Which garage door should I get?

We are living in a world of abundant choice — and your garage door options are no exception. With a range of materials, colours, styles, opening mechanisms and manufacturers available in the world of garage doors, you might be baffled as to what is the best choice for you.

The opening mechanism is one of the more important garage door traits you need to get right. That’s why we’re helping you start the decision-making journey on the right foot with this easy guide to the big five garage door opening styles and their benefits.

So let’s take a look

Roller Garage Doors

As their name would suggest, roller garage doors operate by lifting up vertically, slat by slat, until the door is furled into a roll at the top of the frame.

So what are the benefits of roller garage doors?

• Save space: This style has a space-saving design that doesn’t require the door to open outwards, allowing you to park closer to the garage and save on valuable driveway space.
• Convenience: Many roller doors are automated, making for a highly convenient touch-of-the-button operation that is also ideal for those with mobility issues.
• Insulation: Keep a stable temperature in your garage to boost energy efficiency and save on bills. Roller garage doors are often built from well-insulated slats to ensure the interior stays cool in summer and warm in winter.

To find out more about our range of roller garage doors, chat to our team.

Sectional garage doors

With a door built from sections, this option slides directly upwards to open, with each section folding at the ceiling to slot away neatly and horizontally next to the ceiling.

Let’s discover the benefits of sectional garage doors.

• More space inside and out: With the garage door opening vertically and tucking itself away against the ceiling, you’ll have much more room to play with, both inside the garage and out on the driveway.
• Security: All garage doors are secure, but the sectional style is particularly so thanks to a lack of penetration and pivot points for intruders to utilise.
• Excellent commercial option: Thanks to their space-saving no-swing opening, along with their superb insulation, weather resistance and security traits, sectional garage doors are a great option for commercial as well as domestic settings.

Explore your sectional garage door options by chatting to our team.

Side-hinged garage doors

Opening like a pair of double doors, the side-hinged style is perfect for the homeowner who is aiming for a more traditional, attractive look for their property.

Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of side-hinged garage doors.

• Elegance: Side-hinged doors swing open like an entrance set of double doors would, bringing a touch of class and beauty to your property, and can be further customised with colours, materials and design options.
• Easy access: Because this door is effectively two doors, you can quickly nip in and out to grab things without opening the entire door.
• Quiet opening: Operating on hinges, this style is one of the quietest you can find, something your neighbours will be appreciative of.

Interested? Just speak with our team to delve into your options.

Up & over garage doors

This style lifts on a pivot as one piece, going from vertical and closed to horizontal and open, and as such, you’ll need a bit more room on your driveway for this one.

Having said that, there’s plenty of up and over garage door benefits, so let’s take a look.

• Affordability: The price of a door is dependent on many factors, but as a general rule, up and over garage doors tend to be cheaper than other opening styles.
• Simple manual opening: With their spring-loaded design, they are an easy door to operate manually if you don’t wish to go down the automation route.
• Versatility: As a simple option, up and over doors can be customised with material, colour and finish to suit any property.

To browse your options, please discuss with our experts.

Automated garage doors

Convenient and secure, there’s a reason why people pursue automation to get the most from their garage door.

Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of automated garage doors.

• Any style can be automated: Almost any opening style of garage door can be automated, making automation a great choice if you don’t want to restrict your range of style options.
• Convenience: The biggest benefit of automated garage doors is convenience. Whether you have mobility issues and would struggle to manually open a door, or if you simply want the convenience of being able to open the door from the comfort of your car, automation maximises the usability of your door.
• Security and safety: Automated garage doors improve security by giving you the means to open your garage door using a remote or via smart technology. This allows you to open and close the door from afar to ensure security. It also gives you greater control over opening and closing in general, reducing the likelihood of injuries from manually operating the door.

If you’re interested in an automated garage door, our experts will be happy to help.

Searching for high-quality garage doors for affordable prices? Here at Classic Garage Doors, we are the leading stockist and installer for Kent. With an incredible range for any type of home, you are sure to find something that meets your every need. Established over 30 years ago, we can install, repair and provide spares for almost any garage door. Get in touch to discover more.