Type How It Operates Space Requirements Operation Insulation Security Cost Best For
Steel Up & Over Garage Door Out, up & back into tracks Clearance front & back Manual Basic Basic Economical Simple, budget replacements
Insulated Roller Garage Door Up & round into a coil Minimal Manual/Automated Good Moderate Mid-range Space-saving, low maintenance
Insulated Sectional Garage Door Up & back into tracks Headroom & clearance for tracks Automated High High Top end Performance, quality & aesthetics
Insulated Side Hinged Garage Door Swinging outward or inward on hinges Leaf arc clearance Lever Handle High High Top end Performance, quality & aesthetics