06/16/2026
Steel garage doors make up more than 80% of residential installations in Utah and Idaho. But "steel garage door" covers a pretty wide range of products, and the difference between a builder-grade door and a quality insulated door shows up quickly in a Wasatch Front winter.
We put together a full breakdown of what actually separates a good steel door from a cheap one: gauge, insulation type, finish quality, and what each of those things means for a home in Salt Lake City or Boise specifically.
If you're replacing a door this year or just trying to figure out what you actually have, this is worth a read.
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