Detached houses

People's need for security around their own home has increased significantly in recent years, partly due to the increased number of burglaries. Among other things, the focus is on protecting property in the garage (car, bicycle and valuables if used as a living or hobby room). In addition, there is the protection of the house if there is direct access from the garage. The safety of garage door operation (door malfunction, spring breakage and door crash) and the safety of people, especially children, are other important criteria. Can fingers be trapped or crushed? Does the door stop when it hits an obstacle? These are important questions that a technical solution must answer. But cellar and rear entrances, side and side doors, which are often in hidden places, also need to be well secured. Last but not least, it is important to prevent the spread of fire and smoke at the junction between the garage and the house. All these aspects must be taken into account when planning garage doors and doors on the building. Rare, but possible: For people who are particularly in need of protection and security, a bullet-resistant door may need to be included in the planning.

Space on your own property is valuable. Including that in front of the garage. This is why people often do not want doors that swing outwards. For example, to be able to park a second car in front of the garage or for garages that are close to pavements or roads. In cases where a garage is used for storage, classic swing doors are recommended for quick and easy access. In large cities, this is a common option if the space in the basement is too small or too inconvenient to reach. The entrance to the garage itself should be as convenient as possible and also possible for larger vehicles. Low-noise drives are also important, for example when the door is operated at night. Another important convenience feature is the option to open and close garage doors using a remote control, preferably directly from the car. Such automatic operation is also technically feasible with rechargeable batteries for garages without a power connection. Side entrance doors provide convenient access to the garage, as it is not always practical to open the entire garage door just to get a screwdriver out of the tool cupboard. Last but not least, easy-care and hard-wearing surfaces should contribute to a permanently attractive appearance.

Energy efficiency in single-family homes is an important topic. The aim is to save energy, conserve resources and not overstretch your wallet. Sensible thermal insulation helps to achieve these goals. For example, if a garage is built directly onto the house and an insulated garage door prevents too much heat from escaping. Such a door is also useful if a garage is used as a workshop or hobby room. As a side effect, these measures also prevent the formation of mould. Energy-efficient LED lights and operators with low energy consumption in stand-by mode ensure low power consumption.

Colours, surfaces and geometric structures characterise the appearance of a house. Garage doors should therefore match the architecture of the house and form a unit with windows or other building elements. High-quality surfaces contribute to this, and a large selection of colours and designs should also be available. Integrated wicket doors and matching side doors can even enhance the desired harmonious impression. Individual designs, details such as glazing and surface textures, which in the best case are even reflected in the interior fittings in terms of colour and materiality, are part of an overall homely look. This applies first of all to the connecting door between the garage and the house. According to state building regulations, a fire-retardant door must be used here.

The networked, "intelligent" home provides more security, saves valuable time and reduces energy costs. Smartphones and tablets are used to control technical building systems such as heating, alarm systems, lighting, multimedia systems and blinds, etc. The control and monitoring of garage doors using apps is also part of this scenario. It should be possible to integrate openers and lighting into a smart home gateway for this purpose.