Roller Garage Doors – Lakes Doors

Crime Is Down But Garage Thefts Are Up

admin — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 11:36:49 +0000

It has recently been reported that there has been a drop of 8% in relation to crime throughout England and Wales. The latest figures reveal that there have been drops in vandalism and vehicle robbery. However, the report from the Guardian also reveals that there was an increase of 6% in relation to personal theft. These include mobile phone theft, pick-pocketing, and thefts from garages.

Many people choose the garage as a place to store costly tools, cars and expensive equipment. Therefore, it is very important for you to ensure that your garage is as secure as possible. So what are your options when it comes to enhancing the security aspect of your garage, without damaging the look of your home?

Sectional Garage Doors

If you have a large garage, discover our range of sectional garage doors. They offer the perfect option for increasing security whilst enhancing the exterior look of your home. So we are extremely proud to offer a huge range of sectional doors. We offer a variety of different finishes that will ensure your home looks beautiful. A sectional is a very secure door that helps stop thefts from garages.

Roller

If you lack space, roller garage doors are a great choice. Our roller garage doors are made from only the strongest, most durable and robust materials. Therefore,

Metal Garage Doors

they will keep your home looking magnificent, whilst efficiently protecting your stored belongings or vehicle.

Up and Over

Up and over garage doors are a hugely popular choice; they can either be operated manually or electronically. You can also choose from an array of materials for your up and over garage door, including PVC, steel, timber and GRP.

One of the more recent brands we have added to our range of Garage Doors is the Silvelox. These luxury garage and front doors can be specified with the highest security ratings.

Every door that we have included within our collection is designed to promote security. Therefore they help ensure that your home is well protected. The crime figures reveal that thefts from garages and garden theft crime is on the rise. With the right products you can make sure that your belongings and your family are safe and sound.

So, if you’re looking to enhance the security of your home, a high quality garage door from Lakes Garage Doors will perform the job perfectly. For more information please get in contact with our friendly team by calling 01995 262020.

Which Door Is Right For You? Roller Garage Doors Or Sectional

admin — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:59:30 +0000

Roller versus sectional garage doors. If you are considering a replacement garage door then you will have to make a decision on which door will suit your requirements. All of the different kinds of garage doors that we provide have their own advantages. In this article we will look into both roller garage doors and sectional garage doors so you can make an informed decision.

Sectional Garage Door

Sectional garage doors have practical advantages and high levels of security. A sectional door is made-up from separate sections rather than a single panel, and all of these are sealed on all four sides. This allows for smooth operating and additional protection against the elements. The sections slide up vertically and then across into the roof area, so they are a good choice when headroom inside the garage is not an issue, but space in front of the door is.

As these doors are made from galvanised steel, and are coated with polyester paint, they have long term durability. You will save money in the long run as you may need never invest in a replacement. Most sectional garage doors carry a ten year warranty.

You can choose from a wide range of styles including insulated and non-insulated. If your garage forms part of your property then it is a good idea to go for an insulated option. When it comes to roller versus sectional garage doors, sectional win hands down on this. The range of our doors can fit into a variety of garage openings.

Roller Garage Door

The roller garage door will fit into more openings than the sectional garage door, as it just has to roll to fit in – perfect if you need to make use of the headroom inside your garage, as well as saving space in front of the garage door. Some of our roller garage doors only require as little as 9” of headroom. this is were the roller door is best in the roller versus sectional garage doors contest. The roller has the advantage over the sectional garage door. They take up very little space inside the garage. Again, these doors open vertically rather than swinging out like traditional garage doors. Built from aluminium, these garage doors are ideal if you wish to enhance the security of your property without compromising on the style and character of the building.

With our roller garage doors, you can choose between insulated and non-insulated garage doors. However, it has to be pointed out that they do not achieve the insulation values of sectional garage doors.

Our selection of roller garage doors are available automated or manual. If you want to save space then the roller garage door is for you.

Whichever door you choose, you won’t be disappointed with the range we have available at Lakes Garage Door. If you would like to discuss your individual requirements with an expert, don’t hesitate to contact us today.

Garage Doors and Your Child: A Matter of Safety

admin — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:57:52 +0000

With safety ranking high on what a family needs from a garage door, it’s not surprising that it can be a difficult decision to make in regards to what style door you want to choose. With various scare stories about children and garage doors circulating it can be a daunting task to find a garage door to settle on, but here at Lakes doors we can help you find the perfect door to protect both your car and your children.

Traditional side hinged designs may look attractive but one of the downsides to these doors is that they can swing shut rapidly in high winds. However, that isn’t to say that you can’t choose to have a side hinged garage door when you have children, as you can purchase door stays to prevent this from happening.

Roller garage doors can be a brilliant choice when it comes to safety, as the roller design means there is no swinging motion in the opening and closing, it just slides up neatly. Another advantage of the roller door is that they come with a choice of automatic and manual opening allowing you a greater selection for your home.

Sectional garage doors are another fantastic option to take if you are concerned about safety as they open vertically. With this method of opening there is no swinging out motion unlike an up and over style garage door, therefore no risk to a child playing in front of the garage. They come with adjustable track rollers giving you a reliable opening action and you can even automate them for your convenience.

Here at Lakes Garage Doors we are committed to helping you find the ideal door for your home and with our wide range you should find it easy to discover the perfect one for your house. Our wonderful installation service is available on any product purchased within the UK so don’t hesitate to get in touch with us on 0800 1955690 if you’d like more information on any of our products. Don’t fear tomorrow, speak to one of our helpful members of staff about a garage door today for the safety and security you and your family needs.

New Garage Doors in the Showroom

admin — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:28:59 +0000

We have this month installed 2 new doors in our Garstang garage door showroom from Garador.

We have installed a Garador Gararoll which is an insulated roller quite different the the other roller doors we have in the showroom. Firstly the Gararoll has completely smooth slats where as other doors have 2 embossed ribs through each slat, this give the Gararoll a much more contemporary appearance than other roller garage doors. The other main difference is that the Gararoll is counterbalanced so that in the event of a power failure no winding handle is required the door can simply be released from the operator and lifted manually. This also makes the Gararoll a great option as a manual door where as other manual roller doors can be clunky and awkward.

The other new addition to the garage door showroom is our Garador Linear Medium sectional garage door. The door has a smooth surface finish and has been painted Ruby Red. As we didn’t have any manual sectional doors in the showroom we had this one fitted with locking and a stainless steel handle for customers to try. We will soon be installing a matching Garador FGS 700 front door next to the Linear Medium so watch this space!

Cumbria Steam Gathering

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:35:31 +0000

On 30th & 31st July 2011 Lakes Garage Doors attended the Cumbria Steam Gathering. One of our main suppliers Garador kindly lent us their exhibition trailer. When we arrived on the Saturday morning the weather was glorious and forecast to last all day. We had a great pitch not far from the main area with plenty of passing trade and by 9am we had the trailer set up and running. The trailer is equipped with a fully working automatic Garador Gararoll roller garage door, powered by our generator and has samples of the different Garador up and over doors.

The stand was creating plenty of interest but then at around lunch time our generator decided to stop working preventing the roller garage door from working! After a quick hunt round the other trade stands we found a stand selling generators. The deal was done and a very heavy generator was carried half way across Cark Airfield and we were back in action! The fine weather carried on right up until closing time and plenty of leads were generated.

Day 2 the weather was overcast but fortunately dry. Sunday seemed even busier than Saturday with people coming from far and wide to see the steam fair, again we took lots of enquiries and packed up ready for 5pm after two really great days.

We will also be doing a garage doors Garstang exhibition at the Garstang Show on 6th & 7th August 2011 and will be back with our working roller garage doors.