Single-width up and over garage doors are designed to save space for individual car garages.

For larger garages or spaces that need to accommodate multiple vehicles, consider the security of double-width up and over garage doors. These doors provide a spacious entry point with a durable design, making them an ideal choice for larger spaces.

Need wider doors? Some specialist up and over door models will go up to 6m wide, but beyond that width start looking at sectional or round the corner type garage doors.

Canopy up-and-over garage doors are simple and easy to use. When you open them, about a third of the door sticks out, making a canopy. The door moves up smoothly with two wheels on each side and folding arms.

A spring system above the door helps lift the wheels. But if you want to go electric and use a remote control, you might need a bow arm converter for a smooth open-and-close.

Retractable up-and-over garage doors offer more lifting power than canopy mechanisms. They may come at a slightly higher cost, but they can handle larger door sizes, up to five meters wide and around 2.6 meters high. Retractable Up and Over Garage Doors are used for bigger doors and those exceeding 8 feet in width.

The retractable mechanism smoothly retracts into the garage. It is connected to the opening through spring-loaded side arms rising from the fixed sub frame that are assisted by tension springs on each side. The door’s movement is both controlled and smooth. A smooth garage door opening is achieved due to the roller wheels in tracks.

An important feature is that retractable doors are well-suited for electric motor drive, and they don’t require extra accessories. A centrally positioned ‘boom’ type electric operator can easily control the door.

Electric up and over garage doors are doors that can be turned into automated ones. Most of them have a special device called a “boom” electric operator. This device has a long arm and a motor that makes the door go up and down. It’s important because it stops and goes back if it senses something in the way, keeping things safe.

Brands like Hormann make these doors, and they usually come with two remotes, controls on the motor, and a manual override in case the power goes out. The manual override can be opened from the outside with a key for safety.

These doors also have lights in them, and some can even be controlled with a smartphone from far away. This makes them easy to use and adds extra safety.