4 Things to consider when buying a roller shutter garage door

1. Cost

Obviously this is the first thing that needs considering when you buy anything let alone a roller shutter garage door. Once you have considered your budget you will be able to shop around and see who offers the best price for your roller shutter garage door.

2. Measurements

When buying a roller shutter garage door, some people estimate the exact width and length of the garage door they will need. This is a massive mistake and often leads to ill fitting garage doors that do not fit or work properly. Not only does this look awful but it also decreases the level of security your roller shutter garage door provides.

To avoid this mistake carefully measure all sides of you current garage door before purchasing a new one. Although you may be tempted to skip this step is you have a rough idea is will lead to major problems as soon as it arrives.

3. Colour

Although your roller shutter garage door belongs to you, there are various things you will need to consider before selecting the colour. Obviously personal preference is high on the list of things to bear in mind, but you must also consider your neighbourhood. Whereas you may feel it is adventurous going for a bright yellow roller shutter garage door, this may not please your neighbours and cause more grief than it is worth.

You must also take into account the fact that you will have your roller shutter garage door for a number of years and therefore you must choose a colour that will continually please you. Whereas yellow may be fashionable right now you need to think about a few years down the line and whether or not you will be such a big fan of it then.

4. Operation

Your roller shutter garage door is able to operate electronically or manually and this is a choice that will need to be made prior to ordering. Obviously there are benefits of both. With a manual door there is no need to worry about the electronics breaking, however if you have full hands or a bad back opening the roller shutter garage door yourself will be a complete nightmare. On the other hand, an electronic operating door allows you to sit in the car and wait for your garage door to open without you getting out, but there is always a risk that the electrics could break, therefore preventing you from opening your roller shutter garage door at all.