Transforming a Home Exterior with New Garage Doors

If you’ve purchased a “previously loved” home, you may find the design and layout irresistible, but you don’t always love every feature that comes with your house. For Julie Happel the item she inherited and disliked the most was her heavy wooden garage doors.

“We’ve been in our home for about seven years and those wooden garage doors have always been a problem,” says Happel, a Columbus, Ohio resident. “The springs broke several times, making them impossible to lift.

“Finally this past year we painted the exterior of the house and knew it was time to replace the garage doors. Since they’re a prominent feature of the house exterior I really wanted the garage doors to stand out against the new paint job. That’s why I invested a good deal of time researching our options.”

Strong Curb Appeal/Strong Value
During her online search Happel looked at different garage door websites, including the Haas Door site. She also listened to the recommendation of her repairman, Matt Bagley.

“I kept coming back to the American Tradition Series doors with the overlays,” says Happel. “The style was so appealing and the features of the insulated steel doors are incredible.”

The Happels chose the timeless look of “black on black” American Tradition Series 921 doors. Exemplifying the beauty of the 1800’s carriage house, the elegant doors on the Happel home feature clear glass windows at the top of each door with matching decorative hardware on the Haas Door garage doors. The investment in the new garage door goes directly to the value of their home by increasing curb appeal and resale value.

“We’ve only had the new garage doors on the house a few weeks and I’m amazed at how many neighbors and friends have come up to comment on them,” says Happel. “The sleek design style has really helped transform our home exterior.

“Investing in these new garage doors was such a smart move. They’ve enhanced our home exterior while making life easier for us. No more heavy, ugly doors. These garage doors have the curb appeal we needed plus the energy efficiency values that will make our wallets happier!”