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What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Side Hinged Garage Doors?
There are many advantages with a good set of side hinged or ‘swing’ garage doors…
We are seeing a massive resurgence in their use in the UK now..
Firstly, unlike any other type of garage door hinged garage doors open outwards, so there is no intrusion into the garage itself, apart from maybe a little section where the door stays work.
No tracks, roller hood or springs.. Just 2 door leaves which swing outwards when operating.
Secondly, hinged garage doors have very few mechanical parts and therefore need little or no maintenance. Hinges are usually adjustable for minor tweaks in door movement and an occasional clean and oil on the hinges and locking is about all you need to worry about.
A third advantage of course is the very easiest operation for any person on foot and these doors are ideal for anyone using their garage as another room rather than a garage. Easy access in and out all day long without having to open a full garage door..
Other advantages include:
* Quiet operation - Almost silent operation making them ideal when operating late at night.
* Low maintenance - Just a clean for the panels on some models a light oil for the hinges and locking
* Large choice of styles and designs - Solid panels which can incorporate many designs
* Great weathersealing when using insulated double skinned models with thresholds.
* 2/3rd and 1/3rd split for door leaves providing a pedestrian access door.
* Electric operated version is a simple conversion.
* Excellent security when specified with additional locking
* Insulation for heat, cold and sound on our insulated doorset ranges
* No parts touch each other, unlike roller garage doors which roll over and over on the slats causing damage if not kept very clean.
Disadvantages
The swing out operation of these doors isn’t ideal if you use the space directly in front of your garage.
Honestly that is about it… Why wouldn’t you have hinged garage doors?
