What is the best type of Double Garage Door?
by Zap Garage Doors|23 January, 2024
Double garage doors are extremely popular amongst property owners, and it’s easy to see why.
They are extremely user-friendly, and markedly increase the usability of garages. Then, when they’re supplied and installed by a professional garage door specialist, you can secure a secure, high quality and safe garage door, with a long lifespan.
There are a wide range of double garage door types available, each of which come with their own additional, unique advantages.
So, to help you identify the best double garage door type for your specific context, we’ve explored the different types available to choose from, and outlined the benefits that they offer.
Sectional Double Garage Doors
Sectional garage doors consist of multiple horizontal panels, connected through a hinge. The door opens by raising these panels vertically, then horizontally (running parallel to the roof) along a series of tracks.
The benefits of sectional garage doors include:
- A great way to maximise space
- Ensures the full space in the garage can still be used
- Highly secure
- Durable, and come with weather-proof seals
- Easily automated
- Fully Insulated
- Can be tailored to fit a wide range of garage door opening shapes and sizes
Roller Double Garage Doors
Roller garage doors consist of a series of horizontal panels, which roll upwards and around a drum, positioned above the opening of the garage.
The benefits of roller garage doors include:
- Space-efficient, with a compact design
- Smooth, quiet and even operation
- Extremely strong and secure
- Simple and convenient to use
- Available in a wide range of colours
- Easily insulated
Side Sliding Sectional Double Garage Doors
Side sliding sectional garage doors feature both the horizontal panel structure of sectional doors, combined with the option of sliding the door horizontally, so that it sits flush against the garage wall.
The benefits of side sliding garage doors include:
- A great option for low-ceilinged garages, or garages with unusual roof shapes
- Highly safe and secure
- Dependable weatherproof ceiling
- Can be opened either fully or partially
- Can be readily automated
What are the most common sizes for double garage doors?
The most common standard sizes for double garage doors are:
- 12 x 7 feet
- 14 x 7 feet
- 16 x 7 feet
These doors are designed to easily fit either two standard vehicles or one large vehicle, while still allowing ample space for other purposes or storage requirements. See more details in our garage door buyers guide!
Depending on your requirements, all of the garage door types listed above can either be purchased as single garage doors, or made wider to accommodate a double garage door.
At Zap Garage Doors, we are garage door specialists with extensive, long-standing industry experience. If you have any questions about double garage doors, or would like to book a free home survey, contact our team today.
