SWS SECEUROGLIDE ROLLER GARAGE DOORS SWS is a British manufacturer that has been making roller garage doors since 1985 . They have a dedicated research and development department creating some of the best roller garage door technology we have seen in Europe . Manufactured from tough twin-walled aluminium slats with an insulating core that helps lower energy bills , the curtain is held in place with high performance webbing which gives extremely quiet operation and is unaffected by extremes of temperature . A strong extruded top slat and a unique auto-locking mechanism effectively resists attack by would-be intruders . The roller door designs are available in both regular and compact versions , so those with smaller garages can maximise space . A Seceuroglide Excel is also available which has wider 90mm guides and steel end plates . This door is Secured by Design police approved .

GARADOR GUARDIAN UP- AND-OVER GARAGE DOORS For an up-and-over garage door with extra security features , Garador Guardian garage doors are designed , constructed and installed with robust security in mind . Originally part of Westland ’ s Engineers in 1948 , Garador became the only manufacturer of up-and-over garage doors in the UK through the 1950s . Like SWS , they have a focus on continual investment in both production technology and product development , and over the last ten years have invested over £ 14 million in production technology . Designed to prevent unforced entry with a secure locking cylinder and locking rods , the Garador range have been given the Secured by Design stamp of approval , and the strength , privacy and additional security features gives you the reassurance that your garage is as secure as they get .

HÖRMANN SECTIONAL GARAGE DOORS Hörmann sectional garage doors are ideal for those who need to maximise the space directly on either side of the door , as it does not kick out from the opening . Versatile , this style works well

for both single and double-sized garages , and with both manual or electronic opening . With regards to security , when the garage door is closed , there is an anti-lift device that automatically engages in the operator boom , then locks immediately and is secured against

forced opening . This door latching functions purely mechanically and continues to secure the door even when the power fails . The Hörmann Group is a family-run company headquartered in Germany , and has a 12,000sqm assembly plant in Leicestershire .

TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMES ? Garage door frames have traditionally been made from timber , and if yours has not been maintained properly since it was installed , you may find it needs replacing at the same time as your garage door , if not before . Timber frames are not commonly reused if they have been in place for a long time , not just because of potential wood rot but due to the fixing holes widening with reuse . This means that the door may not be as securely fitted to the frame as it should be .

‘ Steel frames are also practically maintenance-free , making them a very economical and environmentally friendly option ’

Steel frames are now widely available and they don ’ t lose strength over time . They can be re-used but we don ’ t recommend that as the drilled holes for fittings may have worn and therefore may not be as tight and secure as a new frame . Steel frames are also practically maintenance-free , making them a very economical and environmentally friendly option . They are quick to install and will not warp over the lifetime of the door .

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