WM GARAGE DOORS – GARAGE DOOR INSTALLATION
Garage Door Installation Options
Make the right decision when it comes to how your garage door is fitted relative to the opening
Types of Garage Door Fitting Options
The style and colour of your garage door is only one part of how it will look on your home. Another key part, often forgotten or completely misunderstood, is the fitting style, which is how your garage door is installed into its opening. How this looks can make a big difference to the overall appearance and functionality of your garage.
The three main fitting options are face fit, reveal fit and part-reveal fit. Each will impact the final look of your property, as well as things like available drive-through space and even insulation.
Face Fit
A face fit, sometimes called a behind or internal fit, positions your garage door frame on the inside face of the opening. The door covers the full aperture from behind the brickwork.
This fitting option suits garages with a lot of internal space, maximising drive-through width and height. It also provides a clean, flush finish from the outside with all fixings concealed and secured.
Key features include:
- Frame and guides fixed to the inside wall surface
- Door overlaps the structural opening
- Common for roller and sectional garage doors
Reveal Fit
A reveal fit, sometimes called an in-between fit, positions the frame within the opening, between the brick pillars or reveals.
This fitting option suits garages with shorter internal depths, offering a neater and more traditional appearance from the outside.
Key features include:
- Frame sits between the brickwork
- Very popular in Europe
- Retains the building’s existing wall line
- Common for side-hinged and up and over garage doors
Part-Reveal Fit
A part-reveal fit combines both garage door fitting methods. The door or frame sits partly within and partly behind the reveal.
This fitting option suits properties with limited headroom, deep reveals or irregular brickwork. It’s also more flexible when it comes to non-standard openings, offering a balanced appearance between face and reveal fits.
Key features include:
- Used where space or structure restricts a full face fit
- Aligns neatly with deep or uneven reveal
- Common for sectional and roller garage doors
How Does Your Garage Door Fitting Style Impact Performance?
Your garage door fitting style influences more than just appearance. It also impacts how your garage operates, seals, moves and generally fits the available space.
Factor | Face Fit | Reveal Fit | Part-Reveal Fit |
Drive-through width | Maximum | Reduced | Variable |
Weather sealing | Excellent | Moderate | Good |
Visual impact | Modern, flush | Traditional, framed | Mixed |
Internal space needed | High | Low | Moderate |
Installation complexity | Moderate | Simple | Complex |
How to Choose the Right Fitting Style
Before deciding on which fitting option is most suitable for your garage door and your property, be sure to carefully assess, following these steps.
- Measure the opening – Note the width, height and reveal depth of your garage door opening
- Check the internal clearance – Headroom and side space for tracks or guides
- Identify wall construction – Brick, block or render can impact fixing options
- Match door type – Roller and sectional suit face fits best, whilst other garage door types might suit another fitting option
- Consider the look – Think how you want your garage door to fit during installation. Do you prefer a flush or framed or partial reveal finish?
When you work with a professional garage door installation company, like us here at WM Garage Doors, we can help you get the best value for your money, advising you on how to choose the perfect garage door, whether a manual or automatic door is suitable, which fitting option you might prefer and much more.
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OUR SIMPLE PROCESS
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Enquire
Request your free estimation to arrange a home visit.
Site Survey
Our installation team conducts a free site survey, ensuring that the recommended garage door is the right size and type for your specific needs.
Quotation
Following the completion of our free site survey, we furnish you with a no-obligation quote that remains valid for 30 days.
Acceptance
Once your quote has been accepted, we’ll provide you with an estimated delivery date for your new door and keep you informed every step of the way.
Scheduling
Once your new garage door has arrived and been thoroughly checked by our team, we will contact you to arrange a suitable date and time for installation.
Installation
Our fitters will ensure everything is completed to a high standard, leaving you with a perfectly installed, secure, and stylish garage door.
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