Rolling gates - to take or not to take, that is the question

Rolling gates for garages appeared in our country not so long ago, so when choosing, many people look at them with caution. On the one hand, they have indisputable advantages over swing ones, but on the other hand, they do not inspire confidence in terms of strength. Therefore, in the following I will talk in detail about the features of this design, as well as its advantages and disadvantages, so that you can decide whether it is worth buying such a gate at all.

Rolling garage doors

Features of rolling shutters

Rolled gate is called because when opening rolled up around the shaft. Accordingly, their canvas consists of many narrow lamellas. In fact, this is a kind of roller blinds.

Their main advantage is compactness, because when opened, they fold into a small roll, located above the entrance to the garage. Therefore, the rollover is a great solution in cases where you need to save space.

Rolling gate device

Virtues

In addition to compactness, roller shutters also have some other advantages:

• convenient to operate - on sale there are automatic rolling gates that operate from the remote control;
• are durable enough due to the simplicity of the design, moreover, if necessary, you can always repair them;
• relatively low price - 16-35 thousand rubles, depending on the model;
• can have almost any size. On sale you can even find the gate, whose width reaches six meters.

It is for these reasons that many people prefer rolling shutters.

Compact web roll practically does not take up usable space

disadvantages

Along with the advantages of rolling gates for the garage and have their drawbacks:

• the level of protection against burglary is much lower than, for example, at the traditional swing gates. Therefore, it is better to use them for a garage located in the territory of a section of a country house or a protected complex, i.e. where the probability of hacking is minimal. Often they are used for parking, where their use is also quite appropriate;
• such gates cannot be made with a wicket door, so an additional entrance will have to be arranged in the garage;
• not suitable for heated garages. The fact is that the canvas contains a large number of slots. True, there are models with thickened lamellas, covered with polymer insulation, but still it is impossible to call them warm;
• in winter, the blade may become iced, as a result of which the mechanism does not work correctly;
• the design of the rolling gates leaves much to be desired, besides, there can be no talk of any variety. Therefore, you can choose only the color of the gate.

Tip! A good alternative to rolling gates are sectional lifting models. Moreover, on sale there are insulated sectional doors made of sandwich panels.

Thus, before acquiring such a product, you should think carefully and weigh all the pros and cons, since the odds are often not in their favor.

Automatic high-speed roller doors are often used for parking

Kinds

If, having familiarized yourself with the advantages and disadvantages of the rolling gates, you decided to opt for them, then before buying you should familiarize yourself with their existing varieties.

They can differ by the following parameters:

• Material - on sale there are steel, as well as made of aluminum and even PVC lamellae. The most durable steel sheets are;
• type of drive - there are mechanical gates that rise and lower manually, as well as automatic, powered by electric drive. As mentioned above, the automatic gate can often be controlled by a remote control. In the event of a power outage, you can raise and lower such a gate with your own hands;

Electric drive shaft

• speed of rotation of the shaft - there are high-speed models and conventional ones. High-speed rises at speeds up to 3 meters per second. However, they have one major drawback - the leaf of such a gate is made of PVC lamella, accordingly, they cannot provide any serious protection against intruders.

Tip! On sale also there are special fire-resistant models. Their canvas can withstand open fire for a long time and not even heat up.

Rolling doors DoorHan

Cost of

The following is an example of the cost of some types of rolling gates:

Tip! The cost of the product should be added to the installation price, which is 4-5 thousand rubles. True, you can save and install gates for the garage with your own hands.

Sectional garage door design

Which is better - rolled or sectional

Above, I have already said that sectional models are an alternative to roller shutters. But, nevertheless, which gate is better - rolling or sectional? So that you can answer this question, then we will try to compare them.

So, sectional doors have a much more complex design, so they are made in standard sizes, while the manufacturer can perform under the opening for any opening. In this regard, the latter win.

In addition, guides under the ceiling are installed for the operation of the sectional construction, respectively, they take up extra space, which is not very convenient, especially if the garage is low. At the same time, they are more durable and resistant to cracking.

Note! The installation of the rollover can be performed both outside and inside. With an internal mount, they are better able to withstand cracking.

In the photo - an example of internal mounting roller shutter

In addition, in the sectional canvas, you can make the windows or viewing slits. As it was said above, nothing like this can be done in roller shutters. Thus, the choice depends on many factors, respectively, the answer to the question in different cases may be different.

Here, perhaps, is all the information on the rolling gates, which I wanted to share with you.

Conclusion

Garage rolling doors have both advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, not all cases they can be called a reasonable choice. However, if their shortcomings are not fundamental for you, you can safely purchase and install them.

For more information, see the video in this article. If any of your questions regarding roller shutters remain unanswered, ask them in the comments, and I will be happy to answer you.