Door Industry Journal - Winter 2017

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 46 THE door industry journal winter 2017 domestic garage doors ROLLER GARAGE DOOR SALES ROCKET THANKS TO SUV’S 2017 has seen a growing trend for larger vehicles. Major international car brands, including Skoda, Ford and Peugeot have all announced that they’ll be focusing heavily on the SUV market to boost overall sales in the coming months, and that means that garage space has never been more essential. So how do you solve the problem of high vehicles and low headroom? The roller doors revolution has already arrived. A growing number of homeowners are moving away from the traditional up and over doors and instead opting for space-saving roller garage doors. Roller doors provide plenty of space in front of and inside the garage, allowing drivers to drive directly up to the door for parking, whilst the ceiling area remains available. Hörmann’s RollMatic overhead door is one of the best innovations on the market. Unlike other roller doors, it doesn’t actually roll into a coil. Instead, it travels vertically up and then back on tracks along the horizontal guide rail. It can be installed in spaces where there is as little as 60mm of headroom – less than any other garage door available to date. Perfect for the trend of taller, larger cars, the RollMatic OD also has a minimum side space requirement of just 100mm and its operator can be fitted onto the left or right-hand side. In addition to this, homeowners can be reassured that Hörmann’s range of RollMatic garage doors fit to any opening. So, whether it is rectangular, chamfered, segmental or has a Norman arch, the shape of the aperture isn’t an affecting factor when fitting Hörmann’s roller garage doors. Hörmann’s UK marketing manager, David O’Mara, commented: “The design of the RollMatic OD benefits from precision engineering and the latest technology. It’s a safe, reliable option for homeowners and the recent trend for larger vehicles means that it provides the perfect solution for homes where space is limited. We’ve seen it grow in popularity this year and during a 3 day launch this September, we received excellent feedback from satisfied customers.” For more information visit www.hormann.co.uk or call the team on 01530 513000. HÖRMANN HELPS HOMEOWNERS TO CREATE THE PERFECT GARAGE LIVING SPACE Choosing the right garage door for your self-build or renovation project is one of the most important decisions you can make. Whether you are going to use it as a place to store your car or as an additional room to your home, there are several things to consider when deciding on the right door. With less temperature fluctuation than the loft, the garage can make an ideal living space, and Hörmann’s latest sectional garage door, the LPU 67, offers the best insulation properties to date. With 67mm thick polyurethane foam filled panels and double-lip seals on all four sides, the LPU 67 achieves U-values as low as 1.0 W/(m 2 .K). As the winter months approach, homeowners can be reassured that these are the company’s lowest ever U-values, with the latest design providing 30% better thermal insulation than the LPU 42 sectional garage door. On top of this, the LPU 67 is available with Hörmann’s optional ThermoFrame, which creates a thermal break between the frame and brickwork and increases thermal efficiency by up to 10%. This level of insulation makes the garage a much more usable space, providing an opportunity to use it for anything from office space to a gym, home office or utility room. For those wanting to give the interior of their door an exclusive look, the premium version of the LPU 67 Thermo comes with fitting parts, frames, tracks and connection rails in a high-quality polyester powder coating in Grey white RAL 9002. Having supplied the UK market with sectional garage doors for over 30 years, the range proudly represents Hörmann’s ability to meet the changing needs of homeowners, as well as the technology required to meet legislative demands. So, whatever your budget and design challenge may be, Hörmann has the technology, variety and expertise to deliver the perfect style of garage door. For more information about Hörmann or to find out more about its product range, please call 01530 513000 or visit www.hormann.co.uk