Through our branches in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Kilmarnock, Livingston and Dundee, we offer a wide range of garage doors. We’ll help you choose wisely.
When you’re buying a garage door, you’re faced with many options, each offering its own special benefits, but some drawbacks, too, depending on your property. To assist you in making an appropriate choice for your particular requirements, we’re always pleased to draw your attention, not only to the benefits of each type of door, but to the possible drawbacks too! Here are a few words on pros and cons.
One of the more space-saving options are roller shutter garage doors, which roll vertically, creating free space both inside and outside the garage. This type of door is great for properties with short driveways or where freeing up some space is the homeowner’s priority. Roller doors are easy to automate, so that you get the convenience of remote operation. Furthermore, they offer excellent security features to safeguard your property. On the other hand, the design options for roller doors tend to be limited; they usually have horizontal ribs, of course, which might not complement the appearance of some residential properties. Let’s turn our attention to the up-and-over garage door, which is famed for its simplicity. These are available in various materials such as steel and timber. They’re versatile and relatively inexpensive. The option to automate up-and-over doors adds to their appeal. However, it’s important to note that this isn’t the best type of garage door when it comes to insulation. Also, the outward swing of the door needs driveway space, so if your property’s outdoor space is somewhat confined, you’d best think carefully about whether this is the garage door for you.
For those seeking excellent insulation, for the – let’s face it – harsh winter weather in southern Scotland, sectional garage doors can be a great option. These doors open vertically and slide into the ceiling, so that they’re ideal for short driveways; and they offer insulation that will transform a garage into a comfortable, year-round space. The disadvantage of this type of door manifests itself in limited roof space, as the door’s opening mechanism requires ceiling space. So if you need extra room for storage, give this one some careful thought. Side-hinged garage doors on the other hand, open outward, saving space within the garage. Side-hinged doors can also be automated. Consider though that their outward-swinging design may not be suitable for some sloped driveways.
So, selecting the most suitable garage door depends on your property and your specific needs, and you should always think carefully about the cons, not just the pros. We supply and fit garage doors in southern Scotland to suit all types of property, and we’ll be happy to apprise you of the pros and cons of each type for your particular property.
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
Kilmarnock on 01563 542984
Dundee on 01382 213052
Alternatively, drop us a line at info@garage-door.co.uk