Garage doors aren’t an everyday purchase, so when buying a garage for your property, how do you make the right choice? As a garage door supplier and installer, this is a question we often get asked.
So, to make your choice a little easier, in the short article, we’ve put together a list of five different types of garage doors suitable for most garages, and the key benefits of each type.
Roller garage doors are constructed to work in the same way shopfront shutters work, where they roll up into a tidy, horizontal contained unit at the top of the garage opening.
Space saving – Because they don’t require an internal tracking mechanism, roller garage doors leave your garage ceiling free for storage.
Wind-resistant – Due the unique ‘roll-up’ design of roller garage doors, they’re naturally wind resistant when opened or closed.
Lightweight – Roller garage doors are usually constructed from aluminium, making them easy to open manually and energy-saving when automated.
An up and over garage door is a classic garage door design that tilts back into the garage, pivoting on a sprung hinge installed on the sidewalls of your garage.
Quick to open – Because of its sprung hinge design, an up and over garage door is extremely quick and easy to open.
Durable design – Up and over garage doors have a rigid and durable, steel subframe, designed to withstand all weathers and the effects of long-term use.
Choice of materials – Up and over garage doors are available in various materials including timber, steel or GRP, which also have a choice a of colours and finishes.
Just like most regular doors, a side-hinged garage door is a simply designed, vertical sets of doors hinged with two sturdy hinges that usually open outwards.
Easy access – Because of the simple design, side-hinged garage doors are easily and quickly opened with minimum of effort.
Space-saving – Similar to roller garage doors, side-hinged garage doors don’t require any tracking mechanisms in the ceiling, therefore saving on storage space.
Easy to maintain – Side-hinged doors require very little maintenance and if required, are extremely quick to remove and replace.
Constructed in horizontal sections, sectional garage doors retract along precision-designed, steel runners installed in your garage ceiling.
Increased security – Sectional garage doors are constructed to conceal all pivot points that could be used to aid a break in.
Suited to short driveways – Because of its vertical opening mechanism, a sectional garage doors is perfect if your garage opens onto a public road or walkway.
Fits all garage doors – Sectional garage doors can be constructed to fit any size or shape of garage doorway, including archways.
Electric (automated) garage doors are garage doors that don’t require manual operation, making them ideal for people with restricted mobility or as a simple timesaver.
Better security – Electric garage doors are fitted with a barrel locking mechanism that keeps them locked until they receive an encrypted signal.
Available across our range – All garage door types across our range, including up and over, roller shutter, sectional and side-hinged can be automated, using our state of the art automation mechanisms.
Override function - All electric garage doors in our range are fitted with an override function, giving you manual control of your garage door during a power outage.
Anti-crush features – To prevent the risk of crushing or trapping, our electric garage doors are fitted with safety features that stop them from moving the moment an obstruction is detected.
Make life easier – Whether it’s raining, you have your hands full of shopping or the kids need your attention, with electric garage doors, simply press a button and your garage door will smoothly open or close without any effort.
If you’re looking for a professional garage door supplier and installer, get in touch with Garage Doors Ltd. today. We have over 50 years’ experience and cover all of London and the surrounding counties.
