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A fantastic collaboration of German engineering

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This was a job completed near Church Stretton, Shropshire where our customer had 3 Hormann LPU42 sectional doors installed in conjunction with a Carteck side hinged door at the rear.

Each sectional door is 3000mm wide and 2375mm high. They are M- rib woodgrain in Window Grey (RAL 7040)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This internal view of the doors shows how the door tracks and motors are neatly separated from the roof trusses.

Handsets were programmed so that each door can be controlled independently from seperate buttons on the transmittors.

Neat, draught proof, insulated and built to last, this customer decided he wanted the most reputed sectional door on the market, Hormann.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An external view of the Carteck side hinged door which was installed as an access door in the rear of this large garage.

This door has a smooth finish, standard rib vertical panels in Light Grey (RAL 7035) with a 50/50 split.

Well insulated, with all round draught seals this door is ideal for hobby rooms, home gyms etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Carteck door has a very neat finish internally with Stucco off-white panels, brushed stainless steel handle and key escutcheon.

It has top mounted telescopic door stays which enable the doors to be held in position at right angle to the frame.

The aluminium threshold is chamfered to allow cars, wheelie bins, mowers etc to easily pass over it.

 

Four tips for choosing a right garage door. Advice from our experienced garage door specialists.

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Choosing a new garage door can potentially be a confusing task and if you don’t consider your requirements carefully, you could end up with a garage door, which isn’t right for you or your house. Garage doors serve a number of purposes apart from security and protection from the elements. Here are four things to consider when choosing a garage door.

  1. Consider your home

Ideally, the garage door should complement the house and its style, including the doors and windows that are in place. When choosing garage doors, it is best to consider your home and it’s existing features.

Garage doors we sell are available in many different styles, materials and RAL colours so it should be easy to select a door, which fits in with the character of your home and the area you live in. For example our wooden garage doors will suit a period property in a conservation area and our insulated sectional garage doors or insulated side hinged doors will not look out of place in an urban environment.

  1. How secure do you want your garage to be?

For many homeowners, security is now a key priority. If security is a serious concern, you will be interested in our range of secure garage doors that are designed with the security conscious in mind. Our range of doors includes Secured by Design accredited doors from Hormann, Garador and Aluroll that offer greater peace of mind and may also contribute towards lower home insurance premiums.

Secured by Design products are endorsed by police forces and offer significantly greater protection against intruders compared to standard garage doors, making them an attractive option for high net worth households and owners of prestige or classic cars among others.

  1. What will you use the garage for?

Although garages are designed for cars to be parked in but are often used for other domestic purposes. Storage is one of the main uses for a garage. They are also commonly turned into home gyms, utility rooms, home offices and playrooms. If you use the garage for anything other than just storing the car, you may want to consider a garage door with an effective level of insulation and no metal tracks suspended off the ceiling. Insulated roller garage doors are ideal for this application.

If you have a garage that is an integral part of the house, you may also want to consider a garage door with higher insulation. All main manufacturers certify their insulated garage doors with a U value to help customers to comply with the current building regulations. Alutech insulated sectional doors and Hormann insulated sectional garage doors are perfect for this application.

  1. Maintenance levels

Choose a garage door that has minimal maintenance requirements if you don’t have time to spend repairing and painting it. For instance, steel garage doors require minimal maintenance whereas a timber garage doors need regular upkeep to protect and maintain their appearance.

If your property is located on or near the coast, your garage door will be more at risk of exposure to the elements. We recommend choosing your garage door finish carefully to ensure the maximum possible lifespan and in particular protection from salt corrosion. For example, Aluroll insulated roller doors and Wessex GRP Fibreglass up and over and side hinged doors.

Please note that most  manufacturers will not warrant salt corrosion damage if the door is within 1000m of the sea.

 

Please follow the above tips when choosing a garage door but also please consult our technical sales team for information on 01691 670394 or email us info@arridgegaragedoors.co.uk 

This will be one of the main purchases for your home and just like any other major home improvement, it should last for many years.

Photo 1: Woodrite Padbury solid cedar wood up and over garage doors in Light Oak finish with plain glazing

Woodrite Padbury solid cedar wood up and over garage doors in Light Oak finish with plain glazing

Photo 2: Carteck Medium Rib insulated sectional garage door in Anthracite Grey with cedar cladding above

Carteck Medium Rib insulated sectional garage door in Anthracite Grey with cedar cladding above

 

Photo 3: Alutech Small Rib insulated sectional garage door in Red RAL colour

Alutech Small Rib insulated sectional garage door in Red RAL colour

 

Photo 4: CarTeck Vertical Rib insulated side-hinged doors in Anthracite Grey in one third two third split with a long pull handle

CarTeck insulated side-hinged doors in Anthracite Grey vertical rib in one third two third split with long pull handle

Get today’s best discounted prices. Order before the end of March!

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Hormann and Garador will be increasing their retail prices by approx. 5% from 1st April, order before the end of March to get today’s best discounted prices.

The manufacturers’ price increase is due on the following products:

To get today’s best discounted prices order before the end of March. Choose your door(s), measure your garage opening sizes using our Self Survey form and contact us for a quote and advice.

Hörmann Garage Doors – A Market Leading Brand

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When you think garage doors, you immediately think Hörmann. They have, without a doubt, established themselves as the market leader when it comes to garage doors, with a reputation for quality, durability and reliability. As well as being one of the best known and most trusted garage door suppliers in the UK, they are also the leader throughout Europe.

So who are Hörmann and what makes them the brand of choice for so many people? Let’s find out more.

A Background in innovation

The family owned and run Hörmann company was originally founded in the small town of Steinhagen, Germany, in 1935 and its world headquarters is still based there to this day.

The company as we know it today can trace its origins back to the 1950s and the industrial production of a new type of garage door: the iconic up-and-over garage door which is still a hugely popular solution even today.

In the 1960s, space-saving, vertically opening sectional doors for garages were introduced to the range, as well as for industrial and commercial buildings. This diversification initiated a future-oriented development and established the brand as a true innovator in the field.

Although the product range has been extended greatly since those early days, traditional garage doors remain a core product line and continue to be some of the most popular and best selling products.

Today, the Hörmann Group is managed by the third and fourth Hörmann generation, the grandson and great-grandsons of company founder August Hörmann. Thomas J. Hörmann, Martin J. Hörmann and Christoph Hörmann are personally liable partners.

A world renowned brand

Since its formation in 1935, Hörmann has has produced and delivered more than 15 million doors worldwide. It now boasts over 6,000 employees in 27 specialised factories in Europe, North America and Asia, who work together to develop and produce high-quality doors, hinged doors, frames and operators for use in private garages, homes and commercial properties.

The company has an annual turnover of more than 1 billion euros and is present in over 100 individual sales locations in more than 40 countries. It is also represented by sales partners in over 50 other countries.

Hörmann in the UK

In the UK, the company trades as Hörmann (UK) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hörmann KG.

First established in 1979 from a small industrial unit in Leicester, Hörmann UK saw continual growth and in 1993 moved to new premises at Whetstone in Leicester.

In 2000, as the company continued to expand due to the popularity of Hörmann garage doors, they moved into purpose built offices at their current location in Coalville, Leicestershire, giving them a footprint of 8000 square metres.

In 2006, they built on remaining land to add a further 3800 square metres of assembly/warehouse space and 200 square metres of office space, providing a total building footprint of  12,000 square metres.

Today, UK production of Hörmann garage doors is carried out at their Yeovil site.

As an approved agent for Hörmann garage doors, Arridge Garage Doors offer the very best in quality garage doors at some of the most competitive prices on the market, as well as a full nationwide installation service. With almost 30 years of experience in the market, we are well known for our exceptional knowledge and customer service. To talk to an expert now about the right garage door for you, call us today on 01691 670394.

Hörmann garage door to be featured on Grand Designs

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It’s not every day that garage doors get featured on national television – but this is exactly what has happened to a recent bespoke installation supplied by Shropshire based Arridge Garage Doors, who are proud to have been recognised for their part in the creation of a unique and exceptional property that is to be featured on the forthcoming episode of Grand Designs House of the Year 2017.

A prestigious title that celebrates the very best in British building and is awarded annually to the best new home by an architect in the UK, the stunning selection of finalists represent some of the most impressive, inspiring and innovative properties imaginable – and the team at Arridge Garage Doors is incredibly proud to be recognised for their contribution.

Background to the project

For Tony and Anne Pender, who have lived in Hexham, Northumberland for 20 years in a Victorian farmhouse, the idea of retirement had left them facing a dilemma. They certainly didn’t want to move out of a community in which they were highly respected, but simply couldn’t find anything on the market that met their expectations and felt like the perfect property in which they could enjoy the freedom of their retirement.

That’s when their son, Richard, a small-scale property developer, came up with the idea to build a unique, purpose-built home right in their own farmyard. Having made the decision to design and build his parent’s ideal retirement home, Richard set out to create something that would not just allow them to live with ease, but that would form a stunning yet sensitive new building within a historical farm.

Could Richard build something that combined both modern and traditional style whilst playing to the existing architecture and aesthetics of the site? The answer was yes, but he’d have to get creative down to every last element – and with the garage doors forming such a highly visible component of the overall building, he quickly realised these would form a vital element of the final design that could ultimately make or break it. To solve this challenge, he came up with a clever plan to make the doors a central element of the final effect.

The building was constructed by Richard on site, in an existing barn where he structured a bespoke jig to enable him to create the building’s timber frame, before applying timber cladding and other finishes to create a house that connects to immediate features such as an existing walled garden but more over sits comfortably in the landscape context.

So just how did Arridge Garage Doors contribute to this exciting and inspiring project?

 

How did Arridge Garage Doors get involved?

The hidden secret at the heart of the unique garage is the Hörmann Open For Infill garage doors supplied by the company. Unlike traditional, ready-made garage doors which simply would not have worked in the setting, these special doors are instead supplied as a lightweight steel chassis that can be cladded in a material and design of your own choice (see Photo A). In the case of the Hexam build, this allowed the garage doors to be built as an exact match to the fascia for the rest of the building – the final effect being that they blend in seamlessly to enhance the appeal of the minimalist and sensitive design.

However, achieving the final effect is no simple task and doesn’t stop with the frames alone. The material used for the doors (for example cedar timber) must be carefully chosen to fit within a weight range of 6 to 10 kg per square metre in order for the counter-balance mechanism to work. The material can be fixed within the chassis (see Photo B) or on the face of the chassis (see Photo C) to hide it. It is this latter method of cladding on the face of the chassis that was used to create the ‘hidden garage door’ look used in the Shawm House project.

Mark Arridge, Managing Director of industry leader Arridge Garage Doors for almost 30 years, was delighted to supply the Hörmann garage doors for the project.

“We’ve been involved with a number of grand design projects over the years but are particularly pleased to be involved with Mr. and Mrs. Pender’s project because it showcases a type of garage door which most people are unaware of.”

‘Shawm’ will be aired on Channel 4, at 9pm on 9th November 2017.