What are Sectional Garage Doors and Their Advantages?

When shopping for garage doors, there is a lot on offer, from roller shutter garage doors to sectional garage doors, which ones are best? If you are considering sectional door installation, we’ve put together this guide to help you learn more about sectional overhead doors and why they are a great choice for many homeowners. 

Keep reading to learn more.

What are sectional overhead doors?

If you’ve been browsing garage door companies but are confused by some of the terms used, here is an explanation of the popular sectional door. Firstly, they are made up of panels, generally, four or five horizontal panels joined together with hinges. These panels range in size, colour and design. To operate these doors, they sit on a track at a 90-degree angle parallel to the garage ceiling.

The garage doors are constructed so that they open vertically upwards and are suspended under the ceiling. This helps create maximum space inside and in front of the garage. They can be fitted in every garage door opening and provide up to 14 cm more passage width than up-and-over doors.

What are the benefits of sectional overhead doors?

Here is why sectional doors may be well-suited to your needs:

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  Firstly, sectional doors consist of panels, if one panel is damaged, it is easy to replace, without the need to replace the entire garage door.
• Sectional garage doors come in a wide range of colours, designs and operational extras, so you can pick and choose which style and colour to have. 
• They are aesthetically appealing and suit most home styles. Whether traditional or contemporary, a sectional garage door is discrete and can blend in well with your home.
• They are easy to operate.
• They require less headroom than roller doors and provide you with enhanced drive-through clearance.
• They are strong and durable meaning less need for replacements or repairs.
• They are designed to be quiet and operate smoothly, meaning a more peaceful home life.

If you are looking for the best sectional doors in Mildenhall or Royston, reach out to the team at Thoroughbred Industrial Doors. We have a fantastic range of garage doors including sectional overhead doors and roller shutter doors. Get in touch today.