At Wooden Garage Doors, we have a range of door styles available making it easy for you to achieve your ideal custom garage.
In this guide, we’ll go through each style, providing an explanation about the main features and why you might consider it for your property. All our garage doors are bespoke and made to size; plus, we offer our designs in either softwood or hardwood, so we’ll advise on these different materials too.
Keep reading to find the best wooden garage door for your home.
Finding the Best Wooden Garage Door Style
These are all the garage door styles that we offer, with a little information about their shape, design and suitability.
Ashurst
Our Ashurst wooden garage doors offer symmetrical styling, with two doors of the same size. They open outwards and feature a simple design with a minimalist rectangular frame.
Our Ashurst doors are a great choice for any garage, allowing for easy access and car storage.
Ashurst Offset
Much like our original Ashurst garage doors, our Ashurst offset doors feature strong, clean lines and a simple, minimalist design. The style has one single door, and one larger double door, making it easy to access the garage quickly, without always having to open larger doors.
The Ashurst offset doors are a great choice for those who use the garage as a workshop, or to store smaller items, as well as for car storage.
Verwood
Our Verwood wooden garage doors offer a subtle decorative aesthetic, with an asymmetric, tapered top frame. The two doors are of equal size, making it easy to store a car in the garage.
Arne
The Arne garage doors showcase exceptional workmanship with a subtle arched frame which gives the doors a smart, contemporary finish.
With two doors of equal size, the Arne style is a great choice for all garages whether you’re storing larger items or using the space as a workshop.
Broadstone
For garages that require more light, our Broadstone garage doors feature a smart rectangular design with a singular built-in window at the top of each door.
Thanks to the position of these windows, they still allow for privacy whilst allowing natural light to enter the space. The Broadstone wooden garage doors are a great choice for those who want to use their garage as a functional workspace with natural light.
Georgian Bar
Our Georgian Bar garage doors offer a traditional style, with six square windows at the top of each door. This style suits both traditional and contemporary buildings, creating a cottage aesthetic.
The windows allow for more natural light to enter the garage, making Georgian Bar doors suitable for garages that will be used as workshops as well as storage areas.
Lilliput
The Lilliput garage doors offer a slightly more contemporary take on the Georgian Bar doors, with three tall rectangular windows on each door, each divided into six sections.
Again, they allow plenty of natural light into the garage, whilst providing easy access through the two equally sized doors.
Longham
If you want a garage with windows that offers slightly more privacy than the options above, our Longham wooden garage doors are an excellent choice.
Featuring a traditional rectangular frame design, with three small square windows at the top of each door, this style permits natural light whilst making it difficult for anyone to peer into the space.
Shapwick
Suitable for garages and annexes alike, our Shapwick doors offer a strong, minimalist design with two windows at the top of each door, each divided into four. They strike a good balance between allowing natural light into the space, without leaving large windows that are easy to see into.
Abbotsbury
For garage doors that feature windows with a twist, our Abbotsbury design offers three windows on each door, with lattice detailing across each frame.
Not only does this add aesthetic appeal, but it also provides a heightened sense of privacy.
Bifold
Our Bifold wooden garage doors offer incredible versatility and can be made in a variety of configurations depending on your requirements. Bifold doors fold with a ‘concertina’ mechanism, meaning they can be folded back and therefor opened in a way that requires less available space around the garage.
Bifold garage doors are a great option for areas without a lot of space, as well as for situations where it may be practical to have a folded door that can be fully closed, half closed, or completely open.
Advantages of Hardwood Garage Doors
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Hardwood requires less maintenance than softwood, although it’s still worth maintaining to help improve longevity.
Durability
Hardwood garage doors are known for their durability and strength. They are highly resistant to dents, scratches, and general wear and tear.
Insulation
Hardwood is a particularly good insulator, which means it can help regulate temperature and reduce energy loss from your garage.
Advantages of Softwood Garage Doors
Affordability
Softwood doors are generally more affordable compared to hardwood doors, making them a budget-friendly option.
Lightweight
Softwood doors are typically lighter in weight, which can make installation and operation easier.
Availability
Softwood species, such as pine or cedar, are widely available because the trees grow faster. It is a more sustainable choice which also makes the materials cheaper.
Disadvantages of Hardwood Garage Doors
Cost
Hardwood doors tend to be more expensive compared to softwood doors. This is generally because it is slower to grow and therefore harder to come by.
Weight
Hardwood doors can be heavier than softwood doors, which can require stronger and more robust hardware and mechanisms for proper operation. This can add to the overall cost of the installation.
Disadvantages of Softwood Garage Doors
Durability
Softwoods are generally less dense and more prone to dents, scratches, and damage compared to hardwoods. They may require more frequent maintenance and repair.
Vulnerability to Weather
Softwoods are more susceptible to moisture absorption and warping when exposed to harsh weather conditions. Regular sealing and protective treatments are necessary to prevent damage.
Choose Your Perfect Wooden Garage Doors
All doors are tailor made and can be customised to your bespoke specifications, ensuring that you get the perfect option for your garage. We have over 20 years of experience working in this industry, with a portfolio of happy customers to showcase our work.
To request a quote, or discuss your garage door ideas, give us a call on 01202 670770 or get in touch via our contact form.
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