Carteck carteck switch 40mm insulated centre ribbed vertical 3 standard colours steel side hinged garage doors

Design and appearance

The Carteck Switch Centre Ribbed Vertical door uses tall, evenly spaced ribs to create a more traditional, upright appearance. The vertical lines emphasise height and give the door a classic boarded feel, making it a versatile choice for properties that benefit from a slightly more period look.

This design works well on a wide range of house styles, from suburban homes through to more formal façades. Available in white, black and anthracite grey, the door can be specified to match existing joinery or to create a deliberate contrast on a plainer elevation.

Construction and insulation

Built from solid 40mm thick interlocking insulated panels, the door provides excellent strength and thermal performance with a U‑value of 2.30 W/m²K. The double‑skinned steel construction with a rigid foam core helps to regulate internal temperature and reduce draughts, making the garage a more comfortable space.

The aluminium hollow section frame is designed for long‑term durability and corrosion resistance, while double weather strips on the leaves and a three‑sided strip on the frame ensure excellent draught control. Mitred corner joints give a neat, professional appearance.

Operation and configuration

The Carteck Switch operates as an outward‑opening, side‑hinged doorset with no internal tracks or ceiling gear. Three surface‑mounted aluminium hinges per leaf are easily adjusted for precise operation, and each leaf features an easy‑action friction stay to hold the door open during use.

The door can be configured as left or right hand leading to suit the site layout. The inactive leaf is secured with adjustable flush bolts at the top and bottom, while the active leaf features a stainless steel handle and high‑security lock cylinder certified to BS EN1303 Grade 2, providing anti‑drill and anti‑pick protection along with a combination latch and deadbolt.

Finishes, textures and colours

The Switch range is offered with a smooth surface finish in three standard colours: white, black and anthracite grey. These popular shades allow easy coordination with existing windows, doors and cladding without the need for bespoke colour matching.

The internal face is supplied in a light colour to keep the garage bright and usable. Externally, the vertical ribbing combined with the chosen colour creates a door with visual interest and a traditional feel that suits many property types.

Sizing and installation

The Carteck Switch is available in six standard sizes specifically designed to replace common up‑and‑over garage doors or suit standard new‑build openings. Over‑frame sizes range from 2254mm to 2406mm wide and 2041mm to 2240mm high, making it straightforward to switch from old doors without major structural alterations.

Doors are supplied pre‑assembled as complete doorsets with the frame and leaves factory aligned. Wind‑out lugs simplify installation and eliminate the need for packers. The aluminium strip threshold provides a low‑profile finish, and the blade seal at the bottom of each leaf helps control draughts and water ingress.

With a fast lead time of just 2–3 weeks (location dependent), the Switch range is ideal for renovation and upgrade projects where delivery speed is important.

Key features

• 40mm thick interlocked insulated steel panels with U‑value of 2.30 W/m²K.
  
• Vertical centre ribbed design in three popular colours: white, black and anthracite.
  
• Six standard sizes designed to replace common up‑and‑over doors.
  
• Fast delivery—just 2–3 weeks lead time (location dependent).
  
• Outward‑opening side‑hinged operation with three surface‑mounted hinges per leaf.
  
• Friction stays fitted to each leaf for convenient holding open.
  
• High‑security BS EN1303 Grade 2 lock cylinder with anti‑drill and anti‑pick protection.
  
• Stainless steel handles and adjustable flush bolt security on inactive leaf.
  
• Double weather strips and aluminium strip threshold for excellent draught reduction.
  
• Supplied as a pre‑assembled doorset with wind‑out lugs for easy installation.
  
• Independently tested and CE/UKCA marked to BS EN 13241‑1.

Domestic or Commercial use.

Excellent strength and locking offers great security and insulation for any garage, store room, warehouse or other building.

Certified U value of 2.3 W/m2K

BS EN 13241-1 - These doors are independently tested and verified to all current safety legislation and carry a CE/ UKCA Mark. 

High Quality Hinges - Aluminium surface mounted hinges are easily adjusted. Three hinges are fitted to each leaf.

Friction Door Stays - Each leaf is fitted with an easy-action friction stay to hold the door leaf open.  This is not designed for high wind applications.

Aluminium Strip Threshold - The aluminium profile provides a simple low profile threshold (without a weather strip).

Solid 40mm Thick Panels - Doors are built with 40mm thick interlocking insulated panels and an aluminium hollow section frame that provides excellent strength, rigidity and resistance to corrosion.

Double weather strips and mitred corners.  In addition to the circumferential weather strip around the door leaf, the door frame has a three-sided weather strip for excellent draught reduction. Profiles are mitre jointed for a neat finish. 

Flush bolt Security - The inactive leaf is secured with flush bolts to the top and bottom of the leaf. Each bolt has an adjustable flush bolt plate for greater versatility on the position of the leading edge on the inactive leaf as seals compress over time.

Stainless steel handles and security locking.  High grade stainless steel handles and lock covers are tough and attractive, whilst the latch and dead bolt combination provides dependable security. A convenient thumb turn operates the lock from the inside. The inactive leaf incorporates a stainless steel strike plate with an adjustable latch plate for precise latching and a steel lock keep box for added attack resistance. 

 

Security lock cylinder. Certified to BS EN1303 Cylinder Security Grade 2, our lock cylinder provides enhanced security and is anti-drill and anti-pick. The cylinder also features a break off system which is designed to prevent the cylinder from being broken by including a 'sacrificial' section that breaks off if an attempt to break the cylinder is made, whilst leaving sufficient cylinder is made, whilst leaving sufficient cylinder is made, whilst leaving sufficient cylinder remaining to still operate the lock with a key. 

Every door comes with 3 keys as standard.  Additional keys can be cut at a high street locksmiths. 

Installation details provided with the door.

The door is delivered with the frame, hinges and all major components factory fitted, ready for easy on-site installation.

5 Point Guarantee

The warranty periods below only apply to products that have been correctly installed as per the instructions, maintained by a Garage Door Specialist and operated and cleaned in accordance with the requirements set out in the operating and maintenance sections of instructions and labels.

2-year manufacturer’s guarantee

On window units, hinges, locks, handles and stays (opening/closing max. 5 times a day

10-year manufacturer’s guarantee

On panels against rust penetration from inside to outside
Against door panel separation of steel from foam
On material and manufacturing flaws of all non-moving parts of the frame that are verifiably unusable or whose usability is substantially compromised
On floor seal, intermediate seals and frame seals against rotting.

The guarantee does not apply to doors which are subjected to extreme conditions, e.g. corrosive influences resulting from use in a coastal climate with high salt content.