Garage door security
YourMoney.com released a study by Churchill Home Insurance, revealing the scary statistic that more than 70,000 cases of theft from outbuildings have been reported to police forces. Out of these instances, 50% were entrances through garages – being the most popular outbuilding to break into.
Bearing this in mind, it’s essential that homeowners stay on top of garage security to ensure that their valuables and property remain
The different types of garage doors
Roller shutters
Domestic roller shutters are a popular choice, boasting a long-lasting, hard-wearing aluminium design that aims to take up minimal space both inside and at the front of your garage, which can then be used for storage space. With this in mind, you can drive your car right up to your garage, without needing to worry about providing room for a door to open. Not to mention, with the option for remote control operation, easy access is guaranteed every time.
Canopy up-and-over
Up-and-over garage doors are ideal for driveways that have a little more space available, being that, once fully opened, roughly a third of the door will be protruding outside. This then forms a canopy cover, given the name.
There is a retractable version of this garage door for those that want to take up minimal space, however both designs remain a strong choice due to their aesthetic appeal, low maintenance and easy operation.
Sectional
Sectional garage doors are made up of horizontal panels, which rise vertically, to then glide back into the garage horizontally – a process that requires minimal effort from the user. Offering high levels of insulation, being quick to open, and providing a good amount of security for homeowners, there are many perks to this design. However, the horizontal runners that the doors operate on will require space inside the garage, so this wouldn’t be the best option for those with limited room.
Side hinged
Side hinged doors, otherwise known as swing doors, make an ideal choice for homeowners who have limited head room. This design consists of a pair of doors, which are hinged at the sides. Just the same as a regular door, the user opens them using the handle and the door will come towards them in doing so.
Side-sliding
With a simplistic design that’s similar to a sectional door, the side-sliding garage door is suited to those who want to make use of their ceiling space. Instead of taking up room at the top of the garage, this door slides to the side, only required to be opened slightly for those who are looking to make a fast entrance.
From domestic roller shutters to high speed doors, our team of experts will ensure that you’re introduced to the right door to secure the building in question. Get in touch with us today to find out more about our installation and door maintenance services.
