Garage electric roller door
Discussion
Hi, my old wooden garage door is rotted out and they need to go. I have been looking at electric roller doors but it’s a bit of a mine field out there. I know that garador are a good make, but vey expensive. Then there looks to be hormann and Sws doors. Then a number of cheaper Chinese made doors. I don’t wish to buy a wrong one, so who has a hormann or Sws door, did you fit it yourself. Are you happy with it, or do you wish you had purchased another make. Thanks
I've got an SWS Seceuroglide. No problems with it other than when the proximity sensor batteries run out. Garage is a lot warmer and drier with it. Installed by a local garage door company.
I've added a Meross smart opener to it so I can use an app or my smart tags to open and close it.
It's been installed over 8 years now.
I've added a Meross smart opener to it so I can use an app or my smart tags to open and close it.
It's been installed over 8 years now.
Same here, been in over 10 years, fitted myself, all very simple.
LandieMark said:
I've got an SWS Seceuroglide. No problems with it other than when the proximity sensor batteries run out. Garage is a lot warmer and drier with it. Installed by a local garage door company.
I've added a Meross smart opener to it so I can use an app or my smart tags to open and close it.
It's been installed over 8 years now.
I've added a Meross smart opener to it so I can use an app or my smart tags to open and close it.
It's been installed over 8 years now.
I've got a couple of cheap non branded doors - they are fine
I've fitted many cheap doors - 5+ years no issues
I would check to see what the differences are between the cheap and the expensive doors because in many cases I think they are the same
Oh and please get one of them to explain how insulation, that's wrapped in aluminium is supposed to work
I've fitted many cheap doors - 5+ years no issues
I would check to see what the differences are between the cheap and the expensive doors because in many cases I think they are the same
Oh and please get one of them to explain how insulation, that's wrapped in aluminium is supposed to work
I have a Hormann door fitted since 2015. It’s been fine no issues with it at all. I had it professionally fitted which means it came with a warranty.
Unless you are a good DIYer I don’t think you should attempt to fit it yourself… and even then.
The doors can be built to size so you need to be absolutely certain of the measurements and then get the frame for the door.
They are not cheap but they are good, and I do like an electric roller door. Although I prefer the panels/up and over to the rollers
Unless you are a good DIYer I don’t think you should attempt to fit it yourself… and even then.
The doors can be built to size so you need to be absolutely certain of the measurements and then get the frame for the door.
They are not cheap but they are good, and I do like an electric roller door. Although I prefer the panels/up and over to the rollers
Dynion Araf Uchaf said:
I have a Hormann door fitted since 2015. It’s been fine no issues with it at all. I had it professionally fitted which means it came with a warranty.
Unless you are a good DIYer I don’t think you should attempt to fit it yourself… and even then.
They come with a warranty regardlessUnless you are a good DIYer I don’t think you should attempt to fit it yourself… and even then.
They are an absolute doddle to DIY
If you can use a level and a drill, you can fit one
Ok, just a small update. My local door fitter wants 40% more for the same hormann roller door then a leading supplier. Then wants £400 plus vat to fit it. In total it works out more then £1200 just to use a local firm. So I am going to fit it myself. My thinking is that I will be able to purchase a better door with real backup on parts if needed. And from what I have seen so far the higher quality doors are easier to fit. I don’t think I am being a tight wad, by not employing someone, believe me I am a lazy person. But paying someone that amount of money for a few hours work is madness. Thanks all for your input.
Google Rollador and tell me why the Hormann is better
I haven't looked but I have fitted Rollador and they seem fine
I'd suggest a typical garage door can be removed within an hour and you should be ale to fit the new one in 1/2 a day so allow a full day with tidying up etc
A pro will do it in 1/2 a day maybe less depending upon the current state. To fit a roller door into a clean opening could be done in less than an hour
I haven't looked but I have fitted Rollador and they seem fine
I'd suggest a typical garage door can be removed within an hour and you should be ale to fit the new one in 1/2 a day so allow a full day with tidying up etc
A pro will do it in 1/2 a day maybe less depending upon the current state. To fit a roller door into a clean opening could be done in less than an hour
Hi, I am not getting into a bun fight. But after watching the install videos. Three things stand out straight away. On the cheaper door you see the fitted drilling holes out next to the control panel. Not a great idea and the holes should of been pre drilled before any electrical board was fitted. Second the way the motor is installed within the curtain making any repairs a lot harder. Third, the way the curtain is supported to the cylinder. The curtain has its weight hanging without lower support meaning it is more likely to twist over time and makes more work for the motor. You can’t tale from the videos but the thickness of the material used in the guides is more likely to be thinner. And the install looks a lot harder to do. The fact that you need to life up the cylinder, motor and curtain in one makes it harder for a start. Anyway as an engineer that’s my view on it.
Just an update. In the end I have gone with SWS. Garador had a lead time of 3 months, which was no good for me. So the door should I have been told will be delivered on Tuesday next week. I have taken Wednesday off and have all my tools on standby. I have also had order some plastic soffit board to cover the sides of the garage door opening. With luck it should all be delivered together. Will post how I get on.
do you want a roller door or an overhead door? The roller style doors will need about 2ft of space above the door for the roller mechanism to store the door. The overhead panel doors require a lot less as they slide under the ceiling towards the the center of the building. UK prices seem expensive. I paid $600 last time I replaced my double garage door. This did not include the opener which would probably be another $600 to install.
Edited by alabbasi on Thursday 6th October 16:37
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