This method of retrofitting a wooden garage door frame is also referred to as aluminum cladding. Basically, sealed aluminum is formed to perfectly fit over the garage door’s wood frame, protecting it from weather and wear-and-tear. It’s a great alternative to completely replacing the garage door and its frame, so long as the wood still has its structural integrity.
Whether you realize it or not, just because your garage door might not be wood doesn’t mean the frame isn’t; most frames are wood. And in wet, chilly climates like Seattle, or humid, super-sunny areas like Sacramento, exterior wood frames on doors and windows do not fare well. Whether you’re replacing your garage door or just getting some routine garage maintenance done, there’s a few key reasons you should really consider aluminum cladding:
Advantages of Installing Aluminum Capping over Your Wooden Garage Door Frame
- Aluminum capping looks cleaner, increasing your home’s curb appeal, and subsequently, its value.
- Capping won’t rust or let weather in, so the wood frame underneath lasts longer.
- Aluminum capping increases the energy efficiency of your garage.
- Capping is low maintenance. Like, ultra-low.
On top of all the practical advantages, covering your garage door’s wooden frame in aluminum capping is inexpensive. Aluminum is a widely-available, inexpensive, hardy material. So between the initial cost and the lack of garage door maintenance it requires, aluminum cladding is very affordable. You just need to make sure you do your research to ensure the aluminum is quality and so is the installation.