Roller garage doors are made of high quality materials such as colorbond steel. Their quality hinges and operating systems ensures that the door rolls up and down smoothly on its tracks. These doors have a ribbed appearance due to the way the metals are made. Roller garage doors are important for security, although they have a big impact on the general home appearance. They are popular because of the many benefits on a roller garage door. They have a good operating mechanism and superior strength perfect integrated with roller shutters.
The following are some of the benefits on a roller garage door.
Less vulnerable to damage: Their make is one factor that makes them less vulnerable to damage. Roller garage doors are made of folded or corrugated sheets. This corrugation adds extra stiffness and strength to the shutter. In case of any impact loading they are not prone to damage. Also, the strength and the impact resistance significantly increase the garage security. Vulnerability to damage is one of the major benefits on a roller door.
Increases garage space: They open vertically making them suitable for a short driveway. A person is able to maximize space in his garage since ha can place his vehicle right up against the door. The drive through height is also maximized with the door rolled around the drum placed above the opening. This ensures that the overhead space in the garage is free from any obstruction.
Can be customized to complement a home: Roller doors are available in different colours and finishes such that a person can complement his home. A person can match the color and the finishes of his roller door with the windows and the doors of his house. They are available in wood grain finishes, transparent corrugated fiberglass, plain color and metallic finishes. Addition customization can be done with discreet down lighting to improve the appearance of the home exterior as well as add a sense of security.
Strengthen the security of the garage: This is one the major benefits on a roller garage door. This is because; burglars commonly use garages as access point to enter the premises. Rollers doors on the other hand are strong, thereby improving security at this priority points for many businesses and homes.
Built-in safety features: Roller doors can also be fitted with additional safety features such as anti-fallback. This is to protect against unbalanced or uncontrolled movement in case of component failure. They can also be fitted with automatic cut-out option thus able to detect an obstacle in its path of descent.
Automation: Roller doors have the benefit of automation that can be fitted either at the time of installation or later. They can be fitted with door openers that allow remote controlled operation. The automated roller doors provide convenience such that there is no need of leaving the car in the dark or rain to open the garage.
Weather proof: When compared with tilt up doors, roller garage doors prevents rain or snow from entering the garage. The perimeter of the doors is well sealed with a rubber seal at the bottom to control dust or pests entering the garage. When fitted accurately to fit the space, they keep the garage warm. They effectively keep out noise and drafts while reducing heat loss.
Long term solution. When fitted by a professional like Garador and regularly maintained, roller door guarantees security for many years and as a result the owner has a long term peace of mind.