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Round the corner doors are actually quite historic, and they came before the up and over range. Of course back in the day there was no electric operation, but the system is still the same, and today it has been modernised and revolutionised in many ways.

These doors can open completely or partly, so it depends whether you need pedestrian or vehicle access. You do need to have a lot of wall space though, especially if you have a round the corner double door, so it is not necessarily a space-saving solution.

The great thing is you can have a really big, bulky timber garage doors with electric operation, and the round the corner style can accommodate heavy duty doors, so you can opt for enhanced security.

You don’t necessarily have to have to openings on a double garage, and the diverse range of garage doors today means it’s easy to find one that spans the width of the largest garages. You can now buy roller shutter and sectional long width doors and it can work to make sure garage look larger and a lot more contemporary.

Long width doors are also regularly installed on outbuildings, warehouses and factories and it’s an easy solution for large garage. Having two garage door openings doesn’t work for every individual and some people may find that they would much rather have a large opening instead.

A double garage no longer means you have to have two separate doors, and there are plenty of long width designs and styles to choose between, so make sure you do your homework before you decide on a style that matches your requirements.

A roller shutter door is a kind of door that is popularly used to maintain high levels of security in homes. It is a kind of door that has numerous horizontal bars running across it. This kind of door is opened by raising it and closed through lowering. It is a great door that not only protects windows from burglary attempts but also prevents the wind and rain from getting into the house. There are many companies today that deal with installing these doors. Most of these companies operate online. It is therefore important to know how to select the best company.

The first thing you need to do if you intend to have a roller shutter door installed is to research on a few companies in your area. This is important because it gives you a place to start an also a variety of choices to choose from. Once you have a list of companies, you can afterwards begin narrowing them down to the last one that stands out for you. (more…)

There are plenty of ‘fancy’ garage doors on the market with modern conveniences and trendy designs, but some people want something a bit simpler, yet traditional. A side hung garage door is perfect for these types of people.

It’s perfect for those who regularly use their garage for pedestrian access, while you can opt for a traditional timber door, or perhaps of even steel or cast iron. These doors can be easily made to compliment the look of your home, while you can incorporate windows, large retro knockers and intricate details.

A side hung door doesn’t have to be expensive either, and it does depend on the materials you’re going to use, while they’re remarkably easy to install and maintain, so consider this type of garage door if you want something unique and simple.

When you want to save space in you garage, you may clear out your clutter, perhaps sell those old bikes and say goodbye to any bulky equipment. That’s not always necessary though, and a roller door can save you a tremendous amount of space if you’re used to overhead or round the corner doors.

Your entire door rolls up neatly above, so there is no need to have a huge spring clean. It’s a practical solution but it’s also now more affordable, and it’s very easy to find these doors insulated, which is necessary if your garage leads into your house. These doors can reduce your energy bills and your garage will feel a lot more hospitable in the winter.

A good roller door will also be on the quiet side when it’s operated, but always get it installed by a professional if you want a thermal and acoustic barrier that last for many years to come.

Wooden garage doors are not necessarily old fashioned, and a straightforward timber up and over door can offer a good degree of security, while this type of door definitely has a stylish appeal.

It’s your standard garage door in many ways, but it’s a kind that never will never lose charm. You may well pick up a few scratches and marks, but that only adds to the character of the timber, while there are many different grades to choose between.

You can also have timber up and over doors made with different patterns, so whether you wanted a modern look with sunrise panels or period style features, you get to decide, and it’s easy to find a style that matches the tone of your property.

Sectional overheads are a great door design which share a lot of similarities with roller shutter doors. While, obviously, a sectional one doesn’t operate through a tracking mechanism, much like a roller door, all of the operating mechanism is contained in the space above the door, so that the entry-way remains unimpeded. Also, they can be reduced to a very small size, ensuring that all spacial usage remains at an absolute minimum, something which an overhead door fails at completely.

When you compare a sectional door to a an overhead, you can see numerous advantages, such as the increased availability of space, the ease of use and the better security. There are a few disadvantages, such as greater limits on insulation.

Most advantages and disadvantages can be overcome, no matter which type of door you want; it is all a question of how much you’re willing to spend on getting a great quality product, which brings value to your home through the aesthetics of the design, as well as its functionality.

Previously, we’ve discussed how to avoid damage and repair a garage door, but we haven’t really gone into how to do this for a roller shutter door, as this can be a more complex process.

Unlike a more basic garage door, such as an up-and-over door, or even a sectional overhead, a roller shutter has a tracking mechanism, which everybody who has ever owned a bike will be able to attest to, can sometimes be knocked out of alignment, and cease to function. Because the roller shutter has a far more limited capacity than a bicycle, mobility is less of a demand, and the risk of running out of alignment is much lower, but it can happen. The trick to avoiding this from happening is to not constantly start and stop the door’s opening and closing part-way through, so that the stress of the tracking mechanism is lessened. If the tracking stops working, we would suggest that you hire a professional, unless you’re very familiar with working with similar mechanics, as taking the operating mechanism of a roller shutter apart could cause more damage.

A problem which regularly arises for owners of garage doors is when they’ve been in use for a while the mechanisms responsible for lifting and bearing weight-tension experience a lot of wear-and-tear, and regularly break down. This can require a large expenditure to repair and get the door back to working order.

Lots of things can occur which could require such a repair job: the nuts and bolts could become rusted, needing replacement; the levers could become slightly bent, increasing pressure and tension in certain areas in the design and ruining its integrity; wires could snap; or any automation computer could stop working within a few years of use. Looking at this list, there are things that you can do to avoid any significant cost on your end; such as repairing damaged levers as soon as possible, so that the damage doesn’t begin to build over time. Of course, basic maintenance, such as using grease and hinge oil on the levers and bolts, can avoid the need for regular replacement of some of the mechanism’s components.

There are a lot of options for you to choose from when picking out a garage door for your home as you can see in an earlier post, but for a bit more detail on up and over garage doors, such as their advantages and disadvantages, then you should keep on reading.

As said before, up and over garage doors can work through a variety of mechanisms, some of which allow for greater functionality than others. The canopy up and over door is great, although it will typically be more expensive than a standard, or even a retractable model, so if price is a concern, it’s worth avoiding this. Also, they are more likely to break down due to the more flimsy mechanism managing the tension. A great advantage of a standard up and over garage door is that they are very sturdy, and unlikely to break down. This fact makes them one of the most economical garage door options.