Everything you need to know about Garage Door sizing
A well-fitting garage door can enhance your home's appearance. It also provides better insulation, potentially reducing your energy costs. However, an ill-fitting garage door can ruin your home's facade and affect its value.
This article looks at how to choose the size of your garage door and the factors to consider before your free measure and quote with Steel-Line to get the right fit every time.
Garage Door Measurements and Guidelines
It may come as a surprise that there is no real standard sizing for garage doors. The design of your garage, the size of your car, and how you use your garage will also play a role in the size of your garage door. Whatever the unique needs of your household, there is a garage door that can be fitted.
You can see Steel-Line's 5-step shopping guide and all the garage door options and garage door styles, from frames to finishes, inside our Product Guide here.
Steel-Line's Garage Roller Doors
Steel-Line customises each of our roller garage doors to fit any size opening. Whether you have a single garage or need a roller door for an industrial shed, Steel-Line will manufacture a door that fits precisely and offers a neat and tidy finish.
Our 'A' Series residential roller garage doors range in width from 900 mm to 3430 mm at a height of 1200 mm to 3000 mm. Our 'AA' Series residential doors have a width of 3435 mm to 5500 mm at a height of 2200 mm to 3000 mm. The 'B' Series light industrial doors range from 3101 mm to 5100 mm in width and 3300 mm to 5100 mm in height.
As roller garage doors require headroom for the rolling mechanism, Steel-Line recommends a minimum of 430 mm.
Read more about our roller garage door features here.
Steel-Line's Tilt Garage Doors
Steel-Line's tilt garage doors are built on a single panel, reinforced by an internal steel frame. While we manufacture tilt doors up to 2.4 m high and 5.5 m wide, the maximum weight for a tilt door, including cladding, is 175 kg.
Our tilt garage doors are individually designed and built to suit the exact size of your garage door opening. This is so we can ensure a precise fit with an angled bottom rail or taper, should your garage require it.
As tilt garage doors swing outwards and upwards, you'll need to ensure you allow for enough room in front of your garage for the door to open.
Read more about our tilt garage doors here.
Steel-Line's Sectional Garage Doors
No matter the space, you're not limited by size when it comes to a sectional garage door. From compact garages to oversized ones, Steel-Line will manufacture a sectional garage door to the exact dimensions you require. Designed to enhance the look of your home, Steel-Line has a sectional garage door to suit any architectural style.
Read more about our sectional garage door features here.
Steel-Line's Custom Collection Garage Doors
When standard sizes don't suit your needs or you have a specific look in mind, Steel-Line's custom garage doors are the right fit. Perhaps the garage door height needs to allow for motorhome or caravan clearance, or you're looking for something with extra width to make a grand statement at the entrance to your home.
It's not just about size though. Our custom collection comes with a wide range of designs, types, and finishes too, so if you have something unique in mind, talk to us about a custom garage door. With our huge variety of styles, you can have an architecturally inspired garage door of the highest quality that perfectly complements your home.
To read more about the pros and cons of custom garage doors, see our article 6 of the Best Custom Designed Garage Doors For Your Home.
Considerations Before You Choose Which Size Is Right
In order to be a practical addition to your home, there are a few tips to follow before you make a choice about the right garage door size for your home.
- Take a measurement of the height of your garage opening to ensure enough headroom for different types of garage doors and components, such as the motor. Also, measure the depth of your garage to ensure there is enough room for garage door components, such as panels and tracks, to fit.
- Consider your storage requirements. For example, if you wish to use overhead storage in your garage, a roller door might be the most appropriate option for your home. Read more about different types of garage doors in Should you choose a sectional, roller or tilt door for your garage?
- Garage door sizes can really impact the look of your home from the street as they are a large part of any home's facade. Use Steel-Line's garage door visualiser to upload a photograph of your home and ensure the size and style of the garage door enhance your property's visual appeal.
- Take measurements of your vehicle — the length and width — to ensure you have enough clearance to open doors without hitting and damaging anything. Don't forget you'll need extra side room for things such as storage and workbenches to ensure the functionality of your garage isn't compromised.
We Take Care of the Design, Size, and Installation for You
Properties can benefit greatly from having a garage door that fits snugly. They offer greater energy efficiency and protection from the elements and the right size garage door can boost street appeal.
With 22 branches across the country and more than 45 years of experience, it's an easy decision to choose a made-to-measure garage door from Steel-Line. From our high-quality finishes to our fuss-free installation service, Steel-Line is with you every step of the way. Give us a call today on 1300 767 900.