Our current garage has 2 single up and over doors, rubbish cable operated t-handle and side shoot bolts. The garage is for storage only, not cars. The trouble is that there is no other access to the garage so every time I need to get something from it I have to deal with 3 locks and lift the door up - first world problem I know but it's doing my head in.
One door is always shut so I was going to replace the other one with a side hinged door of a similar style.
[img] 
[/img]
The garage door salesman said that they as they are only single point locking they are not that secure, I also got the feeling that he'd rather sell me something else (maybe for more profit). I saw one at the showroom and the door seemed strong but the lock is a weak point.
He therefore suggested getting a sectional door - I would need 2 so the doors matched - 1 powered and 1 fixed. The cost for the pair isn't much more than a one hinged door but to me an electric door is OTT for pedestrian access.
Has anyone got any experience with the side hinged garage doors?
Sectional up and over doors are good. The electric opener means that you can't drill a hole in the door and operate the interior catch. Hormann sectional doors are available with one of those pedestrian doors that I can NEVER remember the bloody word for inside the sectional door.
Other option is some of these:
[img] 
[/img]
We very seriously considered this option after our original cheapo door was peeled open. Also considered bricking up behind the garage door (so as not to look crappy) and creating an interior door.
EDIT wicket door
Quite like the look of the side opening door - shame lock is a bit rubbish
Can it not be converted to multipoint lock like front door?
Or can you cut an access door within your up and over door?
[url= 
]door[/url]
I don't think it could be converted to multipoint easily although there is a very expensive insulated side hinged door from Cartech that is multipoint but I'd need two to match taking the cost to high.
I did look at bricking the doors up and then putting in a double pedestrian steel multipoint locking door but it will look stupid.
Maybe I'm worrying about security too much as this is a low crime area whereas previously I lived in the bike crime hotspot of Bristol.
Electric roller shutter types are apparently the most secure.
Electric roller shutter types are apparently the most secure
most probably correct but aren't you supposed to have an alternative entrance into the garage for when it inevitably fails?
I've got the same up and over with crap cable lock as per the OP but I uprated it with these [url= http://www.easylocks.co.uk/ezlok-garage-door-bolts?gclid=CPL_r9H72cICFUWWtAodr0QAvA ]bad boys[/url]
Mine is uprated with those too, security is better but it's a faff to get in to now.
I fitted remote controlled RSD on the workshop, behind a pair of French Doors for insulation, ease of access during the day. RSD is mainly used at night.
[url= https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3862/14378955052_0daa67f155_z.jp g" target="_blank">https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3862/14378955052_0daa67f155_z.jp g"/> [/img][/url][url= https://flic.kr/p/nUBUo9 ]More paving[/url] by [url= https://www.flickr.com/people/75003318@N00/ ]brf[/url], on Flickr
Mine is uprated with those too, security is better but it's a faff to get in to now.
I dont bother with the T-bar lock anymore only the two side bolts so you could reduce your 2 keys for 3 locks to 1 key for 2 locks to make it easier for you.
Have that one on me - free!
MTB-Idle - Member
[i]Electric roller shutter types are apparently the most secure[/i]
most probably correct but aren't you supposed to have an alternative entrance into the garage for when it inevitably fails?
Or a manual override.
Interested in this one. Can anyone recommend a good, secure, electric roller door for a single garage?
Hormann are good quality, I went for one of their sectional doors rather than a roller. You get a much thicker door that way, so good for security and insulation.
I need a Roller shutter door that is not electric but can be secured and operated from outside.
(No Power, no other entrance and garage in a block of 3 under another flat)
I was thinking electric with a 24V DC motor and just plug a battery in to operate it might be another way round it if I have to have electric.
Interested in this one. Can anyone recommend a good, secure, electric roller door for a single garage?
Mine came from these people: http://www.auto-roll.com
Sectional doors are better, I think. Better insulation and cheaper, and just as (if not more) secure.
Carpets in cars! They get filthy from your shoes (obviously)
So what do you do? I know fit mats! you'll say what about sound proofing? Well it could be fitted under a wipeable rubber floor. While I'm moaning about pointless things on a car (alloy wheels are already mentioned) why aren't car seats covered in a stain resistant material especially family cars.
You can get some nice insulated side hung doors with optional multi-point locking on the opening half - can also fit hinge bolts and Euro cylinder lock upgrade that is anti snap / bump for extra security:-
http://www.teckentrupdepot.co.uk/side-hinged-garage-doors/
http://www.ryternagaragedoors.co.uk/Products/Garage-Doors/SHD-Side-Hinged-Doors/
[quote=ian martin said]Carpets in cars! They get filthy from your shoes (obviously)
So what do you do? I know fit mats! you'll say what about sound proofing? Well it could be fitted under a wipeable rubber floor. While I'm moaning about pointless things on a car (alloy wheels are already mentioned) why aren't car seats covered in a stain resistant material especially family cars.
Wrong thread dood 🙂
