The Main Types of Wooden Garage Door Available

Timber garage doors not only look good, but also need little maintenance if you go for the fully finished option. Many are available pre-framed, which makes installation very easy. You can choose the brand and type of timber from a huge variety of options, which fall into 5 main ones.

Cedar Door

Cedar wooden garage doors have many advantages - cedar is very stable, rot resistant, strong and light.These doors are made in the UK using traditional methods that ensure attention to detail and quality.

-Stiles and rails on these wooden garage doors are also made from cedar, using very sturdy mortice and tenon joints.

-For even easier use, these doors can be automated before they are despatched to you.

-These doors do not feature a steel chassis, so you get more wood for your money!

-They often include counterbalance mechanism and canopy, pre-installed for convenience.

- Models that include glazing all feature toughened glass.

-You can choose from a range of widths, from 6ft to 18ft.

-These doors are approved for use in listed buildings and conservation areas.

Hormann
Hormann timber garage doors feature a sturdy steel chassis with timber cladding.

-These doors come in a good range of sizes, however big your garage is - from 6'6" to 14'0" width.

-They include canopy and counterbalance mechanisms, pre-installed for the ultimate in convenience.

-Hormann doors also feature an anti-drop system that is CE marked, so you be assured of their safety credentials.

-All glazed models feature Perspex windows with an attractive and security-conscious stippled finish.

-They are compatible with wooden garage door frames or can be supplied with a thin dark brown steel frame around the edge.

Woodrite
-These high quality UK made doors can be finished in any Impra stain, which gives a huge variety of gorgeous colours to choose from.

-They can be supplied with a cedarwood or steel frame, whichever you prefer.

- You can choose from standard sizes or bespoke made-to-measure designs for that personal touch.

-If you want a glazed door you can choose from perspex or toughened glass, depending on your requirements.

Oak and Idigbo

-Idigbo resembles oak but is more stable and lighter; it is a type of tropical hardwood.

-These timber garage doors are available in a choice of standard sizes, or you can go for made-to-measure.

-They are fully finished, which means little or no maintenance is required.

-You can choose from three stylish matt finishes.

-Any planking, rails or stiles are also solid idigbo or oak, ensuring a coherent look.

Sectional
-The sectional style of garage door is designed to maximize height and width available to drive through.

-If you decide to go for a sectional garage door, you can choose from cedarwood, hemlock or nordic pine.

-You can get the doors made to measure, or go for a standard size.

-There are also a range of different finishes available, in addition to the choice of wood.
 

-You can even choose lifting gear specially designed for low headroom areas.

-They can be more secure and weatherproof than the up and over style of wooden garage doors.

AUTHOR BIO: Diyana Wilson is a freelance writer and experienced property developer. She recommends searching the internet to find a variety of wooden garage doors at superb prices.