The most popular style of one-piece garage doors is the ones that rise up and over. Steel, GRP (Glass Reinforced Polyester), ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) or natural timber construction are all available with excellent value for money.
With so many sectional garage doors to select from, we’re sure you’ll discover one you love.
Sectional doors offer the highest level of security. In addition to their functional reliability, their elaborate design is able to withstand intrusion attempts. Sectional doors are fitted with a PUR rigid foam core to ensure good to maximum heat insulation and improved sound proofing. Comprised of individual sections connected together by hinges, the door opens vertically into the garage with no ‘kick-out’ as it moves, providing you with additional space to park the car right outside
Value For Money
Up and over doors offer great value for your money.
Range of Materials and Finishes
We have a wide range of materials and finishes to choose from.
Popular for a reason
These garage doors are popular for reason, they are durable and easy to use.
A canopy door and a retractable garage door are two types of mechanism known as up and over garage doors. An up and over door is a one-piece door panel counterbalanced by a spring for easier use by the user. The two varied forms are shown below.
A canopy door and a retractable garage door are two types of mechanism known as up and over garage doors. An up and over door is a one-piece door panel counterbalanced by a spring for easier use by the user. The two varied forms are shown below.
The most prevalent type of garage door within the United Kingdom is referred to as a canopy garage door. Atop the door, there’s a spring-loaded mechanism that balances and lifts the heavy structure. Canopy mechanisms are used for doors no wider than 8 feet. Automation features are non-existent in these types of doors; however, they’re an ideal choice when space is tight.
Retractable garage doors are becoming increasingly popular because they save space and can be automated. These horizontal tracks mounted on the ceiling or sidewalls guide the door back into the garage, making it fully retractable. They come in many modern designs to choose from.
Versatile and modern, these doors are available in either steel or timber. With a centre overlap to help prevent forced entry and reduce draughts, four pairs of dog bolt security hinges, high security euro profile mortice lock and twin shoot bolts top and bottom, these doors offer many features for security peace of mind.
The door panel lifts from the bottom and either forms a canopy in front of the door frame (canopy mechanism) or slides out of the way on tracks to sit just below the garage door ceiling (retractable mechanism). The panel itself is fitted into a goal-post style frame made from either steel or timber.
The level of maintenance required can depend on various factors, such as the material the panel is made from, weathering and climate, as well as the amount you use your garage door. Lubrication to the metallic moving parts (such as hinges, pulleys, springs, tracks and rollers) should be carried out regularly. An annual service by a professional garage door installer is recommended to ensure your garage door is kept in tip-top condition.
The material that is best for your garage depends on personal preference. If you have limited funds, steel may be the best option for your home. If aesthetics and thermal performance are important, then timber may be a good option as it’s a natural insulator.
All domestic up and over garage doors are fitted with an anti-drop device which means that should a cable break or a spring fail, the door won’t come crashing down and cause damage or injury. All up and over doors are lightweight and smooth provided the spring balance is set correctly. Additional four-point locking can be added, if required.
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