Most people would assume steel to be "indestructible" when it comes to garage doors. Not so. There are a many different types of doors on the market today, including steel, but the bottom line is, if you really want longevity, durability, good looks, and great value, wood is the material of choice.

When it comes to beauty, it's no contest. Most everyone agrees that you can't beat the look of real wooden garage doors. Whether you chose from distinctive period styles, or go with a modern look, authentic wood is the hands down winner when it comes to aesthetics. But what about durability?

If you give your wooden door proper maintenance, it will last you a lifetime. With today's steel doors, after about 10 or 12 years you're usually looking at a warped, dented, scratched door.   A genuine wooden door equipped with the latest technology not only wins the beauty contest, it's the one you want to spend your life with.

Your Carriage House dealer is a great resource for keeping your wooden garage door looking its best. Your dealer can give you valuable tips on how to protect the beauty of your designer wood door. He or she can also talk with you about scheduled maintenance to keep your door in tiptop working order.

Check out all the styles from Carriage House. Be sure to visit the Carriage House gallery of fine garage doors, shutters, and gates at carriagedoor.com.