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Fort Medium Ribbed Vertical Steel Side-Hinged Garage Door
Classic Design Meets Modern Durability
The Fort Medium Ribbed Vertical 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 medium 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 steel with integrated steel bracing, the Fort Medium Ribbed Vertical 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 Medium Ribbed Vertical 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 Medium Ribbed Vertical 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 colour wheel graphic displayed with the product showcases the extensive palette available, including rich earth tones, bold primary colours, and sophisticated neutral shades to complement any property style.
Installation and Sizing
The Fort Medium Ribbed Vertical is supplied made-to-measure as standard, ensuring a perfect fit for your garage opening. Installation instructions are provided with every door.
Important Sizing Information: Ordering sizes refer to the internal sub-frame dimensions. Allow a minimum tolerance of 10mm on width and 5-10mm on height for your brickwork opening sizes to ensure proper installation clearance and operation.
Key Features Summary
- Medium vertical ribbed design for classic aesthetic appeal
- Single-skin steel construction with steel bracing
- 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
- 10-year manufacturer's warranty
Warranty Coverage
The Fort Medium Ribbed Vertical steel side-hinged garage door is backed by a comprehensive 10-year warranty covering safe and reliable operation from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, manufacturing or material defects will be rectified through exchange, repair, or price reduction at Fort's discretion.
Please note: The warranty does not cover dismantling, installation, or delivery costs. Full warranty terms and conditions apply.
Why Choose the Fort Medium Ribbed Vertical?
For UK homeowners seeking a cost-effective, durable, and aesthetically pleasing garage door solution, the Fort Medium Ribbed Vertical delivers exceptional value. The combination of robust steel construction, classic vertical ribbed design, and comprehensive colour options ensures this door suits a wide range of residential properties, from modern new builds to traditional period homes.
The side-hinged configuration offers practical benefits including pedestrian access, full-width opening, and freedom from overhead mechanisms, whilst the manual operation ensures reliable performance without electrical complications. With made-to-measure sizing and a 10-year warranty, this door represents a sound investment in your property's functionality and kerb appeal.
Ideal for all residential applications.
The Fort medium vertical rib design is available in 50/50 or 1/3 2/3 split.
These doors open outwards as standard. The steel bracing on these single skin doors provides a robust feel, ensuring durability and longevity.
Pure White - RAL9010
Signal Gre - RAL7004
Installation instructions provided with the door.
1. Warranty Period. A warranty covering the safe and reliable operation of the garage door for a period of 10 years from the date of purchase is given to the original purchaser.
The ordering sizes refer to the dimensions of the internal sub frame size. Please add on the dimensions for the sub frame to provide your overall dimensions. Allow 10mm minimum tolerance on the width and between 5-10mm on the height for your brickwork opening sizes.
