GDO Icon Standard Horizontal (32 Colour Options) Side hinged garage door Steel GDO

GDO Icon Horizontal Standard Rib Side Hinged Steel Garage Door

Traditional elegance meets modern functionality

The GDO Icon Horizontal Standard Rib offers a timeless, closely ribbed design that brings an immediate sense of classic elegance to any property. This familiar, tightly spaced horizontal pattern is incredibly versatile, blending seamlessly with older, traditional homes while adding a neat, textured detail to more modern properties. Beyond its attractive appearance, this doorset is a highly practical investment that will vastly improve how you interact with your garage space every day.

The pinnacle of single skin steel doors

If you require a tough, dependable garage door but do not need the thermal properties of a fully insulated panel, the Icon range is the ultimate solution. We have engineered this uninsulated, single skin door to deliver the absolute best in durability, rigidity, and security.

Unlike basic steel doors that can feel flimsy, the Icon utilises heavy duty steel bracing across the interior of the door leaves. This reinforced skeleton creates a remarkably solid and stable panel that feels substantial and secure during operation.

Advanced weather defence and premium framing

We have integrated the superior weather protection systems normally reserved for our most expensive insulated models. The strong steel panels are housed within a high quality aluminium sub frame and delivered pre hung in a matching aluminium outer fixing frame, providing phenomenal protection against rust and the elements.

To combat draughts and debris, the doorset is fully equipped with double rubber weather seals around the frame and leaf edges, supplemented by an internal gasket positioned between the door leaf and the panel.

Custom built for your exact opening

Seamless ordering and sizing

Every single Icon door is manufactured entirely bespoke to your required dimensions, and we provide this made to measure service at no additional cost. When you order, simply supply your precise overall width and overall height. These measurements incorporate the factory fitted aluminium frame, which is always powder coated to exactly match your chosen door colour.

We can accommodate the vast majority of UK single and small double garages, offering custom sizes up to a maximum of 2750 mm wide by 2350 mm high.

High performance engineering features

• Multi directional adjustment: The doors are hung on sleek black 3 dimensional hinges, granting you complete control to adjust the doors in three planes for a perfect, scrape free fit on site.
• Immovable slave leaf: The secondary door is locked rigidly in place via strong, concealed shoot bolts positioned at both the top and bottom of the leaf.
• Tailored operation: Outward swinging doors are provided as standard to maximise your internal garage space. Inward swinging hinges can be specified for a small extra charge if your driveway layout requires it.

Upgraded security and daily access

A heavy duty door requires heavy duty hardware. We have bypassed the standard cable operated latches entirely, upgrading the Icon range to a highly secure latch and deadlock mechanism as standard.

The system features an adjustable keep to ensure the door closes tightly without rattling. For maximum user convenience, the interior is fitted with a thumb turn, meaning you can easily lock yourself safely inside or exit the garage without fumbling for keys. An attractive black lever handle is included on the outside.

Customise your doorset

Aluminium floor threshold

To achieve the best possible weather resistance, you can add an optional 15 mm aluminium threshold. Provided your garage floor is flat and level, this threshold interacts with the bottom door seals to greatly restrict the entry of sweeping rain, leaves, and dust. (Please note: Due to the nature of side hinged doors, a completely waterproof seal cannot be guaranteed).

Wind resistance and door stays

If your garage is in an exposed location or if you plan to use the doors daily, we strongly advise adding optional friction door stays. These mechanisms safely prop the door leaves open at 90 degrees, preventing sudden gusts of wind from slamming them shut.

Coordinate with matching side doors

For properties that benefit from a separate pedestrian entrance, we manufacture matching side doors built to the exact same rigorous Icon specification. Available up to 1320 mm wide and 2340 mm high, these pedestrian doors utilise the identical heavy duty deadlock and lever handle setup, ensuring a beautifully cohesive look across your home.

How to Specify Your Custom Hinged Garage Door

The GDO Icon side hinged door is made to measure to your exact requirements. Please review the key options below to configure the perfect doorset for your garage.

1. Ordering Your Size

To order, first select the pricing band from the dropdown menu that represents the nearest larger 'up to' size for your requirements. Once selected, you will be prompted to enter your exact custom measurements into the dedicated text boxes provided. Please note: The measurements you provide must be the exact Overall Width and Overall Height including the aluminium fixing frame.

2. Door Panel Configuration & Leading Leaf

You can choose how your doors are divided and which door opens first (the active/leading door):

• Panel Split: Choose a symmetrical 50/50 split, or an asymmetric 1/3 : 2/3 split (ideal for frequent pedestrian access).
• Leading Door: Select whether the Left Hand or Right Hand door opens first (viewed from the outside looking in).
• Important Note: If you choose a 1/3 : 2/3 split configuration, the smaller 1/3rd door must always be the active, leading door.

3. Colours & Frame Finishes

Personalise your garage door to perfectly match your home's exterior:

• Door Colour: Choose from an extensive palette of 32 high-quality paint finishes.
• Frame Colour: The aluminium outer fixing frame comes in standard White. Alternatively, for a small additional charge, you can choose to have the frame colour-matched perfectly to your chosen door panel colour.

4. Friction Door Stays (Highly Recommended)

Door stays are a key optional extra that we strongly recommend considering. They securely prop the door leaves open at roughly 90 degrees, preventing them from blowing shut in the wind or swinging back on you while you are moving items in and out of the garage.

5. Bottom Weatherseals

To help prevent leaves, dust, and draughts from blowing under your door, you can add a bottom weatherseal to the door panels. Depending on your floor levels and clearances, you can select from a choice of depths, available in either a solid rubber blade or a flexible brush seal.

Technical Specifications: GDO Icon Standard Rib Side Hinged Door

Construction and Framing

• Door Panels: Single skin steel door leaves featuring reinforced internal steel bracing and a strong sub chassis for a highly rigid, robust feel.
• Aluminium Frame: The steel door panels are set within an aluminium sub frame and supplied pre hung in a heavy duty aluminium outer fixing frame for supreme corrosion resistance and easy installation.
• Weather Protection: Factory fitted with double rubber seals to the door leaf and frame, alongside an integrated gasket between the door leaf frame and panel to minimise draughts, dust, and debris.

Configurations and Opening

• Panel Split: Available in a standard symmetrical 50/50 split. Alternatively, for doors under 8ft wide (2438mm), an asymmetric 1/3 and 2/3 split can be selected.
• Opening Direction: Outwards opening as standard. Inwards opening is available as a no cost option (if required, please contact us directly to manually process your order).
• Door Stays: High quality friction door stays are available as an optional extra to hold the doors safely open.

Security and Hardware

• Locking System: Upgraded robust latch and deadlock system (replacing basic cable latches), featuring an adjustable keep for precise latching and an internal thumb turn for effortless daily operation.
• Slave Leaf Security: The inactive leaf is secured via heavy duty concealed shoot bolts located at the top and bottom.
• Hinges: Black 3 dimensional adjustable external hinges are fitted as standard, allowing for maximum adjustment in all directions to eliminate leaf sag and ensure perfect alignment over time.
• Handle: Supplied with a stylish black lever handle as standard.

Colour Finishes

The Icon side hinged doors are available in a beautiful, highly durable low gloss powder coated finish. Choose from our standard or premium palettes:

Standard FOC Colours:

• White (RAL 9016)
• Black (RAL 9005)
• Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016)

Premium Colours:

• Signal Grey (RAL 7004)
• Dusty Grey (RAL 7037)
• Traffic Grey (RAL 7042)
• Light Grey (RAL 7035)
• Window Grey (RAL 7040)
• Basalt Grey (RAL 7012)
• Pebble Grey (RAL 7032)
• Iron Grey (RAL 7011)
• Slate Grey (RAL 7015)
• Graphite Grey (RAL 7024)
• Agate Grey (RAL 7038)
• Black Grey (RAL 7021)
• Steel Blue (RAL 5011)
• Cobalt Blue (RAL 5013)
• Sky Blue (RAL 5015)
• Gentian Blue (RAL 5010)
• Signal Blue (RAL 5005)
• Light Blue (RAL 5012)
• Moss Green (RAL 6005)
• Fir Green (RAL 6009)
• Chartwell Green (BS14 C 35)
• Ruby Red (RAL 3003)
• Traffic Red (RAL 3020)
• Chocolate Brown (RAL 8017)
• Clay Brown (RAL 8003)
• Mahogany Brown (RAL 8016)
• Light Ivory (RAL 1015)
• Cream (RAL 9001)
• Traffic Yellow (RAL 1023)

Installation Guidance: GDO Icon Side Hinged Doors

The GDO Icon side hinged garage door is designed with both the professional installer and the competent DIY enthusiast in mind. Because this is supplied as a complete, factory preassembled doorset, the installation process is straightforward, fast, and highly secure.

What is a Doorset?

Unlike traditional timber doors that require you to build a frame, hang the hinges, and align the lock keeps on site, the GDO Icon is delivered entirely preassembled. The steel door panels are already hung on their 3D adjustable hinges within the aluminium fixing frame. The locking mechanisms, seals, and keeps are all factory fitted and aligned.

Key Installation Steps

While full, detailed manufacturer instructions are provided with your delivery, the core installation process involves:

1. Preparation: Ensure your brickwork opening is structurally sound, plumb, and square. Ensure your floor is as level as possible, especially if you are fitting an optional aluminium threshold.
2. Positioning: Lift the complete doorset into the structural opening. Pack and wedge the aluminium outer frame to ensure it sits perfectly level and plumb within the aperture.
3. Fixing: Drill through the aluminium frame and secure it directly into the surrounding brickwork or blockwork using suitable heavy duty frame fixings.
4. Adjustment: Check the operation of the doors. If your brickwork is slightly out of square, the Icon range features premium 3D adjustable hinges, allowing you to fine tune the door leaves in three different directions to ensure perfect closing and sealing.
5. Finishing: Once securely fixed and adjusted, simply seal around the outside of the aluminium frame with a high quality exterior silicone sealant to ensure a fully weather tight finish.

Installation Position

Almost without exception, side hinged garage doors are installed directly inbetween the structural opening. When measuring and ordering, please ensure you allow a suitable fitting tolerance (typically 10mm to 20mm on the overall width and 5mm to 10mm on the overall height) to easily accommodate the outer frame within your brickwork.

Note: Side hinged garage doors are heavy items. We strongly recommend that installation is carried out by at least two people to ensure safe lifting and positioning of the frame.

Installation instructions can be found here

Warranty Information: GDO Icon Steel Side Hinged Doors

The GDO Icon range is manufactured in the UK to the highest quality standards, using premium materials and robust engineering. For your peace of mind, these doors are backed by comprehensive manufacturer warranties.

10 Year Safe and Reliable Operation

A warranty covering the safe and reliable operation of the garage door is provided for a period of 10 years from the date of purchase. This warranty covers the core structural integrity of the door panels and framing when used in normal domestic applications.

2 Year Comprehensive Parts Guarantee

A standard guarantee of 2 years is provided to cover all moving parts and hardware, subject to normal usage (defined as up to 5 open/close operations per day). This includes:

• Lock mechanisms and cylinders
• 3D adjustable hinges
• Shoot bolts and latches
• Door stays (if fitted)

2 Year Factory Paint Finish Guarantee

The highly durable factory applied powder-coated paint finish is guaranteed for 2 years against significant flaking, peeling, or fading. The paint finish is cosmetic, and the front panel should appear uniform when viewed from a distance of 3 metres. (Please note: Minor blemishes in the finish are inevitable due to the manufacturing process and are not considered a defect. The rear of the door will naturally have a different level of coating and is not subject to the same uniform finish guarantee as the front).

Important Warranty Conditions

To ensure your warranty remains valid, please be aware of the following manufacturer conditions:

• The door must be installed correctly in accordance with the manufacturer's provided instructions.
• The product must be maintained, cleaned, and serviced regularly (an annual inspection is recommended).
• The door must be kept clean and free from impact damage. Any areas of accidental paint damage must be dressed with touch-up paint as soon as possible.
• The warranty does not cover damage caused by abnormal environmental influences, such as fire, acidic/alkaline solutions, bird droppings, or abnormal atmospheric pollution.
• Coastal Locations: Doors fitted within 250 metres of the coastline or an inland estuary are exempt from the paint finish warranty due to the highly corrosive nature of salt air. (For coastal locations, we recommend considering GRP or aluminium door panels).

* Terms and conditions apply, full details can be found here

Always remember to allow for some fitting tolerance when ordering. In a perfect world we would recommend about 10mm all round, meaning you measure the width and height and then take 10mm off the smallest dimensions all round and this gives the Ordering Sizes. In real world apertures the floor is often not level and the aperture not totally square so please make sure you allow enough tolerance to cater for any out of square dimensions.

Minimum & Maximum Ordering Sizes