
Types of Overhead Garage Doors
In terms of overall use and ownership, overhead garage doors are by and large the most popular option for homeowners. The reason that so many people love them is that they are often affordable, easy to install, convenient to use and make the best use of space compared to garage doors that swing out or roll to the side. Overhead garage doors also tend to be most easily coupled with automatic garage door openers, letting you enter the garage and close it behind you without having to get out of the car. Also, overhead garage door repairs are easily available. To help you understand more about overhead garage doors and why so many homeowners seem to love them, here are the different types of overhead garage doors and their benefits:
Single Panel Overhead Garage Doors
In the 1950s, homeowners who needed to park their cars started to switch to overhead track systems that offered more comfort and productive use of space contrasted with conventional swinging or sliding door boards. One of the primary models was the single-board overhead garage door. Like its name, this door is made out of one strong bit of wood, aluminum, metal or some other material. An overhead track enabled owners to pull outward on the handle, giving the door a chance to raise easily because of the stabilizer spring. The door would then slide overhead, enabling them to drive into the garage. The biggest problems with this design were that it was frequently heavy, could lead to track malfunctions easily and also that the door had to pivot outwards before it could slide overhead. Regarding the last problem, in particular, it meant that homeowners had to keep their car parked several feet away when trying to open their garage.