Classic Design Meets Modern Durability
The Fort Vertical Standard Rib steel side-hinged garage door combines traditional European styling with robust modern construction. Featuring clean, vertical ribbing across the door panels, this design creates a timeless aesthetic that complements both contemporary and traditional UK properties. The door is shown in a crisp white finish, though it's available in an extensive range of RAL colours to perfectly match your home's exterior colour scheme.
The vertical rib profile provides both structural integrity and visual appeal, with evenly-spaced vertical ribbing running the full height of each door leaf. This classic design pattern creates subtle shadow lines that add depth and character to your garage frontage, whilst the steel construction ensures lasting performance and security. The side-hinged configuration allows the doors to swing outward, providing full-width access to your garage without the overhead clearance requirements of up-and-over or roller doors.
Robust Steel Construction
Manufactured from high-quality single-skin galvanised steel, the Fort Vertical Standard Rib door delivers exceptional durability and longevity for residential applications. The steel construction provides reliable security whilst maintaining a manageable weight for smooth manual operation.
Single-skin steel construction offers an ideal balance between strength, weight, and cost-effectiveness, making this door perfect for standard residential garages where thermal insulation is not a primary requirement. The steel framework ensures the door maintains its shape and alignment over years of regular use, resisting warping and sagging that can affect lesser-quality alternatives.
Side-Hinged Configuration Benefits
Side-hinged garage doors offer several practical advantages for residential properties:
• Full-Width Access: Both doors open fully, providing unrestricted access for vehicles, equipment, and materials
• Pedestrian Access: Single leaf can be opened for convenient walk-through access without opening the entire garage
• No Overhead Mechanism: Ceiling space remains free for storage, lighting, or overhead equipment
• Traditional Aesthetic: Classic appearance suits period properties and traditional architectural styles
• Manual Operation: Simple, reliable mechanical operation with no requirement for electrical power
• Easy Maintenance: Straightforward hinge and locking mechanisms are simple to maintain and repair
Flexible Configuration Options
The Fort Vertical Standard Rib is available in two door split configurations to suit different garage layouts and user preferences:
• 50/50 Split: Equal-width door leaves provide symmetrical appearance and balanced opening operation
• 1/3 - 2/3 Split: Asymmetric configuration offers convenient single-leaf pedestrian access whilst maintaining full opening capability
The doors open outward as standard, requiring sufficient clearance in front of the garage. Pull handles are fitted to the front panels as standard for convenient operation.
Extensive Colour Options
Available in a comprehensive range of RAL colours, the Fort Vertical Standard Rib can be perfectly matched to your property's existing colour scheme. Standard colour options include:
• Pure White (RAL 9010): Clean, bright finish suitable for most contemporary and traditional homes
• Signal Grey (RAL 7004): Modern neutral tone perfect for contemporary architectural styles
• Custom RAL Colours: Available upon request to match specific architectural requirements
The factory-applied colour finish offers a smart, durable surface that is simple to clean with mild soapy water, making it ideal for exposed UK locations.
Installation and Sizing
The Fort Vertical Standard Rib is supplied as a complete doorset, with the steel sub-frame factory fitted around the door leaves, ready to be fixed directly to brick or blockwork. Standard sizes cover common UK single garage openings up to 10ft wide, with height options to suit typical lintel levels.
For installers and competent DIYers, this pre-assembled arrangement reduces time on site and helps ensure that clearances, alignment and gasket compression are correct once the frame is packed and fixed in place.
Key Features Summary
• Vertical ribbed design for classic aesthetic appeal
• Single-skin steel construction with galvanised finish
• Side-hinged configuration opening outward
• Available in 50/50 or 1/3 - 2/3 split configurations
• Comprehensive RAL colour range including Pure White and Signal Grey
• Pull handles fitted as standard
• Made-to-measure for perfect fit
• Suitable for all residential applications
• Manual operation - no power supply required