If you take a good look around the next time you drive through your neighbourhood, you’ll probably see that most of the garage doors are a roller, up and over or sectional, and you don’t often see side hinged garage doors right? So why is that, are they too basic? Absolutely not, side hinged doors are extremely useful in many respects and it merely depends on your own unique requirements. Let us explain.
Pedestrian Access
Not everyone stores a vehicle in their garage any more, they often just become another part of the home these days. That’s partly due to people parking on the road or driveways and fortunately, we live in a relatively safe country so it’s rather normal to leave your car in either of these places and you don’t necessarily have to lock it up in a garage to keep it safe. If this sounds like you, then it means that you probably don’t require an up and over garage door, especially if you’ve never parked your vehicle in your garage! So this would be a good opportunity to choose a side hinged garage door. You’ll obviously need to look at the side hinged door sizes and styles to see what’s best for you, but you can have quick and easy pedestrian access by opening just one of the doors, and this is perfect if you’re frequently popping in and out to walk your dog or nip to the shops.
Style and Security
Just because these doors do not open in a funky way, they still offer superb style and strength possibilities. For example, you can choose any colour or use more traditional materials such as solid oak. Some of these doors also have windows, adding a touch of sleekness to the front of the house. You can also choose from a range of modern and traditional designs, so these aren’t’ just suited for period properties. Security is a key aspect too, and the lock set is going to play an important role here. Double skinned steel insulated side hinged doors are extremely popular right now, and these to can be finishes in different styles and finishes, but they offer supreme security. Many lower quality doors which are available online are often secured by small latch clips and cables but you could choose a door which features large, strong top and bottom shoot bolts on the inside, which lock into the floor and frame top, boosting security significantly!
So no, we do not believe that side hinged doors are too basic for modern properties, they can actually be very advanced, and we’ve seen first hand that they look beautiful on a range of properties in the UK. You do, however, need to do a little research first, because a garage door will last for decades, so you’ll want to choose the one you’re happy to see each and every day when you arrive home!