The two forms of up & over garage doors are the best sellers in the automatic and manual doors category.
The Manual Canopy Up and Over Garage Door
The canopy style up and over such door is affixed on vertical tracks which are placed on the frame legs. The frame head as a torsion spring running along it and this is firmly fixed to the door with the use of strong cables. The cables can be wound around the cones or drums. This type of up and over garage door is for manual operation only.
The Automated Retractable Garage Door
The retractable door which falls in the up and over garage door category is fixed on horizontal tracks which extends backwards into the garage. The frame legs are fitted with the tension springs and the retractable such door can be operated manually or with an electronic motor for added convenience.
Material Options For The Up And Over Garage Door
There is an option to select four different materials for the up and over garage door. The options include steel, PVC, Timber and GRP. The steel door is by far the most popular and utilized across the country. It proves to be an economical and efficient up and over door.
Not only is the steel galvanized but it is finished off with a powder coating for longevity and durability of the material. These doors can also be finished with a wood grain foil look in order to complement the UPVC wood grain windows. There are different finishes like Rosewood and Golden Oak for the Sherwood and Garadoor Wentwood brands of the up & over doors.
The PVC up and over such door is a very economical choice that is durable and low maintenance. It matches perfectly with the white windows and entrance doors made out of UPVC and offer longevity under the hands of a busy family. This door is constructed out of fiberglass commonly known as GRP are perfect for those residing in moist and humid areas especially like the seaside.
This fiberglass material is noncorrosive unlike the metallic materials and offers a durable and long-lasting choice in terms of material for noncorrosive up and over doors. For a more natural looking material using timber or natural wood is a good option. It enhances the appearance of heritage and classic homes. Finished with cedar wood, the timber doors are custom-made to fit the different requirements of individual homes.
Good quality and durable up and over such doors are equipped with a security function which is a two point locking system. This prevents anyone from forcefully entering the premises which is secured with the up and over doors purchased from leading manufacturers.
Furthermore the latest European safety standards which ensure that these doors are BS 13241 Compliant provide peace of mind to all owners. Finally it is important to have an anti-drop device which should be part of the canopy style up and over doors. This is essential in order to prevent injury and damage to materials, vehicles or people if the cable or spring snaps unexpectedly.
