No. When renovating an old garage, it is worth taking a more comprehensive approach to the garage door!
The garage door is a fundamental component of every garage. It plays a key role in protecting the vehicle from theft and the elements and is also regarded as the “calling card of the garage” due to its striking visual impact. Nevertheless, garage doors are often simply repainted when renovating an aging garage, especially if the renovation is tackled by the garage owner. Professionals like us have good reasons for advising you to always take a closer look at the old garage door and consider either a comprehensive renovation or even a modernization or complete garage door replacement!
There are three main reasons for paying particular attention to the garage door when renovating an old garage anyway:
- Safety reasons – which speak in favor of taking a closer look at the old garage door
An old garage door can become a real danger under certain circumstances. Not only because the old door lock or latch may be damaged. In the worst case, the door springs on old up-and-over doors can even be badly rusted or broken, as can the suspension. These danger points should definitely be repaired – a little paint on the garage door leaf is definitely not enough! In addition, modern doors can be equipped with an electric door operator in combination with a light barrier, which reliably prevents people, animals, or objects from being harmed if the garage door is opened or closed by remote control without visual contact! This is generally not guaranteed with old doors that already have a door operator.
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- Convenience reasons – which make it advisable to take a closer look at the old garage door
Old garage doors are usually up-and-over doors that are almost always still operated by hand. In principle, this is a perfectly sensible solution – but not particularly convenient! Nowadays, new garages are usually equipped with a remote-controlled electric door operator and in many cases a so-called sectional door is also chosen, which – unlike the up-and-over door – does not swing open when opening and closing (which is why the space in the garage and also the space directly in front of the garage can be used much better with a sectional door). The good news for all old garage owners: as part of a garage renovation, an electric door drive can also be retrofitted and a sectional door installed instead of an up-and-over door. If desired, even a premium sectional door is possible, which is characterized by a special ventilation position for optimized air exchange – for less moisture in the garage. An app control (ZAPF Connect) for the door operator remote control can also be retrofitted!
- Optical reasons – which make it advisable to take a close look at the old garage door.
In addition to the functional aspects, the appearance also speaks for a new garage door. A modern sectional door or premium sectional door gives the garage a contemporary and attractive appearance. Particularly when completely renovating a garage, it is therefore advisable to replace the door completely in order to create a harmonious overall look.
Conclusion
Modern garage doors offer greater security, convenience and an attractive appearance. Anyone planning a garage refurbishment should therefore definitely include the garage door in their considerations and, if necessary, at least comprehensively refurbish it or, ideally, replace it completely and have it supplemented with additional equipment details.
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