What are the Main Types of Garage Door?

When you are considering the appearance of your home, the garage door may not be one of the first things you think about.  But if you look around the area, properties that stand out often have the best garage doors in Telford that look smart, complement the house and are functional.  This means that garage door installations can have a big impact on the look of your house even if you have carports or canopies as well.

Basics of the garage door

There are two main decisions when choosing the type of garage door you want – the mechanism and the material.  In the past, metal garage doors were popular, and they still are an option – double skinned, steel or aluminium are all good choices.  You can also have timber garage doors or opt for fibreglass.  PVC can tie in with doors, windows, fascias and soffits on the house to create a harmonious look.

Then there’s the mechanism – how the garage door works.  There are a few options here and space is often one of the big considerations when choosing a style.

Up and over doors

If space isn’t an issue, then up and over doors are simple, stylish and can be either manually operated or electric.  They come in a wide choice of materials and designs to match up with other elements of the house and offer an affordable option.

Sectional doors

Sectional garage doors are made from separate panels rather than a single piece and rise vertically so if space is an issue, they are ideal.  They open to give a full drive through which is also handy if you have wider or higher vehicles such as MPVs and 4x4s.  They are usually electrically operated.

Roller doors

Roller doors or roller shutters are similar to sectional doors in that they open vertically and don’t need much space outside.  They also mean you can use the ceiling of the garage for storage as the doors roll or fold up directly above the door.  They are also usually electrically operated.

Side sliding doors

These are similar to sectional doors but rather than moving up and onto the roof, they fold to one side.  This means you can use the ceiling of the garage.  Plus you can open part of the door if you only need limited access.

Other doors for the garage

You may also want to consider adding another door for access without the vehicle.  Most garages will have a single door that leads outside, and this is often similar to a household door.  But there is one other option.

Side hinged doors

These doors are often added beside other styles of door to allow personal access.  They open outwards and are great if you want to have access to wall space or storage inside the garage without the need to open the main door every time.

The right door

Choosing from these doors is about the space you have and the features you want to use in the garage.  Once you know what these are and what type of material you like, we can get started on supplying and fitting your new door!