Carteck 40mm Luxe Solid (4 Wood Finish Options) garage door Steel Carteck

CarTeck 40mm Solid Insulated Side Hinged Doors - Wood Effect

The CarTeck Solid insulated side hinged garage door in a wood effect finish offers an incredibly sharp, minimalist appearance while still providing the visual warmth of natural timber. By completely removing the standard ribbed detailing and presenting the door leaves as flat panels, it creates a highly contemporary look that perfectly suits modern architecture, barn conversions, and smooth rendered properties. It is a highly practical and secure option for anyone converting their garage space into a workshop, home gym, or secure utility area, without committing to the heavy maintenance of real wood.

Horizontal or Vertical Panel Orientation

A key feature of this specific model is the ability to choose how the flat, insulated steel panels are aligned within the door leaves. You can opt for a Horizontal arrangement, which creates subtle joints running across the width of the doors to visually widen the opening. Alternatively, you can choose a Vertical arrangement, where the panel joints run from top to bottom, subtly drawing the eye upwards and echoing the construction of traditional vertical timber boards. Both options offer the exact same clean, solid aesthetic, just proportioned differently to suit your specific home.

Highly Authentic Wood Effect Finishes

This Solid model is supplied in a choice of four highly realistic wood effect finishes, designed to mimic the natural grain and colour variation of real timber across the wide, flat panels. Golden Oak and Winchester are applied as highly durable laminate foils directly over the steel panel, and feature a tactile Woodgrain surface texture. Alternatively, Night Oak and Rosewood are applied as high quality, UV stable painted finishes, which use a completely Smooth surface texture to clearly display their intricate painted grain detail. Whichever option you choose, you get the visual appeal of a traditional wooden garage door with none of the ongoing maintenance.

Heavy Duty Thermal Insulation

If you are planning to use your garage as an extra room, stopping the cold weather getting in is an absolute must. These doors are constructed using 40mm thick double skinned steel panels that are completely injected with a highly dense, rigid foam core. This effectively turns the door into a thermal barrier, drastically cutting down heat loss and deadening outside street noise. Crucially, the traditional side hinged operation means you only ever need to open one door leaf to pop in and out. This keeps the vast majority of the garage completely sealed off from the cold, which is a massive insulation advantage over exposing the entire space by opening a standard up and over door.

Made to Measure Frame and Assembly

Every doorset is completely made to measure, allowing you to specify exact millimetre sizes right up to a massive 3500mm wide for a perfect fit. To ensure tight tolerances and a straightforward installation, doors up to 3188mm wide are supplied as a fully factory assembled unit, with the door leaves pre-hung in the frame using sleek concealed hinges.

* Please bear in mind: If you require a door over 3188mm wide, the sheer weight of the oversized solid panels means the frame and door leaves are supplied as loose components that will require assembly and hanging on site. These oversized sizes will also be supplied with traditional surface mounted hinges to safely support the extra weight.

Complementary Sub Frame and Security

Because the complex angles of the aluminium outer frame cannot seamlessly take a foil or detailed wood paint finish, the fixing sub frame is always supplied in a complementary solid paint colour. This provides a very neat, integrated border right around the brickwork opening. That 40mm thick insulated core does not just keep the heat in; it provides a tremendously strong physical barrier against forced entry. When the doors are closed, they are held firmly in place by a robust multi point locking system on the active leaf, while heavy duty flush shoot bolts anchor the inactive leaf securely into the outer frame.

Built in Glazing and Daily Use Upgrades

Adding natural daylight to a garage makes a massive difference to how usable the space feels during the day. This model comes with traditional glazed top sections as standard, allowing plenty of light in while keeping the main doors securely locked shut. You can tailor the glass to your specific privacy needs by choosing between clear, frosted, or satin finishes. To make daily use easier, you can add door stays to stop the wind catching the leaves when they are open. Finally, the standard 3 part threshold system does a superb job of blocking draughts and water ingress at the bottom of the door, providing you have a nice level floor to fix it down to.

Key Practical Features

• Choice of Horizontal or Vertical panel alignment for a custom, minimalist look
• 4 highly realistic wood effect finishes (Laminate foils or painted grain)
• Made to measure as standard up to 3500mm wide for a perfect fit
• 40mm insulated double skin steel panels to keep the garage warm and quiet
• Pre framed and fully assembled complete doorset (on sizes up to 3188mm)
• Concealed hinges for excellent security and a neat frame edge (on sizes up to 3188mm)
• Multi point locking and an upgraded security cylinder as standard

* Outward swinging as standard, inwards on request at extra cost

Ordering Your CarTeck Insulated Side Hinged Doors

Every CarTeck 40mm insulated wood effect side hinged garage door is made to measure and built to your exact required dimensions. Before you begin choosing your options below, simply select the next size up on both width and height from our pricing table to get your base price. When you proceed to the checkout stage, you will be able to enter the exact millimetre dimensions you need for a perfect fit.

Realistic Wood Effect Finishes and Textures

You can choose your preferred finish from a palette of 4 highly authentic wood effect colours. These are perfect if you want a natural timber appearance but need the practical benefits of a maintenance free insulated steel door. Because of how these finishes are manufactured, the outer surface texture is dictated by the specific colour you choose:

• Golden Oak: A durable laminate foil applied directly over the steel panel, supplied exclusively with a Woodgrain surface texture
• Winchester: A durable laminate foil applied directly over the steel panel, supplied exclusively with a Woodgrain surface texture
• Night Oak: A highly UV stable painted wood effect finish, supplied exclusively with a Smooth surface texture to best display the painted grain detail
• Rosewood: A highly UV stable painted wood effect finish, supplied exclusively with a Smooth surface texture to best display the painted grain detail

The inside face of the door panels is always supplied with a smooth finish, making it far easier to wipe down and keep clean.

* Please note: Because wood effect laminate foils and intricate wood effect paint finishes cannot be seamlessly applied over the complex angles of the aluminium frame, the fixing sub frame is always finished in a complementary flat solid paint colour.

Leading Door Leaf

You need to select whether the leading door leaf (the one that opens first) is on the left side or the right side when viewed from outside the garage looking in. When making your choice, think about which side you will use most often for pedestrian access and what obstacles might be in the way when the door is open.

Panel Split

Depending on the exact door style you have chosen, you can usually select between a 50/50 equal split or an asymmetric 1/3 - 2/3 split. The 50/50 split gives a balanced, symmetrical appearance, while the asymmetric split is highly practical if you only need to open a smaller pedestrian door for everyday access.

Threshold Options

To keep draughts and debris out, you have a choice of 2 standard threshold options that sit right across the floor. The right choice often depends on whether you are driving over it or just walking.

• There are alternative deep threshold profiles available, which are designed specifically for garages where no vehicle access is required and getting the tightest possible floor seal is the main priority

* Please call or email us for details and pricing if you require non standard threshold options.

Handle and Locking Options

A robust stainless steel lever handle is fitted as standard on these doors. If you want to increase security or just change the visual appearance, there are several upgrades available.

• Standard: Stainless steel lever handles paired with the standard locking mechanism
• Upgrade: Choose from 8 alternative handle designs, all supplied with an upgraded 3 point hook locking mechanism for enhanced security
• Bespoke: You can supply your own door furniture to be fitted at the factory, available on a price on application basis

Optional Window Upgrades

If you want to let natural daylight into your garage without compromising security, there are several window design options available as an upgrade. These are integrated directly into the top section of the door panels.

Window Glazing (If Selected)

If you have chosen to add windows, you need to select the actual glass finish based on how much privacy you need in the garage.

• Clear: Offers maximum natural daylight and full visibility through the windows
• Frosted: Lets plenty of light in while completely obscuring the view for full privacy
• Satin: A smooth translucent finish that diffuses the light softly while keeping the inside private

Door Construction and Internal Finish

These CarTeck side hinged garage doors are built using 40mm thick double skin steel panels with a highly insulating rigid foam core, held within a fully finished aluminium sub frame. The inside face of these panels is completely smooth, meaning there are no exposed bracing bars or surface mounted lock gear to gather dust. This makes the interior far easier to wipe down and keep tidy. To help brighten the inside of your garage, all doors are finished internally in a light Grey White (RAL 9002) which reflects the light nicely.

Because this specific model is supplied exclusively with a highly authentic wood effect finish, the outer surface texture is always a durable Woodgrain finish to best replicate the natural appearance of timber.

Tested Thermal Insulation

If you use your garage as an extra room, thermal performance is incredibly important. The 40mm thick insulated panels used on these doors have an impressive, independently tested core U-value of 0.56 W/m²K. However, a door is more than just its panels. When tested as a completely fitted doorset (including the frame, panel joints and weather seals), these doors achieve an overall U-value of 2.20 W/m²K. This represents excellent thermal performance for a steel side hinged garage door, making it a genuinely strong performer for any garage used as a gym, workshop, or utility space.

Optional Glazing and Window Finish

While these doors are supplied as solid steel panels as standard for maximum privacy and security, you can choose to add window sections to the top panels if you want to let natural daylight into the garage. If selected, the window units are made from scratch resistant polymer double glazing, designed to let in plenty of light while maintaining overall panel strength.

The surrounds to the optional windows feature a smooth finish matched to the door frame, making sure the glazing, frame and door panels all blend together as a single cohesive design.

Realistic Wood Effect Finishes (Laminate and Painted)

This model is supplied exclusively in a choice of 4 highly realistic wood effect finishes to give you the visual appearance of natural timber without the ongoing maintenance. It is important to note the specific finish type for each colour:

• Golden Oak: Applied as a durable laminate foil directly over the steel panel
• Winchester: Applied as a durable laminate foil directly over the steel panel
• Night Oak: Applied as a high quality painted wood effect finish
• Rosewood: Applied as a high quality painted wood effect finish

The painted wood effect finishes (Night Oak and Rosewood) offer incredible UV stability, ensuring they will not become milky or fade even in very bright sunlight.

Colour Matched Aluminium Fixing Sub Frame

Every doorset comes with a fully finished aluminium fixing sub frame. Because wood effect laminate foils and intricate wood effect paint finishes cannot be seamlessly applied over the complex angles of the aluminium frame legs and headers, the frame is always finished in a complementary solid paint colour. While this will not be a precise woodgrain match to the door panels themselves, it provides a very neat, integrated look right around the opening.

For doors up to 3188mm wide, this frame is supplied factory fitted and pre assembled with the door leaves. This ensures we get incredibly tight tolerances where the door hinges and closes, meaning fewer draughts and a much simpler installation process on site without the need for a separate timber frame. * Please note: For doors ordered over 3188mm in width, the frame and door leaves are delivered loose for assembly on site, simply due to the practicalities of shipping and handling such large, heavy components. Because each doorset is made to order, we can maximise the usable clear width and height of your specific opening.

* You can specify the doors as either left or right hand leading leaf when viewed from the outside.

3 Part Threshold with Bulb Seal

A 3 part threshold system is now supplied as standard across all these side hinged garage doors. This setup incorporates a new bulb seal to give you a much better weather seal at the bottom of the door, helping to keep leaves and rain out. Because the threshold is supplied in three separate sections, it can be extended beyond the frame legs for a neater floor finish, or lined through with adjacent openings if you need to. If you need extended lengths, these are available on request.

Click here for further information on the threshold options.

Locking, Hardware and Security

3 Point Locking
For doors over 2020mm high, a high security 3 point locking system is available. This locks the active door leaf at multiple points along its height, providing much stronger resistance against forced entry.

Lock Cylinder Security Upgrade
The Euro profile cylinder has been upgraded to provide higher security while making it easier for you to obtain replacement keys locally. The practical benefits include:

• BS EN1303 Cylinder Security Grade 2 for peace of mind
• Anti drill and anti pick internal design
• 3 keys supplied as standard in the box
• Built in break off system, meaning a sacrificial front section snaps away under attack but leaves enough cylinder in place for you to still operate the lock with your key

Handles and General Hardware
The high grade stainless steel handles and lock covers are tough enough for daily use while keeping a very attractive finish. The included hardware features:

• DIN standard CE marked European sash lock
• Pair of stainless steel round bar lever handles on 50mm diameter roses
• Euro profile cylinder and internal thumb turn with stainless steel escutcheons as standard
• Recessed lever action flush bolts at the top and bottom of the inactive leaf for secure locking
• Door stays fitted to each leaf to securely hold the door open while you are in and out

* A double cylinder with key access on both sides is available as an option.

Double Seals and Mitred Corners
To really cut down on cold draughts entering your garage, there is a continuous seal right around the circumference of each door leaf, backed up by an additional three sided seal on the frame itself. The frame profiles are mitre jointed at the corners, which leaves you with a very clean and precise final finish.

Concealed Hinges

As part of the latest product developments, these side hinged doors now use concealed hinges as standard on all sizes up to 3188mm wide. Moving the hinges out of sight brings several practical advantages to your doors:

• Easier trimming and finishing around the frame because there are no surface mounted hinge knuckles getting in the way at the edge
• Quicker alignment and adjustment during installation, as only two hinges per leaf are required
• A sleeker, more contemporary visual appearance from the outside
• Improved security by removing a visible point of attack, making it far harder to lever the door open from the hinge side

* Please note: Any doors ordered over 3188mm wide will be supplied with traditional surface mounted hinges, rather than concealed hinges, to safely support the extra weight of the oversized panels.

* These upgraded hinges come at no additional cost compared to the previous traditional hinge designs.

See the Installation tab for a video showing how to adjust a concealed hinge.

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.

Installation Guidance – Made to Measure as Standard

Every CarTeck 40mm insulated side hinged garage door is made to measure as standard. This means the doorset is manufactured to your exact brickwork opening sizes (allowing for the correct fitting tolerances), so you are not trying to "make do" with a standard size. You benefit from maximum clear opening width and height, tighter seals and a far neater finished appearance.

1. Measuring Before You Order

Before ordering, carefully measure the structural brickwork opening width and height in at least three places (top, middle, bottom for width; left, centre, right for height). Use the smallest measurements and check that the reveals and lintel are reasonably plumb and level. These clear opening sizes are what you provide for your made to measure doorset – the factory will calculate the finished frame sizes and tolerances from these figures.

2. Delivered as a Complete Doorset (Up to 3188mm)

For openings up to 3188mm wide, CarTeck side hinged doors are supplied as a fully assembled doorset. The aluminium fixing frame, door leaves, hinges, locks, seals and glazing are all factory fitted and pre-aligned. This eliminates the need to hang door leaves separately on site. Once unpacked, the frame and doors are lifted into the opening as one unit, making installation faster, cleaner and more predictable.

* Important Note for Oversized Doors: Due to the sheer physical weight and handling practicalities of very large panels, any doors ordered over 3188mm wide will not be delivered pre assembled. The aluminium outer frame and the door leaves will be delivered as loose components that require assembly and hanging on site. Additionally, these oversized doors will be supplied with heavy duty traditional surface mounted hinges to safely support the extra weight, rather than the standard concealed hinges.

3. Fitting the Aluminium Sub Frame

With the old garage door and frame removed and the opening cleaned back to sound masonry, the new aluminium frame is positioned into the reveal. For pre-assembled units, use packers and a spirit level to ensure the whole frame is perfectly plumb, level and square, then drill and fix through the pre-designated fixing points into the brickwork. Check the operation of both leaves as you go and make minor hinge or latch adjustments if required. For oversized loose-component doors, you will need to perfectly plumb and fix the frame first before carefully hanging the heavy door leaves.

4. Threshold & Final Sealing

The supplied 3-part threshold is then positioned and fixed in line with the frame legs, creating a continuous base for the bulb seal and improving weather protection at floor level. Because it is in three pieces, you can extend it slightly beyond the frame legs for a neat transition to adjacent paving or doorways. Finally, any small gaps between frame and brickwork are neatly sealed with a suitable external grade sealant or trim.

5. Post-Installation Checks

Once installed, check that:

• Both leaves open and close freely without fouling the floor or reveals.
• The locks engage smoothly and the compression seals make consistent contact all round.
• The stays hold the doors open securely at the desired angle.

Because these doors are made to measure, a competent installer or experienced DIYer can achieve an excellent, professional result with far less time and adjustment than a traditional, site-built timber door and frame.

CarTeck Side Hinged Garage Doors Warranty

CarTeck insulated side hinged garage doors are manufactured by Teckentrup to the highest standards and are backed by a comprehensive, long-term manufacturer’s guarantee for complete peace of mind. The warranty periods apply to doors that have been correctly installed, maintained and cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

10-Year Manufacturer’s Guarantee

• •  On panels against rust penetration from the inside to the outside.
• •  Against door panel separation of the steel skins from the inner foam core.
• •  On material and manufacturing flaws of all non-moving parts of the frame that are verifiably unusable.
• •  On the floor seal, intermediate seals and frame weather seals against rotting.

5-Year Manufacturer’s Guarantee

• •  On factory paint finishes against peeling and blistering (excluding normal colour fade and excluding coastal locations). Note: A specific 3-year guarantee applies to coastal installations, providing the door was ordered with the official coastal paint upgrade.

2-Year Manufacturer’s Guarantee

• •  On all hardware and moving components, including window units, hinges, locks, handles and door stays (based on standard use of up to 5 open/close cycles per day).

Please note: The guarantee does not apply to doors that are subjected to extreme conditions, such as corrosive influences resulting from use in a coastal climate with high salt content, unless the relevant coastal paint upgrades were specified at the po

Measuring for your CarTeck 40mm Luxe Traditional side hinged garage door is a straightforward process. These fully insulated doors are completely made to measure and supplied factory assembled with their sub fixing frame and hardware already fitted, ensuring a fast and simple installation. The entire unit is designed to be installed directly in between your structural garage opening.

Step 1: Measure the Structural Opening Width

Take the width measurement from brickwork to brickwork inside the structural opening.

• Measure the width in three distinct places: at the top, the middle, and the bottom of the opening.
• Record the smallest of these three dimensions. This becomes your definitive structural opening width.

Step 2: Measure the Structural Opening Height

Take the height measurement from the floor directly to the underside of the lintel.

• Measure the height in three places: on the left, in the middle, and on the right side of the opening.
• Record the smallest of these three dimensions to determine your definitive structural opening height.

Step 3: Calculate Your Ordering Size

Because the door and its pre-fitted frame sit inside the opening, you must allow for a fitting tolerance. The manufacturer recommends a minimum tolerance of 10mm all around to ensure the frame fits comfortably without being forced.

• Ordering Width: Deduct 20mm from your smallest structural opening width, which allows for a 10mm gap on both the left and right sides.
• Ordering Height: Deduct 10mm from your smallest structural opening height to allow a gap at the top.

The resulting dimensions are your Overall Frame Size, which is the exact measurement you will use when placing your order.

Step 4: Check Floor Levels and Squareness

The garage floor level is a critical factor because standard CarTeck side-hinged doors open outwards.

• Use a spirit level to check that the driveway is completely flat or falls away from the garage opening. Ensure the ground does not rise up and obstruct the outward swing of the door leaves.
• The door features a 3-part stepped aluminium threshold as standard, which requires a sound, level surface across the full width of the opening to sit correctly and provide an effective weather seal.
• Check how square and true your brickwork is. If the opening is visibly out of square or the stonework is particularly rough, you may need to increase your fitting tolerances (deducting more than 10mm) to ensure the pre-squared frame will fit within the space.

Please allow for any tolerances you require in the ordering dimensions and the doors will be manufactured to the exact dimensions specified.