How To Choose A Garage Door: Garage Door Types Explained

If you're looking to upgrade your garage door or install a new garage on your property, it's important to understand the range of garage doors available to you and make an informed decision on what type of garage door is best for your property. In this guide, we'll explore the most popular types of garage doors on the market and look at which garage doors are best for different garages.

Roller doors

Roller doors are garage doors that open upwards, with the door rolling around a cylinder to open. This is one of the most popular types of garage doors in Australia, with many people choosing roller doors for their garages because they take up less space and offer lots of options including both manual and automatic operation. Roller doors are very secure and suitable for use in both commercial and residential properties. They are most commonly made of steel and painted or treated options are available which offer additional durability and safety.

Counterweight garage doors

Counterweight garage doors are a type of single-panel garage doors that swing open using a pivoting hinge mechanism rather than a tracking system. They require more space to operate than roller doors, which makes them only suitable for homes with bigger garages, but they look elegant and stylish in larger-period homes. Counterweight garage doors have a traditional look and they can be built in a huge variety of materials and designs to match all kinds of homes.

Sectional garage doors

Sectional garage doors are garage doors that are divided into multiple panels, with each panel hinged together. Sectional garage doors fold and slide upwards into the garage ceiling when the garage door is opened. This type of garage door is commonly used in areas that are prone to cyclones because they're highly reliable and extremely durable. Sectional garage doors are usually made of steel but they're available in a huge range of styles and colours, and because they're space-saving compared to counterweight garage doors they're a suitable option for homeowners with compact garages.

Side-hinged garage door

Side-hinged garage doors are a traditional type of garage door featuring two doors that swing open and shut on hinges at either side of the door opening. Side-hinged garage doors can be held open using hooks or catches and they require a substantial amount of external space to ensure that they can be fully opened without damaging or blocking other parts of the home. Side-hinged garage doors can be made from timber or galvanised steel, and they look particularly fitting on older, traditional properties. Side-hinged garage doors are relatively cost-effective although they may also be less secure and durable compared to more contemporary garage doors.

Get in touch

Are you looking to install a new garage door in your garage? If you want friendly, no-strings advice and recommendations on what type of garage door might suit your home and needs, contact us at LT Doors today. We supply and install many different types of garage doors in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Bowral.
 
Call us on 02 4283 4316 to discuss your new garage door today.