During the 1950s through the 1960s, a large percentage of garage doors were solid garage doors. How things have changed since then. Here is a side by side comparison of the pros and cons that are offered by sectioned and solid garage doors:

Looks

Here is an area where solid garage doors have a big advantage. It’s the main reason why people choose to install them. They tend to provide homes with a more traditional or classic look.

Cost

Give the big advantage here to sectioned garage doors. It’s part of their appeal.

Security

Here is another area where the advantage goes to solid garage doors. That’s because they not only have fewer access points that can be pried open, they also tend to be much thicker than sectioned garage doors are.

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