Choosing an operating mechanism that’s suitable for your garage is as important as choosing the right door panel. This section explains the difference between the two types of Up & Over mechanisms: canopy and retractable. If you need more information, our technical services department are always happy to help.

The Canopy Gear for Single Up-and-Over Doors

When we ask customers,‘excellent security’ always comes high on their feature list. We firmly believe that you can’t make anything too secure. So we’re constantly searching for new ways to improve security on our doors and give our customers what they deserve. After all, providing a secure environment is the primary job of any garage door.

Secure 2-point locking preventing unauthorized entry.		Optional 4-point locking kit for extra peace of mind. Garador can supply an additional security kit comprising steel locking bar rods and slam-shut latches to increase the number of locking points from two to four.

The Retractable Gear for Single Up-and-Over Doors

When we ask customers,‘excellent security’ always comes high on their feature list. We firmly believe that you can’t make anything too secure. So we’re constantly searching for new ways to improve security on our doors and give our customers what they deserve. After all, providing a secure environment is the primary job of any garage door.

Secure 2-point locking preventing unauthorized entry.		Secure parking position to prevent the door from uncontrolled closing.		Optional 4-point locking kit for extra peace of mind. Garador can supply an additional security kit comprising steel locking bar rods and slam-shut latches to increase the number of locking points from two to four.

The Retractable Gear for Double Up-and-Over Doors

Doubles need the same attention to detail as our single doors, with the need for safety and security just as important as design. It is with this in mind that great care is taken to produce doors as safe and as easy to operate as our single versions

Secure parking position to prevent the door from uncontrolled closing.		Secure locking to prevent forced entry