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Roller vs sectional garage doors – which type is best suited to my home?

Modern garage doors have improved in leaps and bounds in recent years, particularly in terms of design and functionality, giving you more options than ever. With such great variety on offer, deciding which type of garage door is best for your needs can be challenging and perhaps a little overwhelming.



We’ve broken down the key differences between the two most popular types – sectional garage doors and roller garage doors – to highlight the benefits of each.



If you're in the market for a new garage door, read on and we'll guide you towards the type of garage door that's perfectly suited to your needs.

What is a roller garage door?

B&D invented the original garage door – the Roll-A-Door – back in 1956, and it’s still an Aussie favourite.

Roller garage doors are made from a metal curtain stamped to form a ribbed pattern. As the door opens, the curtain rolls up (like a carpet) to sit above the door opening, leaving the rest of the ceiling space free.



Adequate space directly above the opening is necessary to house the door in its rolled-up form. If you don’t have a perfectly horizontal internal garage roof-line or if support beams or overhead storage affect ceiling access, a roller door is most likely the best solution for you.

B&D's unique 'brake press' technology ensures our roller doors remain flat and robust for the duration of their lifespan. Nylofelt strips along the edge of every door makes for smooth, quiet operation and a weather seal along the bottom prevents dust, leaves and debris from entering the garage.

The ribbed pattern of the roller door profile is limited to a horizontal aspect with a variety of deeper, rounded horizontal profiles available throughout the range. The unique Roll-A-Door Neo for example looks like a sectional door with its sleek broad panels but has the functionality of the roller door. The Roll-A-Door Neo is the perfect solution when you prefer the look of a sectional door, but your garage space won’t allow for it.

In high wind-prone areas, B&D’s Wind Rated Roller Door is certified for use in all cyclone-affected regions throughout Australia. It features sturdy aluminium guides and wind clips fitted to the curtain profile for superior strength.

For colour, you can choose from the full COLORBOND® palette and B&D’s exclusive Timber Coat colour range across all roller door models. Browse our full range, which includes Roll-A-Door Neo, Roll-A-Door, and Rollmasta.

Although B&D first introduced the Roll-A-Door over 60 years ago, its durability and style haven’t diminished there are more options, colour choices, and features now than ever.

What is a sectional garage door?

Sectional garage doors are made from horizontal steel panels (sections) hinged together so the door can follow a curved path as it opens, storing neatly across the garage ceiling. These rigid panels come in various widths and profiles, letting you match your door to any architectural style or cladding.



While the strong sectional panels offer excellent strength and security, you can boost security further by fitting your door with B&D’s AUTO LOCK™ an automated, heavy-duty bolt that locks your garage door every time it closes.

Increasingly popular for modern and traditional homes alike, our range of sectional doors includes Panelift, Panelift Icon, and the innovative Designer Series. If environmental threats like bushfires or cyclones affect your home, B&D’s Bal-Maze and Storm-Shield sectional doors offer maximum protection from harsh weather.

Rounding up, roller garage doors are suitable when ceiling space is limited and feature a simple, linear design aspect. Sectional garage doors allow you to be creative with form and texture though they may require a little more budget.

The B&D Difference

Why doesn’t B&D offer tilt garage doors?

A tilt garage door consists of a rigid single panel that swings on side arms, outward and upward to be stored along the ceiling of the garage. Here’s a quick rundown on why B&D don’t offer this type of door.

Tilt garage doors require ample space in front of the garage to swing the door open, creating an inconvenience in more ways than one. The outward tilting action creates a hazard with risk of serious injury, especially if the door’s springs snap, which could lead to it hurting someone or damaging property.

Tilt doors don’t allow you to park right up against the door as it needs more room to swing open. The lack of side support also makes tilting doors susceptible to wind damage and draughts and are more likely to suffer dents.

Regardless of which garage door type you opt for, let our expert team guide you through the process. A trained B&D professional can walk you through the many options available, or we can bring our entire B&D mobile showroom to your driveway with B&D To You – contact us for a complimentary measure and quote

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