Guide to Installing Roller Garage Doors

There is a wide range of choice when it comes to styles and colours for your new roller garage doors. You may prefer a traditional timber or classic colour effect or want something chic and up to the minute to make an attractive feature to the kerb appeal of your home. Sizes up to 5 m wide and 3 m are stocked by most retailers.

By following the simple step by step guide to installing your new roller garage door you will have a smart, secure and safe closure for your garage which will stand the test of time and keep your valuables protected from weather and loss.

Step 1 Preparation

Roller Doors garage doors are easy to fit and come with step by step instructions which are clear and easy to follow.

Be sure to follow the detailed installation guide which takes you through the necessary measuring points and advises on positioning your new garage door for best results.

Step 2 Affixing brackets

You will be provided with a measured diagram for detailed directions where to affix mounting brackets. This is vital to ensure you get the correct location first time and thus eliminate any frustration and time wasting should you later realise you had misread something and carried out the installation incorrectly. We can all be a little bit guilty of not reading instructions thoroughly enough so play smart and check these very carefully.

Step 3 Positioning the door

The correct positioning of the roller door is the key to smooth running of your door once it is installed. Take a little time to ensure you are familiar with the instructions before you start to carry them out so the positioning and securing the axle to the mounted brackets are all correct.

Step 4 Safety instructions

Read these carefully to prevent injury both during installation and whilst the garage door is subsequently in use. Unroll the door carefully and make particular note of any special instructions relating to insulated roller doors if you have chosen this option.

Step 5 Fixing the side tracks

The side tracks ensure your new garage door rolls up evenly and is centred with the opening. A snug fit keeps out the weather and provides stability and efficiency for the door to ensure a long effective life.

Step 6   Final adjustments

Perform those final adjustments to fine tune the smooth and effortless operation of your new roller garage door. Whether you choose the manual or automated version there is less wear and tear on the garage door and fittings when these are correctly installed, balanced and smooth running.

And finally

The last set of guidelines explains how to fit the locking bar to give the most efficient weather seal. A rattling door resulting from a badly fitted bar is both annoying and damaging.

Follow the installation instructions properly and your garage door will provide peace of mind and durability for many years.

The natural beauty of a timber garage doors

When deciding on a new garage door it makes sense to choose a reliable and established manufacturer and supplier.

Wooden garage doors are the more traditional choice and blend with most types and locations of properties. Whether you have a modern brick built estate home, a traditional stone house or live in a rendered property there is a choice of styles of garage doors and finishes available for everyone.

Timber is pleasing to the eye, welcoming, durable and can be finished in a range of stains to compliment your existing windows, doors and fascias. Metal doors can look very stylish fitted into modern homes especially in urban settings and are low maintenance and hardwearing in exposed positions.

The cardale group is one of the largest suppliers of garage doors and offers a wide range of styles and colours to suit most requirements. Up and over doors and sectional garage doors styles are the most popular types of wooden garage doors and can be fitted with electric garage door opening systems, remote controls, spare parts and range of other accessories.

Should you have decided to choose a metal garage door or one made of the modern resin coated plastic styles is for you then another brand in the same group can be supplied by Henderson Garage Doors. You can have confidence that the same have confidence that you are dealing with a major supplier in the sector who has been working in this sector for many years. They have many years experience supplying garage doors and their reliability and quality­ are well recognised in the industry.  

As suppliers of Cardale and Henderson garage doors we can help you choose the right product .Whether you favour timber, steel or aluminium garage doors there will be something to suit all tastes and budgets .

Start right away on the easy to use website and you will be enjoying all the advantages of the security and safety of a new garage door before long.  Delivery can be arranged direct to your door. Whatever additional features you are looking for whether it is an electrically operated system or need a custom made size the garage door prices are very competitive combined with great service and friendly advisers.

Garage doors are an important part of the security and safety the modern homeowner is looking for and by only using a reliable supplier in the first instance is the best way to ensure your new garage door has a good start.

Why choose an electrically operated garage door?

Along with increasing demands for technology and electronic applications in our homes the electrically operated systems for operating garage doors has boomed in the last decade. These are now an affordable convenience and no longer considered to be in the luxury market. The practical aspect is immediately appreciated by people who use them and wonder how they managed without an electrical door opener.

We have all struggled on maybe a wet and wintry night when returning home in the dark and had to leave a warm car to unlatch the garage door and open it. You get back in the car wet through and hassled and after a hard day at work this is not the most relaxing homecoming you are yearning for. If you are returning from an evening out then it is distressing to arrive home and find that expensive evening wear is ruined by having to fight the elements.

Installing electric garage doors with a remote control opener lets you control it easily and whilst keeping yourself (and the interior of your car) warm and dry. No condensation caused by a rush of damp air which does neither you nor the car any good.

If you have passengers then this makes life much easier. They can sit in comfort till you are safely inside and your garage door is then closed before they have to get out. With children this is a big advantage as they have to either be left in the car whilst you open the door or someone has to get out whilst you drive in. Less hassle, more comfort and a safer environment is ensured by using electronically operated garage doors.

Safety and security for you and your passengers is also a consideration as you and they can relax knowing they will be in the safe environment without risk of being attacked or robbed. Unfortunately this is one of the times when people can be pre-occupied by getting home that opportunists have been known to take advantage of a moment’s lack of concentration or distraction to steal goods from drivers returning home. Install an electrically operated system and this risk is exposure is reduced. Unpacking shopping from your car can be done once the garage door is closed from the inside again keeping your property safe.

It goes without saying that anyone with physical difficulties or who is not very tall can have a real struggle opening and closing a garage door manually and would find an electrically operated garage door a great aid.  Many women and older people find it very difficult to open garage doors manually and these systems make life a lot easier. Stiff joints and weakening grip strength are not a hindrance if an electrically operated system does the hard work. A simple remote is a much easier product to control.

Remote systems with various settings are available for you to choose the system that suits you and your budget best.

Specify the correct garage door for your property

Modern garage doors can be manufactured from a wide choice of materials ranging from timber, steel, aluminium, GRP, synthetic finishes and even glass. The style of door you select will affect the overall look of your garage.

Traditional materials may suit a period property or older design. Wooden garage doors add charm and elegance but maintenance has to be taken into account. Even changing the colour of the timber staining will affect the overall look. You may wish to tone in with existing windows and fascia board wood tones or go for something more dramatic. The different choices of colours make a wooden garage door quite striking.

The most popular garage doors on the market today are constructed from steel or aluminium. These can be coated or painted in a wide range of colours and finishes to individualise your property. Obscured glass can also be a very stylish alternative and as long as advice is taken on the safety aspects then this could add a very distinctive look.

Homeowners give much thought to interior design of a property. They often overlook the fact that the colours and styles of the exterior features of a house, including garage doors, and windows can greatly add to the kerb appeal of your home. If you are in the process of selling it then those first few minutes a prospective buyer has to gain an impression is not to be underestimated. It is a well known fact that prospective purchasers can be swayed very quickly one way or the other when viewing properties.

In these days it is vital to present your property in as positive a manner as possible. A well presented garage door gives the message that this is a well maintained home and sets the store for a positive presentation of the rest of the home.

Even if you are not selling your home the impression that a garage door gives will be noticed by visitors and callers.

Personalising the style and colours is one way to put your own identity in an area where maybe a lot of homes look alike. Make yours stand out in your neighbourhood by carefully choosing the correct garage door to meet your requirements. Adding an individual touch is often the secret to selling a house quickly and easily. A new garage door would be an investment in a way you might not have thought.

Many retailers offer discount garage doors prices at vastly reduced prices from many of the leading manufacturers including Gliderol, Hormann and Woodrite.

To conclude, the next time you are looking to make home improvements be sure to look  the garage for a much needed makeover.

Ways to secure the most targeted area of your home

Burglars know that the garage door is often the most overlooked area of security within the home.  According to home security statistics approximately 40% of non-forced entry residential crime is via garage doors.  By securing this area will keep your belongings and your family safe.

There are various door options available within the market but consider each one individually and the security it can or cannot give you.  

Once you have chosen you garage door, one key measure is to install the door correctly.  By following the step by step guide within the installation manual will ensure that the door is not only fitted correctly and securely.  Fitting the door on the internal face of the brickwork will instantly increase the levels of security.  You will reduce if not eliminate the penetration points that would have previously existed.

If the garage doors include windows, ensure that they are sealed.  A burglar could look at this as a way to gain entry.  Although small enough to keep the burglar from climbing through, they could get enough access to the locking device. 

A manual operated garage door will be locked using a key.  When the door is locked, two locking bolts are fired into the side of the guides keeping the door closed.  As the locking mechanism is on the internal face of the door, no one will be able to gain entry without the key.  However, if you forget to lock the door, then anyone can gain access, permitted or not.

By investing in an electric garage doors will add permanent security to your garage.  This is operated by the click of a button or switch.  By using a key fob or remote control, at the press of a button the door will open and once pressed again will close.  A key pad is another option for an automatic garage door.  Situated on the outside of the garage, a code must be entered correctly to gain access.  The motor is housed on the inside of the door and can only be over ridden from the inside.  If you have alternative access into the garage or windows, be sure to secure these as well.

Other ways to protect the garage is to ensure that the area both inside and out is well lit.  Lighting is an effective way to prevent a burglary, as there is no cover of darkness to allow someone the freedom to move around undetected.  By ensuring that the garage door is locked at all times when not in use will prevent any opportunist from stealing your possessions.

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