The Different Types of Garage Door

From increased security to better insulation, not to forget enhancing the aesthetics of your property, there are a wide range of reasons why homeowners and businesses choose to have new garage doors installed. 

But with so many options out there, it can be difficult to know what type of garage door to choose. Here at SAA Industrial & Garage Door Specialists, we have over 20 years’ experience supplying, installing and maintaining garage doors for properties in Brentwood, Waltham Abbey & Essex. With this in mind, we understand that it’s important you receive a garage door that best suits your property and its unique requirements. 

So, to help you get a better understanding of the type of garage doors available, we’ve put together this handy guide outlining the different varieties on offer to you.   

Roller Garage Doors 

Roller garage doors have surged in popularity in recent years, mainly due to the innovative operating system that can help to maximise space in your garage. When opened, this garage door type will retract straight upwards, with the doors neatly tucking themselves away in a compact box that sits on your garage’s ceiling. This means that you’re not only left with more space inside your garage, but outside as well. That’s because with no door swinging outwards, vehicles can also park close to it without having to be concerned about obstructing it. 

Plus, roller garage doors are usually fully electric making them easy to operate with just a click of a button. 

So, if you’re short of space in your garage and are looking for a way to be more efficient with it – roller garage doors are for you.  

Up and Over Garage Doors

Undoubtedly the most traditional type of garage door you can install are up and over garage doors. As the name suggests, they operate in a simple manner, opening vertically and sitting above the user’s head on the ceiling. As well as being among the most practical garage door designs around, up and over garage doors are also extremely cost-effective due to their long-standing use in the UK. 

Additionally, up and over garage doors are typically made from robust metals such as aluminium and steel, making them a great choice if you’re wanting extra security at your property.   

Sectional Garage Doors 

While not too dissimilar to the up and over garage doors we mentioned above, sectional garage doors lift up in various sections (as the name suggests). This makes for a slick opening motion that sees the door curve upwards towards the roof, helping save space. 

As well as its space saving properties, sectional garage doors are renowned for the high level of security they bring. There are far fewer areas on the surface of the door for thieves to penetrate, meaning the overall security of your property will be enhanced when you have this type of door installed. 

And in terms of kerb appeal, sectional garage doors always look great thanks to the modern design and quality materials that are often featured on these models.   

Whatever type of garage door you decide is best for your property, the team here at SAA Industrial & Garage Door Specialists is here to help. For more than 20 years, we’ve helped domestic and commercial properties across Brentwood, Waltham Abbey & Essex find perfect garage door solutions, offering an all-encompassing service that includes supply, installation and maintenance to keep your garage door in the very best condition. To find out more about what we do, get in touch with our team today.