MacB
Lover of things that come in 3's
- Location
- Farnborough, Hampshire
So I thought I was sorted then I find that what I wanted can't be done, or at least not by the chosen supplier...and we're back to the drawing board...what I have so far:-
design - I have my heart set on side hinged traditional opening doors for a variety of reasons
material - I was thinking composite but size and weight seem to be an issue so I'm trying to decide between GRP, Wood and Steel. The garage is being semi converted so the walls, floor and ceiling will be insulated and decorated. The doors need to give the best seal and insulation level possible but security is also a priority.
Wood - the choice seems endless but it doesn't give the weather resistance low maintenance approach I was hoping for
Steel - the best I've seen so far are the Carteck insulated steel side hinged made by Teckentrup in Germany. They are basically their sectional insulated panels made into doors. But they come with a size limitation and require fitting 'between the bricks'. The main limitation being a minimum width of 2286mm(7'6") and this would involve cutting back brickwork to get the fit as the space available is 2150mm or just over 7'.
GRP - lots of brands but they all seem to share the same design characteristics as the Wessex GRP range, so I'm guessing one manufacturer and multiple rebrandings. However I can get them specced to the existing openings and thus avoid the need for carving down the brickwork. I'm just not sure on their insulating qualities or security levels.
Any knowledge, experience or advice going on this stuff?
design - I have my heart set on side hinged traditional opening doors for a variety of reasons
material - I was thinking composite but size and weight seem to be an issue so I'm trying to decide between GRP, Wood and Steel. The garage is being semi converted so the walls, floor and ceiling will be insulated and decorated. The doors need to give the best seal and insulation level possible but security is also a priority.
Wood - the choice seems endless but it doesn't give the weather resistance low maintenance approach I was hoping for
Steel - the best I've seen so far are the Carteck insulated steel side hinged made by Teckentrup in Germany. They are basically their sectional insulated panels made into doors. But they come with a size limitation and require fitting 'between the bricks'. The main limitation being a minimum width of 2286mm(7'6") and this would involve cutting back brickwork to get the fit as the space available is 2150mm or just over 7'.
GRP - lots of brands but they all seem to share the same design characteristics as the Wessex GRP range, so I'm guessing one manufacturer and multiple rebrandings. However I can get them specced to the existing openings and thus avoid the need for carving down the brickwork. I'm just not sure on their insulating qualities or security levels.
Any knowledge, experience or advice going on this stuff?