Electric roller garage doors and sectional garage doors
When looking to purchase a new garage door, it can be tricky to decide which is right for you. With so many choices out there it’s easy to get overwhelmed, which is where we come in! Here at Roll Right, we offer the ever-popular electric roller garage doors and sectional garage doors. These are both rightly sought-after styles but are sometimes mistakenly taken for the same product. We want to help get rid of this false conception and guide you through the similarities and differences of each, helping to pick your perfect door!
Looking into the mechanics
It may look simple to the untrained eye but the structure behind these doors is in fact more complicated. The mechanics behind an electric garage door involve individual slats that are compacted together and folded in, allowing them to be easily stored above the garage in a box. On the other hand, a sectional door can’t fold and instead comprises of a single sheet that opens and closes as one. This means that you need to allow for space on your garage ceiling to fit a sectional door as they sit on rails above when open. Therefore, a deciding factor could be if space allows for a certain type of door – if your garage isn’t tall enough you may be restricted in what you can get.
Which is more aesthetic?
An important factor when deciding which door to choose is how it looks. From the colour choices to the materials, it needs to mirror your unique style.
Although similar, the two doors do have distinct differences when it comes to customisation. The sectional door has far more versatility in design – allowing you to match up your door to the exterior of your home. This could include panelling, windows, pedestrian doors, finishes and colour options, all to make your door specific to you.
Comparing this, a roller garage door unfortunately doesn’t offer the same variety. While you can pick from a range of colours and slat sizes for your roller door, the added extras available in sectionals aren’t an option. Consequently, if you want a door that is fully tailored to you, sectional garage doors are the best option.
Which is more cost-effective?
We understand that a new garage door is an investment, a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. As such, you want to get the most for your money without losing out on quality.
A sectional garage door here at Roll Right starts from £1,400. This can vary depending on designs or sizes, which can make them a costly choice. However, these doors are produced with galvanised steel, a material known for its durability, strength and longevity due to having a protective zinc coating.
On the other hand, roller garage doors are priced from £895, which is significantly lower than the competitor. Made from insulated aluminium, the roller door still offers a high level of durability and keeps energy costs low! Hence, if you’re after a solution that is budget friendly but also long-lasting, an electric roller garage door is your answer.
How to pick between an electric roller garage door and a sectional garage door?
Concluding what we’ve established, it’s clear both styles have plenty of strengths that make them good options for your next garage door. In fact, we don’t think the decision is purely black and white, instead, it depends on your individual needs. For example, if space is restricted and your budget is lower, an electric garage door would be the perfect solution. Yet, if the ability to hyper-personalise your door is important and extras such as windows are something you’re interested in, a sectional door would be preferable.
Start the process today
If you are looking to get a garage door, why not book a survey today.
Additionally, if you still have any questions our team would be happy to help – get in touch today on 01430871161 or email info@rollrightltd.co.uk.
