As a trusted garage door installers in Nottingham and Derby, Chatsworth Garage Doors offer sound advice to homeowners throughout Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
When replacing your old garage door, there are a number of key factors to keep in mind to ensure you make the right choice. In this blog, over the past couple of years we’ve given various pieces of advice on how to decide on the most suitable garage door for your property. Here’s a round-up of some of our most important tips.
First, even if the new door is the same size as the old one, changes in the frame could affect the available drive-through width. Steel frames, for example, are typically wider than timber frames, which might reduce the space for your vehicle. Be sure to question whether the new frame will impact both the width and height of your garage opening. Moreover, consider how the door’s position may affect your garage’s dimensions. If the door is installed behind the opening rather than within it, you may gain width and height but lose depth inside the garage, and vice versa. It’s essential to check the fitting details beforehand to avoid surprises. As reliable Nottingham and Derby garage door installers, our team will be sure to point these considerations out to you. Chatsworth Garage Doors take pride in being the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire garage door installers who care!
If you’re not using your garage for a vehicle right now, it’s still wise to verify dimensions in case you plan to do so in the future. Additionally, if you’re considering changing vehicles, confirm that your future car will fit comfortably through the new garage door. Should your garage’s dimensions be tight, there are ways to maximise space. For retractable doors, for example, higher gear positioning can help by avoiding an obstruction to the car mirrors. The garage doors we supply are designed with such configurations in mind, but if you have an unusually large vehicle, it might be worth checking with us.
When it comes to insulation, the quality of your garage’s construction plays an important role. A modern, level garage should support fully insulated doors. However, uneven floors or crooked walls will make achieving a perfect seal difficult. We’ll make an assessment of your garage to know what insulation level to expect. It would be nice to think all garage door installers in Derby and Nottingham think about such detail. At Chatsworth Garage Doors, we certainly do.
If you’re opting for an automated garage door, consider the operator and accessories available. There are a variety of remote controls, keypads, and other devices to choose from, depending on your access needs. Also, ensure you know how to manually operate the door in case of a power outage.
There will also be factors to take into account that are related to your particular property and your unique needs. Talk to us today about your requirements. We’re the Derby and Nottingham garage door installers who offer sound advice and fit doors that last a lifetime!
Call today on 01246 607 045 for guidance or for a free quotation, or email sales@chatsworthgaragedoors.co.uk