When choosing a new garage door, it’s natural to gravitate towards popular styles such as roller and sectional doors. However, side-hinged garage doors offer a distinctive combination of traditional appearance and everyday practicality.
As their name suggests, side-hinged garage doors open outwards from the sides, much like a pair of traditional doors. One of their biggest advantages is the ease of pedestrian access they provide. If your garage is used mainly for storage, DIY or hobbies rather than parking a car, you may frequently need to step inside to retrieve tools, bicycles or other belongings. With a side-hinged design, you can open one door leaf without having to open the entire garage entrance.
Their traditional appearance can also make side-hinged doors particularly appropriate for older properties. Edinburgh is renowned for its historic architecture, and choosing a garage door that complements the character of an existing building can make a considerable difference to its appearance. A well-chosen side-hinged design can sit comfortably alongside traditional stonework, brick, timber and other period features, while contemporary finishes and colours mean this style is by no means restricted to older homes.
Another practical benefit is that side-hinged doors don’t require the overhead tracks associated with some other garage door types. This leaves the ceiling area inside the garage relatively unobstructed, which can be useful if you want to install storage, shelving or lighting overhead. It can also be an advantage where internal headroom is restricted.
Modern side-hinged garage doors offer plenty of scope for personalisation, with different colours, finishes and designs available. They can also incorporate robust construction and effective locking systems, providing a reassuring level of security for vehicles, tools and other possessions stored inside the garage.
There is one important consideration, however: side-hinged doors require sufficient space in front of the garage to open outwards. If your driveway is short or vehicles are normally parked directly against the garage, another style may prove more practical.
At The Garage Door Company, we can help Edinburgh homeowners decide whether a side-hinged Hörmann garage door is appropriate for their property. If you value traditional styling, convenient pedestrian access and an uncluttered garage interior, this versatile style could be exactly what you’re looking for.
To find out more, contact The Garage Door Company FREE on 0800 889 777 or call your local garage doors branch direct. We have branches across southern Scotland.
Glasgow on 0141 773 0902
Edinburgh on 0131 337 3332
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Alternatively, drop us a line at info@garage-door.co.uk