Sectional vs Roller Garage Doors

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Sectional doors

Horizontal panels run up and back under the ceiling on tracks. They need headroom and rear run. They sit well on a standard double garage, seal reasonably, and take an overhead motor. Dented panels can often be replaced individually.

Roller doors

A curtain rolls onto a drum above the opening. They suit openings with little ceiling run, workshops and some commercial bays. Side room and a sound lintel matter. A damaged slat can mark the whole curtain if it is left.

Motors are not interchangeable

Overhead rail motors, jackshafts and side motors each fit a door type. Copying a neighbour’s remote brand onto a different door is how installations fail.

Choose for the opening you have

CapeCore measures the reveal, the ceiling and how vehicles sit on the apron before recommending sectional or roller.

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