickly and giving a competitive price for this frugal family of 7!
Don’t settle for anything less than the best when you need residential or commercial garage door installation, service or repair in Bakersfield, CA. Get in touch with the team at King Door Company, Inc., With the Pride of a Lion™.