Garage Door Guide

Welcome to GarageDoorGuide.co.uk - the UK website for everything you need to know about choosing and buying a new garage door.

Why Get a New Garage Door?

The first reason to get a new garage door is to replace an old one. If your garage door doesn't close quite right or is starting to bow or look worn, it's certainly time to get it replaced. Some garage doors, especially ones that are very cheap, aren't made out of quality material, and over time and exposure to the elements, you'll start to see them bow a bit. The paint may also start chipping off, although if that's all that's wrong with them, you may simply opt for a paint job instead of a full replacement. [Read More]

Different Types of Garage Door

Your garage door is one of the most visible parts of your home, and it's most likely the largest moving part as well. Because of this, you need to make certain your garage door is in working order. There are two types of garage door: sectional roll-ups and swing-ups/tilt-ups. [Read More]

Different Garage Door Materials

When you decide you need a new garage door, you may think you can simply pick up a wooden one. Well, actually, few garage doors are made out of wood now because newer, better materials have come along. Most garage doors are now steel. The backside of the door is covered with rigid-foam insulation that helps keep the cold and the extreme heat out of your garage. Twenty-four gage steel is the strongest, although some doors are made out of 26 and 28-ga steel. But since steel isn't very pretty to look at and probably won't match your home's décor, most garage doors have a smooth finish or are embossed with a pattern or other type of look. You can easily find a steel door with a design to match the rest of your home. Many steel garage doors are also covered with a primer or polyester coat to protect again rust. [Read More]

Different Styles of Garage Doors

Selecting the style of your garage doors can be a difficult choice. You want something that goes with the rest of your home's overall look, especially since people may notice your garage doors right away. If they clash with the rest of your home, they will definitely be noticed, but not in a good way. You really want your house to present an amazing, coordinated look and to do that, you've got to have the right style of garage doors. [Read More]

How to Automate Your Garage Door

Imagine how convenient and powerful you'll feel driving up to your home, pressing a single button, and watching your garage door open. The first time you do this, you'll feel like you're a millionaire coming home to your giant mansion. But you may think this is simply much too expensive. However, turning a standard garage door into an automatic garage door really isn't that hard, and it's one project that just about anyone can do themselves because the kits are easy to install and have very detailed step by step instructions. [Read More]