Roller Door or Sectional Door? Choosing for a Sunshine Coast Home

When it is time for a new garage door, most Sunshine Coast homes end up choosing between a roller door and a sectional door. Both work well, and both can be motorised. The right one depends on your garage, how you use it and what you want the front of the house to look like.

Roller doors

A roller door is a single steel curtain that rolls onto a drum above the opening.

Good for:

• Garages with low headroom
• Sheds and workshops
• Keeping the ceiling clear for storage
• Simpler, lower-cost installations

Things to consider:

• Less insulation than an insulated sectional door
• The ribbed look suits some homes better than others
• Wide spans can be affected by strong wind

See roller doors.

Sectional doors

A sectional door is made of horizontal panels that travel up and back on tracks along the ceiling.

Good for:

• Wide double openings
• Better sealing against dust, insects and weather
• Insulated panels for hot, west-facing garages
• A wider range of styles, colours and finishes

Things to consider:

• Needs more headroom and ceiling space for the tracks
• Usually costs more than a roller door

See new garage doors.

Questions to ask yourself

1. How much headroom do you have? Measure from the top of the opening to the ceiling.
2. How do you use the garage? A gym, workshop or kids' rumpus room benefits from insulation.
3. How close are you to the beach? Ask about coastal finishes either way.
4. How exposed is your site? On a headland or high block, ask about wind ratings.
5. What does the street see? A sectional door can lift the look of a house.

Still unsure?

A local installer can measure your garage and give you prices for both. Send us your suburb and a photo of the inside of the garage, and we will pass it on.