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at night. Providing quick access into the garage using a secure, easy to use hand transmitter or via a mobile phone, most of the popular garage door types can be automated.


With their modern, double-skinned panel construction and superior sealing, sectional doors tend to be the best choice when looking for a thermally eficient door hen fitted with an additional thermal break, sectional doors can achieve U-values as low as 1.0 W/M2


K. AUTOMATED DOORS


he primary benefit o an automated garage door is the ease of operation, typically from the comfort and security of your vehicle, especially beneficial in bad weather and when returning home late


The latest hand transmitters use secure encryption protocols which provide a stable interference range that ensures no one can hack into the operating system and open the garage door. Bluetooth technology available on some controllers also enables the user to open and close the door from a mobile phone or tablet, which is in addition to the conventional operation by way of remote control using handheld transmitters. With the increasing popularity of Smart home devices, some garage door manufacturers are introducing their own Smart hubs which operate via an app and enable you to control your garage door from a central platform together with your heating, security, and other smart appliances.


STYLES AND FINISHES ith such a vast range o styles, finishes and colours on offer there is a garage door to suit your property no matter what age. Ranging from the more traditional raised panel doors to contemporary designs, enhancements such as glaing,


JACKON showcases the future of self-building!


JACKON is a market leader in ICF – Insulating Concrete Formwork. This construction technique maes a positive contribution to the construction o energyefi cient buildings due to very low energy inputs required for heating. JACKON Building Systems are Future Homes Ready!


The company has two separate systems, which are used together for the best results: THERMOMUR®


ICF – a wall system, manufactured from expanded polystyrene (EPS), comprising


robust preormed blocs with a hollow core, which is fi lled with a concrete pour during construction JACKODUR®


ATLAS – an extruded polystyrene (XPS) system, which provides thermal insulation systems or  oor slabs It eliminates thermal bridges and is supplied cut to sie, reducing waste


As well enabling the creation o more energy efi cient houses, selbuilders will value the act that JACKON Building Systems enable a faster build due to the integration of the building components and a reduction in the need for extra onsite labour, especially in comparison to timber frame.


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design elements and inlays ensure ample opportunity to create your own unique door style.


Surace finishes and colours add a further chance to produce a personalised, eye-catching door. Some o the latest trends include finishes that replicate the contours of slate; textured, modern finishes such as concrete or rusty steel, through to contemporary metallic colours such as Anthracite Grey. With so many options available, some of the leading garage door manufacturers are able to provide online door configurators enabling you to design your ideal garage. Using such technology, by uploading an image of your facade you can view it in place, helping you make the right choice.


David O’Mara is marketing manager at Hörmann UK


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