Questions you should ask yourself that will help you to choose the garage door that suits all your needs.
- The first question you should ask yourself is do you need your garage to be draft proof and insulated? If your garage is an integral part of the house with a bedroom above then you should consider having an insulated garage door with a high U value. It will be worth it in the long run as you will save money on the heating bills. If your garage is detached then insulation is not as important, however you should take into consideration security of the garage, as we will explain in paragraphs 2 and 7.
- Also important thing to consider is what is your garage used for? Do you park your car in it or use it as a home gym. Do you have your hobby room/workshop in your garage or child’s playroom? You should consider that most garage doors have tracks on the ceiling. The only three types of doors that have no ceiling tracks are side hinged, roller doors and side sliding sectional doors.
- Would you like the convenience of an automated garage doors. Please note that the only doors that can be successfully automated are retractable up and over doors, sectional doors and roller shutters. You will have to double check that you have electricity supply to your garage to operate the motor.
- Do you park in front of the garage? Does your garage open on to the public highway and mustn’t protrude? If the answer to any of these two questions is yes, then you’ll need to choose any of the following three types of vertically rising doors: roller door, sectional door or a side sliding sectional garage door.
- Now is the question of appearance? If you are in the conservation area or your home is a listed building then you’ll have to look for a door that is or looks like a traditional timber door. It could be a timber side hinged or timber up and over that looks like a traditional glazed side hung door. It is unlikely that your planning authority will approve a roller shutter door. But don’t worry, you can still have your traditional looking up and over door automated for your convenience. If you have a modern home, than your options are endless, it is up to you to Ddtermine the style that best suits your home. There is a big variety of modern glazing options and contemporary styles available.
- Have you considered a maintenance free garage door? Timber doors from reputable manufacturers can be fully finished to give you upto 6 years of maintenance free timber doors. You can also go for a timber lookalike GRP or foil woodgrain effect on a steel door.
- Are you concerned about the security of your garage? Best bet for a peace of mind is a Hormann Secure By Design automatic sectional garage door, alternatively a Secure By Design insulated roller door.