Is real wood or faux the way to go for garage door? 

A lot of the wood garages McDaniel has helped design use real wood, usually hemlock or red cedar. A significant benefit to both is that they can be stained to suit personal preference and can even be made to match the rest of a house. Red cedar especially looks great in darker hues, McDaniel points out, and it’s known for its natural decay and insect resistance.

Other woods typically used include Douglas fir, an adaptable wood that is easy to paint, stain, and maintain; redwood, known for its durability and appearance; and pine, a more economical choice due to its price point but requires regular maintenance to prevent rotting and warping over time.

However, all these options require re-staining and upkeep, and, like all real wood, they naturally patina and weather. The number one reason people choose fake wood is to avoid all this maintenance, But with real wood, someone would have to come by and touch up the doors, re-staining the wood to maintain the look and keep the colors consistent. Which is why we’ve seen a rise in aluminum materials that can achieve the natural look of wood without the maintenance.Here is the high-end aluminum garage door with wood design in testing for one of USA client in YIFA Automatic Door company.