How secure are Garage Roller Doors?

Garage roller doors are a great way to protect your garage possessions such as cars, tools and general stuff! However, not all garage doors are as secure as you might think.

Using a garage roller door is just as good as using an ordinary garage door, however there are much more benefits to a garage roller door, which is why I always refer to them as this.

So why are garage roller doors so secure? Well depending on automatic or manual, garage roller doors use cylinder locks that are extremely protective against intruders. Not on this but a lot of garage doors are insulated so that they protect against possible extreme temperatures and the elements. They may also be fitted with a rubber lining that allows them to fit more securely to the entry point creating a far more secure environment.

Here is what you should get when buying a garage roller door:

1. A door with a secure cylinder lock.
2. A garage roller door made from high quality, abrasive materials.
3. Insulation and/or rubber lining.

For automatic doors things are a bit different. You may have operate the door remotely and in which case being able to disable the remote control err... remotely is a very good idea. So be sure that there is a manual opening and locking system fitted to the door as well as the automation.

Automatic doors can also be far more secure due to a brake motor that is fitted to the garage roller door. This locks in place and makes it extremely difficult for any movement of the door. The only possible intrusion attempt will be through an alternative window/door or actually cutting through the garage roller door! (Pretty unlikely)!

Frequently Asked Questions - Roller Garage Doors

Are roller garage doors different to normal garage doors?

Absolutely! Roller garage doors allow you to have more space in your garage. This is because as you open the garage door, it is rolled up into a small space allowing for extra storage.

Do roller garage doors have drawbacks?

Not really, if you are going to get a garage door - the most sensible option is to get a roller garage door as it is a great way to maximise the benefit of having a garage. Of course the one draw back is that roller garage doors are slightly more expensive.

How do you install a roller garage door?

Of course, every garage is different. When you order the door from a reputable supplier, you will be given step by step instructions. This means you can install the roller garage door without any need to pay for expensive and unnecessary labour!

Are garage roller doors safe?

Garage roller doors are absolutely safe. Remote garage doors will always come fitted with sensors to stop any damage or injury to a car or individual. They are also fitted with locks that will fix the door in place so there is no risk of the garage door falling.

For more information about roller garage doors, check out EasyFitGarage doors - the UK's favourite supplier.

The best garages in the world

Hi everyone,

I've thrown together a collection of what I think are the best and most beautiful garages I think I've ever seen. Of course, they're not the average garage, most of these are larger than the average house!

I'll kick it off with this garage. It's more about what's inside.

Perhaps a bit tacky but I wouldn't be complaining.

Now this garage is probably far too over the top.

Maybe it's the maserati parked inside, or the blatant air brushing... but this garage looks truly phenomenal!

Ok, it's not easy to get hold of one of these garages, but you can definitely get hold of the garage doors! Check out more beautiful roller garage doors