Retractable Sideways Wooden Garage Doors

A modern approach that is essentially roller doors which move in a horizontal rather than vertical direction

Whilst these are mainly found in business and industrial settings, they still have a job to perform in the home as well and you shouldn’t write them off straight away. You may find, as you read through this information, that you think they could really suit the needs of your family life. Well, there’s only one way to find out; lets slide back that door and get on with dispensing the information.

If you really don’t have any space in which to accommodate any other type of garage door, then retractable sideways garage doors, essentially roller doors which move in a horizontal rather than vertical direction, are always going to be the best solution. If you have a business which has lots of garages in one place and uses them for product as well as vehicle storage then retractable sideways doors can really help utilize all the available space without encroaching into precious space outside the garage.

Similarly, if you are in a business which is dealing with very large or very wide vehicles, then you are really going to wonder how you ever coped without sideways garage doors; saving space both at the sides and in the roof of your garage- the most awkward vehicles will now be able to be accommodated and this can only be a good thing for your business. Of course, large vehicles are now not only the property of businesses, many family cars have grown in size over the last few years and a retractable sideways garage door could make reversing out of the garage, particularly if you are in a hurry with the school-run or something, much more efficient and smooth. 

Getting a whole new garage door fitted, particularly a completely different type to one which you have been used to, can feel like a major hassle but you really just have to consider how much of a different it is going to make to your life in the long run. It’s a short term inconvenience for something which could have huge benefits for you in the long run. Also, with our special delivery policy you can be sure that you don’t need to be inconvenienced any more than is necessary whilst we get your garage door from us to you!

The garage door folds back into the side of your garage maximising space.

Retractable sideways doors fold back into the side of your garage, as the name would suggest really, by a concertina-like motion in which they fold up on themselves, thus leaving a single panel at the very end. What this means is that space is saved but some allowances the very side of your garage/utility room will need to be made in order to accommodate the door safely and securely. Also, you will need to take care the first few times you open it as, whilst they are something which you quickly get used to you don’t want to do any damage to the door or to yourself by trying to push it to the side too violently. 

In terms of maintenance too, you will need to ensure that things like leaves, in the autumn, are removed from the sliding mechanism; this will ensure that your door continues to work as smoothly and as efficiently as is possible. Also, you should make sure that the side of the garage where the door moves into is kept free of all obstructions too- for the same reason. Other than this the normal cleaning and maintenance procedures should be applied as they would be to any other type of door. If you do your share of the work then the door will be a permanent fixture in your home.           

Whilst they might not be the first choice for many domestic homes, retractable sideways doors can really make an exciting entrance to a garage which has been converted into a den or recreational room. The doors are very safe to use as well and so there really shouldn’t be any fear about young children using them and sustaining injuries from them. They will save space and mean that you can make the most of the room which you are converting- proper lighting will also be able to be fitted as you won’t have to worry about taking up too much room on your ceiling!

Dare you be different with an ultra sleek design and look of a slide opening garage door.

If you do decide to dare to be different and get a retractable sideways garage door, or if you decide to enhance your business by purchasing several then you should take a long look around the rest of our website. We have so many different colours and styles and materials that you may well, at first, be boggled by the choice! But, don’t worry, we are always here to talk through any decisions with you and want you to be 100% happy with the product you have chosen.