Investing money in your home can often be a wise thing to do. After all, the upgrades you make will often be reflected in the value of the property when you come to sell. And, you’ll be able to enjoy those upgrades while you’re living in it.
Certain changes tend to produce a more pronounced uptick in value, as well as saving energy. What these are might depend on the existing state of the home. But, that said, there are a few upgrades that everyone should consider – and a new garage door is one of the best ones.
Space‑Saving Design & Convenience: Making the Most of Your Garage
A garage, if you have one, can provide critical storage space. If you get yours right, then you’ll free up space elsewhere in the property and eliminate that nagging feeling that you’re besieged by clutter.
If your garage door has a traditional up-swinging door, however, then you might be limited. After all, you can’t stash anything in the space into which the door will swing.
A roller door avoids this problem by having the entire device collapse into a small space at the top. This could massively expand the room you have available for shelves and stacking boxes. In smaller garages in particular, this upgrade could well be a game-changer.
On top of this, doors of this kind can often be substantially more secure and energy-efficient. They’re difficult to force open, and they retain heat well.
If you’re looking for high-quality garage doors, there are three levels of security and deterrence to consider. These are ‘Transform’, which is the standard level; “Transform Pro”, which adds double-density foam; and “Titan”, which holds Secure by Design accreditation, and is exceptionally rugged. If you’re looking for the utmost peace of mind, the latter option is the one to go for.
Modern versions of all three levels come with optional extras, like SafeGuard Plus obstacle detection. This will ensure the door doesn’t close on any object trapped beneath it – whether this be a vehicle, a person, or a piece of equipment.
Recent Developments & Industry Trends in the UK Market
Garage door manufacturing is constantly evolving, with new materials and designs being regularly tested and rolled out. For example, SWS has recently announced the implementation of a fully-automated Rollformer machine – the first of its kind in the UK. The machine is capable of rolling out twenty metres of garage slats in a single minute, and it will ultimately allow the manufacturer to double its capacity for manufacturing garage doors.
At the same time, this move might help the operation to become more efficient and environmentally friendly, reducing wasted energy, and ensuring that the final products retain heat more effectively.
