Woodrite Garage Doors Profile

Woodrite Doors Ltd beleive a good timber shop requires attention to detail in order to produce wooden garage doors of the highest standard..

According to John Brooks, company Managing Director;

“Wood is a remarkably versatile material and with the right approach is unequalled. It is attention to detail that really makes the difference and with many years spent working with timber the team know just what it takes to get things right first time. At Woodrite we care about quality and take pride in a job well done.”

John’s renowned “can-do attitude” is clearly evident. In order to produce doors to the highest quality, every aspect of the doors construction is carefully and continually monitored

Recent investment has seen the acquisition of a purpose built facility. Located in Brackey, Northamptonshire the timber shop has its own purpose built dipping tanks to ensure even full coverage of the base coat stain, advanced spray booths for finishing the doors to the finest standard currently available within the wooden garage door market.

Construction is carried out through the use of machine routers and tenoning machines to carefully craft the timber by a highly experienced team of time served joiners.

Woodrite offer a range of 36 beautiful door designs available in bespoke sizes with all doors coming with the benefit of a 2 year manufacturer’s guarantee and a 5 year guarantee on the finish if the factory finish is applied at the time of manufacture.

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 surrounding 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.

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.

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.