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Detox your garage in January. How do our customers convert garages into useful living space?

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January is the month of diets, detoxes, new exercise regimes and removing all the clutter from home. Talking to some of our customers and seeing the state of some garages we visit when doing site surveys enthused us to write this article.

The clutter and mess in the garage is not just a trip or fire hazard. By allowing clutter to occupy your garage you deprive yourselves of a living space that can be used for practical things such as home gym, utility room, workshop, playroom or a music rehearsal studio.

Please see four of many January garage detox success stories and the types of garage doors that helped our customers to complete the job. Continue reading “Detox your garage in January. How do our customers convert garages into useful living space?” »

Our advice on how to get the most out of your garage.

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Research conducted by The Co-operative Insurance showed that about a third of people have converted their garage into some from of living space. Popular examples include a home office, games room, gym, and studio-flats.

  • If, however, you have no need for any of above, some more creative examples of garage conversion that we have encountered include a drive-in cinema, driving range and a ten-pin bowling alley!
  • Of course, as garage conversion becomes an ever more popular way of getting the most out of your home, insulated sectional garage doors are fast becoming a necessity.

Continue reading “Our advice on how to get the most out of your garage.” »

Energy Efficient Garage Doors: A Guide to Garage Door Insulation U Values

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Energy Efficient Garage Doors: A Guide to Garage Door Insulation U Values 

When choosing a new garage door for your property you must take the door’s energy performance into the consideration, especially if there is a bedroom above the garage or an internal door leading into the house.

Also a well-insulated, draft-free garage door is essential if the garage is used as a home gym, a workshop or a utility room and may occasionally be heated.

How to choose a garage door by Insulation and Energy efficiency?

All main manufacturers certify their insulated garage doors with a U value to help customers to comply with the current building regulations.

Would you like to know more about U value of a modern garage door? Continue reading “Energy Efficient Garage Doors: A Guide to Garage Door Insulation U Values” »

How to get a perfect combination of the traditional looking garage door and the modern technology?

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If you are looking for a perfect combination of the traditional looking garage door and the modern technology available, then we’ve got an answer for you!

Traditional insulated side hinged garage door from Ryterna has a classic traditional look but comes with all the modern features including insulation, security and colour choice.

  • The door is rubber sealed all around perimeter and between door leaves.
  • There are two threshold options available:

a)    Raised threshold made of zinc coated rectangular steel tube. Rubber sealing.

b)   Flat threshold made of zinc coated steel tape. Brush sealing.

  • Doors are fitted with scratch proof energy efficient double glazing with acrylic glass in clear, matt, frosted or tinted.
  • First doors leaf can be left-hand or right-hand swing. The door split can be ½ : ½ , 1/3 : 2/3 or any other reasonable proportion.
  • Doors have a zinc coated, robust and maintenance free steel frame painted the same colour as the door or different if specified.
  • Energy efficient insulated door panels. Double steel skin filled with Freon free PU foam.
  • Any RAL or “Golden Oak” colour available.

New from Ryterna the Side Sliding Sectional Garage Doors.

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Did you know that there is a good alternative to a traditional sectional garage door?

Do you need a quick pedestrian access into your garage?

Do you want to keep the garage ceiling free from tracks and overhanging door panels?

Do you require insulation and security for your garage?

 

The perfect door for you that offers all the above features would be a Side Sliding Sectional Garage Door from Ryterna.

  • This type of door is designed for an elegant look, convenient use and a long life.
  • There are three panel finishes available – smooth, ribbed and embossed.
  • The side sliding design is very convenient and thermally efficient. Doo can be partially opened for pedestrian access.
  • These Ryterna doors have corrosion resistant and low maintenance aluminium hardware, top quality carriages and no spring system, which gives a quiet and trouble free operation.
  • The PU panels are 40 mm insulated and have brush seals along the perimeter provide high thermal insulation.
  • Doors slide on a low ground rail with no requirement for built in floor chanel.

Continue reading “New from Ryterna the Side Sliding Sectional Garage Doors.” »