The Cedar Ashford is a solid western red cedar side hinged garage door, constructed in standard sizes to suit the most common UK garage opening dimensions. The frame uses mortice and tenon joinery throughout, with all joints glued and wedged to prevent movement under load or seasonal timber expansion. Panel infill is available in plywood or solid cedar. The door is hung on side hinges and opens outward with no requirement for an overhead rail, spring mechanism or motor. Each leaf operates independently, allowing single-leaf pedestrian access without opening the full width. Cedar Doors applies 10 colour and stain finishes at the factory, and a basecoat option is available where site finishing is preferred. Western red cedar is specified for its dimensional stability, natural oil content and resistance to moisture and biological degradation in outdoor conditions.
Cedar Ashford Side Hinged Garage Door
Named with the quiet confidence of an English market town, the Cedar Ashford side hinged garage door offers a traditional timber aesthetic that blends naturally into the streetscape of homes across the UK. Available in a range of standard sizes to suit most British garage openings, it delivers solid cedarwood craftsmanship without the lead time of a custom order, making it an excellent choice for straightforward renovation and new-build projects alike.
Cedar Doors are one of the most trusted names in timber garage doors in Britain, and the Ashford reflects the brand's commitment to quality construction and natural materials. Western red cedar is chosen for its outstanding natural durability and its ability to handle the damp, variable conditions of the UK climate without deteriorating. Every joint in the Ashford is morticed and tenoned, then glued and wedged, representing the strongest method of door construction available. The side hinged configuration means the door opens in the same intuitive way as any domestic entrance, giving homeowners a practical and familiar access solution.
- Solid cedarwood stiles and rails with plywood or solid cedar panel options
- Traditional mortice and tenon joints, glued and wedged for lasting durability
- Available in 10 timber stain and finish colour options, or in basecoat for DIY finishing
- Standard sizes from 6ft to 10ft wide and 5ft 6in to 8ft high
- Choice of hardware combinations to complement your door style
- Natural thermal insulator, outperforming single-skin steel alternatives
- Side hinged design allows each leaf to open independently for pedestrian access
Available in these prefinished factory colours:
Rosewood
Ebony
Dark Oak
Golden Oak
Mahogany
Light Oak
Teak
Medium Oak
Walnut
The Cedar Side Hinged Doors are right hand leaf leading, viewed from outside as standard, optional left hand leaf leading, viewed from outside is available as an option.
Installation Instructions are provided with every door.
Warranty and Natural Timber Information
Warranty Period
Cedar doors and hardware come with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty for unfinished doors and a 4-year warranty for factory-finished doors. This covers structural integrity and manufacturing defects, provided the door is correctly installed and maintained. Please note that this warranty does not cover normal wear and tear items, nor does it cover natural timber variations or damage resulting from weather conditions and improper care.
Timber as a Natural Material
Cedar Door side hinged garage doors are manufactured from solid western red cedar, an organically grown natural material. As with all timber products used in external applications, the behaviour and appearance of the wood will be influenced by the environmental conditions in which it is installed and used. Cedar Door accepts no liability or responsibility for variations that occur as a result of the natural characteristics of the timber, including:
- Colour variation between boards, panels or between the door and any colour reference
- Natural grain variation, including close grain, wide grain or short grain
- Small knots, surface shakes, splits or grain lift inherent in the timber
- Lateral or longitudinal movement
- Splitting or shaking resulting from environmental acclimatisation
- Minor curvature as a result of moisture content or humidity variation
- Resin exudation
Timber substrates naturally expand and contract in response to changes in temperature and humidity. Moisture content variation may cause joints to open and close marginally, and some minor curvature may occur over time. Any curvature that develops under normal service conditions will not affect the long-term structural performance or working life of the door. These characteristics are considered inherent features of natural timber and are not classified as manufacturing defects.
Visual Inspection Standard
Cedar Door carries out a visual quality control check on each door prior to despatch. On delivery, the customer is required to carry out their own visual inspection of the door in natural daylight before installation takes place. The inspection should be conducted from a distance of 3 metres (10 feet). The door is considered acceptable if none of the following is readily visible from that distance:
- Marks or distortion attributable to the manufacturing process
- Minor indentations, marks or surface scuffs
- Minor paint or stain blemishes
An allowable deflection of up to 1in (25mm) applies to doors up to 8ft in width or height. Any defect or anomaly must be reported to the supplier within 48 hours of the goods being received. Cedar Door cannot be held responsible for any naturally occurring characteristic identified after installation has been completed.
Factory Finish and Coating
Doors supplied with the standard factory basecoat are finished with a dip immersion basecoat stain applied at the factory. This coating is intended for transit and temporary protection during installation and is not a permanent exterior finish. A full site-applied finish should be applied by the installer or customer before the door enters regular service.
Doors ordered with a factory applied colour finish are treated with a coloured woodstain at the factory. This finish has an erosion period of 5 years under normal service conditions. This is not a formal manufacturer's warranty but reflects the expected performance of the coating under regular maintenance. Cedar Door cannot guarantee exact colour matching due to the natural variation in cedar shading; brochure and sample colours are provided as a guide only.
Doors installed on south-facing elevations or in positions subject to prolonged or intense direct sunlight, particularly in darker colour finishes, may experience elevated heat uptake leading to abnormal timber movement or distortion. This is the responsibility of the buyer and is not covered under any Cedar Door warranty or liability provision.
Storage and Handling
To protect the door prior to installation, the following storage requirements apply:
- Keep the polythene shrink-wrap packaging in place until immediately before site coatings are applied
- Do not store the door in direct sunlight
- Do not expose the door to water contamination during storage
- Store the door upright at all times
- Protect from site contamination and weather exposure prior to installation
Statutory Rights
The information provided on this page does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer under UK law.
