In the Arabic fairytale The 1001 Nights, Scheherazade tells the story of Ali Baba, who was able to open the secret entrance to the cave of the forty thieves by saying the secret words: Open Sesame. This folk tale hints at humankind’s long desire for doors that open at a whispered word or the touch of a button. An idea that seemed like magic to our forebears can be fully realised in this day and age. There’s a number of benefits to automated garage doors – here’s just some of them.
- The simple things in life give the greatest pleasure. When you arrive home late and it’s cold, dark and raining, you won’t have to get out of your car to open your garage door.
- Easier access. Manually opening a heavy garage door can be an arduous or even impossible task, especially for older people and anyone with mobility issues. Automated garage doors make it easy for everyone to access their garage.
- Extra security. Even if you forget to lock your garage door, anyone wanting to open it will need access to the remote control. Automated garage doors keep your car, one of your most valuable possessions, safe.
- Reduce heat loss. Modern automated garage doors are much more efficient at insulating your garage than the traditional style. Our sectional garage doors have specially designed 42mm thick panels to reduce heat loss – perfect if you use your garage as an extra room in your home.
- Improve the appearance of your home. Automated garage doors are an advanced piece of technology, but they’re available in a range of colours, styles and finishes, meaning they can blend in perfectly to the style of any property.
- Make the most of your space. Coming in a range of styles, modern automated garage doors take up less room in your garage. Sectional garage doors require a minimal amount of space to open, meaning you can use your garage’s full internal space, while roller garage doors maximise headroom.
- The ‘wow’ factor. Let’s face it: there’s something about an automated garage door that makes everyone go ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’. It’s bound to impress your guests.
- No more unreliable keys. You won’t have to worry about snapped keys or rusty keyholes. Your automated garage door will simply open and close at the touch of a button.
- Energy efficiency. You might worry that the electricity used to power an automated garage door could be expensive, but they actually consume very little power when not in use – and when in use, they only take around 15 seconds to open and close.
- Add value to your home. A properly installed automated garage door is a worthwhile investment – and you might be surprised how affordable they are. At Automated Garage Doors & Gates Ltd, you don’t have to buy a brand new garage door: we can simply automate your existing garage door for you.
Ali Baba is remembered for his codeword, but it was the forty thieves who set up the cave with the automatic door – they’re the real heroes of the story. At Automated Garage Doors & Gates Ltd, we’re the automation experts. If you’d like to discuss automating your garage door or having a new one installed, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can call us on 01603 787069, drop us an email to sales@autodoorsandgates.co.uk or call in and see us at our showroom in Norwich.
