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Recycle Old Garage Doors Into
New
Treasures
by Grubb Young
These days, recycling is understood to be vital for
the survival of the planet. Old garage doors pose a disposal problem in that
they are large and heavy and are made of materials that do not decompose. Even
wooden garage doors are treated and sealed to maintain strength and beauty over
many years of use. Because they take up a significant amount of space in a
landfill, individuals who attempt to dispose of old garage doors may face hefty
disposal fees. Many companies that offer garage door service now include
complimentary removal and recycling of old doors, often free of charge with
garage door replacement. However, a creative homeowner may choose to keep the
used doors and get creative with recycling options.
A great way to recycle used garage doors that are no longer wanted is to
take them to builder supply re-use stores, such as the Habitat for Humanity
Restores. A donation to a Habitat Restore counts as a charitable donation for
tax purposes, keeps the doors out of landfills, helps Habitat for Humanity raise
funds with which to build homes, and offers the doors up for a minimal price to
persons seeking inexpensive, used garage doors.
Used garage doors can easily be cleaned, painted, and even dressed up with
decorative hardware and used on outbuildings like sheds and greenhouses. The
doors can be hung and used just like on a vehicle storage garage, complete with
electronic door openers. They can also be used as walls for building small tool
sheds. Keep in mind that the neighbors may not like the look of a shed made out
of mismatched, used garage doors. A clever paint job should help pretty things
up.
Using paint to give an old door an all new look opens up a whole new list of
uses for the recycled material. The doors can also be used whole or in pieces as
roofing for out buildings. A couple sections of an old door can be decorated and
used as a roof for a child's playhouse. Or, use prettily painted metal door
sections to build creative planters for flowers and vegetables. Using recycled
metal garage doors as planters set around the garage entry and to beautify the
driveway is a creative use that will impress friends and neighbors.
Many old wooden garage doors have carved sections and decorations. An
attractive old wooden door makes an original and lovely headboard for a bed.
Wooden doors can also be used in sections as unique wainscoting for interior
decorating. Treated and sealed wooden doors can also be cut or separated into
sections and used as landscaping materials, or put hinges on them and use them
as fence gates.
Before throwing a replaced garage door away or having it hauled off for
recycling by the garage door service, consider the many uses around the home and
yard that recycled metal and wood can come in handy for. If nothing else,
securing a used door to the back of a garden shed creates a wonderful outdoor
canvas for children to paint murals on. If nothing comes to mind, donating them
to charitable resellers of building supplies benefits many people.
Mesa Garage Doors
Mesa has been setting the standard in garage door creation,
installation, and service since 1989. Everybody at Mesa understands that
purchasing a garage door is a decision that affects the aesthetic beauty and
comfort of a home. Let
Mesa help you design an entry that will welcome you home with warmth
and style every time:
http://mesagaragedoors.com |
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