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F.A.Q.
I want to buy a safe garage door. What things should I pay attention to?
If you want to ensure perfect safety, you should check whether the door you are keen on buying is equipped with the following elements:
- locking sectional track hanger mounted on a shaft to lock the curtain in place and protect it from being lifted from the outside,
- emergency brake to prevent the door from falling down in the event of motor failure,
- pneumatic edge protection to prevent crushing.
My garage is small and has a low ceiling. Will a rolling garage door reduce the space inside even more?
Rolling garage doors travel vertically up on rollers, taking up minimum space. The feature makes them a perfect solution for small-sized garages.
What factors affect the durability of rolling garage doors?
The most important thing is the material. At best, rolling garage doors should be made of aluminium sections filled with freon-free polyurethane foam. Materials used for making less visible elements (such as gaskets, seals) also matter. When buying a garage door, it is also advisable to check the manufacturer's guarantee.
I have small kids. What types of garage doors should I choose to be sure my children are safe?
Advanced sectional garage doors are equipped with special systems that prevent the door from rapidly falling down in the event of emergency. These include, for example, protection against spring breaking. What is more, all electrically-powered doors come equipped with obstruction sensing systems. Whenever a garage door comes in contact with an obstruction, it should automatically stop and reverse up. Solutions of this type are based on photocells and overload switches.
You should also pay attention to the door's structure. It should be safe, while any joints between sections should eliminate the possibility of accidentally crushing fingers.
I know that it takes more than just proper colour selection to make the garage door visually pleasing. What other things should I consider?
In addition to colour, there are also other elements that add aesthetic appeal to the garage door, including:
- texture (e.g. wood imitations),
- ribbing/stamping (e.g. wide or narrow),
- patterns (e.g. golden oak or mahogany),
- ornamental elements (e.g. made of high-grade steel),
- glazing (e.g. oval-shaped or rectangular).
I am neither an engineer, nor a building specialist and I would like to have a sectional door fitted in my garage. What should I start with?
The first thing to do is contacting a distributor of a professional manufacturer. This is the best guarantee of high-quality services. Reputed companies place a list of their authorised distributors on their websites. A competent distributor is your best consultant, as you share the same priorities. Both of you want the garage door to come up to all expectations. Use the distributor's knowledge and experience.