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FAAC TO REVEAL FIRST HYBRID BARRIER AT IFSEC
FAAC will be unveiling its first hybrid powered barrier range at this year’s IFSEC exhibition, Hall 4 Stand C10 NEC Birmingham. Combining the high performance and reliability of hydraulics with the flexibility and safety benefits of a 24v motor, the B680 barrier is ideal for a wide variety of commercial applications with high volumes of traffic.
With twice as much power than an electromechanical barrier, the B680 can operate beams up to 8 metres in length and, with fewer moving parts, it is more economical to maintain. An oil-bath lubrication system reduces the wear of the mechanical components, resulting in a longer life span and less operating noise.
Helping installers to comply with current European standards, the B680 features an integrated encoder which monitors the position of the beam and instructs the barrier to reverse if an obstacle is detected. The beam speed can be adjusted through the integrated control board, providing precise control over beam movement.
For increased safety and visibility, the B680 is available with cabinet and beam dual-coloured LED lights.
Also on the stand will be the innovative A140 AIR automatic door system which offers energy savings of up to 40% compared with standard automatic door systems, helping businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and save money. Unlike standard automatic doors, which often stay open much longer than necessary, the A140 uses information from a sensor to optimise opening/closing times, reducing air loss and energy consumed by internal air-conditioning and heating systems.
For applications requiring a wider opening, the A140 AIR is now available with telescopic leaves, providing the perfect space-saving solution. In many cases the A140 can be retro-fitted to an existing automatic door system by simply replacing the internal components in the operator.
With more than 40 years’ experience, FAAC is a world leader in gate and door automation. The company has manufacturing and development facilities in Italy and Ireland and distributes its products in more than 90 countries. Within the UK, FAAC (UK) based in Basingstoke is the market leader in residential and commercial markets, which it serves through a national network of 800 approved installers, all trained to FAAC’s high standards.
LEGBUD ANNOUNCE NEW PRODUCTS AND DESIGNS!
Following numerous requests from customers for a good quality reasonably priced canopy garage doors, Legbud has added them to their range.
At present, they have in stock both 7066 and 7070 horizontal and vertical white canopy doors with or without a 60mm frame .
Delivery time for these models is around a week and from next month, they will have expanded the range to stock virtually all standard sizes.
The new canopy garage doors have a smooth opening action which is achieved with spring assisted arms lifted by a reliable cable and drum system.
Also included is an anti-drop feature which, in the unlikely event of a cable failure, prevents the door falling. The system is fully compliant with all European legislation and all doors are CE marked.
To find out more, call us on 0800 716569 or email crawley@accessgaragedoors.com.
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GLIDEROL'S PUSH BUTTON LUXURY
The Glidermatic GTS Optima garage door opener has a new luxury handset. The sleek three-channel transmitter has a sliding cover to protect the buttons from accidental activation and battery drain.
Light and small, the new profile has a handy loop for a key ring and a useful holder with a clip for attaching to a sun visor. It's every inch the essential modern accessory!
The new transmitter operates the Glidermatic GTS Optima, Gliderol's flagship boom garage door opener, complete with low energy, long life, LED courtesy light and 1000N DC motor - powerful enough for the largest garage door.
SAVE ENERGY SAVE CASH
Insulated garage doors make a lot of sense in a time when we’re all preoccupied with ways to save energy and money.
More and more people are utilising their garage space as an addition room to the house.
Families looking for playroom areas, dads looking for workshops and students who need a space to be creative are finding the garage can be invaluable. With insulated garage doors all these things are realistic options for home owners.
It’s worth remembering garage door drafts have a large impact on heating bill losses of the entire property. Insulation helps you to save cash and also enables you to use the garage space in smart ways.
There are a large range of insulated garage doors available with different designs and features but they all share one important attribute – they are made to offer a very high level of security, which appeals to a lot of our customers.
IF you have any garage door problems we can solve them.
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR GARAGE DOOR
Firstly be sure to understand that of the two main types of garage door springs; torsion and extension, torsion sprung doors are far more dangerous to adjust on your own.
For torsion sprung doors it is certainly advisable to seek the help of a professional with the experience of dealing with the immense pressure involved.
With extension sprung doors it is possible to service them yourself, although you will need to recruit a friend or neighbour to give you a hand. You’ll need one person to support the door whilst the other works on the springs.
For your safety be sure not to attempt spring servicing without using safety cables – older springs can be very precarious.
If you’re not confident you can service your door safely, call us for help, most repair jobs aren’t expensive.
TOP TIP – for the more modern doors which are sectioned, problems with squeaky operation can commonly be solved quickly with some oiling or by replacing faulty hinges.
Own An Old-Style 90's Garage Door?
Do you have an older-style – early 90's Automated Garage Door? Over the years the automation of garage doors has evolved significantly. It is advisable to consider upgrading for security and energy reasons.
Automation is much cheaper, safer and more secure these days. In fact automated garage doors are now a standard request from most customers whatever their budget, and we think it's great that automation so affordable.
We feel it's worth mentioning to people who brought automated garage doors in the early 90's that security has improved to such an extent, you should seriously consider upgrading those old doors.
Back then the remote control operators issued static opening codes. This means there was always a chance that a would-be thief with some research could access a garage remotely with the owner suspecting a thing. This was simply a technological problem but poses a serious risk to garage owners.
Since then remote controls for garage doors are configured in such a way that the actual opening code for each individual door regenerates randomly through an almost infinite amount of possible codes. As such up-to-date automated garage doors give customers the peace of mind of high-tech security.
Manufacturing materials and insulation have also improved so much in the just the last 15 years, it makes to sense replace older-style automated doors when ever possible, to conserve energy and make your home more secure.
Round The Corner Sliding Garage Doors
Round-the-corner garage doors are made to measure and are available in timber and aluminium. They can be automated or manually operated and are suitable for large openings and curved buildings. Round-the Corner doors are ideal for architect led projects, refurbishment and the conservation of listed and traditional buildings.
These sliding garage doors can be made from quality treated timber, aluminium or insulated steel. Both the bespoke wooden and metal garage doors have numerous options for personalisation and adaption into a wide variety of installations from domestic garages and underground car parks, to stables, to boathouses and even light aircraft hangars.
Round the Corner Garage Doors are popular for larger garages as there are vitually no width restrictions and depending on material these doors can be up to 5 metres high. The garage doors can be made from various timbers such as superior spruce, hemlock, larch, oak and sapele.
All these timber options are hand selected to be virtually knot free and can be factory stain or paint finished. Alternatvely garage doors can be made from alumiunium with various finishes.
Tips For Buying Garage Doors
There are many things to consider in the addition or replacement of garage doors to your property and Access Garage Doors are the only experts that YOU should keep in mind - and here’s some our tips for buying garage doors:
1. Download a garage doors brochure. Access Garage Doors already have a huge range of fantastic doors for you to choose from either from stock or special made to order. But if you are still unsure, then contacting our expert team will ensure you find the perfect products, suited to your tastes and requirements.
2. Arrange a free garage doors survey with Access Garage Doors to maximise the potential for your garage doors. Our leading surveyors will assess and advise on products that are wholly suited to your home and individual needs.
3. FREE local delivery is crucial, and when looking at the top 5 tips for buying garage doors, this must also feature highly. Access Garage Doors are committed to bringing Greater London and the Home Counties an excellent service including delivery at no extra cost.
4. Expert fitting service ranks Access Garage Doors as one of the premier garage doors companies in the UK, we boast a highly professional installation service, managed by skilled experts who will pose as little disturbance as possible.
5. Feel reassured. Access Garage Doors are extremely dedicated to your project and sustain a high level of workmanship that will mean your garage doors will endure the test of time.
To find out more about why Access Garage Doors are the company for you, give our team a call on 0800 716569.
Automate Your Garage Doors
Now is the ideal time to automate your garage door. With winter approaching and the days getting shorter with the weather deteriorating why get wet when you want to open or close your garage door? Garage door openers are becoming more frequently installed with garage doors or as a retrofit to an existing garage door. Prices are more competitive so they are rapidly becoming the norm. They are no longer an expensive luxury but an affordable modern convenience.
As technology has progressed and improved, the garage door openers availble on the market today have become increasingly safe, reliable, quieter, quicker, energy saving, extra features and accessories. Garage door openers can be fitted to most garage doors, either connected directly to the garage door or by use of a conversion arm. If there is no power to the garage there is a battery powered unit or even a solar panel can be connected to the garage door opener to charge the battery.
A garage door opener also adds extra security to you garage. When the garage door opener is not in use or even if there is a power cut the garage will remain locked.
