Garage Doors cont.
Trendiest opener: Side mount While the standard trolley operator goes directly down the centre of the door, a side- mount operator is becoming a popular choice, O’Dell says. “The opener goes on the side of your springs, so all that head- room above your door is wide open, meaning a cleaner look or the space to put shelves up there if you have a taller garage.” Side-mount openers also come with battery backup and a wireless wall station. Most systems also come Wi-Fi-
Trendiest material: Glass “I’ve quoted so many glass
doors recently. They just came out of nowhere,” O’Dell recalls. Glass doors — frosted, tempered or tinted — flood the space with natural light and help bring the outside in. “Glass is just so modern looking. They’re pricey, but they look great — very high-end.” Want the modern look without the hefty price tag? Polycarbonate doors, which still look classy but offer better insulation and more colour options, are a good substi- tute, O’Dell says.
enabled these days, which homeowners appreciate.
Trendiest material: GLASS
Frosted, tempered or tinted — glass doors flood the space with natural light and help bring the outside in.
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