Residential garage doors can be used in many places around the property other than sealing up a garage. Do you have a pavilion that you don't get to use as often as you'd like because the weather just doesn't permit it? Well, it's time to think about picking up some garage doors.

Pavilions are a great solution for adding outside living areas to your home without having to dish out a lot of cash. In some areas, these structures aren't taxed like other structures because they aren't permanently enclosed, or aren't permanent fixtures – they can be removed without leaving any permanent footprint.

Instead of letting that pavilion sit there unused because the weather is a little chilly or they're calling for rain, you'll be able to use it even through the winter months if you install some garage doors.

The Design

The size and layout of your pavilion will determine what type of garage doors you'll need to enclose it. If it's large enough, you can pick up standard rolling garage doors that will roll into the rafters. If it's small, you may be able to do one rolling garage door and some folding doors on the other walls.

Tilting garage doors are another option. You can even talk with a garage door professional about having the tilting garage door installed in a way that it will expand the overhead cover when they're open. Instead of them tilting to the internal rafters, they can be positioned to open up and extend beyond the roof of the pavilion adding more covered space to hang out.

Security

If you're looking to secure the space after you've installed garage doors, you can do so pretty easily. You can choose to use basic garage door locks that engage through the rails or attach to the ground, or you can have an electric garage door opener installed with a locking mechanism.

Another feature that will add a bit of security are solar powered motion activated lights. Potential intruders are less likely to proceed with what they are doing if the area is surprisingly illuminated as they get near.

Talk with a local garage door expert, such as at Guaranteed Door Service, to discuss the possibilities of using garage doors to enclose your family's pavilion. Maybe by this time next year, you'll have the extra entertainment space that your family needs to enjoy good times and create great memories together – no matter what the weather.