There are a number of different types of garage doors on the market, but one of the most popular styles is the roller garage door. When installed it offers ample amount of space inside the garage without needing to worry about the door opening inwards or outwards.
Their clever design means that this type of garage door opens vertically, and for properties with limited driveway space or not much room inside the garage, it’s the perfect option. In addition they are also suitable for any sized garage door opening or size of garage.
In this article, we will take a look at some of the things to consider when buying a roller garage door.
The advantages of a roller garage door
Making sure that the garage door you choose for your property is appropriate, is crucial. It should be of high quality, durable and fit properly into the space provided. A modern roller garage door is all of these things.
Vertical Opening
This requires minimum space inside your garage and ensures that the ceiling space remains free, which is ideal for additional storage or for lighting. The vertical construction only requires 60mm of headroom, so it is also a good choice for any garage where there is a low ceiling.
Universally Applicable
The space and shape of the opening in your garage is not an issue. No matter what style of roller door – whether chamfered with segmental or normal arch or square, it will always fit.
Colour and Finish
Roller garage doors come in a wide range of styles and colours with something to suit the exterior of any home. This can be an important consideration for many homeowners and gives great kerb appeal.
They also come in a number of finishes, and when you choose a professional garage door company you can also get matching side doors to complete the look.
Electric Operation
This makes it much easier to operate your garage door. Electric operators can be installed to the left or right of your garage.
Why Should You Consider Electric Operation?
Modern garage doors often come with electric operation as standard, and it can be a very handy feature that makes opening the garage doors much easier. This is an important consideration for anyone with mobility issues, who is older or even for those who work shift patterns, arriving and leaving the home when it isn’t light outside.
Being able to operate your garage door from the security of your vehicle is an important safety consideration. It is also a very handy feature if you arrive home in the rain as there is no need to get out of your vehicle to open the door. Or, if you have young children to get in and out of the car, it is an easier option than getting them out of the car to open the door.
Compact roller garage doors are also a very quiet option with soft start and stop reducing noise and allowing you to get into the garage without making an entrance the whole street can hear.
Another benefit is their ability to be integrated into any smart home control system which allows operation by a smartphone using Bluetooth.
Easy To Fit
If you are looking to have your new garage door fitted quickly then a roller garage door is a very good option. The side guides, operator and fascia panel are fitted to your garage walls and lintel by a qualified engineer whilst the curtain is easily fitted into place.
While there are other options to explore when it comes to garage doors, if you have limited space in your garage or a smaller driveway, and are looking for a garage door that is easier to operate; a roller garage door is possibly the best option that meets your needs.
