Vancouver Garage Door Trends

As one of the world’s top cities for quality of life, it’s no surprise Vancouver is a leader in setting trends and redefining what it means to be a modern municipality.

Located in the lower mainland, Vancouver is British Columbia’s most populous city, boasting warm winters and an oceanic climate its residents can’t get enough of. Creative Door has been proud to serve Vancouver and its surrounding area since 1979, understanding the specific needs that come with living in an environment known for lots of precipitation a third of the year. Over this time, we’ve come to recognize that homeowners use their garages for far more than parking their vehicles. With plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy, many use their garage to store recreational toys and vehicles, even watersport equipment like jets-skis and paddleboards.

So, what garage doors live up to the demands of Vancouver’s weather conditions and still showcase the latest trends in the market? Here are three popular garage doors that check off all the requirements.

Classic Steel

Our most popular models in Vancouver include our selection of steel garage doors. With long-lasting performance, these durable, yet affordable doors can stand up to Vancouver’s elements and won’t twist, crack, or warp like other doors might—making them extremely low maintenance. Steel doors can also be customized with a variety of finishing options, including panel styles, paint colours, and window designs.

Try: Our Classic Steel Garage Door, Model 8300 is quite common in historical neighbourhoods, such as Gastown and Yaletown because of its timeless design.

Aluminum

With a sturdy, long-lasting anodized aluminum finish, these garage doors are able to withstand even the worst corrosive coastal climates. Aluminum doors are also lightweight, making them easier for your garage door opener to lift. And although they’re more expensive than steel garage doors, aluminum doors will not deteriorate or rust in wet weather, helping you save money further down the road. These doors are low maintenance and customizable, too.

Try: Our Martin Door Athena Garage Door Model offers an added element of modern appeal to contemporary homes found in many Westside neighbourhoods like Shaughnessy.

Fiberglass

Often chosen by homeowners living near the beach, fiberglass garage doors offer excellent protection from Vancouver’s coastal elements. These moisture-resistant doors are sealed on all sides, preventing water penetration, and their polyurethane core makes them extremely energy-efficient. Homeowners love that they get the look of real wood, without the heavy maintenance a wood garage door would require or the extra cost.

TRY: Our Designer Fiberglass, Model 8680 garage doors are a huge hit in beachy areas like Kitsilano because of their resistance to saltwater and range of design options.

Whichever your garage door preference, we can help you find the best match for your home. Our convenient Lower Mainland location in Delta lets us provide immediate service to Vancouver and its surrounding areas. Just give us a call, request a service online, or visit your Vancouver Creative Door branch today to get started, or if you need a repair or maintenance service on your existing door.