Most conventional garage doors require a great deal of clear space over and around them in order to operate. If you’re looking for a secure, stylish garage door that doesn’t require a lot of space, an overlap garage door may be the answer.
It can be difficult to find a suitable door if your garage has a vaulted ceiling, low beams, or tight angles. Larger vehicles can also cause problems with conventional doors — the garage door may not close securely, and can even cause damage to the vehicle’s paintwork.
Overlap garage doors are different from conventional garage doors. Made in two overlapping sections, they slide open vertically rather than swivelling inwards or outwards. By providing a completely vertical opening, overlap doors do away with wasted space. The overlapping design makes them remarkably secure and gives them superior insulative properties. Overlap doors can be manufactured in a range of styles and materials, and they can be constructed in dimensions to suit any domestic garage.
The underlying structure of an overlap door is typically produced from timber, with either a timber or a steel panel overlay. Common timbers include oak, larch and other sturdy woods. The exterior can be finished in a variety of colours; if you prefer, you can select a door with a varnished wood overlay. The doors are usually constructed to a standard design, and can then be customised to suit your particular requirements.
The exterior overlay of the doors can be styled to blend in with any type of architecture and exterior decor. Windows and vents can be added if desired, both for ventilation and light or simply for style. Overlap doors are also available with a choice of manual or automatic opening.
The multi-layered structure of overlap doors gives them their excellent heat retention properties. This is enhanced using extra layers of insulative materials inside the panels of the door. The additional insulation provided is great news for those with a garage that adjoins their home, or who have a heated garage. They can reduce the amount spent on fuel by preventing heat loss. The insulation also helps to keep the space cooler in summer, cutting down the amount of heat that builds up in the garage during hot weather.
Overlap doors allow you to maximise the use of your garage space — you don’t have to leave room for the door to open and close. When closed, the door is also more attractive than many conventional doors. The trackless mechanism also ensures that objects inside the garage don’t keep the door from closing completely, improving security. Every time you leave your garage, you can have complete peace of mind knowing that your door is firmly locked and very hard to break into.
These doors use a trackless mechanism. Like the other hardware used for overlap doors, this mechanism is precision-engineered for a smooth, quiet operation. The high quality materials used for the trackless mechanism ensure many years of excellent performance. Overlap doors are low maintenance, requiring little attention to keep them working perfectly.