Garage doors roller shutters: sizes, prices, design and installation features

For any car owner, the issue of the safety of the vehicle is important, and therefore arrangement of a garagein particular the choice of gate. Garage doors, roller shutters, are especially popular: sizes, prices and versions of which can be very diverse. The article will provide technical characteristics of garage shutters, prices for structures, recommendations for installing roller shutters with your own hands, video instructions and photo examples.

Types, sizes, prices of garage doors: roller shutters, lifting, swing and sliding structures

Specialized sites and shops provide customers with a wide range of garage doors - sizes, prices and materials for their manufacture can satisfy the requirements of the most discerning customers.

It is important to remember that correctly selected gates for garage will protect the vehicle not only from theft and mechanical damage, but also from bad weather conditions, contributing to the creation of a favorable indoor climate and good safety of car parts.

There are several main types of garage doors:

• lifting sectional;
• lifting and turning;
• swing;
• retractable;
• roller shutters (roller shutters, roller shutters).

Overhead sectional and overhead doors

Overhead sectional doors are a solid structure consisting of sandwich panels or individual steel / aluminum (in luxury versions - wooden) panels, connected by hinged hinges. It moves along the guides using a lifting mechanism. Such doors are produced with a width of 2085-3085 mm and a height of 2250-3500 mm.

In the open position, the entire structure is located under the ceiling of the garage, thereby saving space in the room. Among its advantages are long service life, good heat and sound insulation, resistance to deformation.

The disadvantages of such gates include their rather high cost (the price of standard-size garage doors starts from 40 thousand rubles).Moreover, due to the complex design, it is worth considering not only the installation costs, but also the additional costs for the constant maintenance of the mechanism parts. You will also have to spend money on paying for the protected area, since the overhead sectional doors are not sufficiently resistant to burglary. In addition, due to the presence of a sliding sash, the length of the garage should be at least one and a half times its width.

An up-and-over gate is a one-piece stainless steel panel mounted on a steel frame and, as a rule, additionally equipped with an electric drive, so that the gate can be opened and closed without leaving the car.

When open, they are located under the ceiling at an angle of 90 degrees and do not take up space inside the garage, and the one-piece shield can be additionally insulated or decorated (like walnut, bronze, marble). To do this, use only light materials, otherwise you will have to equip the structure with counterweights. The gate reliably protects the car from adverse weather conditions and burglary.

Among the disadvantages, we can mention the restrictions on the use - the overhead gate can be used exclusively in rectangular openings and open no more than 10 times a day. If even a small part of them is damaged, the entire structure will have to be replaced, and the installed gates reduce the height of the doorway by about 20 cm.The cost of a standard garage door is on average from 35 thousand rubles, dimensions vary from 2 to 2.7 m in width and from 1.8 to 6 m in height.

Hinged, sliding and roller shutters

Swinging garage doors consist of hinged leaves attached to rigid posts. These flaps can be opened both inward and outward. One of the doors is often equipped with a wicket. The advantages of such gates are their durability and low cost (about 17.5 thousand rubles). They are great for warm garages, but to open the doors, you need to provide a free and level area at the entrance to the garage. They can be made in any size.

Sliding garage doors are equipped with a special roller system, with the help of which the sash made of aluminum profiles or shaped pipe (if it is a lattice structure) moves to the side. You can install such gates both outside and inside the garage, but it is imperative to provide free space for rollback, equal in size to the sash.

The advantages of sliding gates are reliability, durability, space saving in front of the garage entrance. Among the disadvantages are the high price (from 58 thousand rubles) and specific requirements for the size of the garage: due to the design features, the garage wall should be at least one and a half times the width of the opening. Available in a wide variety of sizes with sash widths from 2 m.

In recent years, roller shutters, or roller shutters, which are widespread in Europe and the USA, have become very popular among garage owners. The sizes of such gates vary between 150-430 cm (width) and 150-270 cm (height), the cost starts from the mark of 7 thousand rubles. and can reach 70 thousand rubles, depending on the configuration and material of manufacture. Their structure, advantages and disadvantages should be analyzed in more detail.

How roller shutters for a garage are arranged: types, advantages and disadvantages

The device of rolling garage doors is so simple that if you have basic skills and tools, it is quite possible to carry out the installation of roller shutters with your own hands.

Features of the roller shutter device

Roller shutters are a kind of blinds and consist of basic and additional elements.

The main elements are:

• sheet of steel or aluminum lamellas (roller shutter profiles);
• two vertical guide rails;
• a take-up shaft on which a web of lamellas is wound;
• protective rectangular or semicircular box in which the rolled canvas is placed;
• drive (mechanical or electrical);
• crossbar or automatic locks;
• for automatic gates - an unlocking lever that allows you to open them in the event of a power outage.

Roller shutters can be equipped with additional elements at the request of the customer. This could be:

• remote control system;
• anti-theft and fire alarm;
• silicone or rubber seals;
• door heating system for easy opening and closing at low temperatures, etc.

The main types of roller shutters for the garage

There are several classifications of roller shutters:

• by material;
• control method;
• degree of protection;
• installation method.

Depending on the material, steel and aluminum roller shutters are distinguished. The former are durable, provide good burglary protection and sound insulation, but they are quite expensive. The latter have good protective and decorative characteristics, are light and reliable, affordable, resistant to moisture and are not afraid of rust.

According to the control method, roller shutters are automatic and mechanical. Automatic roller shutters are equipped with an electric drive. They are operated using buttons or a remote control. In this case, even de-energized gates can be opened with a special key.

For the safety of others, the automatic gate is additionally equipped with a motion sensor. The price of garage shutters of this type is their significant disadvantage (at least 2,000 rubles, plus about 6,000 rubles will have to be paid for sensors).

Mechanical gates are manually driven. They cost much less, but are not suitable for roller shutters weighing more than 30 kg.

According to the degree of protection, groups of roller shutters are distinguished:

• with a low level of protection (class P1-P2) - provide protection against noise and dust (such roller shutters are also called classic, or plumbing);
• with an average level of protection (class P3-P5) - due to the steel profile, they are more durable and resistant to burglary;
• with a high level of protection (class P6-P8) - bulletproof armored gates.

By the method of installation, there are:

• external roller shutters (or overhead) - are installed outside the garage, and the box is attached above the doorway;
• built-in - mounted directly into the opening, which provides more reliable protection;
• combined - for installation, it is necessary to provide a separate niche above the opening.

All three methods allow mounting the box both inside and outside the garage.

Roller shutter advantages

Roller shutters have many advantages, which explains their widespread use not only in private garages, but also in commercial facilities: shopping centers, warehouses, bank and office premises.

Protective shutters (their price will be discussed in more detail below) are compact. They save space - an average of about 2 m when compared with swing gates. In conditions of a limited amount of land for construction and prices for garages, roller shutters will be the best solution.

It is important! Despite the fact that these doors are ideal for large and non-standard doorways, there are restrictions on the size of the roller shutters. For steel profiles, the door width must not exceed 7 m with a total door area not exceeding 49 m², and for aluminum structures - 6 m (maximum door area - up to 14 m²).

Due to its simple design, rolling shutters are easy to operate, do not require significant maintenance costs, the purchase of lubricants or painting materials. Considering how much garage roller shutters cost, this can be considered another bonus. If you have basic skills, you can make not only self-installation of roller shutters (video instructions clearly show this process), but also repair roller shutters with your own hands.

For example, in case of mechanical damage to the lamellas, it is necessary to remove the box cover, lower and dismantle the canvas, and then unfold it for the bulkhead and remove the side locks. Next, you should disconnect the deformed lamellas and install new ones, connecting them with each other with the locking part, attach the end lamella and install the canvas in the guides. Recommendations for the repair of roller shutters and a video of installing roller shutters with your own hands can be easily found on the Internet.

There are other reasons to buy roller shutters for a garage - the price is quite affordable, roller shutters are corrosion resistant and durable. Even budget aluminum doors will last at least 10 years. Regardless of the material, they protect the room well from dust and noise, and the insulation can reduce heat loss by 20%.

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Rolling shutters are aesthetically pleasing. There is a wide variety of colors on the market - from standard white, gray, brown, blue or black to more original shades (ruby red, Irish oak, green spruce, etc.). A rich palette and imitation of various textures allow rolling shutters to harmoniously fit into any architectural style.

Disadvantages of roller shutters

The web of profiles cannot be opened without cutting the metal first. In addition, metal roller shutters are often additionally equipped with an alarm. Nevertheless, many garage owners prefer to install roller shutters in protected areas. Steel armored gates are considered a more reliable option, but they are expensive.

Roller shutters are best suited for unheated garages, since their design does not retain heat well and lets cold air from the street into the room. Under the influence of low temperatures, some elements of the gate may become covered with ice and it will be difficult to open them. This problem can be solved by using an anti-icing spray or by installing an expensive door heating system.

Garage doors roller shutters: sizes, prices and popular manufacturers

The price of roller shutter doors for a garage differs significantly depending on the materials, the complexity of the box, the availability of additional options such as a fire alarm or a motion sensor. The most budgetary option is aluminum roller shutters with a manual drive, they are affordable for any garage owner, the most expensive are models made of armored steel.

The price of garage shutters also depends on the size of the garage door. Roller shutters must ideally fit into the doorway, this ensures a smooth movement of the curtain and a long service life of the entire structure. For this reason, before placing an order, it is necessary to make the most careful measurements.

Table of standard sizes and approximate prices for roller shutter gates:

Opening width, mm	Opening height, mm	type of drive	price, rub.
1500	1500	Mechanical	6800
2200	2500		19100
2500	2500		20500
3000	2500		28400
1500	1500	Auto	7100
2200	2500		23200
2500	2500		24500
3000	2500		38000
4000	2700		60000
4300	2700		68000

 

It is interesting! The standard gate width for a motorcycle is from 1.8 m, for a car - from 2.5 m, for an SUV - from 2.8 m.

The price of roller shutters for garage doors also depends on the manufacturer. Three companies can be distinguished among the leaders of the domestic market:

1. Hormann (Germany) - the high price of roller shutters for a garage from this manufacturer is compensated for by true German quality and reliability, confirmed by international certificates and a 10-year warranty.
2. DoorHan (Russia) - thanks to its own production of economy-class garage doors. the company is currently successfully leading the CIS and Chinese markets.
3. Alutech (Belarus) is the largest manufacturer of all types of gates and automatics, as well as aluminum profile systems, distinguished by the optimal combination of price and quality.

How to install a roller shutter with your own hands: installation tips

In the case of roller shutters, the simplicity of their design allows for DIY installation of roller shutters. This does not require specific skills, you just need to have a little experience or find a video of roller shutters installation on the Internet.

Roller shutter installation tools:

• screwdriver;
• a hammer;
• pliers;
• building level;
• roulette;
• nippers;
• drill;
• set of drills;
• puncher;
• rivet gun;
• scissors for metal cutting;
• acrylic or silicone sealant;
• polyurethane foam;
• assembly gun;
• set of mounts;
• screwdrivers;
• spanners;
• multimeter for connecting an electric drive.

Before buying a roller shutter gate, you need to take into account many factors: decide on the price limit, choose the right material, color, level of protection, control method, the optimal installation method, and also make careful measurements of the garage opening.

Helpful information! To ensure tightness and easy movement of roller shutters installed on the garage, the difference between the diagonal measurements of the opening should not exceed 5 mm. It is also necessary to check how even the sides of the opening are horizontally (this is done using a level) and vertical (using plumb lines). No more than 1.5 mm deviation is allowed for each meter. In addition, after the installation of the box, the space between it and the opening cannot exceed 5 mm.

In general, it is not difficult to install a roller shutter gate on a garage with your own hands. It is enough to adhere to a certain algorithm of actions.

Preparatory stage

If the upper and side slopes of the garage opening do not meet the above requirements, all irregularities, cracks and chips should be carefully leveled using special linings and building mixtures. The whole further course of work on installing roller shutters with your own hands depends on how well it will be done.

Next, you should prepare the guides. On metal tires at a distance of 50 cm from each other, markings must be made and through them drilled through holes for fasteners with a diameter of 8 mm. In this case, it is necessary to retreat from the edges of the cut of the guide by 10-15 cm. The holes themselves are recommended to be slightly reamed from the outside. Additionally, holes with a diameter of 11.8 cm are drilled in the upper part of the guides for plugs.

Assembling the frame

To assemble the frame, the lid must be attached to the box and a pair of through holes with a diameter of 4.2 mm must be made for installing rivets. After that, it is necessary to mark and drill holes with a diameter of 8 mm to fix the box (on the back side of the box for overhead mounting and at the top of the box for built-in installation). In addition, you will need to drill one hole to connect the drive. Next, the box is connected to the side tires.

The assembled structure should be placed in the garage opening and, using a building level, check that the box is located strictly horizontally relative to the upper slope, and the side guides are strictly vertical. After that, along the holes drilled in the frame, you can mark the slopes on the slopes for fasteners. Also make a mark for the drive exit.

Then the structure is removed, and holes are punched along the marks with a puncher. The diameter of the opening for the drive should be 12 or 16 mm, depending on whether the roller shutters are operated by an electrician or manually. Dowels are inserted into the punched holes, and a protective spring is inserted into the drive hole.

DIY roller shutter frame installation

Remove a special protective film from the back wall of the frame. The frame structure is installed in the prepared opening. At this stage, it is important to make sure that the marks and holes completely match, and also check again with a building level that the guides and the box are not distorted. After that, the structure is securely fixed in the opening with fasteners.

Note! The fasteners must match the load! To fix the frame in a brick, concrete or stone opening, use plastic dowels and steel anchors from 3 cm, for openings with voids - anchors from 6 cm, for metal openings - self-tapping screws, and for wooden openings - screws and studs.

All fastening elements must be tightened evenly. Otherwise, during operation, the structure may be distorted, as a result of which the roller shutters will go very tightly, and a characteristic rattle will appear. Video and photo recommendations will help you avoid mistakes and carry out the installation of roller shutters yourself.

Installation of control elements and door leaf

Mechanical control of roller shutters is carried out using a special lever. For outdoor installation (it is most suitable for installing a roller shutter with your own hands), a marking is made inside the room, holes are drilled along it and guides and a tape layer are attached to the opening. The installation of electrical control elements is carried out according to the scheme attached by the manufacturer (if at this stage questions arise, it is best to seek advice from reference books or at least familiarize yourself with the numerous videos of installing roller shutters).

Next, the canvas is mounted. Crossbars (automatic locks) are attached to the last slat of the canvas. The shaft is wrapped with a web, the edges of the web are installed in the grooves of the guides, traction springs are mounted in the upper part of the web and fixed in the drilled holes of the shaft. To adjust the web in the extreme lower and upper positions, limit stops are installed. Connect the controls and check how all the elements and mechanisms work. After that, remove the protective film from the outer side of the roller shutters. Plugs and gaps are installed and sealed, the seams are sealed with polyurethane foam.

Acting in accordance with these instructions, you can easily install the rolling shutter yourself. For more detailed information, you can find numerous videos on the Internet - how to install the roller shutter gate yourself and even how to make your own roller shutter.