When you talk about buying or renovating a house, doors play a vital role. While the front door gets all the attention, the garage doors take a back seat. Even though a garage is an integral part of any home, garage doors are, unfortunately, a bit neglected. And those who consider them important don’t have a clear idea about the different types of garage doors available in the market and which type suits best to your needs.
There are several different types of garage doors available in the market. Here are a few different types of doors you can get for your garage.
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Side-hinged garage door
Also known as ‘classic doors’, side-hinged doors resemble a barn door that swings open from a hinged frame. These doors are commonly made of wood. However, you can also get galvanized garage door panels. Although these doors are manual, you can also automate them using conversion arms. Side-hinged doors are ideal for garages that have a limited headspace.
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Roll-up garage door
Roll-up garage doors are commonly used for commercial applications rather than at residential dwellings. The design is very convenient and is ideal for garages that have a limited ceiling area. The garage door is made from 3 inch wide steel slat sections that roll up above the door of the garage. The steel slats along with the garage door panels are made of high-quality commercial grade steel that is resistant to corrosion, freezing and physical impact.
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Sectional garage door
This garage door is probably the most commonly used garage door in Ottawa. This door is made from panels that are connected through hinges. These hinges allow the panels to swivel up and the two high-tension springs ensure safety when the door is partially open. Sectional garage doors can be constructed from steel, wood and other materials. Their mechanism is relatively low maintenance too. You can get both non-insulated and insulated versions of these doors. Furthermore, these doors are tremendously customizable, and you can get them in any texture, colour or hardware you want.
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Tilt-up and canopy garage door
This garage door, unlike the others, is a single piece. Eliminating the needs for panels or sections, this garage door uses a pivoting hinge mechanism. As the name indicates, this garage door type sits parallel to the ceiling like a canopy, and it extends in the front while opening the door. It is an automated system and has a reasonable price point; however, because it is a single piece extending towards the front while opening or closing, it needs quite a lot of free space in front.
Now that you know the different types of garage doors in Ottawa, you can get one for your garage that ticks all the boxes for you.
