Delve into the specifics of side hinged garage doors, uncovering their unique features and what sets them apart.
What is a side hinged garage door?
Side hinged garage doors are ideal for garages where frequent access is required, this could be to store and retrieve larger items such as bicycles or garden tools. A lever handle is used to operate the door and both door leafs open outwards providing clear and unrestricted space within the garage.
The Garador side hinged door has been designed to provide years of reliable use and excellent security. A 75mm wide galvanised steel door frame gives a strong and stable door construction. The hinges are concealed within the frame reducing their vulnerability and providing seamless appearance across the surface of the door, as there are no hinge knuckles protruding. The side hinged door has two-point locking for security.
These doors are available in three different materials; steel, timber and GRP (glass reinforced polyester). Each material comes in a variety of designs and colours to suit all design preferences. The door has sturdy weatherproof rubber seals all round and an aluminium threshold.
Additionally, these side hinged doors have the option to have a 50/50 split like above or a 1/3-2/3 split on the door leafs like below.
What is a sectional side hinged garage door?
The sectional side hinged doors combine great thermal insulation with simple personal access. The door panel is 42mm thick, encased in steel skins on both sides and filled with insulating PU foam, for great thermal performance. These doors have U-Values down to 2.9 w/m2k.
Timber effect and colour sectional side hinged doors are manufactured with identical door leaf and frame. The inside is finished in Grey White. Hinge covers are supplied in black, white or natural aluminium finish.
Supplied with lever/lever handles, oval escutcheon and mortice lock as standard, as well as latching and locking of the fixed leaf at the top and bottom of the door. There is also an option to upgrade to 3-point lock for additional security.
These sectional side hinged doors are also supplied with weatherproof aluminium extrusions, rubber seals all around the door and double rubber lip seal along the threshold at the base of the door, creating a good seal and preventing drafts.
These doors are available in Linear Small, Linear Medium (above) and Liner Large designs in a variety or surface finishes and colours, including custom RAL colours.
What are the benefits to a side hinged garage door?
Consider these five advantages when determining if a side hinged garage door if the perfect fir for your home. It provides a range of benefits similar to other garage door options.
Opens Outwards - Opening outwards the side hinged garage door is easy to open and does not require any over head lifting.
Space Saving - The side hinged garaged door will save you internal space within your garage.
Insulated - The insulated side hinged garage door provides great thermal insulation.
Security - The side hinged garage door comes with a two - point locking system.
Colours/Styles - With a variety of colours and styles to choose from this door can be designed to compliment any home's aesthetic.
Clyde Garage Doors specialises in supplying and installing high quality side hinged garage doors. Get in touch to find out more about investing in a new garage door.
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