DOORS , WINDOWS & FITTINGS
THERE ’ S MORE TO A GARAGE DOOR THAN AESTHETICS !
GARADOR ’ S MANAGING DIRECTOR JON WATSON LOOKS AT RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN GARAGE DOORS
“ Everyone wants a beautiful garage door and today , thanks to new materials , designs , and technology , a modern garage door can indeed be a really stunning feature in any home ,” says Jon Watson , managing director of leading British garage door manufacturer Garador . “ However , there is a lot more to a modern garage door than just great looks .
“ Applied modern technology underpins any modern garage door - and it ’ s not just about opening devices . Of course , being a leader in garage door manufacture , we offer the latest in automatic openers , with full control from smart hubs and phones , fingerprint technology , and so on . But modern technology goes a lot further than that .
“ Take our unique Durabelt system , for instance , which we introduced for our popular GaraGlide roller garage doors . Built around a special belt made from microcellular polyurethane elastomer , Durabelt has been designed specifically to reduce marks and scratches on the surface of the curtain , helping to ensure a smooth operation and even more long-lasting protection for the door curtain . This may seem like a small detail , but it makes a significant difference .”
Jon says the company has also maintained its leadership in addressing modern concerns about security , insulation , and the environment .
“ Garador now offers some of the most secure garage doors in the British domestic housing market ,” says
Jon . “ We were among the very first garage door manufacturers to offer full Secured by Design accreditation . For our top-selling steel up-and-over doors , we offer a Guardian range providing especially high security .
“ Insulation is key today , of course . A thermally insulated garage not only helps to keep items in the garage warm and dry , but it can help to lower overall heating bills as well . Our premium sectional garage doors have been designed with 42 mm thick doubleskin steel sections filled with 100 % CFC-free PU rigid foam to provide outstanding insulation with U-values down to 1.30 W / m ² K .”
“ Really , it is all about moving with the times ,” says Jon . “ Here at Garador , we have been manufacturing garage doors in Somerset for over 70 years , but to remain a leader , we know we have to keep ahead . Who would have thought , just a few years ago , that we would install 1,600 solar panels on our roof as part of our strategy to reduce carbon footprint and costs ?
“ As long as we continue to address change , I see no reason why Garador can ’ t remain the leading garage door manufacturer for many years and decades to come ,” he added .
Find out more about Garador ’ s wide range of garage doors by speaking to one of their friendly advisors at 01935 443 700 or visit www . garador . co . uk
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