Category: Garage Doors

Secured by design

Secured by Design is the official UK Police flagship initiative supporting the principles of ‘designing out crime’ by use of effective crime prevention and security standards for a wide range of products and applications. Only products which have been tested and meet the required technical standard can be awarded the Police Preferred Specification. Research has indicated that Secured by Design usage can reduce burglary by up to 50% and criminal damage

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Garador Guardian Range

The UK’s first range of Up & Over garage doors to meet the Secured by Design accreditation. The Guardian Range of doors have been engineered to offer even greater security to meet STS202. (STS202 is a security technical specification that addresses attempts at manual burglary.) Currently available in two designs with either Retractable or Canopy gearing options and a choice of 7 standard colours. In addition, Garador can also offer

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Advice about Garage Door Repairs

On most garage door repairs are best left to the experts at Access Garage Doors, but some minor problems you can fix yourself with the use of garage door spares Due to the many moving parts operating on a daily basis, wear and tear on garage doors is inevitable, and while major components such as automated doors require extensive fixes, you can replace smaller components yourself. Basic Spare Parts Usually,

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Rundum Meir Sliding Garage Doors

Rundum Meir Sliding Garage Doors – 40 years in the making Rundum Meir have 40 years experience in making bespoke, sliding garage doors to order. The wide range of materials they use in the construction of their garage doors, which include aluminium, insulated steel and a variety of timbers, such as oak, are ideal for architect-led projects, refurbishment, and conservation of listed and traditional buildings. Rundum sliding garage doors can

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Garage Door Floor Seal

Weather Defender Garage Door Floor Seal Garage Door Floor Seal Features: The Weather Defender floor seal is designed to protect your garage from leaves, dust, debris, rodents and rain by creating a seal between the garage door and floor. Made from 100% recyclable premium marine grade PVC UV stabilised Easy tear off front lip for doors with a small gap underneath Supplied with an adhesive that can be applied if

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5 common problems with Garage Doors

Your garage is supposed to prevent trouble by keeping your car safe from the elements but sometimes garages have problems of their own. Garage doors won’t open, refuses to lock or is aged and warped. Here’s how to solve garage door predicaments with our Garage Door repair tips; The door is stuck shut This can be the result of a broken cable, bent track or worn springs The door opens

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Insulated Garage Doors – Save energy and money!

Insulated garage doors make a lot of sense in a time when we’re all preoccupied with ways to save energy and money. More and more people are utilising their garage space as an addition room to the house and this means ensuring the space is properly insulated. The increase in requests and sales of insulated garage doors has been growing in the last few years and it’s not hard to

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Make your garage more energy efficient

7 tips on making your garage more energy efficient Your garage is an important part of your house and generally takes up 30% of your home. We are always looking for ways to save you money. Here are our tips for improving your garage and lowering your energy bills. 1. Insulate your garage door: A new insulated garage door could save you money in the long run, keeping any heat

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Side Sliding Garage Doors

Round The Corner Sliding Garage Doors Side Sliding Garage Doors – The door for special fitting situations and requirements. Round-the-corner garage doors are made to measure and are available in timber and aluminium. They can be automated or manually operated and are suitable for large openings and curved buildings. Round-the Corner doors are ideal for architect led projects, refurbishment and the conservation of listed and traditional buildings. Side Sliding Garage

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Painting Worn Garage Doors

HOW TO – Paint Worn Garage Doors You’ll need to source a good quality garage door paint for all round protection against any weather condition. It’s also recommended to prime the door first for best results.  Some garage door paints include added protection against mould growth and paint film too. Bare in mind the garage door will require a total of 2 coats, and you’ll have to wait until the

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