Reasons to invest in automatic garage doors

If you own a garage, whether it’s used for storing sports equipment or for off-street parking, you’ll know just how important the right garage door can be. After all, making sure your garage is safe and secure is just as important as keeping your house protected against the threat of intruders and criminals – especially if you use it to store expensive equipment.

With this in mind, it’s imperative to make sure that choosing the right garage door for your needs isn’t just an afterthought. There are many different factors to consider, from aesthetic to security, so it’s advisable to familiarise yourself with different makes and models of door before settling on your top choice.

One of the most popular choices for home and garage owners today is the automatic garage door, which can be opened and closed by the push of a button. At Cornwall Garage Doors, we’re proud to supply and install a comprehensive range of first-rate automatic doors – a model we believe is a great investment for all types of garage.

If you’re searching for a new garage door installation or are simply considering your options, it may be time to invest in an automatic door for your property. Here we discuss some of the most compelling reasons to do so, and what makes automatic garage doors so appealing:

Five reasons to invest in electric garage doors

They’re convenient

After you’ve driven home after a long day of work, the last thing you want to do is get out of your car (especially in the cold English weather!) and open your garage door. While manual doors have many benefits themselves, there’s something great about being able to open your garage door with just the click of a button – which is a quality that only electric doors allow.

Today, automation is everywhere. People value convenience, which is why we’ve seen a rise in self-service checkouts and much more in day to day life. For this reason, automatic doors have also increased in popularity a great deal in recent years, simply due to the additional convenience they bring. While manual garage doors require you to unlock and open them yourself, automatic doors can be opened and closed via your own personal remote fob, meaning you don’t have to worry about fiddling with bolts and struggling with catches.

This is an especially appealing factor during the cold winter months, when the thought of getting outside of your car to open your garage door, and then again to close it, is far from pleasant. Even when the sun is shining, being able to open your garage door with a remote makes life a little easier – especially if you use your garage multiple times a day!

They’re safe

Your home should be a place where you feel safe at all times, and your garage is no different! The safety of yourself and your family members should always be a top priority, and therefore any changes or adaptations you make to your property should bear this in mind. Heightened safety is another benefit of automatic doors, as they can reduce the risk of door-related accidents and injuries.

After all, when you open your door manually, there’s a risk that you’ll hurt your back or even trap your fingers. If young children or pets are around, there’s an additional concern that they’ll get in the way of the closing door, and may end up sustaining an injury as a result. However, with an automatic door, you can stand back and operate it from a distance with nothing more than a remote-controlled fob. That way, you can keep children and pets out of reach until the door has stopped moving, and reduce the risk of accidents from occurring.

The ability to open your garage door with the push of a button is also extremely beneficial for people with restricted mobility. For people who use a wheelchair or who don’t have the mobility to operate a garage door, a manual door simply isn’t an option. Automatic doors give people the flexibility to use their garage as they wish without the risk of injury.

They’re secure

As we touched on previously, it’s imperative that you feel safe and secure at home. This also extends to your garage, as the last thing you want is for criminals and opportunists to be lurking around your property trying to access your expensive sports equipment, tools, or anything else you may have stored inside. For this reason, it’s important to make sure you have measures in place to keep your garage inaccessible to any intruders.

Investing in a top quality garage door is the most effective way to do this, as a broken or rusty-looking door isn’t likely to deter anyone who is determined to take a look inside your garage. If you’re looking for ways to increase the security of your garage, then investing in an automatic door is a great place to start. Without access to your personal key fob, people will find it almost impossible to open the door, and will certainly be caught red-handed if they try to do so.

Additionally, if your electric door has an automatic closing feature, you won’t have to worry that you’ve left your door open after leaving the house. You’ll have total peace of mind that your belongings are safe where they should be, and that no one else can access them.

They’re cost effective

Investing in technology such as a set of electric garage doors may sound expensive, but automatic garage doors are actually very cost-effective. There are many affordable models on the market that don’t compromise on quality, and which will stay in top working order for years to come. If you purchase a door from a reputable company, you can rest assured that it’ll remain a solid financial investment in the long-term.

Additionally, due to the nature of electric garage doors, they tend to require less maintenance and fewer repairs. As manual garage doors are operated by hand, they can sometimes break as a result of clumsiness or not being opened/closed properly. However, as automatic garage doors are operated via an internal electric system, there is less that can go wrong.

If something does go wrong, it only tends to require a simple – and therefore less expensive – repair than a broken manual door might do. It may be that one of the electrical components needs to be replaced, or the opener itself isn’t functioning as it should do – either way, a trusted professional should be able to resolve this quickly and without it breaking the bank.

They’re stylish

Whenever you make changes to your home or garage, it’s important to consider how they’ll impact your kerb appeal. Kerb appeal is the way your property looks from the street and is therefore essential to consider, as improving your kerb appeal can increase the value of your property in the long term. When thinking of ways to heighten your kerb appeal, it’s always worth thinking about your garage, especially if you can see it from the road.

Fortunately, automatic doors are extremely stylish. They can make any garage look more modern instantly, and can bring a sense of luxury to any outdoor property. Aside from the fact they use impressive technology, they are also available in a comprehensive range of styles and finishes, meaning you have the opportunity to find a garage door to complement your existing decor.

Whether you’re looking for a sleek black door or one with a traditional wooden finish, the choice is yours with sectional, up and over or electric roller garage doors. Automatic garage doors are also easy to maintain, as physical contact with them is minimal. For instance, if you’re gardening and need to access a specific tool, you’ll be able to do so without smearing mud or soil on your garage door itself. This lack of physical contact keeps them looking great for longer, and means you don’t have to clean them as often.

Cornwall Garage Doors: Cornwall-based garage door suppliers and repair specialists

If it’s time to update your garage with a brand new automatic door, look no further than Cornwall Garage Doors. Based in Cornwall, we’re proud to supply a comprehensive range of manual and electric garage doors from leading brands including Garador, Gliderol and Cardale. Whether you’re looking for a sectional garage door or a side-hinged model, we have the solution for you. We also supply and install top quality industrial garage doors, helping Cornwall-based businesses to increase their security measures and protect themselves against vandalism and theft.

For more information about our range of residential and industrial garage doors or to discuss our repair and maintenance services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team of experts today. Whatever your requirements, Cornwall Garage Doors are here for you.