How secure is your garage Choosing a garage door for a self-build project can be a
daunting challenge. To help you make the right decision, garage door manufacturer Hörmann, offers advice on the options available
When it comes to self-build projects, garage doors tend to be one of the last items to be con- sidered. However, a garage door can represent a significant portion of a home’s frontage and with the vast range of alternatives available today, it is worth taking some time to fully con- sider the options and how they can add real value and appeal to your self-build project. While the obvious purpose for a garage is to pro- vide secure parking for cars, they can be an important addition to any home by providing stor- age for any number of other valuable items such as bicycles, garden furniture and tools among many other things. It is therefore paramount that a garage door can offer maximum security. As well as security, thermal insulation and
appearance are other important considerations. There are a seemingly unlimited choice of fin- ishes available to help create a desired look, alongside this there is also the option to have matching or complimentary garage and entrance door combinations to create a co-ordi- nated look across the whole façade. However, the first matter is choosing the type
of door, as this will have a strong bearing on the designs available to you. The choices
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extend from truly bespoke automatic doors to the entry-level option of steel up-and-over doors. Traditional up-and-over style doors are the
least expensive option; however the levels of security and insulation are lower than with other styles. Up-and-over doors commonly come in two types; the canopy and the retractable. The canopy is so called since approximately one third of the door sticks out from the garage once opened, creating a canopy. A retractable door costs slightly more but slides completely into the garage on tracks suspended from the ceiling and is more reliable in the long run. However, you need to consider how the tracks could restrict access to internal doors and power sup- plies etc... If good insulation and maximised security are
a high priority, then a sectional garage door may be more suitable, some of which have Police approved, Secured by Design accredita- tion. These doors are space saving since they only require a minimum amount of interior space and also allow the door to be opened even if a car is parked right up to it. Sectional garage doors open vertically and rise in to tracks inside the garage, so do need some interior space
A garage door can represent a significant portion of a home’s frontage so it is worth taking some time to consider the options
albeit at ceiling height. This style of door is the only truly insulated option, so is ideal for integral garages. For projects where interior space is limited a
roller door may present the best option. In essence, roller doors wind around a central drum (hence the name), because of this, as with sectional doors, they can be opened even with a car parked in front of them. The only interior space required is for accommodating the roller barrel. Note when you are looking at your
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