Many homeowners consider having a garage on the property to be an asset. Along with providing a place to store the car when it is not in use, the garage can also serve as the place to store tools or keep a work bench. As part of the garage design, there is the need to settle on a design for the doors. Here are some of the reasons why owners often choose to go with Roll Up Garage Doors.
Space Efficient
Roll Up Garage Doors do not take up the space that other door designs require. When swinging doors are opened, they are blocking space on each side of the door. Even in the open position, the doors are using a small amount of space along the door frame. When a roll up door is installed, it does not get in the way of anything. The door can be completely raised, and it is only occupying space that is normally not used for anything.
Easy to Operate
This type of garage door is easier for just about everyone to open and close. Swinging doors can be heavy and hard to move, even when they are mounted with the aid of hinges. Roll up doors do not require a lot of body strength to move them up or down. The door glides along the tracks mounted on each side of the frame. The fact that they do move so easily also helps to save time, something that is helpful when the homeowner is in a rush.
Automated Doors
The idea of installing a small motor and operating the garage door using a remote control holds a lot of appeals. While there are motors designed to work with swinging doors, the number of parts and the types of motors needed can get expensive. By contrast, a single motor attached to a roll up the door will not take up much space or need a lot of additional components.
For any homeowner who would like to learn more about the benefits of roll up doors for residential garages, contact Garage Door Operators Inc and arrange for a contractor to visit the home. After looking at the garage, it will be easy to discuss different door options and come up with pricing for the purchase and installation.
