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Garage Door Class

Garage doors can be classified into categories by their construction type. Here are some of the more popular garage door types.

Sectional garage doors.
Side sectional garage doors.
Up and over garage doors.
Roller garage doors.
Sliding garage doors.
Side hinged garage doors.
Full vision garage doors.
Perforated garage doors.
High speed garage doors.

Currently the most popular option of garage doors is sectional garage doors. Below are short descriptions of each class of garage doors. For further information, please contact our staff.

Sectional Garage Doors

Sectional garage doors are made of several horizontal elements known as sections, which are connected to each other and form a curtain. Sectional garage doors open by rising up and gliding under the ceiling; the tracks on both sides of the opening and on the ceiling guide the sections. Because the garage ...Read more doors open vertically, the space in front of the garage and inside the garage is free. Sectional doors can be installed over any type of garage opening, regardless of its shape (square, arched, or bevelled). Sectional garage doors take less side space than up and over garage doors, giving you more opening space and easier car navigation. Sectional garage doors can be operated manually or with an electric motor. Sectional garage doors can feature glazing and wicket doors. They can be used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. To find out more about sectional garage doors, click on “Sectional garage doors” in the menu on the top right. Hide

Side Sectional Garage Doors

Side sectional garage doors are based on the same mechanism as the regular sectional doors. But instead of opening vertically, side sectional garage doors open horizontally and slide along one or both garage walls. Side sectional garage doors are made from several sections that are joined together. ...Read more Sections are usually filled with polyurethane foam or another insulating material, and covered in several layers of protective coating. Guide rails of side sectional garage doors are mounted on a side wall of the garage (along the floor and along the lintel). Guide rails support the sections while they are opening and closing. The guide rail along the floor is very low, in order not to obstruct the passage. The main advantage of side sectional garage doors is saved space: the ceiling is unobstructed and can be used for storage. Side sectional garage doors are suitable for various garage types. What is more, side sectional garage doors provide a convenient access to the garage when you need to pick up a bike or garden tools. There is no need to install a widget door: simply open the side sectional garage door slightly to allow passage. Side sectional garage doors have good thermal and sound insulation. They can be made with synthetic glazing inserts of different shapes and sizes. Hide

Up and Over Garage Doors

Up and over garage doors involve a single panel which covers the entire garage door opening. The panel opens up by protruding into the outside, and then gliding above the ceiling. Since they are made of one rigid panel, up and over garage doors come in a wide variety of continuous designs, including ...Read more smooth, ribbed, and panelled options. Up and over garage doors can be perforated: small holes are made throughout the panel to allow some air and light. This is particularly important for underground parking lots, where ventilation is a must. When a panelled design is chosen, up and over garage doors can be glazed. Up and over garage door panels can be made of different materials: steel, wood, GRP (fibreglass), and uPVC. However, for increased stability, a steel frame is used in most cases. Up and over garage doors are operated manually, with a possibility to add motorised control. There are two types of gear used with up and over garage doors: canopy gear and retractable gear. When canopy gear is used, the garage door panel slightly protrudes into the outside when fully open. When retractable gear is used, the panel is fully retracted under the ceiling. Up and over garage doors are the traditional type of overhead garage doors, which have retained their popularity up to this day. They are useful in situations where space on the ceiling is limited. Up and over garage doors include numerous safety features that protect you and your family, as well as your property. They can be installed with multipoint locks for added security. Some drawbacks of up and over garage doors are the restricted garage opening space, especially when the opening mechanism is mounted on the sides of the garage door opening. In addition, up and over garage doors require space inside and outside the garage: they open out, so a car has to be parked further away, to avoid being hit by the garage door. What is more, thermal insulation of up and over garage doors is not as effective as in other types of garage doors, since the opening mechanism requires gaps around the garage door perimeter. Hide

Roller Garage Doors

Roller garage doors operate in the same way as roller shutters: the curtain is raised up and coiled around a shaft. Roller garage doors are usually made of aluminium or steel, with sturdy slats that are 52 mm or higher. Slats are long and narrow strips of metal that are connected with each other to form the ...Read more garage door curtain. Slats can be single-skinned or double-skinned, depending on the degree of insulation needed. The cavities of double-skinned slats can be filled with insulating material, to enhance thermal and sound insulation. Roller garage door slats can be either solid or perforated. Roller garage doors can also be glazed using security glazing or synthetic glazing. For weather protection, the shaft and the curtain is housed in a steel or aluminium box, known as shaft cover. Roller garage doors can be installed in several locations:

-External fitting above the opening.
-Internal fitting above the opening.
-Fitting inside the opening.

Roller garage doors are usually installed internally above the garage door opening. However, sometimes the space inside the garage is very restricted or is occupied; in such cases, external installation is a good solution. Roller garage doors include guide rails which are fixed on each side of the garage door opening, and support the door when it moves up and down. Bottom rail of roller garage doors is usually made of aluminium, sealed with rubber gaskets. The function of bottom rail is to strengthen the whole garage door construction, as well as to prevent water ingress at the bottom of the garage door. Roller garage doors are not as popular as other types of garage doors, but they have some significant benefits. Firstly, roller garage doors require very little space. They open vertically, taking no extra space, so a car can be parked right outside the garage. What is more, the mechanism of roller garage doors is installed directly above the opening, and takes only as much space as is required for the shaft cover. In comparison, other types of garage doors frequently need the space on the ceiling or on one of the walls. Roller garage doors are suitable for garage openings of all shapes, including arched and bevelled.
Roller garage door control. Roller garage doors are usually motorised. There are three electric roller garage door control options: internal switch, external key lock and remote control. The most convenient way to operate roller garage doors is by a remote control. When this option is chosen, it is advisable to install sensors which send a signal to stop the door if an obstruction is detected in the way. Roller garage doors can be installed with a manual internal pulley, to make it possible to open the garage door in the case of a power cut. Hide

Sliding Garage Doors

Sliding garage doors are designed for industrial and commercial premises, when other types of garage doors are difficult to install. Sliding garage doors usually consist of two panels which are fixed on a track above the opening. Depending on the requirements, both panels can slide open, or one panel can slide ...Read more while the other is hinged. Siding garage doors are classified into three categories according to their panel configuration:
-One panel, sliding.
-Two panels, both slide open.
-Two panels, one sliding one hinged.
Sliding garage doors are manufactured of aluminium or steel; cavities in the panels are filled with insulating material for better thermal performance. The sides of sliding garage doors feature brush lines which seal the possible gaps. These garage doors are easy to open and close manually. Security is ensured by fitting locks. The main drawback of sliding garage doors is the need for side space. Hide

Side Hinged Garage Doors

Side hinged garage doors resemble regular double doors which come together in the middle. This is the simplest type of garage doors, one that has been popular in the past and is still used today. Side hinged garage doors are recommended when the garage is used for different purposes than housing a car, ...Read more e.g. as a storage for tools and equipment. Side hinged garage doors can be made of steel, wood, or GPR (fibreglass). They come in various styles, from traditional to contemporary. Just like other types of garage doors, side hinged garage doors can be motorised and operated by a remote control or a switch. The main advantages of side hinged garage doors are their timeless design and durable construction. Leafs of the garage door can be either equal in size, or a combination of 1/3 or 2/3 as required. Side hung garage doors take no space inside the garage, but require space outside of it. Hide

Full View Garage Doors

Full view garage doors feature glazed panels which bring light into the garage or storehouse. These are typically sectional garage doors: they open vertically and glide under the ceiling, saving space in front of and behind the garage door. Full view garage doors are usually made with sturdy but very light ...Read more aluminium frames and synthetic glazing. Aluminium frames feature thermal breaks, reducing the loss of energy throughout the year. The glazing is either polycarbonate or acrylic, and offers increased strength, scratch-resistance, and full transparency that last for many years. Full view garage doors can be manufactured with glass of different transparency:
-Clear glazing.
-Frosted glazing.
-Decorative glazing.
-Tinted glazing.
Full view garage doors can be customized, combining glazed and solid aluminium panels depending on the desired effect. For your convenience, full view garage doors can be manufactured with an in-built widget door, which provides easy access to the garage without lifting the whole garage door construction. Widget doors are available even when the majority of sections are glazed. Full view garage doors are usually used in commercial applications in factories, warehouses, and car services. Glazed garage door sections allow much light, so it is convenient to work even when the garage doors are closed. What is more, with clear or tinted acrylic glass, the view into the outside is fully visible. Full view garage doors can be operated manually or with an electric motor. Hide

Perforated Garage Doors

Perforated garage doors are manufactured with small holes for ventilation. Perforation is possible for garage doors of different kinds, including sectional garage doors, up and over garage doors, and roller garage doors. Perforated garage doors are usually made of steel or aluminium. They are especially useful for ...Read more areas where air ventilation is required, e.g. in underground parking lots. The main drawback of perforated garage doors is a lack of thermal insulation. Perforated garage doors come in different designs: choose a combination of perforated, glazed and solid panels, as needed. Hide

High Speed Garage Doors

High speed garage doors are a kind industrial garage doors; they can be installed both internally and externally. High speed garage doors open either vertically or horizontally, depending on your choice. As their name implies, high speed garage doors open and close rapidly, preventing draughts and ...Read more maintaining room temperatures. This is very useful in industrial premises, where doors need to be opened and closed numerous times, especially in rooms where temperatures must be controlled (e.g. in the freezer). High speed garage doors are durable and require little maintenance. Their curtain is usually made from soft material which is safe to both people and products. High speed garage doors are often installed with sensors which automatically stop and raise the door if an obstruction is detected. Hide

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