The wrong garage door can be a daily annoyance if your driveway is short; steep or opens straight onto the pavement. The best garage doors for saving space are those that don’t swing outwards and do not take up precious room inside the garage.
Roller garage doors (ideal for small driveways)
Roller doors with vertical tracks that will roll up into a small box at ceiling level are ideal. You can park mostly right up front and still swing the door open since there is no outward movement.
Electric: These are a good option for small driveways and most of them will come with electric operation as standard. For Garage Doors Bristol, consider www.upandoverdoorsltd.co.uk/
Sectional garage doors (all-rounder)
The sectional door opens like the roller (swings overhead); however runs up and back along tracks into a storage space similar to the roller, just not so compact. In short, it helps to maintain freedom of the driveway and often provides a better seal than older types of doors. If you also work in your garage, or leave the car there for long periods and use it as a gym space/storeroom then getting insulated sectional garage door is great because if done properly, the insulation properties are good with sectional doors.
Worst for short driveways, up-and-over doors
With up-and-over doors, many swing out as they open which can be awkward (and in certain cases dangerous) if the back of your car is near or your drive opens onto a footpath.
TIP: Remember to measure your headroom and check for any obstructions (pipes, beams or lights) A professional garage door installer can tell you what type of opener to buy based on the amount of space on your driveway and in your budget.
