Traditionally, garages have been used to store cars, but they can be so much more than that. They can be a perfect place for a DIY workshop, storing belongings or gardening supplies, housing washing machines and chest freezers out of the way, or even as a gym or home office. But without an up to date, secure garage door, your garage doesn’t have the security or thermal insulation to be a comfortable place to spend time. 

Sectional garage doors are a perfect choice for enhancing the performance and style of your garage. But why have they become so popular? Read through our guide to learn all about the benefits of a sectional garage door for your home. 

Why Upgrade Your Garage Door?

A new garage door brings a wide range of benefits to your home. For example, a lot of heat is lost through your garage, and a new door will elevate your thermal insulation. This will help to keep natural warmth within your home, making your garage and home more comfortable without relying so heavily on your central heating. 

New garage doors also enhance the security of your property, creating a robust barrier against the outside world. Our garage doors are specially designed with security at the forefront, keeping out would-be intruders and protecting you, your family, and your belongings. They also bring an aesthetic benefit to your home, making it stand out and increasing kerb appeal. 

Factors to Consider

The Size of Your Installation

Up and over doors have been a popular installation for a long time, providing convenience with their straightforward designs and few parts to become faulty. However, they can become an unwieldy choice when you have a large opening to your garage. The advantage of choosing a sectional garage door is the divided structure, opening in several smaller panels rather than one large metal sheet. This makes them easier to open, even when opting for manual operation. 

Sectional garage doors also require less clearance to open. While you still need to stop a few inches from the door, this is still significantly closer than you can with up and over doors. 

Increased Convenience – Manual or Automatic?

When it comes to the operation of a new sectional garage door, you have options with individual benefits. You can operate your garage door manually, or our installers can fit an electronic motor, controlled via a wall panel or remote control. 

Choosing electronic operation massively increases the convenience of opening and closing your new garage door. With a simple one-press function, you can activate your door with ease without leaving the shelter of your car. If the rain is pouring down or there’s a chill in the air, it’s far more comfortable to operate your garage without getting in and out of your vehicle. This is where manual garage doors are outpaced. It’s far less convenient to operate your garage door manually, leaving your car every time you need to open or close your garage. 

The downsides of electric door motors are small, but they are worth considering. Motorised garage doors cost money to run due to being wired into your mains electricity, though the cost is usually minimal. There are also more parts to become faulty than standard garage doors, so the risk of needing repairs is higher. These downsides are where manual garage doors shine. They have straight-forward connection points and mechanisms, leading to less chance of faults or concerns. They also cost nothing beyond the initial installation. 

A Stylish Home Addition

When adding a new sectional garage door to your home, it’s important to choose a company that offers design options that you can fall in love with. At The Garage Door Company, we offer a wide range of styles and colours of sectional garage doors to complement your home. Our doors are customisable in style and colour, letting you create a bespoke unit perfectly suited to your home. You can use our online door designer to create your dream garage door, elevating your home. 

Reach out to The Garage Door Company Today

If you want a sectional garage door to enhance your home, get in touch with The Garage Door Company today. We offer stunning, bespoke designs to bring a wealth of benefits to your home. If a sectional garage door isn’t quite right for you, we also offer a range of up and over doors, roller doors, side-hinged doors, and personnel doors. 

Use our free door designer to start designing your dream sectional garage door. Simply enter a few specifications to request a bespoke, no-obligation quote. You can also reach out to us with any questions or to receive expert advice. Fill out our quick and easy contact form, or give us a call directly on 0808 588 1974 today!