News: The Garador Timber Up And Over Range Natural Timber With Steel At Its Core

The Garador Timber Up and Over Range: Natural Timber with Steel at Its Core

The natural timber finish is what first attracts many customers to a Garador garage door. What is less obvious is the engineering behind it.

Garador timber up and over doors use a rigid galvanised steel box section chassis to support the door panel. The timber boarding or panelling is secured within this framework, combining the appearance of real wood with the structural support of steel. It is an important distinction when comparing timber garage doors that may look similar in a photograph.

Garage Doors Online offers the entire Garador timber up and over range, with standard sizes available to order online and made to measure options across much of the collection.

Why the steel chassis matters
Timber is a natural material, so the way it is supported matters. With a Garador door, the steel chassis provides the main panel stability rather than relying on the timber alone to maintain the overall shape.

This construction helps the door remain square and reduces reliance on the boarding or panelling for structural rigidity. The chassis also supports the operating and locking components, bringing the visible timber finish and the working parts together in one engineered assembly.

The result is a door for buyers who want genuine timber without overlooking the practical details that contribute to dependable everyday use.

A practical advantage if damage occurs

The construction can also be useful later in the door’s life.

Because the timber sections are supported by a separate structural chassis, damage to an individual section does not necessarily mean replacing the complete door panel. Depending on the design, extent of the damage and availability of suitable materials, it may be possible to repair or replace the affected timber.

Any repair should be assessed first, particularly if the chassis or operating gear has also been damaged. Matching the appearance of an older timber finish will need consideration too.

Traditional character with a choice of finishes

Garador’s timber collection includes solid Cedar designs and doors combining Cedar with plywood, providing different panelled and boarded appearances within the range. Both use the steel chassis construction.

The chassis and optional steel fixing sub frame are powder coated, while factory applied timber finishes are available in a choice of colours. This gives buyers the opportunity to coordinate the door with brickwork, windows and other exterior joinery.

Real timber will still need appropriate care. A factory finish provides a useful starting point, but following the manufacturer’s maintenance guidance remains important to protect the wood and retain its appearance.

Factory assembled for straightforward installation

Single Garador timber doors up to 10 feet wide are supplied factory assembled, reducing the amount of assembly required on site. Where specified, the optional steel fixing sub frame provides a coordinated frame arrangement rather than leaving the installer to construct a separate timber frame. Garador’s single door assemblies bring together the door, operating gear and specified frame components before delivery.

Canopy and retractable operating gear options are available. The choice should reflect the opening, available space and whether electric operation is required, so it is worth discussing the complete specification before ordering.

Standard sizes or made to measure

Garage Doors Online offers 29 standard UK size options for Garador timber doors through its online shop, with many designs also available in made to measure sizes.

Standard sizes can be a convenient starting point, but checking the correct ordering dimensions is essential. The door size, overall frame size and clear opening are not interchangeable measurements. Our sales team can help you establish what is required before you place an order.

Garador has been an established UK garage door brand for more than 60 years and is now wholly owned by Hörmann GmbH. Its timber range combines familiar styling with an engineered construction that deserves a closer look when comparing your options.

For help choosing a Garador timber garage door, call 01926 463888 or email enquiries@garagedoorsonline.co.uk. Have your opening measurements and a photograph of the existing garage ready so we can help you narrow down the suitable sizes, designs and operating gear.

Browse the Garador timber range at garagedoorsonline.co.uk, or speak to our team on 0196 463 888 before ordering if you need advice on sizing, frames or electric operation.

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