Automatic sectional doors: the pros and cons

Many people today opt for automatic sectional doors, because such structures have remarkable characteristics, usability, safety, versatility. They are chosen for closed production facilities, warehouses, garages. This article discusses the distinctive features of such gates, their pros and cons, especially the choice of such structures.

Automatic sectional doors consist of sandwich panels and a sturdy frame. Many select additional components in order to provide maximum convenience for operating the structure and enhance its protective properties.

Thanks to automation, such garage doors can be opened and closed without any effort. Even when the system fails or there is simply no electricity, the gate owner can open them manually.If there is an obstacle in the path of the panels, they are blocked. Thereby Automation ensures the safety of structures for humans.

It is possible to apply additional coatings on such gates: protective agents or polymeric paintwork materials. Chrome plating can also be carried out. In general, such structures differ in a variety of design options. Manufacturers offer sectional doors of various colors and materials.

Automatic sectional doors are very reliable. They are suitable for a variety of operating conditions, including places where space is limited. Such constructions will wonderfully protect the room in the cold season, they will help to maintain an optimal microclimate. In the heat of the panel will not be too hot outside. The owner of sectional garage constructions does not need to spend energy in the winter to clear the snow at the gate.

As for the installation of sectional doors with their own hands, it is quite possible to cope with it. However, you will need to be patient and persistent, as well as take into account all the recommendations that are specified in the factory instructions.

Among the minuses of automatic sectional doors, consumers usually allocate only a fairly high price. Naturally, the cost is affected by automation.. However, in the modern market you can find quite low-end models.

Today, many companies offer sectional garage designs. Typically, designs work on the same principle, but differ in automation, cost. Of course, models from little-known companies are cheaper, but more often they are less durable.

Among the most famous manufacturers of sectional doors and automation can be identified:

• Alutech;
• Hormann;
• Doorhan;
• Faac;
• Came;
• Nice.

Constructions of Alutech, Hormann, DoorHan have won great popularity among consumers.It is worth considering the features of products from these companies in more detail.

This manufacturer creates designs in such a way that they have unique characteristics and very high quality. At the same time, the cost of the proposed models is quite affordable. The main advantages of the company's products:

• a large selection of colors and textures;
• the ability to keep warm in the room;
• increased resistance to wind and mechanical stress;
• galvanized;
• long service life of structures.

This sectional door manufacturer is the oldest and leading in European countries. Hormann gates provide reliable protection of the room even during the most severe frosts. Among the most attractive for buyers advantages of such structures can be identified:

• high speed of opening (it is provided by a special drive);
• the use of a very high quality sealer, which is characterized by increased resistance to wear;
• the ability to choose the design for a rectangular, semi-circular, arched or beveled aperture;
• anti-vandal protection;
• plenty of space to move vehicles.

Such designs are very attractive for consumers who choose low-end models. DoorHan Gate has the following advantages:

• anti-corrosion treatment, increased resistance to mechanical stress;
• resistance to wind;
• “Cold bridge”, which does not allow condensation and ice to appear on the inner surface;
• airtightness

You can immediately stop the choice on the complete set, or first buy only some elements of the sectional gate, and then buy more. If, for example, you are going to do the installation yourself, you can buy sections and a frame for a start. Some find it more convenient to proceed to the choice of automation after the installation of these basic elements.

Selecting the most appropriate sectional design, you should consider some important nuances. This, for example, features of the room for which you acquire the gate, the weight of the products themselves. If you are going to often go into the room for which you choose a suitable design, it is better to buy a gate with a wicket.

Before installation, it should be understood that each garage opening has its own characteristics. That is why you will not be able to do everything strictly according to the instructions, because in any case there will be some unforeseen nuances. However, it is possible to specify a specific type of installation.

When self-installation and installation of the system with their own hands should always be aware of compliance with certain rules and safety. From this will depend on the durability and performance of the gate.

Before mounting the structure, it is necessary to prepare an opening. If you want to avoid distortion of the frame, give it a perfect rectangular shape. Make sure the opening and frame are in the same plane.

If you are going to install the gate, you will need to pay attention also to the preparation of the floor. So you can ensure the coherence of the entire automation. Make sure that there are no defects on the surface: cracks, irregularities.Such defects in the floor can have a negative impact on the results of installation work.

When carrying out installation work, it is necessary to take into account all the recommendations specified by the manufacturer in the factory instructions. This will prevent future design problems. After installation, the construction will need to check whether the seal is tightly fitted. Otherwise, there will be drafts in the garage. If there are no gaps when the gate is closed and the lights are off, everything is in order with the seal.

Check if there are any failures in the operation of automation. The gate must move freely and quickly enough.

How to install sectional doors, see the following video.