A full guide to understanding garage doors for supply | Factors to consider and the benefits of working with Origin
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Aluminium garage doors are available in a variety of options, offering a lightweight and durable option. As a tradesperson, it is vital to know the different options of garage doors so you can provide your customers with the information they need. It is also important to ensure you are working with the right supplier to ensure your customers receive high-quality, reliable garage doors.
Here, we provide a complete guide to understanding garage doors for supply, including factors to consider when supplying garage doors, and how to choose a supplier.
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Read the importance of considering factors such as materials, garage door sizes and configuration options.
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What to consider when supplying aluminium garage doors
The material of the garage doors
The quality of the garage door materials you supply has an impact on customer satisfaction and reliability. Choosing a high-quality material can also have an impact on your reputation as a supplier and installer. When choosing to supply aluminium garage doors, it’s also important to consider the other windows and doors already installed in the property or those that have been specified. This will help to ensure that the garage doors you supply match the style and design of your customer’s property.
Popular garage door materials include aluminium, wood, steel and composite garage doors. Aluminium garage doors are a highly popular option, as they are extremely lightweight and offer excellent durability. Aluminum also offers the following benefits:
- Extremely lightweight
- Durable
- Resistant to rust and corrosion
- Secure
- Good thermal efficiency
- Enhanced kerb appeal
- Low maintenance
- High-quality material
Read more about how aluminium garage doors compare to other materials here.
Are you interested in supplying aluminium garage doors? Find out more about Origin’s Garage Doors here.
Garage door sizes and configuration options available
When sizing a garage door for a customer, you should consider the following factors:
- Size of the opening and mechanisms available
- Panel size
- Room/ clearance for the doors to open
Tradespeople should measure up a new garage door for their customers to determine the size that they require.
Here is our step-by-step guide for measuring a French garage door correctly:
- Step 1: Measure the opening (width) of the garage door at the widest point.
- Step 2: Measure the opening (height) of the garage door at the highest point.
- Step 3: Measure the distance from the garage opening to the nearest obstruction.
Find out more about garage door sizes here.
You also need to make it possible for your customers to configure their garage door in a way they like. By working with a supplier that offers a range of configuration options, you can make sure that every customer receives exactly what they want from your product.
Garage door design options
After the necessities of safety and security, your customers will look into their design options. They will likely have a colour scheme for the exterior of their homes, and a house with pastel shades might not suit a black or dark grey garage door panel, for example. Offering a variety of garage door and panel styles and colours will mean owners of both old and new homes will have plenty of options to choose from.
Read about the different Origin Garage Door design options here.
Garage door building regulations
All easily accessible doorsets (including garage doorsets) that provide access into a dwelling or into a building should be secure doorsets in accordance with paragraphs 1.2 to 1.4 of the Q building regulations. For example – this applies if a garage provides access to a dwelling, such as an interconnecting door inside a garage leading to the inside of the home. According to building regulations, these doors should be either:
- Manufactured to a design that meets the security requirements of British Standards publication PAS 24:2012 or
- Designed and manufactured in accordance with Appendix B.
If a garage has no interconnecting door that allows access into a dwelling, it doesn’t have to be in accordance with these regulations.
Read our full guide to garage door safety requirements here.
Choosing an aluminium garage door manufacturer
There are two key factors to consider when choosing from a range of garage door manufacturers for a project:
The quality of the garage doors
Specifying the right garage doors starts with looking at the product itself. There are a number of different garage door styles on the market, with a variety of opening and closing functions, materials, styles and fits. The product and design you choose for a customer will depend on their needs.
Consider the following factors when ensuring the garage doors you supply are of the best quality possible:
- Practicality. How will the doors fit into properties? Will they be opened manually or automatically? If they are opened manually, consider whether customers can choose whether they open inwards or outwards. Origin Garage Doors allow customers to choose the most convenient option for them.
- Lead times. It’s important to find a manufacturer who will be able to deliver within the right time frame and is reliable. The industry standard in terms of lead times is 4-6 weeks, however, Origin’s Lead Times mean that Garage Doors can be delivered in as little as a week.
- Performance. A garage door needs to offer security, be weatherproof and offer good insulation. Thermal performance is also important for protecting the attached property from draughts and providing insulation for the attached property (if applicable).
Reputation
The reputation of the company you are buying the doors from is also vital, as this can also impact your own reputation as a supplier. Consider reviews and testimonials, as well as product guarantee. Many garage doors come with a guarantee that gives both you and your customer peace of mind, and this can give customers more trust in you as a supplier and the doors you are supplier. Find out more about Origin’s product guarantee here.
Price
When choosing manufacturers to partner with, it's important to carefully consider the trade prices provided. Find out more about aluminium garage trade prices.
The benefits of supplying Origin Garage Doors
There are a range of benefits to becoming an Origin Trade Partner and selling our garage doors to your clients. These include the quality of the product and its unrivalled thermal performance, as well as the professional service and lead times available to you.
Not only does the Origin Garage Door come with a guarantee of up to 20 years, ensuring that your customers are protected from any manufacturing faults that might occur in the future, but they also come with industry-leading lead times. Some products can be manufactured and delivered within 24 hours, or you can specify a delivery time to keep it in line with your installation schedule. Origin Garage Doors can be delivered in as little as a week when ordered in a popular colour and panel design.
Open your Trade Account today to partner with a reliable supplier you can depend on to consistently deliver to you on time and in full, as well as support you with any specification guides or queries you may have on the products.
Please read our Origin Garage Door specification guide for more information, or get in touch with a member of our team today to discuss becoming an Origin Trade Partner.