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There are three main types of garage doorsÂ

• Sectional: open vertically retracting into the ceiling space
• Roller: fits behind the brickwork, opens vertically and coils around a drum above the lintol.
• Up and over: available as a canopy or a retractable door both swing out and made as a single panel.

Check each type’s details to see which one fits better for your home.

The expert advice for your home explains why sectional and roller garage doors are better than the single panel ones, although they are by 25% to 35% more expensive.

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In terms of materials, garage doors can be made of:

• Wood
• Steel
• Aluminium
• Fiberglass
• Vinyl