Are you considering a new garage door for your home? The two most common types of garage door styles are side-hinged and up-and-over. Both have their own qualities, and choosing the right will depend on your own requirements and preferences. With our extensive experience in various garage door types, Power Doors can provide expert guidance to help you choose the right door for your needs.

What Features Do Up-and-Over Garage Doors Have?

Generally, these types of doors are popular due to their space-saving design by using minimal space when opening and closing. We work with numerous top garage door brands such as Novofem, Garador and Hormann. All of which offer a wide range of colours, superior designs, and advanced engineering for guaranteed safety and convenience.

What are the Benefits?

• Space-saving: Ideal for garages with limited space.
• Affordability: Tends to be less costly compared to other doors
• Security options: Can be equipped with security features.
• Automation: Easily automated for convenience

What are the Cons?

• Limited headroom: Requires sufficient headroom for the door to open.
• Restricted Design: Cannot be insulated.

What Features Do Side-Hinged Doors Have?

These doors tend to offer more a traditional and charming style. Unlike most garage doors, these open outwards like regular doors giving a more easy access.

What are the Benefits?

• Easy access: Can be opened easily for quick entry or exit.
• No headroom required: Ideal for garages with low ceilings. 
• Less Physical strain: Makes access easy for those who struggle with height or weight

What are the Cons?

• Space requirements: Would need ample space to open fully.
• Security: Potentially less secure than other garage door types due to the opening mechanism.
• Land: May not be suitable for uneven or sloping driveways.

Which Type is Right for You?

You want to firstly consider what your own personal requirements are. Do you have lack of physical mobility? Is security more of concern for protecting your personal items? Or does it come down to what's more affordable? 

Power Doors can help with finding your feet when choosing a new garage door. As a garage door company based in Scotland, just outside Glasgow. We have much experience in installing and repairing all types of garage doors. 

Visit our showroom in Lochwinnoch or give us a call, email or fill out a form and let us know any concerns or queries you may have that we can help with.

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