Slimy38
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| posted on 28/12/24 at 09:46 AM |
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Garage doors
One thing that has bugged me for my whole build has been my garage door. It's an 'up and over' door, that seems to be made of the
flimsiest material I've ever seen. It locks in three places but I reckon a good enough shove would open it (or completely pop it off the rails!).
It's also very draughty and doesn't line up with the floor at the bottom.
What would be a better option for a more secure, more heatproof door? I don't really want a roller shutter one, I hate the look and talking to my
neighbour who has one he's not impressed by their security either. Are bifold doors reasonably secure?
And I guess the ultimate question would be how much should I be looking at for a new door?
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Sarah
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| posted on 28/12/24 at 12:06 PM |
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If someone wants to get in your garage they will, they just do more damage getting in.
I was talking with someone who knew of a motorcycle theft where thieves used a hiab to lift bike through roof (they hadn't removed the roof
first).
It depends on where you live I guess but we have (just) an electric roller shutter door and neighbour has up and over, with floor ground anchor, all
contents chained to ground anchors and neither have had an issue (touch wood!).
The roller shutter takes up far less space and allows use of ceiling height which is otherwise wasted.
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jacko
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| posted on 28/12/24 at 01:09 PM |
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Hi
I like the roller doors that look like the doors on the 40ft trucks
Americans seam to use this type a lot
G
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HowardB
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| posted on 29/12/24 at 10:19 AM |
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I fitted a sectional door. It is made from foam filled aluminium planks. It is warm and draft free, but wasn't the least costly option. However
if the garage is a standard size and the company have a return/cancelled order they can be much less expensive. I like mine as it is neat and tidy and
secure-ish. Better than the thin tin up and over I used to have.
As has been said if the thieving little bastsrds are determined they'll get it. Shame they don't put their efforts and ingenuity to more
positive use
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again  and goes zoom)
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Slimy38
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| posted on 29/12/24 at 05:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by HowardB
I fitted a sectional door. It is made from foam filled aluminium planks. It is warm and draft free, but wasn't the least costly option. However
if the garage is a standard size and the company have a return/cancelled order they can be much less expensive. I like mine as it is neat and tidy and
secure-ish. Better than the thin tin up and over I used to have.
As has been said if the thieving little bastsrds are determined they'll get it. Shame they don't put their efforts and ingenuity to more
positive use
Ah thanks for the pointer. I wasn't aware there were insulated aluminium options, I was looking at thick wood for insulating properties. I think
if there aren't any particularly secure options, I can at least have it warm instead!
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