Door Industry Journal - Summer 2016

THE door industry journal summer 2016 Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 53 garage doors feature providing more flexibility for where the control box can be positioned. The new door is available with three different finishes to give a range of style options. The guides, fascia and box are all colour matched to the door curtain as standard, which is usually an optional extra for roller doors from other manufacturers. A reduced guide width of 75mm instead of 110mm also means that less side room is required, making the door suitable for fitting situations with limited space. Another benefit is the optical safety edge, which is operated by a wired connection and ensures that the door stops as soon as the beam is broken. This option is more dependable than its wireless operated alternatives, which are subject to interference or unreliable batteries. Hörmann has also recently launched the new N500 double garage up-and-over door. Designed for domestic use, the fully retractable design is similar to the ET500, which is used in commercial settings, making it more robust and reliable. Stable lever arms and a unique multi-spring assembly guarantee a quiet and precise door travel as well as safe opening and closing. Double seals along the lower edge of the leaf improve efficiency and weather protection while also preventing dust and debris from entering the garage. The door can be fitted within the reveal or behind the opening and is also available as a flush-fitted option to provide a seamless finish. For added convenience, a wicket door can also be incorporated into the design to provide an alternative pedestrian entrance and a variety of colour options are available as standard. Two types of open-for-infill chassis are also offered for on-site cladding with a maximum infill capacity of up to 36kg/m 2 , depending on size, which is twice that of the DF98 model that the new N500 replaces. These new additions join Hörmann’s already extensive collection of garage door options, including its popular sectional range, which benefits from multi-point locking and competitive insulating properties. Some of these doors have even been allocated Secured by Design accreditation; having passed stringent attack tests set by the Association of Chief Police Officers. To make a style statement, Hörmann’s striking, fully-glazed ALR Vitraplan offers an eye-catching, contemporary alternative to the traditional garage door. Available in two smoke effect colours, the ALR Vitraplan features Hörmann’s unique scratch resistant glazing, which creates a simultaneous appearance of mirroring and transparency. With the panels of this door hiding its frame, nothing detracts from its seamless appearance. 26mm thick Duratec synthetic glass provides excellent thermal insulation and triple glazed panels are also available for the most carbon conscious projects. The manufacturer’s impressive HST side-sliding sectional garage door is another inspiring option that also offers excellent insulation. These recess into tracks along the garage wall so are ideal if headroom is limited Whatever your design challenge, Hörmann has the products, expertise and knowledge to deliver the perfect style of garage door, whatever the budget. For more information, contact the team on 01530 513000 or visit www.hormann.co.uk .