On Trend: Batten Garage Doors
Battens are having their moment in the sun, and fast cementing themselves as the must-have for façade and fencing projects. These days, garage doors are getting in on the action too, with batten garage doors stepping into the spotlight as this year’s must-have design trend. Batten garage doors have transformed the humble garage door from a functional feature to a stylish statement. While timber battens can be heavy and difficult to attach to a garage door, DecoBatten®, the timber-look aluminium batten system from DECO Australia, makes the batten garage door look easier than ever to achieve.
If you are looking at adding a batten garage door, here are some factors to consider to help bring your on-trend design to life with DecoBatten®.
Ease of installation
Garage doors need to be lifted and opened easily – and aluminium is a lightweight material, which can be easily installed and add decoration to your garage door without adding excessive weight. Aluminium can also be easily cut down to size using a drop or mitre saw and an aluminium blade – and with long, 6.5m lengths, DecoBatten® helps your reduce wastage and cut to the right size for your job.
With a simple QuickClick™ fixing system, DecoBatten’s® two-piece range does not require an additional backing plate to install, reducing weight and making it simple to install battens flush against the garage door. A special SpaceBase® accessory is also available to help you space your battens evenly, saving time doing fiddly measurements and markings beforehand. With such a simple installation process, DecoBatten® can be installed seamlessly across your garage door – and carried over to your whole façade if you want a flowing design, or wish to disguise the garage door.
Appearance
Natural timber is beautiful, but when exposed to the elements, it can fade to grey, crack, warp and rot. DecoBatten®, however, is made with a Super Durable™ timber-look finish, that will not fade or discolour. Choose your favourite timber species – whether that be a natural cedar, an exotic Hamptons style beech or anything in-between – and rest assured your stunning timber-look aesthetic will enhance your garage door for years to come. Because DecoBatten® is made from dimensionally stable aluminium, it will not warp, distort or crack, providing perfectly straight lengths that will stay that way whatever the weather.
Durability
Scratches and scuffs are unavoidable when using timber battens on your garage doors – as the door needs to be frequently opened and closed. DecoBatten® is designed to withstand constant use, with a Super Durable™ finish that can withstand the scuffs and scrapes your batten garage door may face.
Maintenance
Timber battens will always need refinishing – whether that be oiling, staining or painting. If you use DecoBatten® aluminium battens, however, the timber-look powder coat finish will never wear or peel away. Tested in extreme exposure sites, the colour will remain stable even in strong sun, so you will never need to worry about refinishing your battens to help them retain their appearance.
Contact DECO Australia to find out more about DecoBatten® or discuss your garage door project.