The Novoferm guide
Tips and tricks for garage doors
ELECTRIC GARAGE DOORS
THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTS AT A GLANCE
Electric garage doors are no longer a luxury. On the contrary, today they are installed or retrofitted with particular frequency. No wonder, because they offer users many advantages in everyday life.
Firstly, they are particularly easy to use. Remote switching within several hundred metres or from anywhere (via app) is also possible. This means that you no longer have to go out in bad weather and get wet before you can enter your garage. Alternatively, you can operate the garage door when transporting bulky objects without having to lower them or do any other contortions. An electric garage door also offers a significant increase in safety. On the one hand, the operator prevents the door from opening in the event of unauthorised access. On the other hand, the back is protected and sensors or light barriers practically rule out injury. There are also numerous additional features that can make the door even more functional and secure.
If you want to know the exact difference between electric and manual garage doors, how to install them, how much electric garage doors cost, and when garage doors with a door make sense, you are in the right place.
ELECTRIC GARAGE DOORS VS. MANUAL GARAGE DOORS MANUAL GARAGE DOORS
DIFFERENCES
The main difference between an electric and a manual garage door lies in the way it is opened. Manual doors are often opened with a rotary handle that, when operated and unlocked, moves the door upwards. In the electric version, the job is done by a corresponding motor, usually mounted on the garage ceiling. The garage door is raised via a belt or chain drive.
This type of door offers numerous advantages (already mentioned above). Otherwise, however, there are no special door types for electric or manual operation. Virtually all available variants can be used, both with and without a motor: from overhead doors to sectional and swing doors. Roller doors are relatively often electric garage doors. Electric drives are somewhat more complicated to implement for swing doors. In this case, more space is required for the door leaves, and the same applies to the drive mechanism.
RETROFITTING ELECTRIC GARAGE DOORS: THIS IS HOW!
If you wish to operate your existing garage door electrically in the future, this is not a problem. In most cases, the installation of an appropriate automation system can be done relatively quickly. Installing a new door with an electric motor does not normally require any major structural changes to your garage, provided that everything is suitable.
Since electric garage doors have certain aspects to take into account, it is advisable to entrust the installation to a specialist company. This usually involves five simple steps.
Consultation: To begin with, you will receive comprehensive advice on the most suitable options for your case.
Measurement: Professionals take care of all measurements, so that you can be sure to get a perfectly suitable garage door.
Dismantling the old door, if necessary: Of course you do not have to dismantle and dispose of the garage door yourself.
Installation: The specialist company will carry out the installation in accordance with all applicable specifications - you will receive a door that functions safely and reliably in the long term with a full warranty.
Commissioning: Finally, let the professionals explain all the functions of your new door to you - they will always provide the right support, even in the long term.
THE FOLLOWING COSTS CAN BE EXPECTED FOR AN ELECTRIC GARAGE DOOR
A typical automatic garage door without major additional functions costs between EUR 1,500 and EUR 3,500, including installation. This range is due to the fact that different types of garage doors vary considerably in price. The operator itself is often only a relatively small part of the total.
Overhead doors are usually the cheapest, followed by roller doors and sectional doors. Hinged doors are the most expensive. Since the operator is also more complex for them, this leads to considerable additional costs compared to other types of doors.
HOW USEFUL ARE ELECTRIC GARAGE DOORS WITH GATES?
It is always good to have an additional door in the garage. This avoids having to open the garage door every time you enter the room. This reduces the risk of cold in the garage in winter and avoids heat in summer. This is especially important if you use your garage not only to park your car, but also as a workshop, storage room or party venue, for example. Building a side door is often impractical or even impossible. In this case, electric garage doors with a door are the ideal solution.
NOVOFERM - THE RELIABLE PARTNER FOR ELECTRIC GARAGE DOORS WITH INSTALLATION
If you are looking for a reliable, customer-oriented and experienced partner for the installation of your garage doors, Novoferm is the right place for you. We offer you a complete service, whether it is installation in a new building or replacement. We also supply garage doors with flaps. In both cases, you will receive detailed advice, professional (removal and) installation of your garage doors and all the assistance you need to get your new system up and running.
