You have made the decision to install a new garage door, but you aren’t sure of what the best option is for your circumstances. There are several main types of garage doors and all are worth considering. First of all, find out what style your current garage door is. If you haven’t had any problems with it, it may be best to stick with a similar style. However, if you are looking for a completely fresh start, there are plenty of other options on offer. Here is a quick look at the four main types of doors to choose from.
Up and Over Doors
Up and over doors are one of the most popular choices on the market thanks to their strong levels of reliability and affordable prices. Customers have the choice from two separate mechanisms. The Canopy mechanism is extremely easy to fit. When the door is fully opened it forms a canopy which amounts to approximately one third of the door’s height. It can be ordered to arrive on factory fitted steel frames to ensure as easy a fit as possible. The Retractable mechanism on the other hand is ideal for automation and retracts completely when fully opened. This is also an easy to fit door model which is used by thousands of people up and down the country.
Up and over doors can be made out of a number of different materials such as steel, wood, and fibreglass. Most steel doors come with a 10 year guarantee which makes them ideal for anyone who wants one of the best products with the least amount of fuss. Wooden doors can be painted to suit the individual tastes of the owner, whereas fibreglass doors are some of the toughest on the market.
Sectional Doors
Sectional steel garage doors are perfect for anyone who wants to maximise the drive through width of their garage. They are fitted to be on the rear face of the garage opening, meaning that people with larger cars do not need to struggle when parking. The doors open vertically, and are ideal for automation purposes. What’s more, sectional doors offer excellent levels of security for a garage.
Roller Doors
Roller garage doors are available in two different styles – insulated and non-insulated. The doors rise vertically without kicking out, which makes them a good option for people with short driveways. However, a large amount of headroom is required to install a roller garage door, so this may not be the best option for some garages.
Side Hinged Traditional Doors
There are five types of side hinged doors available, and these are highly popular with people who prefer a more traditional look for their garage. The pre fitted natured of the steel frames that they come with mean that side hinged doors are ready to install in any bricked wall almost immediately. Available in a number of different colours or materials, these doors look extremely smart and respectable and offer a classic British garage door look.