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The different types of garage doors: A complete guide to making the right choice
Choosing the right garage door is essential for combining security, comfort, and aesthetic appeal to your home. Depending on your garage’s layout, the level of desired thermal and sound insulation, or your design preferences, you’ll find several types of garage doors: sectional, roll-up, up-and-over (projecting or non-projecting), side-hinged, and sliding. Each model has unique features to meet various needs, particularly regarding space availability and motorization systems. Domobip, a specialist in motorization remote controls, offers compatible solutions for each type of door to simplify your daily use.
What are the types of garage doors and their features?
The different types of garage doors have specific advantages depending on the configurations and preferences of each user. This guide helps you make the right choice for your ideal door.
1. Sectional Door
The sectional garage door consists of articulated door panels that slide vertically to fit under the garage ceiling. It provides a significant space-saving advantage and excellent thermal insulation, especially when the panels are filled with polyurethane foam.
- Advantages: space-saving, perfect for small garages, strong thermal and sound insulation.
- Disadvantages: technical installation, requires free ceiling space.
- Ideal for: garages integrated into the home and residences where insulation is a priority.
- Motorization: easily motorized with guiding rails and compatible remote controls.
2. Up-and-Over Door
The up-and-over garage door consists of a single panel that lifts to fit under the ceiling. It is available in a projecting version, which requires external clearance, and a non-projecting version, which remains within the garage interior.
- Advantages: economical, robust, simple design.
- Disadvantages: requires external space for the projecting version.
- Ideal for: detached garages, garages needing an economical option.
- Motorization: compatible with motorization systems for more convenience.
The projecting version requires external clearance and is suitable for garages with space in front of the door, such as a wide driveway or courtyard. For tighter spaces or garages opening directly onto the street, the non-projecting version is preferable, as it opens without extending beyond the garage’s boundary.
3. Roll-Up Door
The roll-up garage door functions like a rolling shutter, with slats that roll into a box above the garage opening. Suitable for small garages and configurations requiring optimized indoor space, it is simple and practical.
- Advantages: space-saving, perfect for garages with limited ceiling space.
- Disadvantages: generally lower thermal insulation compared to other models.
- Ideal for: garages with low ceiling height or those prioritizing a rolling door system.
- Motorization: compatible with motorization.
4. Side-Hinged Door
The side-hinged garage door consists of two panels that open outwards. Although less common, it remains a simple and economical solution.
- Advantages: easy installation, economical option, ideal for wooden or double-wall steel garages.
- Disadvantages: requires significant outdoor space.
- Ideal for: detached garages needing a simple installation without major technical constraints.
5. Sliding Door
The sliding garage door (or lateral sectional door) slides along a wall, providing easy pedestrian access without fully opening the door. It also frees up ceiling space for other uses, such as storage or installations.
- Advantages: practical for garages with unavailable or cluttered ceilings, easy pedestrian access.
- Disadvantages: requires a clear and unobstructed wall for the door to slide.
- Ideal for: garages where the ceiling space is already used or for frequent access garages.
- Motorization: easily motorized for simplified daily use.
Criteria to consider for choosing the right garage door
To choose the right garage door, several criteria should be considered:
- Type of opening: choose a vertical, lateral, or side-hinged opening depending on the available garage space.
- Material: aluminum garage door for easy maintenance, galvanized steel garage door for more durability...
- Thermal and sound insulation: sectional doors are known for offering the best thermal and sound insulation.
- Enhanced security: prioritize models with an anti-lift system.
- Customization: it is possible to personalize your garage door...
- Budget: the price of a garage door depends on the model...
Motorization and remote controls for everyday comfort
Adding motorization is a real asset for improving the daily comfort of using your garage door. Domobip offers a range of remote controls, motors, and accessories compatible with systems from renowned brands.
Going further in choosing and using the right garage door for your needs
Are you considering adding motorization to a manual garage door?
Good news: motorization is compatible with most types of doors, including up-and-over and roll-up doors.
And what about the budget?
The prices of a garage door depend on several factors, including the model, materials, and motorization options.
Is maintenance necessary?
Of course! To extend the lifespan of your installation, simple maintenance keeps the motorization and guiding rails in excellent condition.
So, which type of door best meets your needs?
Whether you choose a sectional, roll-up, side-hinged, sliding, or up-and-over door, motorization and the right accessories provide unmatched daily comfort. Discover the selection of remote controls and motorization accessories available at Domobip for safe and optimized use of your garage door!