Door Industry Journal - Winter 2020

Domestic Garage Doors 48 THE door industry journal winter 2020 The Future of Garage Doors In this article Alex Magee, Marketing Executive at SWR Trade Spares, the UK’s Leading Supplier of Garage Door Parts and Accessories, introduces a new smart garage door opener that is compatible with a large range of models and all the major smart home device systems. Smart devices are causing a stir in homes across the country. From light switches and doorbells to even your fridge, it seems any domestic appliance can get a 21st Century upgrade. Well, now add garage doors to that ever-growing list. From the convenience of a mobile phone, you can open and close your automated garage door without using a separate remote. They’re also voice activated and most come with video streaming, which means customers can grant access to their property without even being there. Unlike standard automated technology, smart garage door openers will let you know if your garage door’s been open, closed and even who’s been through it. In that sense, they’re not only a convenient way to get access but also significantly boost the security of a property. Integrate a smart garage door opener with lights, speakers and other smart devices around the home for complete control from any location. With this technology now available at prices to suit any budget, it’s never been a better time for customers to join the smart home revolution. SWR now supply the ismartgate – the best homekit smart garage door opener that’s easy to install and compatible with a large range of models. Choose from Lite, Pro and Ultimate versions for fuss-free operation with just your mobile. The ismartgate is compatible with Apple HomeKit, Alexa (IFTTT), Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings and IFTTT. Most importantly these integrations are all free - there are no hidden fees or additional hardware required. For more information and pricing contact: SWR Trade Spares, 2-4 Eastman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7DU Tel: 01442 219611 www.swrtradespares.com Choosing the Right Colour for Garage Doors Beyond keeping on top of colour trends, the colour you recommend for a new garage door should reflect your customers’ home and space’s natural environment and aesthetics. It’s a big decision and initially one you may neglect to consider when installing a new garage door. The right coloured garage door can affect the whole exterior look of the home or commercial building, which can either make or break its curb appeal. A study by Dulux found that the colour of the exterior can help increase its perceived value by up to 25%. Hence, choosing the right colour, along with the right panelling and accessories, is an important decision to consider when garage doors are upgraded, and JD UK are there to assist you in making it. Think alive colours. These rich and deep tones are the bolder colour choice of the bunch and are reminiscent of foliage and fresh organic produce. Reflecting tones that we see in nature, these punchy colours will stand out while blending in with the natural environment, such as the deep leafy hues of Fir Green and dusky sky tones of Steel Blue. Don’t just take our word for it – listen to the experts. With ‘Adeline Green’ and ‘Classic Blue’ prized as Graham & Brown and Pantone’s 2020 colour of the year, respectively. Choose these dark, velvety hues to bring a nurturing feel to a garage making for a relaxed and welcoming entrance with heaps of personality. That’s not all, there’s more about earth-inspired muted tones, softer greys and heritage colours in the extended article at https://www.jdukltd.co.uk/garage-door-colours/ Luckily, with JD UK’s online door designer it’s easy to visualise the colour and whole look of your dream garage. Use it online at https://www.jdukltd.co.uk/products/chooseyourdoor/ or give one of the friendly sales team a call on 01924 472924 to make your customer’s ideal garage door a tailor-made reality.