Buying a Garage Door: Sectional, Roller or Up-and-Over?

A new garage door improves not only the look of your home but also comfort, security and thermal insulation. Especially for garages attached to the house, a well-insulated door is worthwhile. But which type is the right one? We present the three most important types of garage door.

Sectional door: the popular all-rounder

A sectional door consists of several horizontal panels that move vertically upwards when opened and run under the garage ceiling. Because it does not swing outwards, you can park right in front of the door. The double-skinned, foam-filled panels insulate well and make the door stable.

• No space needed in front of the door or at the sides of the garage.
• Good thermal insulation thanks to PU foam-filled panels.
• A wide choice of surfaces, colours, ribbing and windows.

Roller garage door: ideal when space is tight

With a roller garage door, the curtain of aluminium slats is wound onto a roll above the opening. The garage ceiling stays free – practical for shelving, ceiling lights or a loft ladder. Roller doors are also suitable for garages with unusual ceiling shapes.

Up-and-over door: the simple solution

An up-and-over door consists of a single leaf that swings outwards when opened and then slides under the ceiling. It is inexpensive and robust but needs space in front of the garage and usually insulates less well than a sectional door. That is why it is often replaced during modernisation.

Security and drive

An electric drive makes opening convenient by hand transmitter, push button or smartphone. Look for soft start and soft stop, reliable obstacle detection and an anti-lift device that prevents the door from being pushed open. Important safety features on the door itself are finger-trap protection on the panels and spring-break protection. Garage doors for the European market must comply with the product standard EN 13241.

Measuring correctly

For a quote, we need the clear width and height of the opening, the headroom above the opening, the side room on the left and right and the depth of the garage. When you place your order, we check the measurements on site free of charge so that the door fits exactly.

Garage doors from Aristofenster

We supply sectional doors, roller doors and fire doors with components from German manufacturers – with a drive on request and always with professional installation. Find out more on our page garage doors. For a coordinated look, it is worth taking a look at our entrance doors in a matching colour.