The Novoferm guide
Tips & tricks for garage doors
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 access its parking space and protect it from the weather, theft or other possible negative influences. The garage interior itself also benefits from a good garage door. This is because the dangers of damp corners or even mould can be practically eliminated with the right door.
However, all these benefits can only be achieved if not only a high-quality, highly functional garage door is chosen, but also if it is installed correctly. Read on to find out how the professionals go about installing a garage door, what you need to pay particular attention to with electric garage door openers and why it is usually better to have the garage door installed.
HAVE A GARAGE DOOR INSTALLED
IT CAN BE SO RELAXED!
Installing garage doors always involves considerable effort.
Without the right tools and a certain amount of technical expertise, you will not achieve a satisfactory result. If you want to be on the safe side, have a professional install your garage door(s).
In addition to saving time, this has many other important advantages.
Accurate fit: Measuring correctly is something that needs to be learnt. If you install your garage door yourself and don't work with a tape measure and folding rule every day, there's a high risk that you'll mismeasure and end up ordering a door that doesn't fit properly. You can hand over this responsibility to a professional.
Functional reliability: Garage doors must function reliably over the long term. They are a significant cost factor. A professional will ensure that everything works properly and that you can enjoy your door for a long time. Furthermore, the operation of a garage door can be dangerous for people if it is not installed correctly. The expert knows exactly what he is doing and guarantees the necessary safety.
Advice, customer service, guarantee: If you work with a specialist company, you will receive a guarantee on your door and its installation. In addition, you can usually rely on good advice and long-term support in the event of any questions, problems, etc.
GARAGE ASSEMBLY
FIVE STEPS TO A NEW GARAGE DOOR WITH NOVOFERM
The installation of a garage door usually takes place in five simple steps with the support of a professional.
- Consultation: With a specialist company at your side, the first step is usually to get comprehensive advice on your garage door options.
- Measurement: The professional takes responsibility for all measuring work. You can be sure that you will get a perfectly fitting garage door.
- Removal of the old door if necessary: Of course, you do not have to remove and dispose of the garage door that may need replacing yourself.
- Installation: Installation is carried out in accordance with all applicable specifications. Your door will therefore function safely and reliably in the long term. There is of course a guarantee.
- Commissioning: After installation, you will receive an introduction to all the features of your new garage door - from the remote control functions to any smart home options and specific maintenance information.
INSTALLING AN ELECTRIC GARAGE DOOR
YOU SHOULD BEAR THIS IN MIND!
Even before installing a garage door, there are many subtleties to consider. We have summarised the two most important factors for you here. If you have your garage door installed by a professional, you will of course not run the risk of making serious mistakes in any of these areas.
- Tractive force: Before installation, it is particularly important to ensure that your operator is designed for the weight of the garage door leaf in question. Larger doors naturally require a higher tractive force. As a guide, you can use the following calculation - ten square metres of garage door = operator with at least 700 N tractive force.
- It is also very important to pay attention to the pulling technology. As a rule, either a chain or a belt drive is used. You should be aware that toothed belts are significantly quieter in operation. However, they are somewhat less powerful and are not as durable as chain drives.
RELIABLE GARAGE DOOR INSTALLATION FROM NOVOFERM
Novoferm is your reliable, customer-focussed and experienced partner for the installation of your garage doors. We offer you a full service - from detailed advice and the removal of your old doors to the commissioning of your new system. You too can rely on innovation, quality and reliability in products and service - based on over 60 years of company tradition.
