Garador | Howarth Timber

Garador is one of the major manufacturers of Up and Over, Side-hinged, Sectional, and GaraRoll roller garage doors in the UK.

Garador is at the forefront of modern garage door production due to its continuous investment in both production technology and product development. And as a consequence, Garador have been able to manufacture a variety of high-quality, dependable items at reasonable costs.

All Garador products are produced with safety and security in mind and are therefore certified and approved by independent established institutes to ensure they are safe. All doors are manufactured to ensure they comply with European Safety standard BS EN 13241.

Garador Up and Over doors

Garador Up & Over doors are a safe and reliable solution for any garage door opening. Available in a variety of styles and materials, including steel, timber or GRP, you are sure to find a door to suit your home. The steel Up & Over garage door range offers excellent value for money, without compromising on quality, and are available in a choice of ribbed and panelled designs. The timber Up & Over garage doors are also separated into two ranges, the Solid Cedar range which is constructed from solid red cedar, and the Elizabethan range which is built from a combination of plywood and solid red cedar.

These doors provide natural beauty and warmth that can only be found with real timber; with the right care and attention these doors will last for years to come.

Garador Side Hinged doors

Garador's traditional Side Hinged garage doors offer strong and dependable performance as well as easy personal access. They open outwards and are made with leaves of equal size, with the right hand leaf leading as typical. The doors include two shot bolt locks for further security, as well as weather sealing on three sides.

These doors add extra space within the garage and are ideal for garages that require access to wall space or utility boxes near the door entrance.

Garador Sectional doors

Garador Sectional garage doors are the best engineered garage doors on the market, with superior security and thermal insulation. The Premium sectional garage doors include a 42mm thick double skin steel section that is evenly filled with CFC-free PU foam, making them perfect for integrated garages and workshops where thermal insulation is critical.

Garador sectional garage doors have strong rubber weather seals on both sides to keep the elements out. These doors are the distinguishing buyer's option, with a range of surface treatments, styles, and patterns, including ribbed and panelled varieties.

Garador Roller doors

Garador roller garage doors open vertically and roll into a small box at the head of the garage door opening, taking up little room inside. This space-saving design allows you to make the most of the available space in your garage. Garador have two roller garage door models: the GaraRoll and the GaraGlide.

The space-saving design of the GaraRoll roller garage door is combined with the convenience of an electrically controlled door. These roller garage doors, which are available in a variety of colours and timber effect foil coatings, may be installed either between or behind the opening.

The GaraGlide combines the ease of an automated roller garage door with a tubular motor-driven development. It is an excellent solution for people looking for a low-cost roller door because it is substantially less expensive.

Garador Side doors

Garador garage side doors are available in either high grade galvanised steel or high quality cedar timber. All steel doors come standard in white, with a choice of 17 different basic colours applied via a hard lasting powder coat paint finish. All timber doors are finished with a basic stain and are available in a variety of designs and 9 stain variations. The Garage Side Door range swings externally and comes equipped with a lever handle on both the inside and outside.

For increased security, an exterior knob is also available as an option.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best garage door type?

Choosing the right door type for your garage can sometimes be quite difficult as for most larger garages all the options can be installed so which one would be best is a matter of thinking hard about the use of the garage. A simple example is the massive increase we have seen over the last few years in the sales of insulated garage doors where the garage is being used as a workshop, playroom, office and so on. In these cases, the size is not important, but the insulation is. Make a list of your requirements - Security, insulation, colour, material and so on before discussing it with a Garador specialist who can then suggest the best types for you.

How long does a garage door installation take?

Garador makes every effort to finish the installation on the same day to assure security, especially if the building has multiple garage doors. For convenience and security, they would send as many installers as needed for a one-day installation, but some products will take much longer to install regardless of how many installers are used. Large round-corner doors, complicated timber hinged door sets, specialised doors such as ET500 or ALR40 sectional doors, and various other advanced products such as glass rooms or fixed roof systems are examples of these.

What is the warranty period?

This depends on the manufacturer, however it is generally 5 years for hardware and 2 - 5 years for electrical components. Many manufacturers will provide a guarantee with a time restriction for funding the labour to repair an item. The warranty may cover the component or item for 5 years, but after 2 years, just the part is replaced under warranty, and you may have to pay for the labour element.

How much maintenance is required on a garage door?

If properly specified and installed, you should rarely need to touch your garage door, but it is always best to keep it clean and dust-free. Electric doors, on the other hand, require more care and regular maintenance. Most garage doors today are made with much better materials than in the past, with galvanising and zinc plating aiding in the preservation of the springs, cables, and other important parts. The primary remote control electric doors should be maintained and examined once a year, or more frequently if they are used often. This is done to ensure that the safety mechanisms are completely operational and that the door is working as smoothly as possible so that the safety devices can be adjusted to the optimal level of sensitivity.

What maintenance is required on a timber garage door?

The key to a simple long-term care programme with external timber products is to treat the door correctly in the first place. To avoid the possible challenges of applying treatment on site, most timber garage doors and side doors can now be ordered with a high grade factory finish treatment.