The Garage Door Centre Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

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Q:What is a Hormann ThermoPro Entrance door?

It is a very high quality insulated front entrance door manufactured from steel
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April 3, 2013 at 8:08 pm | Entrance Doors

Q:Can I have insulated side hinged ‘swing type’ garage doors?

Yes you can, and they are very well insulated and also secure.
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April 3, 2013 at 7:52 pm | Insulated Doors, Side Hinged Doors

Q:What is a canopy type up and over garage door?

It is the most common up and over one piece garage door used in the UK still today. It is a garage door that has a spring mechanism at the top lifting the door panel at the side and forming a canopy when open as a third of the door sticks out.
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March 20, 2013 at 10:16 pm | Up & Over Doors

Q:Can I buy the operating mechanism to build my own timber garage door?

Yes, and there are plenty of options we can provide for all sizes and weights of timber infill
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March 5, 2013 at 10:23 am | Recommendations, Special Doors, Up & Over Doors

Q:What do the up and over door sizes mean for ordering purposes?

The ordering sizes for any up and over garage door refer to the dimensions INSIDE the fixing sub frame used.
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March 1, 2013 at 1:52 pm | Sizes and Measuring, Up & Over Doors

Q:Are the Woodrite timber side hinged doors better than other timber doors?

In short, yes they are. For the basic cedar range offered the timber quality and the finishing is as good as you can get with timber with all sections pretreated before the door is constructed for the very best protection long term.
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February 28, 2013 at 12:58 pm | Recommendations, Side Hinged Doors

Q:What are the insulation values for the Hormann sectional doors?

The four important characteristics of thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, tightness and sealing, and wind load for garage doors are all tested and certified by Hormann.
These are important factors for the choice of door over and above the mandatory safety requirements.
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February 28, 2013 at 11:58 am | Insulated Doors, Sectional Doors, Technical Data

Q:What is a good round the corner garage door to buy?

We offer various round the corner sliding type garage doors in either steel, aluminium or timber finishes and also some specialised finishes if required but there are some big price differences
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February 28, 2013 at 11:07 am | Round the Corner, Special Doors

Q:What is a side sectional garage door?

A side sectional door is a door that opens and closes by running horizontally across the opening turning the corner and then running into the garage along the garage wall. The reference to sectional means it is a door manufactured from fairly wide panels in sections.
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February 12, 2013 at 10:00 pm | Round the Corner, Sectional Doors

Q:How much is an electric garage door operator?

This can vary a lot depending on the door it is fitting too and the level of access control and features you want on the operator itself as well as the level of security.
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February 12, 2013 at 9:35 pm | Electric Openers, Up & Over Doors