Choosing the right material for your garage door

Garador brings over 70 years’ experience to the manufacture of premium garage doors. While size, design, colour and opening mechanism are all important, selecting the right material is key to long-term performance and kerb appeal. Below, we outline the basic advantages of the four main materials on today’s market: steel, aluminium, GRP and natural wood.

Steel

• Popularity & strength: Steel is by far the most common choice—our galvanised-steel up-and-over doors are trusted nationwide.
• Durability: Highly resistant to impacts, dents, warping and harsh weather.
• Low maintenance: A simple wipe-down keeps steel doors looking like new.
• Design flexibility: Steel takes paint, powder-coat and embossing finishes beautifully, so you can choose from a vast range of styles and colours at an affordable price.

Aluminium

• Corrosion resistance: Naturally impervious to rust, making it ideal for coastal or exposed locations.
• GaraRoll roller door: Available in solid colours or timber-effect foil, this smooth-rolling roller door combines modern performance with authentic wood looks—without wood’s upkeep.

GRP (Glass-Reinforced Plastic)

• Lightweight & tough: Modern GRP doors deliver high impact and dent resistance at a fraction of the weight of steel.
• Virtually maintenance-free: No painting or staining required.
• Premium finishes: Choose from realistic woodgrain mouldings or super-smooth panel styles—like our Kenmore range with elegant curved tops and classic box-indents.

Natural Wood

• Authentic beauty: Solid red cedar doors showcase the unique grain and warmth only real timber can provide.
• Warp-resistant: Sourced from cooler climates, our cedar develops self-protective qualities to stay straight and flat, even in damp conditions.
• Customisable: Available in a variety of designs, stains and protective finishes to suit traditional or contemporary homes.

For tailored advice on which material best suits your home, visit www.garador.co.uk or call 01935 443701

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