Steel vs aluminium garage doors

Is steel or aluminium a better option for a garage door?

Asked by angie on 27th Oct 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"This is normally an individuals preference but aluminium is lighter and less prone to rust."
Answered on 27th Oct 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
"The reduced load makes an aluminum garage door much easier to install, and the lighter weight places less stress on torsion springs and tracks for increased longevity and fewer repairs. On the whole, aluminium doors are far more reliable than steel."
Answered on 3rd Nov 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"Aluminium is a lot lighter.. but lacks as much strength, where as steel is a lot stronger but heavier. So if security is extra important galvanized steel.. otherwise aluminium for ease of use."
Answered on 27th Oct 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
"It’s up to you really it’s on what you prefer aluminium is probably the better option cause it’s lighter"
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Answered on 27th Oct 2022 - Member since Feb 2020 - report
"Aluminium as is doesn't rust and is lightweight to open"
Answered on 29th Oct 2022 - Member since Jul 2019 - report
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