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Compact in Specification or Compact in Design?

Dated 15th September 2021

Explore the best compact roller doors for limited headroom, whilst we give you some indicators on what to avoid.. ...

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Top Garage Door Picks for Insulation

Dated 21st January 2021

Looking for a new garage door where insulation is a priority? Check out the most insulating model available for every major door type in our handy art...

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Waste Disposal

Dated 02nd March 2020

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Tips on Preventing Burglary

Dated 20th February 2019

Tips on preventing burglary and a selection of our products that are designed to offer you peace of mind ...

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Standard, Cut to Size and Purpose Made Sizes

Dated 04th February 2019

Find out what garage door size is best for you... ...

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Secure Your Home & Garage

Dated 17th December 2018

We've compiled a list of some of our Secured by Design door options, ensuring your home and garage are kept secure. ...

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7 Year Warranty on SeceuroGlide Motors!

Dated 20th November 2018

SWS SeceuroGlide motors come with an amazing 7 year warranty - allowing for complete piece of mind... ...

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Wicket Doors: A Modern Solution

Dated 09th October 2018

Pedestrian doors built into sectional garage doors offer convenient pedestrian access ...

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Vertical Line Designs

Dated 26th September 2018

Garage doors with vertical lines prove to be a modern, traditional choice even in today's modern designs ...

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Woodrite Board Options

Dated 19th September 2018

Take a look at Woodrite's available board options ...

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High Security Garage, Side and Front Entrance Doors

Dated 17th September 2018

The importance of ensuring your door has the necessary security measures ...

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Seven Ways Accoya Solves The Perils of Classic Timber Doors

Dated 12th April 2018

Is Accoya the ultimate timber species for garage doors? ...

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Insulated Garage Door Options

Dated 20th February 2018

There are now a fantastic number of options when choosing an insulated garage door ...

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Garador: Secured by Design

Dated 04th December 2017

The ultmate steel up and over garage door with Secured by Design specification ...

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7 Things to Watch out for When Ordering Garage Doors on the Internet

Dated 28th November 2017

  There's nothing you can't buy on the internet today, but garage doors are an investment for your home, so it is of great importance ...

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9 Reasons Why You Should Choose Insulated Side Hinged Garage Doors

Dated 14th November 2017

  Insulated side hinged doors are a valuable and desirable type of garage door for many reasons; here, we have compiled a list to explain why ...

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Teckentrup Update

Dated 09th February 2017

Closure for maintenance affecting some deliveries.. ...

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Ryterna Front Door Range

Dated 30th January 2017

New Front Entrance Door Range ...

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Sectional Garage Doors - what to pay?

Dated 30th January 2017

What should you be paying for when you buy a sectional garage door? ...

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Which Awning is Right for You?

Dated 30th January 2017

With the vast choice of awnings available and advertised which way do you turn when making a choice for a real investment on your home? ...

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Glass Rooms - Enjoy Life Al Fresco with a Terrazza

Dated 30th January 2017

Enjoy your home and life outdoors – with a Terrazza patio roof system an oasis outside made from glass. ...

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What makes a Garage Door Secure?

Dated 30th January 2017

Security is still one of the main concerns for customers when purchasing a garage door, especially when the garage has a doorway into the main house. ...

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Hormann Steel Front Entrance Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

The Thermopro range of steel entrance doors from Hormann offers the very highest level of quality in a standard or bespoke range of sizes. ...

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Automating Existing Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

The thought of a remote control electric garage door is extremely appealing when you have a heavy garage door, or when you have to get out o...

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Cedar Wood Timber for Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

Cedar wood is the predominant timber species used for constructing garage doors as side hinged or up and over one piece doors. ...

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Why do Roller Garage Door prices vary so much?

Dated 30th January 2017

The price of many different types of insulated roller garage doors varies enormously and we try to explain why. ...

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4 Things to Check When Buying A Garage Door

Dated 30th January 2017

Before purchasing a new garage door be aware of some basics before committing to potential problems in the future ...

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What Electric Garage Door Opener Should I Buy?

Dated 30th January 2017

Look on the internet and you will see literally hundreds of garage door operator models for sale... which one should you buy? ...

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Roller Garage Door Safety

Dated 30th January 2017

Is your Roller Garage Door Safe? ...

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Roller Garage Doors Explained

Dated 30th January 2017

Explanation of the differences between steel single skin and aluminium double skinned roller garage doors. ...

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Sectional Garage Door vs Roller Shutter Garage Door

Dated 30th January 2017

Generally we have found in the UK that the majority of customers looking for a new or replacement garage door understand immediately the principal ope...

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ThermoPro Officially Secure

Dated 30th January 2017

The superb Hormann ThermoPro front entrance door range has just been elevated even further by gaining the 'Secured by Design' accreditation ...

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Why Aluminium Entrance Doors?

Dated 30th January 2017

Why are aluminium entrance doors the best doors to install? ...

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The Hormann Rollmatic Electric Roller Door

Dated 30th January 2017

A Masterpiece of Engineering in a Roller Garage Door. ...

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Hormann High Quality Timber Sectional Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

The best in timber garage door technology - Hormann LTH40 sectional garage doors... ...

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Rundum Meir Round the Corner Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

The future is always just around the corner.... ...

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Paraflex - The Perfect Umbrella

Dated 30th January 2017

An umbrella that can follow the sun for optimum shading and does not have a central pole to interfere with precious space. ...

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Weinor Glasoase Glass Room

Dated 30th January 2017

The Weinor Glass Room is one of the best ways to bring the outdoors closer to your home all year round. ...

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Hormann Garage and Gate Operators

Dated 30th January 2017

Looking for the highest quality, reliable and secure electric operators - Hormann have the answer ...

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Domina Trackless Sectional Garage Door

Dated 30th January 2017

Introducing the new Domina trackless sectional garage door... ...

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Steel Garage Doors that look like wood

Dated 30th January 2017

Low maintenance with one of the many steel garage doors with a wood design laminate surface... ...

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Get your car in the garage

Dated 30th January 2017

See this article from Aviva the insurance company for interesting statistics. Also get a discount for putting your car in the garage!! ...

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Hormann LPU 40 Sectional Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

Hormann LPU40 Insulated Sectional Garage Doors – The Ultimate Garage Door? ...

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Roller Garage Doors Explained

Dated 30th January 2017

Confused about roller garage doors? Here are some general guidance tips... ...

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LPU 42 Insulated Sectional Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

What exactly is the LPU 42 insulated sectional garage door? ...

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Garage Door Prices in the UK

Dated 30th January 2017

Make sure you compare like for like when getting prices on the many garage doors available that seem to be the same. ...

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How do I price a new garage door?

Dated 30th January 2017

Garage doors are not something you buy very often so when you need to it can be a confusing journey with everyone telling you their doors are the best...

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Design Your Own Timber Garage Door

Dated 30th January 2017

The Hormann ET500 is an engineering masterpiece and ideal for medium to large garage doors requiring some individual design. ...

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The Best Insulated Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

Insulated garage doors are in real demand now - but which ones really work? ...

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Woodrite Timber Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

High Quality is standard with a Woodrite timber garage door....

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Secured By Design Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

Garador recently announced the arrival of the 'Guardian' range of steel up and over garage doors that carry the prestigous 'Secured by Des...

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Cotswold GRP Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

The Cotswold range of high quality GRP garage doors is a hidden gem in The Garage Door Centre range of garage doors. ...

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Insulated Roller Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

The term insulated roller doors is banded around regularly - but what exactly do you get in an insulated roller garage door? ...

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Garage Door Ordering Sizes

Dated 30th January 2017

Garage door sizes and ordering measurments can be a nightmare to interpret - Don't get caught out!! ...

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Reasons You Buy a New Garage Door

Dated 30th January 2017

There are many reasons to replace an old garage door and various considerations to take into account when specifying and buying a new one. ...

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Woodrite New 2012 Timber Garage Doors Range

Dated 30th November 1999

The largest range of timber up and over and side hinged garage doors in the UK? The new Woodrite timber door range may have exactly that for 2012! ...

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Up and Over Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

The one piece up and over garage door has not disappeared yet by a long way and there are always new designs and surface finishes and colours coming o...

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Steel Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

Steel is still the most common form or material used to make any garage door and with modern paints, glazing materials and laminate coatings you can g...

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Up and Over Garage Door Gear Types

Dated 30th January 2017

You do have a good choice of gear types with most one piece up and over garage doors to suit more purposes than you may have first imagined. ...

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Guide to Buying Roller Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

Although roller garage door appear to be the one door type that is easy to understand and get prices, why are the prices so very different?  Let ...

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Advantages of Insulated Sectional Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

An insulated sectional garage door offers far more than just insulation once installed....

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Garador Guardian Security Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

Do you need a steel, manual operated garage door with real security features, then take a look at the Garador Guardian range... ...

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Hormann Bi Secur Electric Openers

Dated 30th January 2017

At last the Series 3 Hormann Bi Secur electric garage door operator is available!...

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Super Size Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

If you require a garage door over 5 metres wide then you really have to look at a sectional door and Carteck have solutions right up to 8 metres wide!...

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Measurements for a Garage Door

Dated 30th January 2017

What measurements do you need to discuss sizes and details on a new garage door? Read on.............

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The new Hormann HST Side Sectional Door

Dated 30th January 2017

 What is the new Hormann HST side sectional garage door? A sectional garage door that opens sideways?...

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Sectional Doors - Vertical or Horizontal Opening?

Dated 30th January 2017

Now you have a choice to consider - Should my door open upwards or sideways? With the new HST side sectional door from Hormann you can decide on eith...

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Seceuroglide Insulated Roller Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

Why is a Seceuroglide roller door so good?  We explain why... ...

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Safety and Compliance for Electric Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

We find it amazing that so many companies on the internet and especially on Ebay are offering electric garage doors that are not legal in the UK...

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Garage Doors for Security

Dated 30th January 2017

 What garage doors are really secure? Lets have a look at some options ...

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5 Considerations when Buying a New Garage Door

Dated 30th January 2017

What should you consider when looking for that perfect new garage door? ...

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New Seceuroglide Roller Door Launched Feb 1st

Dated 30th January 2017

Today is the launch of the new Seceuroglide roller door for 2013 and beyond! ...

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How Secure are Remote Control Electric Operators?

Dated 30th January 2017

There are many electric garage door openers available to buy but have you ever though how they lock the door when it is closed? ...

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Garage Security for Home

Dated 30th January 2017

How can you make your garage as secure as possible?...

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New Hormann ThermoPro Plus Range

Dated 30th January 2017

 New range of Thermopro entrance doors for 2013 with higher insulation values ...

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Garador Designer Up and Over Garage Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

Garador have something very different to offer with their Design range 100 and 200 ...

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Why So Many Insulated Garage Doors Now?

Dated 30th January 2017

We have seen our sales of insulated garage doors soar in recent years, but why? ...

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The Ideal Garage Door Size?

Dated 30th January 2017

What are the ideal garage door sizes if you have no restrictions? ...

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SWS Seceuroglide now with 5 year warranty

Dated 30th January 2017

One of the first roller door manufacturers to be clear and exact on their warranty details.  5 years on everything - A UK exclusive!! ...

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New Finish for the LPU40 Silkgrain Sectional Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

Hormann have introduced a brand new finish for their silkgrain range of doors in the standard 16 colours available....

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Hormann Sectional Doors get seal of approval

Dated 30th January 2017

The industries favourite sectional door is now secured by design as standard so you can add more security to your home. ...

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Timber Garage Doors - The Finer Details Make the Difference

Dated 30th January 2017

When specifying and ordering any timber garage door the finishing details will make all the difference to the final appearance. ...

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A Trackless Sectional Door?

Dated 30th January 2017

Is a sectional overhead style door possible without tracks inside the garage?  Yes it is - the Overlap Garage Door. ...

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Match the Garage Door to the Lifestyle

Dated 30th January 2017

What do we mean by this? A door is just a door isn't it? ...

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Beautiful Black Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

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The Most Insulated Entrance Door Ever?

Dated 30th January 2017

In July Hormann launch their new ThermoSafe and ThermoCarbon front entrance door range in the UK and some of the insulation values are staggering ...

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Certain Doors Offer Fantastic Value for Money

Dated 30th January 2017

Garage Door Prices generally are failry simliar for the majority of manufacturers but look at what you actually get in certain door types and they are...

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Markilux Patio Awnings

Dated 30th November 1999

The Markilux brand of retractable awnings are generally recognised as the best in the world, but why?? ...

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Timber Garage Door Construction

Dated 01st November 2016

Timber garage doors are constructed using different techniques, some basic information is given below... ...

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Replacing a Garage Door - Tips and Advice

Dated 10th November 2017

Tips and Advice to bear in mind when replacing a garage door ...

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Hormann LTH40 Timber Sectional Door Treatment

Dated 30th November 2000

Recommended procedure for the decoration of a Hormann LTH40 timber sectional garage door. ...

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Building and Specifying a Garage

Dated 30th November 1999

Factors Architects and Developers Should Consider When Specifying Garage Doors   ...

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Pedestrian Access Doors in Garage Doors

Dated 30th November 1999

Wicket Doors (Pedestrian Doors) in Garage Doors... for day to day convenience ...

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Hormann Aluminium Entrance Doors

Dated 30th January 2017

Hormann TOP range of Entrance Doors - quality products from a leading manufacturer ...

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Steel Roller Garage Doors

Dated 30th November 1999

What are the uses of Steel Roller Garage Doors? ...

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Garage Door Mechanisms

Dated 30th November 2017

Different garage door mechanisms will suit different sizes, purposes and requirements. ...

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Sectional Door Installation Positions and Tips

Dated 30th November 1999

Sectional Garage Doors can be installed in many positions and ordered to almost any size... ...

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Guide to force limitations on electric garage doors

Dated 30th November 1999

A guide to the safety specifications and required force limitations for remote control electric garage doors as defined by the Door and Hard...

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Aluminium roller shutter doors

Dated 30th November 1999

Why buy an aluminium roller garage door instead of any other type? ...

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The Properties of GRP

Dated 30th January 2017

Information on the unique and amazing properties of GRP. ...

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Make Sure the Garage is Big Enough

Dated 30th January 2017

Avoid the consequences of not building your garage opening big enough or specifying the right garage door to make sure you can manouver your vehi...

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