Garage Doors

Choose the mechanism before the panel style.

Headroom, side room, driveway depth, ceiling use and how often the door opens usually narrow the choice quickly. Colour and panel pattern come after that.

• Aluminium, coated metal and timber-style panels
• Automation matched to the door's size, weight and daily use
• Backup options for power cuts, depending on the system
• Other mechanisms assessed where sectional or roll-up will not suit

Sectional or roll-up?

• Sectional garage doors lift in horizontal panels along ceiling tracks. They suit a short driveway because the door does not swing out in one piece.
• Roll-up garage doors store in a compact roll above the opening. Choose one when you want the ceiling clear.

What to note before we measure

The opening size, lintel, floor level, headroom, side room, any services near the tracks and how often the door will cycle. We check all of it on site before the door is specified.

Materials

Aluminium resists corrosion. Timber needs regular exterior maintenance. Weight and upkeep differ a lot between the three.

Is insulation worth it?

Yes, if the garage is attached to or under living space, gets strong sun or doubles as a workshop.

Installation

Robo Door installs the door and commissions the motor, and the installation workmanship sits with us.

Maintenance

Service the tracks, rollers, hinges, springs, seals and motor as the product instructions say. Clean the door to suit its material.

Comparing quotes

A quote for a nominal single or double door tells you little. Compare the mechanism, panel construction, material, insulation, hardware, motor, backup method, safety equipment, installation and written warranty. To choose between the types first, read garage door types in South Africa.