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Are you building a new home, want to replace your old garage door with a new one or retrofit automation? Do you need additional information about the door you want? Are you looking for reasonably priced garage doors? Do you want to know how safe your old door still is? Get an insight into the diverse Novoferm service and product worlds here.
GARAGE DOORS AND DOORS FOR YOUR HOME
THE BEST SOLUTION FOR EVERY AREA OF LIFE -
Novoferm offers a wide range of products for your home. You will find an extensive selection of garage doors, from classic up-and-over garage doors to modern sectional garage doors for maximum convenience. Of course, this also includes the use of intelligent technology: with Novoferm, your garage becomes smart and you can conveniently control your door via smartphone. We also supply matching side doors, side entrance doors, interior and cellar doors as well as doors for many other living and working areas to match your garage door.

SELECTION OF GARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS AND DOORS
Choose your garage door, operator or door:
Comparison of garage door systems and doors
Door types compared
Garage door systems
Sectional doors | Up-and-over doors | Swing gates | Roller shutters | |
Functional principle | Sectional door consists of sections that are connected to each other and are pushed vertically under the ceiling | Up-and-over door consists of a door leaf as a unit, supported by two lateral lever arms | Swing gates can be opened with two swing doors that swing inwards or outwards | Door slats roll into the roller shutter box provided to save space, similar to the window roller blinds used in domestic applications |
Space in front of the garage | Space in front of the garage can be used for parking a car, for example (no swinging space in front of the garage) | Compared to sectional or roller doors, the door leaf swings outwards when opened | The space required in front of the garage must be taken into account when swing doors swing outwards | Space in front of the garage can be used for parking a car, for example (no swinging space in front of the garage) |
Overall dimensions | Up to 5.50 m wide | Up to 5 m wide | Up to 3 m wide | Up to 5 m wide |
Insulation | 20 mm, 45 mm, 67 mm insulation | Low insulation | 45 mm insulation | Low insulation |
Thermal separation | - | - | - | - |
TÜV tested burglar resistance | - | - | - | - |
Tested security according to resistance class RC 2 | - | - | - | - |
Surface finish | - Woodgrain - Smooth surface - Wood optics - Satin surface - Microline | - Smooth surface | - Woodgrain - Smooth surface - Wood optics - Satin surface | - Smooth surface - Wood optics |
Embossing/ motif | - Horizontal bead - Large bead - Large lamella - Cassette | - Bead (vertical or horizontal) - Slat (vertical or horizontal) - Cassette (vertical, square, rectangular) - Door leaf frame for on-site infill | - Horizontal bead - Large bead - Large slat - Cassette | - Aluminium slats |
Colours | - 16 attractively priced preferred colours - RAL colours of your choice - 4 wood finishes - 6 satin surfaces | - 8 attractively priced preferred colours - RAL colours of your choice | - 16 attractively priced preferred colours - RAL colours of your choice - 4 wood finishes - 6 satin finishes | - 10 attractively priced preferred colours - 1 wood look |
Glazing | - | - | - | - (whole slats only) |
Spring technology | - Tension spring - Torsion spring (in front) - Torsion spring (rear) | Tension spring | - | - |
Wicket door | - Without wicket door - With wicket door (opening outwards) - With wicket door (opening inwards) | - Without wicket door - With wicket door (opening outwards) | - | - |
Opening method | Manually operated (with handle) Electric (with drive) Electric (with app) | - Manually operated (with handle) - Electric (with drive) | - Manually operated (with handle) | - Electric (with drive) |
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Garage door functions
Sectional garage doors
Up-and-over garage doors
Hinged garage doors
COMPARISON OF DRIVE TYPES
Garage door openers in comparison
Garage door opener | NovoPort® Speed operator system | Novomatic 443 | Novomatic 573 S | Novomatic 823 S | Control unit for roller shutters |
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Mounting position Operator | Side mounting | Ceiling mounting | Ceiling mounting | Ceiling mounting | Side mounting |
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Due to their heavy weight, roller garage doors are equipped and supplied with a special operator as standard. Due to their special construction and double-leaf design, up-and-over garage doors can only be operated manually.
Side garage doors in comparison
Side garage doors with the same appearance
Door type | Sectional door side door | Overhead door side door | Steel multi-purpose door Universal MZ |
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Equal view | To the sectional garage door | To the up-and-over garage door | Same colour as the door only |
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Glazing possible | - | - | - |
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COMPARISON SECURITY DOORS
Steel security doors in comparison
Resistance class in accordance with standard DIN EN 1627 | RC 2 (WK2) | RC 3 (WK3) | RC 4 (WK 4) | RC 3 (WK 3)/ FB 4 | RC (WK 3)/ VPAM P6 |
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Resistance time according to standard DIN EN 1627 | 3 minutes | 5 minutes | 10 minutes | 5 minutes | 5 minutes |
Perpetrator according to standard DIN EN 1627 | Occasional offender | Perpetrator | Experienced offender | Perpetrator | Perpetrator |
Perpetrator behaviour and Tools according to standard DIN EN 1627 | Simple tools such as screwdrivers, pliers and wedges | Attempt by the perpetrator to break open with a second screwdriver and cow foot | Also has sawing and striking tools (axe, chisel, hammer, chisel, cordless drill) | Attempted break-in by the perpetrator with a second screwdriver and cow foot. Additional bullet resistance for handguns up to calibre 44 Rem. Magnum, 357 Magnum | Attempted break-in by the perpetrator with a second screwdriver and cow foot. Additional bullet resistance up to assault rifle calibre (AK-47) 7.62 x 39 mm (FJ/PB/ SC) |
Fire protection in accordance with standards DIN 4102-5/ DIN EN 13501-2 |
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Smoke tightness (4-sided sealing system) | - With smoke protection - Without smoke protection | ||||
Sound-insulating | 23 - 44 dB | 23 - 45 dB | 22 - 47 dB | 21 - 38 dB | 21 - 38 dB |
Thermal transmittance coefficient U-value | 1.5 W/m2K | 1.8 W/m2K | 1.8 W/m2K | 1.8 W/m2K | 1.8 W/m2K |
Tested performance properties for External doors | Yes | ||||
Appearance | As standard: | ||||
Glazing possible | - | - | - | - | - |
- Yes - No
BERATUNG, MONTAGE UND SERVICE
BY QUALIFIED NOVOFERM SPECIALIST COMPANIES
Have you decided on a garage door or a door? Do you need a quote? Do you want to know who will dispose of your old door? How long does it take to replace a door, how expensive is a door and installation?
What services does your Novoferm specialist company provide?
What services does your Novoferm specialist company provide?
Novoferm specialist companies in your area provide the following services for you:
- Qualified advice
- Measurement on site
- Delivery and installation of the new garage door
- Removal and disposal of the old garage door
- Regular maintenance of the garage door

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO INSTALL OR REPLACE MY NEW GARAGE DOOR?
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO INSTALL OR REPLACE MY NEW GARAGE DOOR?
- Novoferm specialist partners usually replace your garage door within one day!
- Novoferm renovation doors are supplied and installed as a complete package.
- Your specialist partner will take your old door with them on this occasion!





HOW EXPENSIVE ARE GARAGE DOORS AND THE INSTALLATION OF A DOOR?
HOW EXPENSIVE ARE GARAGE DOORS AND THE INSTALLATION OF A DOOR?
Garage doors are always a worthwhile investment. Whether for new builds or renovations, there are solutions for almost every structural situation.
And the best thing is - garage doors don't have to be expensive!
You can get modern sectional garage doors for less than €1,200* and up-and-over garage doors for around €800*.
Depending on the effort involved, a few hundred euros will be added for the replacement or installation and dismantling as well as the environmentally friendly disposal of the door.
*Price including VAT, without installation

WHERE CAN I FIND A NOVOFERM SPECIALIST COMPANY?
WHERE CAN I FIND A NOVOFERM SPECIALIST COMPANY?
Novoferm works with a broad network of specialist dealers in Germany - in your neighbourhood. Our authorised Novoferm specialist dealers offer professional advice, sales, measurements, installation, dismantling and environmentally friendly disposal of your garage door at competitive all-inclusive prices.
Simply use our online contact forms to contact us directly.
We will forward your enquiry to a Novoferm sales partner in your area for processing.
Our partner will then contact you as soon as possible!

Dealer search
Alternatively, you can also use our dealer search to find a qualified Novoferm specialist dealer near you.

GARAGE DOOR REPLACEMENT?
GARAGE DOOR REPLACEMENT?
RENOVATING IS EASIER AND FASTER WITH NOVOFERM!
Your Novoferm specialist partner will replace the old door with the new automatic sectional door within one day. Why is this so quick?
Novoferm renovation doors are precisely matched to most old door dimensions. This eliminates the need for time-consuming modifications to the garage opening as well as costly customised doors.
And because the new sectional door is installed behind the garage opening, the passageway is also wider than before. Can you say "no" to so many advantages?

Renovation solutions down to the smallest detail
Renovation solutions down to the smallest detail
Aluminium frame set
External stop panels for overhead sectional doors
For reasons of space, sectional doors are very often placed in front of the opening in prefabricated garages or when renovating old garages. With the aluminium frame set, Novoferm offers a high-quality solution that can be used for all sectional garage doors.
Angle frame panelling profiles
- Standard white coated angle frames are covered
- Uniform colour appearance for coloured and coated door leaves
- Cladding profile 20.5 x 50 mm for partially visible angled frame
- Cladding profile 20.5 x 80 mm for fully visible angled frame (e.g. installation in the opening)
Variable floor profile iso 20
- Compensates for sloping floors on one side up to 15 mm
- Adjustable via slotted holes in the rail of the rubber end profile
- standard for all iso 20 sectional doors
Stepped renovation frame
- Ideal renovation solution when replacing an up-and-over door with a sectional door
- Screed rail does not need to be removed
- Sectional door leaf completely seals the door opening
SECURITY CHECK FOR CURRENT GATE
SAFETY CHECK: CHECK YOUR GARAGE DOOR FOR SAFETY!
The fact is that many garages still have old up-and-over doors today. These were often installed decades ago and are therefore, in the truest sense of the word, "getting on in years". These doors are generally no longer visually appealing, offer little convenience and no longer fulfil current safety requirements!
Appearance and convenience are negligible in the first step, but personal and functional safety for family and friends should have top priority!
On the Novoferm website you will find checklists which you can use to check whether your up-and-over or sectional door still fulfils the current safety requirements.

Safety checklist
How safe is your old up-and-over garage door?
Is there a safety clearance of 25 mm between the frame and the lever arm? | (3) | Yes | No | Not |
Does a reliable door guide prevent uncontrolled movements? | Yes | No | Not | |
Does the shape of the top tracks, ensure that the rollers cannot derail? | Yes | No | Not | |
Does the door leaf have safe fall protection? | (4) | Yes | No | Not |
Is it guaranteed that no imbalance of more than 200 N will occur even if the spring breaks? | (4) | Yes | No | Not |
Are the springs for weight equalisation secured against jumping away (firmly screwed in at the top and bottom)? | (4) | Yes | No | Not |
Are several springs fitted on each side (multiple spring assemblies)? | (4) | Yes | No | Not |
Are the coils of the individual springs wound so tightly, that no finger can get between them? | (4) | Yes | No | Not |
Is there a notice on the door stating that the door complies with the current product standard DIN EN 13241-1? | Yes | No | Not | |
Are the door locking rods arranged horizontally and made of solid steel? | (2) | Yes | No | Not |
Maximum closing forces for up-and-over doors with operator: Is DIN EN 13241-1 fulfilled? | (1) | Yes | No | Not |
If there is more than one "No" or several "Not known", we recommend a door inspection and maintenance by a Novoferm specialist. | ||||
PDF download: Safety check for your old up-and-over garage door |
Your plus points at a glance
- Large selection of high-quality garage doors and doors with modern colours and features
- Expert advice, installation or replacement of your door by Novoferm specialist partners
- Inexpensive standard and renovation sizes can be used in many cases
With a narrow stop width of just 80 mm per side, Novoferm sectional doors are the ideal solution for renovation projects
- Harmonious appearance thanks to uniform colour and surface design of the entire garage door
- Flexible levelling of wall unevenness possible Clean renovation solutions down to the smallest detail (e.g. angled frame cladding profiles, stepped renovation frame, variable floor profiles, ...)
- Use of the aluminium frame set with Novoferm overhead sectional doors
FAQs / KNOWLEDGE
ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I control my garage door or garage door opener via app? How do I open my automatic garage door if there is a power cut? How can I optimally ventilate my garage? We answer these and many other questions about garage doors and operators below.
Garage door control with app
How do I control my Novoferm garage door via app? Can I integrate my garage door into a SmartHome system?
If you already have a SmartHome system from one of our partners, you can integrate the door control as a new function. But even as a stand-alone solution, door control via app makes your everyday life more convenient. Operation is intuitive and covers not only door movement but also other areas such as garage ventilation and door lighting.
Options for controlling garage doors
What options are there for opening my garage door?
Convenient opening of Novoferm garage doors! A wide range of different Novoferm operating elements are available for operation without remote control.
View door status
How can I see whether my door is closed without being able to see the door directly?
Door status query thanks to multicoloured LED on the Novoferm Mini-Novotron 523 Protect hand-held transmitter! The door status can be reliably checked using the LED colour.
Garage door entrance lighting
How can I illuminate my garage door at night?
LED light strips not only set the scene for the garage door, but also serve your security by deterring burglars, for example. Motion detectors or a timer are particularly helpful here. The lighting can be controlled via app or hand-held transmitter, both in combination with the door movement and independently of it.
Security for garage doors
What happens if I don't look at my garage door when I'm operating it?
Don't worry: even if you can't see your door while you're closing it remotely, accidents can still be avoided. The "Easy" photocell ensures this. It recognises people or obstacles quickly and reliably and stops the door immediately if necessary.
Into the garage in the event of a power failure
How do I get into the garage if the power fails?
Thanks to the Novoferm Extra 315 emergency release, you can open your door without any problems in the event of a power failure. You can always open the door manually using a key. For this purpose, the door has a security profile half cylinder, which is protected from the weather by a cover flap during long periods of non-use.
Dimensions for gates and doors
... FOR GARAGE DOORS

Stop width:
also known as the side stop. The distance from the construction gauge width to the garage wall or from the construction gauge height to the ceiling.
Construction gauge width(BRB):
The width of the garage opening, measured from wall edge to wall edge. The BRB is an important ordering dimension for the door.
Construction height(BRH):
The height of the garage opening, measured from the lower edge of the lintel to the upper edge of the finished floor (OFF). The second important door ordering dimension.
Floor clearance:
In many up-and-over garage doors, a stop profile for the door leaf is embedded in the floor. The dimension by which it protrudes into the floor is called the floor recess. In garages with a floor recess, the ceiling height and headroom are slightly reduced.
Insertion depth:
corresponds to the space required for door installation in the garage, measured from the rear edge of the wall opening to the end of the guide rails.
Headroom:
The actual headroom of the passage when the garage door is open. For power-operated sectional doors, the headroom corresponds to the full installation height; for manually operated doors, it is reduced by 50 mm.
Lintel height:
the distance from the top edge of the garage opening to the ceiling.
... BEI TÜREN

Construction dimensionwidth (BRB):
indicates the width of the wall opening intended for the door. It is measured from the right to the left edge of the wall.
Construction reference dimension height (BRH):
refers to the height of the wall opening intended for the door. It is measured from the bottom edge of the lintel (top edge of the wall) to the top edge of the finished floor (OFF).
Lintel:
Dimension from the top edge of the door opening to the room ceiling.
Clear passage:
designates the opening actually available when the door is installed.
Clear passageheight:
is measured from the top edge of the finished floor to the bottom edge of the frame at the top.
Clear passage width:
is measured between the right and left edges of the frame.
DIN direction of the door:
Doors are always available right or left hinged. This means:
DIN left: Standing in front of the closed door, the door hinges can be seen on the left-hand side of the door.
DIN right: Standing in front of the closed door, the door hinges can be seen on the right-hand side of the door.
Hinge/hinges:
Hinges form the connection or suspension between the door and frame, often also referred to as a hinge.
Wall thickness:
Real wall thickness not necessary for corner frames
What is where with gates?
For most people, a door simply has to open and close. But for this to happen smoothly and safely, a few well thought-out technical details are required.
Here is an overview of the most important ones.
... FOR SECTIONAL GARAGE DOORS

1. Engagement-protected deflection pulley
The steel cables run vertically into the angled frame via engagement-protected, ball-bearing mounted deflection pulleys with a U-shaped pulley holder. This saves space in height, in contrast to the torsion spring in front.
2. rope holder
The new rope holder with the wire rope holder ensures that the ropes run safely in the angled frame without touching the insulated section. The separate door leaf guide ensures an optimum closing position for the door leaf.
3. integrated toothed belt fastening
The mould end piece includes a secure fastening for the maintenance-free NovoPort® toothed belt.
4. multiple tension spring assemblies
For tension spring doors: The spring is adjusted at the upper end of the spring assembly. Vertical extension springs allow low installation depths and require little space.
5. NovoPort® - Unique & flexible
The NovoPort® operator system ensures maximum convenience during operation and installation. The motor is not fixed to the ceiling like conventional operators, but is simply integrated into the side door track - on the right or left, depending on the structural conditions.
6. finger pinch protection
The design of the sections and hinges prevents pinch points on the door leaf from the outset - from the inside and outside.
7. finger trap protection and internal cable guide
The angled frames largely prevent finger trapping between the door leaf and frame. Internal suspension cables minimise the risk of injury and ensure maximum functional reliability.
... FOR UP-AND-OVER GARAGE DOORS

1. protects people: The door that monitors itself
The Novoferm up-and-over door with operator is equipped with a self-monitoring automatic switch-off system.
As soon as the door encounters an obstacle when closing, regardless of whether it is an object or a person, it stops and opens immediately at the slightest resistance.
2. Protects property: Exemplary burglar resistance
The Novoferm up-and-over door with operator and triple locking (incl. BDIP rail) protects your property according to the safe principle. Locking on both sides by solid bolts in the frame, additional locking by self-locking of the operator at the top edge of the door leaf.
3. Convenient opening and closing
Specially designed lever arm bearings enable easy opening and closing of your door - conveniently by hand or even more conveniently by electric operator.
4Maximum functional safety
Powerful triple tension spring assemblies ensure "feather-light" ease of operation with maximum safety: even if a spring were to break, it would not be able to spring away because it is firmly screwed in at the top and bottom. In addition, the remaining springs would hold the door securely in place.
5. Additional property protection
The floor-independent horizontal locking system with solid bolts in the side frames is tamper-proof because it cannot be reached from the outside, even with tools.
CE regulations are good - exceeding them is better.
All Novoferm up-and-over doors are certified in accordance with the European door product standard EN 13241.
Inspirationen
Teach-in of hand-held transmitters & buttons
How do I learn remote controls?
The hand-held transmitter and buttons are programmed easily and conveniently using three push-buttons and a clear display on the door operator. Thanks to logical menu navigation, no setting can be overlooked. All parameters are retained even in the event of a power failure.
TEACH-IN HAND-HELD TRANSMITTER MINI-NOVOTRON 522
This video shows you how to teach in the Novoferm hand-held transmitter Mini-Novotron 522 (2-channel interchangeable code hand-held transmitter - KeeLoq) to control the Novoferm design operators for opening and closing garage doors and/or the operator lighting.
You can find videos on other functions below or on the Novoferm YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/NovofermVideos
Teach-in hand-held transmitter Mini-Novotron 522
Teach-in hand-held transmitter Mini-Novotron 522
This video from the garage door sector shows you how to programme the new Novoferm hand-held transmitter Mini-Novotron 522 (2-channel interchangeable code hand-held transmitter -- KeeLoq) to control the new Novoferm design operators for opening and closing garage doors and/or the operator lighting.
Teach-in radio code switch Signal 218
Teach-in radio code switch Signal 218
This video from the garage door sector shows you how to programme the new Novoferm Signal 218 radio code switch in white by entering a 4-digit security code to control the new Novoferm design operators for opening and closing garage doors. The push-button can be programmed with 10 codes.
Teach-in radio indoor push-button Signal 111
Teach-in radio indoor push-button Signal 111
This video from the garage door sector shows you how to teach in the new Novoferm Signal 111 (2-channel) indoor radio switch in white to control the new Novoferm design operators for opening and closing garage doors and/or the operator lighting.
Battery replacement for Novoferm hand-held transmitters
Battery replacement for Novoferm hand-held transmitters
This video shows step-by-step how to change the batteries in Novoferm hand-held transmitters.
Montage
How do I install garage door accessories?
The following videos illustrate the step-by-step installation of selected door accessories. The videos are only intended as a supplement to the installation, operating and maintenance instructions. They do not replace professional installation by qualified and trained specialist personnel.
Mounting emergency release "Extra 315"
Step-by-step installation of the Novoferm emergency release "Extra 315" on a sectional garage door type ISO 45 with NovoPort operator system.
You can find more installation videos below:
Installation of radio code button Signal 218 for garage doors
MONTAGE Radio code button Signal 218 for garage doors
This video shows the step-by-step installation and teach-in of the Novoferm Signal 218 radio code button for garage doors.
Installation of "Easy" safety light barrier for garage doors
Installation of "Easy" safety light barrier for garage doors
This video shows the step-by-step installation of the Novoferm "Easy" safety light barrier on an ISO 45 sectional garage door.
Mounting emergency release Extra 315
Mounting emergency release Extra 315
This video shows the step-by-step installation of the Novoferm "Extra 315" emergency release on an ISO 45 sectional garage door with NovoPort operator system.

Find a local dealer
Alternatively, you can also use our dealer search. Novoferm works with a wide network of specialist dealers in Germany - in your area. Our authorised Novoferm dealers offer professional advice, sales, measurements, installation, dismantling and environmentally friendly disposal of your garage door at competitive all-inclusive prices. Use our dealer search and find Novoferm dealers in your area.
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