Door Industry Journal - Winter 2020

Domestic Garage Doors Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk What Treasured Belongings Do You Keep in Your Garage? It can be easy to overlook the value of what you (and your customers) keep in the garage, but when you stop and add up the cost of vehicles & power tools etc, the total value can be surprising. With an alarming amount of burglaries happening in the UK, security is becoming increasingly important. This is why Neil Small, the Northern UK Sales Manager for SOMMER DOCO has upgraded to a YOURDOOR garage door. The intelligent burglar resistant operators that automate YOURDOOR garage doors can detect a break in attempt and counter any pressure put on the door in the opposite direction, using up to 3000 N. That’s the equivalent of up to 305.9 Kilograms of force. The duplex rollers and strong hinges also offer higher resistance in the event of an attempted break in, keeping your vehicles, tools and other possessions as safe and secure. Operator accessories such as an alarm system and magnetic locking mechanism can also be installed to further expand your home or business security. This locking mechanism firmly secures the door not only when it is closed, but even if the door has been left partially open for ventilation. Rain and snow can bring moisture into a garage which can lead to mould, so ventilation is an important factor to consider. Mould makes extremely valuable possessions such as cars, motorcycles, and bicycles much more susceptible to corrosion. The optionally available humidity sensor measures the humidity content of the air in the garage and regulates it by opening the door, ever so slightly, and closing it again when the ideal humidity level is reached. Whilst a large range of designs are readily available, individual custom designs are always a desirable option.