Roller garage doors are a type of garage door constructed from many horizontal slats that roll up into a drum or coil above the opening, rather than swinging out. In fact, “rolling,” “roll-up,” “roll-over,” and “roller shutter garage doors” all refer to this same mechanism. As the name suggests, the door curtain winds into a compact top box when opened, which significantly conserves space both inside and outside the garage.
When you press your remote or switch, an electric motor rolls the slats around the overhead drum, opening the garage entrance. To close it, the motor unwinds the slats, lowering the curtain down to the ground. The door’s vertical rolling action not only saves space but also avoids the risk of hitting obstacles - a big advantage for short driveways or garages facing a street.
We offer two main types of insulated slats for our roller garage doors: the 55 mm and the 77 mm. The 55 mm version uses a 14 mm foam-filled aluminium curtain and requires a 205 mm top box, while the 77 mm version uses a thicker 19 mm curtain with a 300 mm top box. The thicker slat gives better insulation and noise reduction, but both options are highly durable and fully compliant with UKCA standards.
It’s essential to measure as precisely as possible, ideally to within five millimetres. When you order, you’ll be prompted to enter your dimensions on our Garage Door Builder form. This includes the width and height of your opening, the size of the pillars, the headroom available, and the position for the guide runners. If you’re ever unsure, our video guides and step-by-step instructions can help.
Yes, all of our roller garage doors are made using foam-filled aluminium, which provides strong thermal insulation and effective sound reduction. Both types outperform standard steel doors by a considerable margin when it comes to keeping the cold out and noise down.
You can choose to fit the door yourself or arrange for professional installation if you’re in East Anglia. If you’re handy with basic tools, most people can install a door in four to six hours with a bit of help. If you prefer to have it fitted for you, our experienced installers can usually complete the job in three to five hours.
Absolutely. Every door comes with an internal manual winding handle, so you can operate it even if the electricity goes off. For garages without a side entrance, you can also add an external override kit, so you’re never stuck outside.
Once your order is confirmed, you can expect your door to arrive in around four weeks. Every door is custom-made to your measurements and securely packed for delivery anywhere in mainland UK. Please check our website for information about delivery to Scotland and other remote areas.
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Yes, security is built into every part of the system. The locking mechanism sits inside the motor barrel and the curtain slides securely within the side guides. There are no outside handles to force open. You can also add extra locks and wind-locks from our accessories range if you want added peace of mind.
Keep the guide tracks clean every few months and check that there’s no grit or dirt. It’s a good idea to lubricate the motor shaft and spring bearings occasionally, but don’t grease the curtain tracks. Test the safety-edge every year and tighten any loose fixings when you notice them. Regular maintenance keeps your warranty valid and ensures your door keeps working for years to come.