What is the best material for building a garage?

• <div><p>Wood, steel, fiberglass, and aluminum are among the top building materials for a garage. Wood is highly customizable, naturally insulative, and durable in mild climates but can be expensive. Steel is lightweight, low-maintenance, and cost-effective, but it’s susceptible to rust. Fiberglass is low-maintenance and doesn’t shrink or expand in changing temperatures, but it can become brittle and crack from prolonged high winds and sun exposure. </p><p>Unlike steel, aluminum isn’t susceptible to rust and is low-maintenance, but its ultra-light weight makes it less durable than some materials, and it’s susceptible to saltwater damage, making it a poor choice for coastal homes.</p></div>

Do I have to have sensors on my garage door?

• <div><p>If you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-open-garage-door-manually.htm">open your garage manually</a>, you don’t need sensors. If you have an automatic garage door opener, sensors are required by law. The <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/07/13/2018-14909/safety-standard-for-automatic-residential-garage-door-operators">federal law UL 325</a> mandates that all residential garage door openers in the U.S. must include sensors. Designed to prevent accidents and reduce the risk of entrapment, the sensors should be able to reverse the motion of the garage door within two seconds of detecting an obstruction. The sensors are there to keep you, your family, and your belongings safe from a door that might otherwise come down too hard or too fast. </p></div>

How often should you clean your garage?

• <div><p>How often you clean your garage depends on what you do in there and its overall level of disarray. You should clean the garage once every season, though some experts say every month. Decluttering and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-often-deep-clean-house.htm">deep-cleaning</a> once a year is enough for garages used primarily for storage, but if you do car maintenance or other hands-on project in the space, you’ll need to clean more frequently. </p></div>

Do you need drywall over insulation in a garage?

• <div><p>You do not need to drywall over most types of garage insulation. However, doing so can increase noise reduction, make the space more attractive, and keep children and pets from touching harmful fiberglass insulation. If you’re using cellulose or some other <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/blown-in-insulation.htm">type of blown-in insulation</a> (fiberglass and mineral wool are common), you will need drywall to contain the insulation material.</p></div>

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Last update on October 10, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
My service has been great from pool cleaning to hot tub repair. I highly recommend
HERO'S POOL AND SPA LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
Garrett was very professional and knowledgeable about the work he was doing. I would definitely recommend Honest Garage Door Service.
Honest Garage Doors
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Reviewed in November 2023
Everyone is friendly, great to work with, knowledgeable and fast. Very pleased with our new garage doors.
Above All Garage Doors, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
Dale was professional and personable. He provided me same day service along with a timeline for his appointment. Dale arrived on time and was as friendly as he was on the phone. He worked efficiently to complete the repairs in less than an hour; cleaned up the area and lubricated the garage door...
Doors & More
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Reviewed in September 2022
Love my garage and they where awesome
Alabama Garage Door Guy LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
Dad’s carpet cleaning went above and beyond. Mike and Mason are amazing and we are so happy with the service and results. We will be using them from now on. Fantastic carpet and grout cleaning. Great value and great people!!
Dad's Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2017
Had a new garage door and opener installed. Great job. Would definitely call again.
Overhead Door Company of Birmingham
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Reviewed in July 2017
This company was not interested in providing the service I requested, which was to clean my gutters. They were only interested in selling their product. Very unprofessional.
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
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Reviewed in April 2014
He arrived on time and quickly checked out the garage door and opener. After looking at the rollers, he told me that they were exactly the same type that he would have used and they were in good shape and did not need to be replaced. He cleaned the rollers and the noise level of the garage door...
Garage Doors 4 U
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Reviewed in March 2014
It was okay. It was fine. It's been a while maybe 6 to 8 months ago when they came and did the job. They replaced the motor on my garage door opener. They were very professional.
Sears Home Services
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