Door Industry Journal - Spring 2015

55 THE door industry journal spring 2015 In keeping with the Brewis’ Tudor oak-framed property and cart lodge, the conclusion came to fitting a combination of two double automated HST side-sliding sectional doors, something akin to a James Bond lair, much to the appreciation of Henry, Andy and Hörmann’s central area sales manager and former service engineer, Luke Freeman. The clean white finish of the garage doors matches the Jabiru perfectly, and if Henry decides to upgrade to a six-seater aircraft, he can easily do so, as the current width and height of the doors were specified to allow this future eventuality. For Andy, working with Henry’s architect and builder was key to ensuring the construction was completely level, in order to safeguard an accurate installation. As with any garage door fitting, it is of the upmost importance for the door openings and side walls to be correctly aligned for smooth operation, and for the relevant clearances to be left in the reveals to enable the door to function properly. Since the proposed sectional side-sliding doors needed to be so significant in size, the boom tolerance, lintel strength and load-bearing weight had to be factored in so that the space could provide ample support. Henry agrees that a team effort is required for a successful build: “By using the necessary skills and inside knowledge of a door specialist from the outset, meant that we knew the exact specifications required to undertake such a project,” he commented. “I particularly liked the ‘can-do’ attitude of Andy at Fore-Most, as nothing was too much trouble. The doors work incredibly well; they are exactly as I expected, so I am very pleased with the end result. “I would advise anyone to thoroughly do their door research and enlist the help of experts early on for both the purchase decision and installation.” With the oak cart lodge costing around £50,000, and the garage doors at £10,000, the Brewis family have not only added considerable value to their home, but more importantly, they can now enjoy the freedom of sharing more time as a family, doing what they love, without being tied to the inconvenience and distance of an airfield. Renting the field next door from a local farmer has meant that Henry, his wife Hayley and two daughters can fly from home at short notice, virtually taking off from their back garden, which has been a blessing when travelling the 200 miles to Somerset in 1.5 hours to make the most of their Summer holidays. For further information call Hörmann (UK) Limited on 01530 513000 or alternatively go to our website at www.hormann.co.uk Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk garage doors feature