subject: Roller Garage Doors: Space Utilization And Convenience At Your Fingertips [print this page] Are you trying to decide on the best type of door to install in your garage? A roller garage door is a very viable option. As the name implies, this type rolls up above the door opening when the garage is opened, and un-rolls back down to close the doorway. It is like a retractable metal curtain formed from horizontal hinged sections. When operated, these sections will bend or wrap around a cylinder at the top of the garage entrance. It is very easy to control and features a lot of advantages.
"Space saver
Unlike other types of garage doors, the roller variety allows you to utilize more space in front and behind the threshold. Since the curtain gets neatly stashed away around the tube above the opening, it leaves you with more free space at the side of the walls for storage of other items. Since it does not jut out nor project inwards, it is very convenient to operate even when there are objects or a vehicle parked closely in front or inside the garage.
"Smooth operation
It is very easy and efficient to use a roller type door. For manual opening, a very minimal amount of physical effort is required to hoist it up and down. Additionally, among all the other forms of garage doors, the roller kind is the most ideal for electric or remote control operation. You can either have your existing one converted into the motorized variety, or better yet purchase the remote operation-ready type. This feature will allow you to enter or leave your garage with just an easy flick of the remote.
"Safety and security
The roller door has many safety features. Instead of an actual lock, it is secured by a mechanism on the metal curtain itself, which makes it virtually impossible to pick. You can also have the option of installing high-tech keys or even biometric detectors for rigid protection against an unauthorized break-in. And because of the remote operation feature, you can open and enter the garage without the need of getting out of your car, which gives you more security especially at night.
"Higher life expectancy
An automatic system lends an impact-free movement to the metal curtain, which makes it last longer than other types of garage doors. Its hinged design also means that it is minimally affected by the wear and tear caused by strong gusts of wind during stormy weather. And because it is metal, you can be assured that it"s made of sturdier stuff than ordinary doors.
"Aesthetics
Roller doors look very handsome because of the horizontal paneling, which makes it very easy to simulate a wooden garage door. It can be customized to look like natural timber or you can have it painted with a color of your choice, to blend beautifully with your house"s faade.
Just to set your expectations, roller doors can be a bit pricier than the other types of garage doors in the market. However, if you opt for this variety, you will definitely get the value for your money because of its many security, convenience, and space-saving features.
