Why Choose a Gliderol Garage Door?

A privately owned company, Gliderol Garage Doors have been manufacturing a range of high quality vertical lift physical security solutions since 1974. The company has been in the UK garage door market for the last 30 years and in that time have established themselves as the leading manufacturer of roller doors.

In fact with an ever evolving range of products, Gliderol continually strive to ensure they stay ahead of the competition. Based in Peterlee, County Durham they now produce 3 main types of garage doors from their purpose built, state of the art manufacturing facility.


Gliderol Steel Roller Doors – Simple, Affordable and Long Lasting Security for your Garage

This type of roller door is ideal for securing a large range of openings at an affordable price. Constructed from a roll formed continuous sheet of steel that coils around a drum wheel the Gliderol single skin roller garage door has become synonymous with quality, performance and reliability.

Juniper Green Roller Garage Doors By Gliderol.
Golden Oak Roller Garage Doors By Gliderol.

Available in a choice of 16 standard colours, manual and automatic operation along with bespoke sizes at no additional cost this superb product continues to be the industry leader in the domestic roller garage door market.

To find out more information on this product please refer to our in depth Gliderol roller door page or to obtain a quote call now on 0844 804 5577 and a friendly member of staff will be on hand to offer support.

Gliderol Insulated Roller Shutter Garage Doors – Thermal Performance at a Price you can Afford

The premium roller garage door that Gliderol manufacture, this product has seen an increase in popularity in recent years as homeowners have become switched on to the fact that in order to reduce energy consumption, the home requires insulation to become efficient.

Gliderol insulated aluminium electric roller shutter garage door fitted to a single garage and finished with white powder coated paint.
Internal view of the Gliderol insulated roller garage door showing the remote controls and the full box option.

In principle, the design is similar to the single skin roller door but that is where the similarities end. Rather than being constructed from a single ski of roll formed steel, Gliderol insulated roller shutter garage doors are made up of individual foam filled aluminium laths that interlock together to form a single door curtain. Available to order in 3 variations as detailed below the design provides not only an energy efficient barrier to the elements, but also creates a strong, durable physical security barrier for anyone wanting to gain unauthorised access to your property.

Roll-A-Glide

The premium insulated roller garage door features a powerful and reliable tubular motor, 2 remotes, safety features, a range of colours and made to measure at no additional charge.

Roll-A-Glide Compact

Identical in specification to the premium door but with the benefit of smaller profiles and roll diameter. This makes it the is ideal product for garages with restricted headroom.

Roll-A-Glide Manual

Perfect for garages without power this model features a double skinned insulated aluminium curtain, is easy to operate thanks to the benefit of torsion spring technology and simple to secure using the centre mounted lock.

For more information about Gliderol insulated roller garage doors refer to our buying guide, read the frequently asked questions, view the technical specification or contact us for help and advice.

Gliderol Sectional Overhead Garage Doors – Highly Secure and Energy Efficient Designs

In addition to the above mentioned designs Gliderol also manufacture sectional garage doors in a variety of designs to suit most residential properties. Using a 40mm thick door profile Gliderol sectional doors provide great levels of energy efficient performance and achieve a U value of around 1.4w/m2K.

Gliderol Oxford Sectional Garage Door Design
Gliderol Oxford - White Paint Finish
Gliderol Oxford Sectional Door - Rosewood Laminated

Available in a wide range of sizes, colour options and laminated finishes it is therefore obvious to see why Gliderol sectional garage doors are fast becoming the number one choice for homeowners looking to make upgrades to their homes.

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Top 3 Reasons to Choose a Gliderol Garage Door

Reputable Manufacturer with Years of Experience

With over 20 years in the industry Gliderol is a name you can rely on to offer performance, reliability and value for money. All doors are fully compliant with the latest safety legislation and have been tested and approved to meet all industry requirements giving you the peace of mind that they are not only safe to operate but are also built to last.

Made to Measure Sizes and a Choice of Colours

Perfect for easy fit DIY installation Gliderol roller garage doors are manufactured in made to measure sizes so the homeowner can achieve the perfect fit for no additional cost of a standard sizes product. This means that you can get perfect aesthetic for your garage without the need to add posts, packers or any other modification to change the size of the opening.

Excellent Lead Times

Despite the fact that all Gliderol garage doors are made to order they offer some of the best lead times of any UK manufacturer. With most products delivered in around 2-3 weeks via a direct from the factory delivery service they are an excellent choice for any property owner looking for a fast turnaround time but don`t not want to sacrifice on quality.

Merlin Grey Gliderol-a-Door fitted to a contemporary garage.
Internal View of Gliderol Steel Roller Door.

Looking for technical information on Gliderol Garage Doors?

If you want to find out more information on the fitting requirements for a particular model of door please refer to the relevant pages detailed below.

  • Single Skin Roller Technical Specification
  • Insulated Roller Technical Specification
  • Single Skin Roller Door Installation Instructions
  • Insulated Roller Door Installation Instructions
  • Alternatively find answers for many common queries we suggest you refer to the following pages:

  • What are Sectional Doors and how do they Work?
  • Roller Garage Door Price Guide
  • Roller Doors Overview
  • Buy Easy to Fit Gliderol Garage Doors Online

    Roller Doors Ltd – Suppliers of Gliderol Garage Door around the UK

    Having worked closely with Gliderol for many years we have an excellent level of product knowledge and as such are on hand to provide technical advice, answer your questions and offer any help you may need prior to placing an order. With this in mind if you would like to get a quote or want to speak with us direct please call now on 0844 804 5577 or email sales@rollerdoors.co.uk and we will send you a reply as soon as we can.

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