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Tips & tricks for garage doors

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Discover our comprehensive guide to garage doors and accessories. Here you will find practical tips and instructions on how to make your garage safer or find the right accessories for your needs. Thanks to Novoferm, you can transform your home into a place of security and style where you can feel completely at ease.

Our contributions at a glance

Here you will find professional tips and tricks for garage doors and garage door accessories.

Cleaning & care

Security

Installation & assembly

Our garage door guide provides comprehensive information on installation and assembly.

Installing garage doors: how the professionals at Novoferm do it

Garage doors are undoubtedly extremely important elements of any garage. They provide the space your vehicle needs to get to its parking space and protect it from the weather, theft or damage.


Swingdoors: they are suitable for these garages

The swing door can certainly be described as the original form of garage door. Until the 1950s, when up-and-over garage doors slowly but surely lost their...

Wooden garage doors: everything you need to know about types, installation and care

Nowadays, garage doors are usually made of metal and plastic. Of course, in contrast to the previously mentioned designs, this material is generally more maintenance-intensive. But it also has...


Wooden-look garage door: what matters with garage doors!

Are you looking for a garage door to match the architecture of your home? Then a timber-look garage door could be just the thing for you! Like all garage doors from Novoferm, the timber...

Sectional door with door: Novoferm professional tips on installation & maintenance

A roller garage door with door offers private users a great deal of convenience. A sectional door with door can also be of great benefit for commercial garages. Novoferm therefore has a large selection of sectional doors with door...


Garage door price with installation: You can expect these costs

The price of a garage door with installation depends on various factors such as the type of garage door, size, equipment or accessories. In addition, the expenses...

Roller garage door: the pros and cons compared

Today, you have an enormously wide choice when it comes to doors for your garage. The market caters for numerous material requirements and almost every conceivable colour. There are also options for visually customising the garage door...


The advantages of swing doors: why they are a good choice!

Swing doors for garages are not as common as sectional doors or up-and-over doors. Nevertheless, swing doors are the ideal solution if the garage is to be used...

Accessories

Discover a wide range of useful accessories to optimise your garage doors.

Electric garage doors: the most important features at a glance

Electric garage doors are no longer a luxury. In fact, they are now installed or retrofitted particularly frequently. No wonder, because in everyday life they offer their...


Garage door accessories: garage door springs at a glance

In many private and commercial buildings, garage doors consist of sectional doors or up-and-over doors. The difference lies in the fact that an up-and-over door takes up space in front of the...

Garage door openers: what you should consider

Garage door openers are much more than just motors for opening and closing your garage. They make your life easier and also make your covered parking space safer!


Efficient LED garage door lighting:

Garage door lighting is an important aspect of a building's security. This applies to both private homes and commercial properties. The right outdoor lighting...

Garage door openers are so convenient:

Sit comfortably in the car, trigger the remote control and wait until the garage door opens by itself: Especially in winter and generally in bad weather, this is a small but nice luxury...

Garage door opener app: convenient garage door control via smartphone

Garage doors can be opened manually or electrically. The electric garage doors can be operated using a button or a hand-held transmitter. Even more convenient is the control via...

Security

Optimise the security of your garage with our garage door security tips.

Garage door with door: what you need to know!

Your garage is probably much more than just a parking space for your car. It may also be used as a storage room, a workshop and/or space for parties...

This is why safety plays such an important role in door operators:

The safety of modern door operators plays an important role in the purchasing decision for two reasons: The door operator must run trouble-free in order to prevent injury to people and...

How you can increase the security of your garage door!

In many houses and commercial properties, the garage door is supplemented by a side door. A matching garage door, such as those offered by Novoferm for many models, increases the security of the...

Garage door burglary protection: Effective measures to secure your garage

Many people use their garage for more than just parking a vehicle. Other items such as tools, garden furniture, toys or pool accessories are also stored in the garage.

Cleaning & care

Discover valuable tips for cleaning and caring for your garage doors.

How ventilation works in your garage

Compared to your living space, your garage is probably both less well insulated and hardly designed for efficient ventilation. Many such parking spaces have a relatively...

Up-and-overgarage door: how to maintain it for a long time

An up-and-over garage door is the classic solution for garage doors. The doors are available in various designs made from different materials. So that you can enjoy your...

Insulate garage doors properly: we show you what's important

There are various reasons for both private individuals and commercial enterprises to insulate a garage door. The most important arguments in favour of insulating the garage door...

Painting the garage door: Tips and tricks for a fresh and appealing look

The garage is an integral part of the house to which it belongs. A well-maintained garage door not only ensures an attractive appearance, but also contributes to maintaining the value of the property...