HOW DO ROLLER GARAGE DOORS WORK?
Roller Garage Doors are a popular choice, this article explains how they work.
As manufacturers of Roller Garage Doors, the team here at Bulldog has an enhanced understanding of Roller Doors, how they work and what to recommend for you and your home.
WHAT ARE ROLLER GARAGE DOORS MADE FROM?
Roller Garage Doors are constructed using steel or aluminium slats that are interconnected and roll up (hence the name) into a compact coil above the door frame when opened.
The Roller Garage Doors made by Bulldog are constructed using the very best aluminium, double-skinned and foam-filled with a rubber seal to help keep the heat in and the cold out, offering excellent insulation.
THE OPENING MECHANISM
When you activate the door (manually or motorised), the lathes roll up and around a drum above the door opening.
GUIDE RAILS
The door slats are held by guide rails and run smoothly up or down to open and close the door. The guide rails help keep the door aligned and in the right place.
MOTORS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
In automated systems, an electric motor drives the rolling action. The motor is controlled by a control box, which can be operated using a remote control, wall switch, or even a smartphone app.
WHAT YOU GET WITH EVERY BULLDOG ELECTRIC ROLLER DOOR
At Bulldog Garage Doors, we take pride in manufacturing and installing every roller door ourselves, without relying on subcontractors. As a family-run business, we prioritise exceptional customer service, offering a personalised experience and unbeatable like-for-like quotations. Plus, we provide interest-free finance options.
- Installation of a new treated timber frame with cladding
- Fully insulated slats and premium brushes
- Up to a 10-year guarantee
- British-made motor
- British-made control panel
- British safety system
- Rubber seal at the bottom of the garage door
- Manufactured by Bulldog Garage Doors with all CE/UKCA ratings, available in any RAL colour
Find out more about our Electric Roller Garage Doors here.
ELECTRIC GARAGE DOOR SAFETY
At Bulldog Garage Doors, we take safety extremely seriously, which is why we have developed our Trademarked RollSafe™ system, exclusive to us. In an instant, RollSafe™, expertly detects potential obstacles, whether it’s cars, children, pets, or other obstructions, triggering a top-tier response time. With unmatched efficiency, the system promptly initiates a reversal, ensuring safety with every closing cycle.
Bulldog Garage Doors’ remote-controlled models proudly bear the CE/UKCA marking, signifying their compliance with rigorous European safety standards. This ensures that your door is entirely safe for use.
Find out more about RollSafe™ here.
ROLLER GARAGE DOOR SECURITY
The design and construction of Roller Garage Doors lends itself to enhanced security, here are some of the reasons why a Bulldog Roller Garage Door will help keep your garage (and home if integrated) safe and secure from intruders.
- The automatic locking system eliminates the need for additional keys.
- There are no handles or protrusions on the exterior of the door which could aid a unwanted entry attempt.
- Manual override in case of power cuts.
- Optional alarm system integration.
CAN YOU INSULATE A ROLLER GARAGE DOOR?
Yes! Every Garage Door manufactured by Bulldog in our state-of-the-art Garage Door Factory in Gillingham, Kent, is fully insulated. The double-skinned aluminium Roller Garage Door, filled with foam and equipped with thick brushes in the guide rails and a rubber seal, with the option of a weather strip for maximum protection. this effectively retains heat and blocks out the cold. Its design ensures there are no gaps at the sides or top, providing excellent weatherproofing.
It is highly recommended to opt for an insulated Roller Garage door, as this will help keep the temperature in your garage at a more reasonable level, and less likely to experience extremes of temperature. This may be worth considering if you use your garage for storing perishable items like tins of paint or varnish or anything that may not fare well in either extreme heat or extreme cold.
