Hormann Up and Over Doors
Series 2000 UK Range
There are essentially two types of Hormann one piece up and over garage doors in the Series 2000 UK range – canopy and retractable. The main differences between the two doors are the spring arrangements – the retractable door has the lifting springs at the side and the canopy door has the springs at the head and the canopy door protrudes when open. Both have advantages and disadvantages.
Canopy doors – advantages
> There are no tracks therefore gas meters, side doors into the garage or shelving presents no problems.
>The spring arrangement to the head means that the sides of the opening are pretty well unobstructed save the weather strip of around 1” that is attached to the frame. This means full drive htrough width when open.
> There is less swing out on a canopy door.
Canopy doors – disadvantages
> The main disadvantage of the canopy door is the need for a bow arm converter to enable electric operation. A bow arm will reduce will the drive through height by 5-6 inches.
> Canopy gear is only available up to 8 feet (2438mm) wide and 7 feet (2134mm) high
Retractable doors – advantages
>There are varying spring strengths to enable appropriate tensioning to facilitate optimum lifting operation for all sizes and weights of doors.
> The retractable door can have electrically operated openers fitted as standard with no extra equipment required..
> Retractable PLUS gear is available that gives virtually full drive width (by having the arms positioned higher and avoiding contact with extended mirrors).
Retractable doors – disadvantages
The spring and lifting arm arrangement is situated on the vertical track legs thus reducing the drive through width by nearly 6” (because of the position of the arms fouling the passage for vehicle mirrors). Retractable PLUS gear can limit this problem on narrower doors.
Steel
A range of ten styles is offered in the standard UK range of Hormann doors, a mix of traditional and contemporary. Some styles have glazing options, some styles have colour choices and all styles can have any of the attractive selection of handles fitted (available as optional extras). A side door is produced to match several of the styles. For the particularly adventurous an open for infill garage door is made; the chassis and frame prepared for infilling with a purpose made panel.
The Hormann steel up and over range have, in the main, a powder coat finish that does not require painting. There is also the Decograin® finish which is a UV-resistant synthetic foil treated with a special surface protection to preserve the beautiful appearance for many years. The Decograin® finish is perfect for matching Upvc window surrounds, especially with the three colour choices available.
Arguably the highest quality finish to an up and over garage door, the doors are built to stringently high standards and produced in accordance to the rigorous quality manufacturing system DIN ISO 9001, fulfilling all the requirements of European standard 13241-1. The boundary frame is welded (not riveted) in the corners and the borders of the panels and steel strengthening struts are turned into themselves to avoid any sharp edges.
GRP
The Hormann GRP up and over garage door comprises of a sturdy GRP panel and the open for infill leaf frame. Again, there is a choice of ten different patterns that vary from rustic to modern. Two of the doors are produced with a white supersmooth finish, the other eight have a wood grained finish that matches exactly the appearance authentic timber; in fact to the level that you need to touch the door before you are aware that it is manufactured from the durable GRP. Choose from five woodgrain colours (including white).
Maintenance free, the GRP door will last for many years without the need for treatment or painting.
Timber
The Hormann timber up and over garage door range is absolutely stunning – sixteen different patterns in the UK range, all with great character and individuality. All of the timber is hand crafted and finished to first-rate quality joinery standards, the panels being secured in the open for infill leaf frame. Eleven of the panel styles are solid western red cedar wood, four are a composite construction of high grade external plywood and decorative facings of solid western red cedar wood, the last style being of a raised and fielded construction. Treating timber doors is absolutely essential – to make it easy Hormann will actually fully finish the door if required in a high quality Sikkens microporous treatment. Hormann timber up and over doors really do add charm and character to any style of property.