Residential Doors Upgrades – Your Ultimate Checklist
In this two-part blog series, we compile and outline applicable questions, considerations and queries you need to keep top of mind when choosing your next roller doors solutions. Aesthetics meets functionality when deciding what is best equipped, for the purposes of securing assets and also in welcoming your clients, employees and friends. So let’s dedicate Part 1 to the Residential doors kind. The iconic doors which greet, and warn us, at the same time.
The Homefront
Custom or out-the-box, the garage door is what leaves “the first impression that lasts” as they say.
Based on your area and any form of risk assessed, plus accessibility limitations that might be at play – this is your choice that is informed by your taste. The tone you would like to capture that either becomes a centrepiece for view or speaks to the general style of the chateau de bachelor involved.
Operational Frequency of your Residential Doors
Remote and manual roller doors are some of the things you would want to consider to avoid picking an option that operates too slow or unnecessarily puts strain on the material you chose – each with its own merits and downsides. Home-offices sees more grind on the counterweight than that of the general old-age home for example. So think of what type of frequency in visits is expected.
Materials / Insulation
Garage Doors don’t necessarily need as much insulation in colder times when they aren’t directly connected to the house. But if a doggo calls it home or it’s right next to the family room, insulation will provide some relief from icy breezes or rattles as Aluminium, especially, is not the best at keeping the cold out. Glass, Wood and Metal each provide a character of their own. And all provide strong but variable fortifying strengths. Also with their own degree of care and maintenance required.
Price
Labour, size, features and materials all play a role in putting your residential doors cost estimates together. Don’t get bamboozled by Fong-kong service providers that want to take you for a rollercoaster ride. It’s easy to get frustrated with all the variables at play so don’t compromise on getting the right guys for the job.
Installation of Residential Doors
Shoddy and previously mentioned service providers also apply to this point. This is not a DIY kit or something you’re going to rig up quickly after work one night. Safety and tons of money for the inevitable rectification of ID-10-T errors are at play here, so rather leave it to us. We’ll have it ready by the time you get back.
Looking for a similar checklist for industrial roller doors? See you in Part 2
Millennium Roller Doors – Your Local Experts
For premium Industrial and Residential Doors and their installation – design your dream house, manifest it and don’t hesitate to reach out to MRD for sales or support at 011 472 0373 or www.mrdsa.co.za.