Release Date 2025-09-23
Choosing a garage door requires balancing space compatibility, style consistency, and safety durability. The core classification is based on "opening method". Below is a concise guide to 4 mainstream types.
Core Structure: Composed of multiple (usually 4-8) panels joined together. It flips upward along tracks and is stored at the top of the garage (parallel to the ceiling), taking up no side or rear space.
Materials & Styles:
Mainstream: Aluminum alloy (moisture-proof and rust-proof); cold-rolled steel plates (cost-effective);
High-end: Solid wood (warm texture, suitable for pastoral/retro styles, requires regular maintenance);
Panels are mostly filled with polyurethane for thermal insulation and soundproofing.
Advantages: High space utilization; good sealing and quiet operation (noise ≤ 55dB); standard anti-pinch/anti-fall safety designs.
Suitable For: Most villa garages (especially compact spaces or families pursuing quiet operation).
2. Roll-Up Garage Door – For Special Spaces
Core Structure: Made of metal slats that roll vertically into an ultra-thin roller box (15-20cm thick) at the top, taking up almost no space.
Materials & Styles: Aluminum alloy slats (lightweight and rust-proof, suitable for minimalist styles); galvanized steel plates (impact-resistant, suitable for industrial styles); transparent PC panels can be embedded for light transmission.
Advantages: Fits garages with side obstacles or minimal top space (clear height < 2.2m); strong wind resistance (ideal for coastal/high-rise villas); fast opening (< 10 seconds).
Suitable For: Compact villa garages with side pillars/cabinets or overhead pipes.
3. Sliding Garage Door – For Extra-Wide/Low Garages
Core Structure: Monolithic or double-leaf split door that slides open along side tracks, requiring "door width + 10cm" of side space.
Materials & Styles: Double-leaf aluminum alloy (suitable for modern styles, can be painted the same color as the villa exterior for an "invisible" effect); steel (suitable for extra-wide garages, can add vision panels).
Advantages: No need for top storage space (fits low garages with clear height 2.0-2.2m); supports extra-wide sizes (4.5-6m for double/triple parking spaces); durable structure.
Suitable For: Villa garages with overhead pipes/suspended ceilings or extra-wide multi-parking spaces.
4. Swing Garage Door – For Retro & Spacious Garages
Core Structure: Single/double-leaf monolithic door that swings inward/outward, requiring "door width + 1.5m" of space in front of/behind the door.
Materials & Styles: Solid wood (mainstream, suitable for pastoral/retro American/European styles, can be carved or added with grilles); weathered steel (suitable for industrial styles).
Advantages: High style recognition (enhances the retro texture of the villa); flexible opening; easy maintenance (can be operated manually).
Suitable For: Detached villas with garage depth ≥ 5m and families pursuing retro styles.
