Security Tips about Roller Garage Doors

With crime, break-ins and vandalism a growing concern of our time, residential homeowners and businesses need to consider all possible ways to protect one of their most valuable and cherished possessions, their home. A home or business should be able to rest at ease once it’s protected, knowing that there will be effective barriers installed. Besides the primary concern of securing doors and windows by installed special security grilles for protection, there remains another just as important consideration which is the garage space. If a garage is not included in a fortified security plan that can hold the potential to become a major security concern later on, if left unprotected. Therefore it’s not hard to understand why roller garage doors are so universally accepted today as an important security feature of a home or business.

Heavy insulated slats, called laths, are given extra strength through bonding two separate layers of aluminium with injected foam. This unique design of the laths gives the final product, the roller shutters, very strong appeal as a protective barrier. Roller garage doors are earmarked with another beneficial security feature, that of the auto lock. These roller doors come with an auto lock system which makes it virtually impossible to open the door once it has been closed. Then add to that the electromagnetic brake that stops the door from opening, and it makes for a very impressive security package.

From the safety vantage point of view, jumping to another important feature, the roller garage doors contain a set of photocells which will stop the door from hitting an obstacle while closing. And these powerful little garage doors do come equipped with a standard override manual crank system in case of power failure, or doing electrical work on the property.

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.

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Hi everyone,

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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

How important are roller garage doors for security?

A roller garage door is absolutely vital for garage security. So what should you be looking for when considering the purchase of a garage door?

Well there are a number of things that are really important:

1. Quality of the product is absolutely paramount. Some sellers do not take care to accurately carry out measurements and so the door may not even fit your garage! There is also the need to have a garage door made from quality materials. Any sort of poor quality or brittle material is likely to become a weak spot for any prospective burglar. Make sure you get a garage door that is quality assured and not a cheap knock-off. After all, one of your most expensive assets - your car, is worth the security checks.

2. ALARM!

Always remember an alarm. If your garage is worth protecting, which it usually is - fitting an alarm to your garage roller door is absolutely key. In most cases the garage is separate or at least distant from the main household and so it is a prime target for burglars. Be sure to fit an alarm to your garage roller door to maximise household security.

Roller Garage Doors

Top 5 Advantages to owning a Roller Shutter garage door

1. Price
The main advantage of owning a Roller Shutter garage door is that you are guaranteed a high quality product without the high price tag. We are able to ensure our garage doors are as cheap as they can be by following two simple rules; all of our materials are from Europe and our motors are mass produced by one of the leading world manufacturers. By outsourcing all our materials we cut on the overheads and therefore if we make a saving so do you.
Also if you buy online today you will receive a 50% discount, making you Roller Shutter garage door an amazing investment.



2. Security
Not only are our Roller Shutter garage doors affordable but they also come with several safety features. All of our locks are automatic and close as soon as the garage door is shut, therefore you will never have to worry about whether you locked the garage door or not. Also, every Roller Shutter door comes with reflective photocells. These photocells ensure that the door will not close hit any obstacle when it is closing, therefore preventing damage to any object or individual that may get in the way.

3. Variety
Roller Shutter garage doors allows you a large variety of options when choosing the look of your garage door. At the end of the day this garage door will be on show for everyone to see and you don’t want to make the wrong decision. You can pick from an assortment of colours and effects, ranging from metallic, matt to wood effect.
You can also decide the mechanism of your Roller Shutter garage door, either electronic or manual.

4. Installation
Roller Shutter garage doors are so easy to install that we leave it all in your capable hands. This will enable you to cut the cost even further by removing the installation cost. Each Roller Shutter garage doors comes with a detailed set of instructions, however if you require further assistance you can download more instruction off our website. The only thing you will need is a small amount of DIY experience.

5. Guarantee
We pride ourselves on the luxury appearance of our garage doors and even though your Roller Shutter garage door is created from corrosion-resistant aluminium and finished with polyester powder, providing a very high quality finish we also provide you with a 10 year guarantee for the appearance of your garage door.
Your roller shutter garage door also comes with a 5 year guarantee for all the other parts of the door.