Garador cathedral steel side hinged garage doors

Garador Cathedral Steel Side-Hinged Garage Door

Distinguished Georgian-Inspired Design

The Garador Cathedral brings architectural distinction to UK homes through its elegant Georgian-style panelled design that echoes the refined aesthetics of classical British architecture. Featuring three raised rectangular panels on each door leaf arranged in a cathedral pattern, this design creates sophisticated visual interest with traditional proportions that complement both period properties and contemporary homes seeking timeless character. The raised panels cast subtle shadows that add depth and dimensionality to your garage frontage, whilst the symmetrical layout provides pleasing balance that enhances kerb appeal.

Each panel is precision-pressed into the steel construction, creating crisp edges and consistent depth that demonstrate Garador's manufacturing excellence. Unlike surface-applied designs that can delaminate over time, the Cathedral's integral panel construction ensures lasting appearance and structural integrity. The single-skin steel fabrication delivers reliable security whilst the 20mm insulation provides thermal efficiency suitable for UK climates.

Manufactured by Garador using advanced European production techniques, the Cathedral combines traditional design sensibilities with modern materials and construction methods. This marriage of classic aesthetics and contemporary engineering delivers a door that satisfies both heritage considerations and practical performance requirements.

Architectural Elegance for Traditional Properties

The Cathedral design proves particularly appropriate for period properties, conservation areas, or homes with Georgian, Victorian, or Edwardian architectural features. The raised panel configuration mirrors the proportions found in traditional carriage house doors, providing authentic visual continuity that respects your property's historical character. For homes in conservation areas where planning authorities scrutinise exterior modifications, the Cathedral's traditional appearance often gains approval where contemporary designs might not.

The side-hinged configuration enhances the traditional aesthetic, as hinged garage doors predate overhead mechanisms by centuries. This historically accurate opening method complements period properties whilst delivering modern convenience and reliability. The outward-opening operation means no internal mechanisms clutter your garage ceiling, maintaining the clean, unencumbered interior space expected in traditional buildings.

For modern properties designed with traditional architectural elements, the Cathedral provides visual richness that contemporary smooth-panel doors cannot match. The dimensional quality of the raised panels creates interest and sophistication, elevating your garage from purely functional space to an architectural feature that contributes positively to your home's overall design. The 16 RAL colour options ensure perfect coordination with your property's existing colour palette, whether you choose classic white, heritage cream, traditional black, or contemporary grey tones.

Practical Benefits Beyond Aesthetics

Beyond its distinguished appearance, the Cathedral delivers the practical advantages expected from Garador engineering. The side-hinged configuration provides full-width access when both doors open, accommodating vehicles, garden equipment, and materials without the clearance restrictions of up-and-over alternatives. Single-leaf opening offers convenient pedestrian access for everyday comings and goings without fully opening the garage.

The 20mm insulated construction regulates internal temperatures, protecting stored items from temperature extremes whilst potentially reducing heating costs if your garage adjoins your home. The multi-point locking system provides robust security, with multiple engagement points distributed across the door height creating resistance against forced entry. Manual operation ensures reliable function without electrical complications, whilst the proven hinge mechanism delivers smooth, effortless opening through years of regular use.

16 RAL Colour Options for Perfect Coordination

The Cathedral is available in 16 carefully selected RAL colours, allowing precise matching to your property's existing colour scheme. Traditional colours like Pure White (RAL 9010) suit period properties and conservation areas, whilst contemporary shades like Anthracite Grey provide modern contrast. The durable coating system resists fading, maintains colour consistency through UK weather exposure, and requires minimal maintenance to keep its appearance fresh.

Key Features Summary

• Georgian-inspired cathedral panel design
• Three raised panels per door leaf
• Single-skin steel construction with 20mm insulation
• Standard sizes up to 8ft wide
• Side-hinged configuration opening outward
• 16 RAL colour options for design flexibility
• Multi-point locking for enhanced security
• Manual operation - no power supply required
• Ideal for period and traditional properties
• Manufactured by Garador to European standards

Important Sizing Information: Ordering sizes refer to the structural opening dimensions. Ensure adequate tolerance in your brickwork opening to allow proper installation clearance and smooth operation.

Why Choose the Garador Cathedral?

For UK homeowners valuing architectural character and traditional design, the Garador Cathedral delivers distinguished aesthetics without sacrificing modern performance. The Georgian-inspired panel configuration brings visual sophistication that elevates your property's kerb appeal, whilst Garador's proven engineering ensures reliable, long-lasting operation. Whether you're maintaining a period property's authentic character or adding traditional elegance to a contemporary home, the Cathedral provides the perfect combination of classical design and modern convenience.


 

Uninsulated galvanised steel hinged doors for domestic garage doors or light commercial use if required.

Garador Cathedral - Standard Sizes up to 8ft 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 8ft (2419mm internal frame opening)

Maximum Height: Up to 7'0" (2136mm internal frame opening)

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

Refer to sizing table below for all available standard sizes:

Full installation details provided with every door purchased.
Doors are delivered with the steel sub frame and all hinges, doors stays and weatherstrips, etc factory fitted. Only the handle and locking cylinder is seperate

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