Garador cathedral purpose made sizes steel side hinged garage doors

Garador Cathedral Steel Side-Hinged Garage Door – Purpose Made Sizes up to 2539mm Wide

Classic Cathedral Design for Non-Standard Openings

The Garador Cathedral purpose made side-hinged steel garage door takes the timeless vertical rib styling of the standard Cathedral and adapts it for more individual UK garage openings. Clean, evenly spaced vertical ribs run the full height of each leaf, creating subtle shadow lines and a smart, understated appearance that enhances the front of the property without overwhelming its character. This classic single-skin steel design sits comfortably on both traditional and more contemporary homes.

Manufactured by Garador to the same high standards as the rest of the side-hinged range, the Cathedral purpose made door combines proven engineering with made-to-measure flexibility. It delivers reliable everyday security and weather protection while allowing the door to be sized more precisely to your existing opening, helping to maximise the clear passage width and height.

Ideal for Challenging UK Garage Configurations

The Cathedral purpose made option is specifically suited to garages that do not match the standard single sizes often found on newer UK developments. Older brick garages, converted outbuildings and bespoke properties frequently have openings that are wider, taller or out of square. By ordering a door set to suit the actual structural opening (within the available size range), installers can achieve a tailored fit that reduces the need for infills or additional framework.

For distinctive properties where retaining the existing masonry is important, a purpose made Cathedral door provides a neat, integrated solution. It works with the building rather than forcing the structure to be altered to fit a standard size door, resulting in a more professional finish and better use of the available space.

Practical Side-Hinged Operation

Side-hinged doors remain a popular choice for garages used as multi-purpose spaces. Only one leaf needs to be opened for quick pedestrian access, which is ideal when collecting tools, bikes or stored items on a daily basis. When full-width access is required, both leaves open outward to provide an unrestricted clear opening with no internal tracks or overhead mechanisms to limit headroom.

Because the doors open outwards, the full internal depth of the garage can be used for storage and workspace right up to the back of the door line. This is particularly valuable in shorter garages or where the space doubles as a workshop, hobby area or utility room and every centimetre of internal space counts.

Strong Single-Skin Steel Construction

Each Cathedral purpose made door set is manufactured from high quality galvanised steel with a durable factory-applied powder coated finish. The single-skin leaves are mounted to a matching steel outer frame, creating a rigid and stable doorset designed for regular daily use. The construction provides a reassuringly solid feel in operation while keeping the overall weight manageable for manual opening and closing.

For busy households looking for low maintenance performance, the combination of galvanised steel and a tough top-coat finish offers long-term resistance to the elements with minimal upkeep. Routine cleaning and simple visual checks are generally sufficient to keep the door looking smart and operating smoothly.

Everyday Security and Ease of Use

The Cathedral purpose made doorset incorporates a straightforward, familiar hardware layout that balances usability with sensible residential security. The main leaf is fitted with a key-operated lock and internal handle, while the secondary leaf is secured with internal shoot bolts at the head and cill. Robust hinges complete the arrangement, providing smooth and predictable operation throughout the year.

This simple configuration is easy for all members of the household to use and does not rely on electrical supplies or complex mechanisms. For typical domestic garages and outbuildings, it provides a practical and effective level of day-to-day security in a door that is designed to be opened and closed regularly.

Colour Options to Complement Your Property

A choice of standard factory painted colours is available, allowing the Cathedral purpose made door to be closely matched with existing windows, entrance doors and other external features. The durable finish on the galvanised steel helps maintain its appearance through years of exposure to UK weather conditions with only modest maintenance.

For homeowners seeking a classic vertical ribbed side-hinged door that can be tailored to more unusual or challenging openings, the Garador Cathedral purpose made option offers a blend of traditional styling, practical operation and quality without compromise.

Key Features

• Purpose made side-hinged steel garage door for non-standard openings within the available size range.
• Classic Cathedral vertical rib design for a clean, understated appearance on traditional and modern homes.
• Single-skin galvanised steel door leaves with factory-applied powder coated finish for low maintenance durability.
• Outward opening leaves maximise internal garage length for storage, workshop or hobby use.
• Main leaf with key-operated lock and internal handle, secondary leaf secured with internal shoot bolts.
• Supplied with a matching steel outer frame for a rigid, stable and easy-to-install doorset.
• Range of standard factory colours available to help coordinate with existing windows and doors.
  
  
  
   

single skin steel side hinged domestic garage doors

Garador Cathedral - Purpose Made Sizes up to 2539mm Wide

BS 13241 Compliant - All Garador garage doors comply with the latest European safety standards.

Construction: Single-skin galvanised steel

Design: Cathedral-style arched panels with raised panel format

Material: Galvanised steel with powder coat finish

Maximum Width: Up to 2539mm (overall frame width)

Maximum Height: Up to 2234mm (overall frame height)

Frame: Steel sub fixing frame fitted as standard

Locking: High security lock with fixed knob ensuring security every time the door is closed

Handle: Internal handle providing easy operation

Hinges: 3 steel hinges securely fixed to each frame and door leaf ensuring reliable function

Centre Style: Aluminium centre style providing a seal between the leaves and prevents forced entry to the locking system

Weatherproofing: Weatherstrips around 3 sides of the door to help prevent draughts

Finish: Standard powdercoat factory finish - white inside and out

Colour Options: 16 RAL colours available:
 

• Traffic White (RAL 9016) - Standard

• Light Ivory (RAL 1015)

• Ruby Red (RAL 3003)

• Signal Blue (RAL 5005)

• Jet Black (RAL 9005)

• Window Grey (RAL 7040)

• Agate Grey (RAL 7038)

• Basalt Grey (RAL 7012)

• Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016)

• Iron Grey (RAL 7011)

• Moss Green (RAL 6005)

• Fir Green (RAL 6009)

• Nut Brown (RAL 8011)

• Chocolate Brown (RAL 8017)

• Golden Oak

• Rosewood
 

Opening: Side-hinged (50/50 split configuration as standard, 1/3 - 2/3 split available as an option)

Compliance: BS 13241 European safety standard

Note: Garador Side Hinged Doors are only available as 1/3 - 2/3 split up to 2234mm overall frame width

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Installation details provided with every door.

To view the Garador Side Hinged Installation Instructions, please click here PDF >

Warranty Period
 
The purchaser is granted a warranty covering the safe and reliable function of the Garador garage door for a period of 10 years* from the date of purchase The warranty period for replacement parts is 6 months or to the end of the current warranty period, which ever is longer. The door mechanism and steel frame (if applicable) is covered by the 10 year* warranty period 
  
Requirements
Warranty claims are only applicable in the country where the garage door was purchased. The warranty only covers damage to the contract object. The fully completed warranty card together with the receipt of purchase correspondingly dated substantiates your right to claim under the warranty.
 
Performance
During the warranty period we undertake to rectify any and all defects to the Garador product which can be proved to be attributed to a material or manufacturing fault. We pledge at our discretion either to exchange the defective merchandise for faultless merchandise, repair it or allow a reduction in price. We do not accept costs for dismantling and installation nor for carriage. Replaced parts become property of Garador Ltd

The warranty does not cover damage caused through: -

> normal wear and tear
> improper installation
> negligent care and maintenance
> improper initial and subsequent operation
> negligent or wanton destruction
> external influences such as fire, water, salts, alkaline solutions, acids,
> abnormal environmental Influences
> mechanical damage through Improper transport and fitting
> priming and other surface protection treatments
> incorrect or too late applied surface protection treatments
> repair by non-qualified persons
> using non-Garador parts without the approval of the manufacturer
> removal of the product number or making it unidentifiable