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Best Garage Doors for Elderly Homeowners

Having a car can be a great way to stay independent as you get older, but storing it can be a challenge. A garage is the best option, as cars parked on drives or out on the street are more vulnerable to theft and weather damage. Traditional garage doors can be difficult to open, and you could risk injury or muscle strain by regularly pushing yourself to open a stiff or heavy door. Luckily, there are lots of solutions to this issue - certain styles of door are much easier to open than others, and new technology means that remote controlled doors are an option. Theft can also be a concern, as criminals often target elderly homeowners, so choosing a garage door that's secure and easy to operate is key.

Remote-controlled garage doors

Most new garage doors can be made remote-controlled upon installation, and existing doors can also be automated in most cases. Depending on the type of door, a swing arm or hydraulic operator will be installed to automatically open and close the door at the touch of a button. The control for your garage door can be attached to your keying, so you can open the door when you get in the car, close it again before you drive away, and then simply open it again when you return home - easy! Remote controls with large buttons are simple to use, and you won't have to worry about pressing the wrong thing.

Side opening garage doors

Side opening garage doors are hinged to open just like regular doors, so there's none of the hassle of trying to push and pull a heavy up and over style door. This style of door creates a lovely, traditional look and is available in wood, steel, or UPVC. Automating these doors is simple, and can be done in one of two ways. A swing arm can be used to push and pull the door open and shut, and is cheap to install. A slightly more expensive option, electromechanical operators use a more complex arrangement of cogs and motors to open and close the door with a smoother action.

Roller garage doors

Roller garage doors are one of the most secure options, so they're great if you live in a high-crime neighbourhood and are worried about security. There's no risk of being hit by the door as it swings open, which is a benefit if you have limited mobility and would worry about being too close to heavy side opening doors. Roller garage doors are simple to open and close. Spring assistance on manual doors means you won't need to expend much energy getting them open and closed, while electrical doors will require just a simple button push.


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