The GDO ROLL 77 Remote Somfy model is a made to measure insulated aluminium roller garage door with Somfy Optimo remote control as standard and a choice of 18 premium curtain colours for a truly customised finish.
Supplied complete with 2 Somfy RTS handsets, an internal wireless wall switch and Somfy control panel, it combines smooth remote operation with a wide palette of contemporary, traditional and wood-effect shades to complement almost any property style.
- Remote Control - 2 Somfy RTS Keytis handsets
- Wireless Internal Wall Switch
- Safety Edge Obstacle Detection System
- Remote Control operation as standard
- Made to Measure size as standard
- Suitable for inside face or between fitting
- 18 Premium colours to choose
GDO ROLL 77 Somfy Remote Control Insulated Roller Garage Door
Somfy Remote Control Convenience
The GDO ROLL 77 Somfy model is a made to measure insulated aluminium roller garage door that combines smooth Somfy remote control operation with a choice of 18 premium curtain colours for a fully tailored look. The door is supplied complete with a Somfy Optimo control system, including 2 Somfy RTS handsets and an internal wireless wall switch for effortless one touch operation from your vehicle, driveway or inside the garage.
The Optimo control panel doe snot have any control buttons on the panel or a courtesy light. See the Rollixo controlled model if you require this.
Strong, Insulated Construction
Built from 77mm deep, double skinned foam-filled aluminium slats, the GDO ROLL 77 offers excellent strength, security and thermal performance while rolling compactly above the opening to maximise usable space inside your garage. Manufactured in the UK by GDO to your exact millimetre sizes, it is designed for reliable, long term everyday use.
18 Premium Colour Finishes
A key benefit of this model is its exclusive 18 colour premium curtain range, offering a wide palette of solid, heritage and wood effect finishes so you can closely match your garage door to your windows, front door or cladding. Curtain colours are factory applied for a durable, low maintenance finish. Aluminium side guides and optional half or full hood covers can be specified in complementary colours to complete the look.
Made to Measure Sizes and Headroom
As with all GDO ROLL 77 electric roller doors, the curtain rolls around a steel barrel supported on 300mm x 300mm endplates, with doors available up to 5200mm wide and 2900mm high (overall guide height). This provides generous clear opening sizes that work well for modern SUVs and larger vehicles, while keeping the roll compact above the opening.
Safety, Backup and Extra Controls
An integrated optical safety edge and obstacle detection system ensure the door will stop and reverse if it encounters an obstruction while closing, helping to protect people, vehicles and property. An internal manual winding handle is included for emergency operation in the event of a power failure, and additional Somfy controls or accessories can be added if you are planning multiple door installations or need more advanced control options.
The GDO ROLL 77 is constructed from high quality 77mm deep, double skinned aluminium slats with a foam filled core. It is a made to measure, electric operated roller garage door as standard, manufactured to the exact millimetre in both width and height.
The door is electrically remote operated as standard and incorporates an internal emergency manual override in case of a power failure. Operation is via a winding handle supplied with the door, which hooks onto the eye of the motor drive. The override position can be specified on either the left or right when viewed from inside the garage.
The door is supplied with 2 Somfy RTS remote handsets and an internal wall mounted control panel with inbuilt receiver for the remote controls. The bottom slat is extruded aluminium and fitted with a rubber seal system incorporating an optical safety edge. If an obstacle is detected when the door is closing, it will immediately stop (and reverse, depending on control settings) to help prevent damage or injury.
The curtain rolls around a steel barrel which is supported either side by steel endplates. The endplates are 300mm x 300mm, which is the headroom required if you wish to hide the roll behind a fascia or hood cover. Allow for up to 50mm of curtain hang-down into the guides when the door is fully open if the opening height is critical to you.
Hand crank
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Lined guide
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Bottom slat detail
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Barrel
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Safety brake
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Door guides either side are either 75mm or 90mm wide and approximately 34mm deep, and the door is ordered using the Over Guide Width (OGW), which is the total width of the curtain and both guides combined.
The door can be fitted behind or inbetween the structural opening as required, but always check you have ordered the correct dimensions to allow for the guides, endplates and any hood cover (the full hood uses the same overall dimensions as the guides and endplates).
Ordering size: Over Guide Width (OGW) x Guide Height (GH).
Doors up to 3000mm wide
Guides: 75mm wide each side
Clear opening width = Ordering width less 150mm
Clear opening height = Guide height (ordering size) less 50mm
Doors over 3000mm wide
Guides: 90mm wide each side
Clear opening width = Ordering width less 180mm
Clear opening height = Guide height (ordering size) less 50mm
(to allow for the bottom slat hang-down into the guides when the door is open)
Maximum width including guides is 5200mm.
Maximum guide height is 2900mm (total approx. 3200mm overall with endplates and hood) with a maximum width of 4600mm at this height.
Fitting positions
> Between the opening (reveal fit)
> Behind the opening (face fit)
Behind-the-opening installation offers the maximum possible width and height and allows the door to be fitted in more complex openings regardless of shape. Single and double garage door sizes are catered for, making it highly practical for larger vehicles such as 4x4s. This style can also be used for external fitting, but this will reverse the motor handing and curtain orientation.
Optional Premium Colours:
Brown RAL 8014
Chartwell Green
Navy Blue RAL 5011
Burgundy RAL 3004
Light Beige BS 08B17
Fir Green RAL 6009
Ivory RAL 1015
Agate Grey RAL 7038
Dark Brown RAL 8019
Moss Green RAL 6005
Graphite
Slate Grey RAL 7015
Duck Egg Blue
Irish Oak – painted finish
Golden Oak – painted finish
Rosewood – painted finish
Hood cover option:
Please note: upon delivery, the accessory box will include a QR code to direct you to the most up-to-date installation instructions.
Installing a GDO ROLL 77 insulated electric roller garage door is a straightforward process for a competent DIY enthusiast or tradesperson. Because every door is made to measure, it will arrive ready to fit your exact required dimensions.
Safety Note: A minimum of two people are required to safely lift the door curtain and motor assembly into place.
The GDO ROLL 77 is highly versatile and can be installed in three main ways depending on your garage structure:
- Internal Face Fit (Recommended): Fitting behind the brickwork piers. This is the most common installation method, keeping the guides, curtain roll, and motor fully concealed inside the garage while maximizing the drive-through width and height.
- Inbetween Fit (Reveal Fit): Fitting directly between the brickwork under the lintel. The guides and endplates will be visible from the outside, so choosing a half or full hood cover is recommended to tidy the exposed roll and protect it from the elements.
- External Face Fit: Fitting on the outside face of the garage. Ideal if you lack internal headroom. Note: A full hood cover must be ordered for external fitting to protect the curtain, guides, and motor from weather. The motor handing and curtain orientation will also be reversed.
The installation process generally follows these main stages (please refer to the full PDF instruction manual provided with your door for complete details):
- Pre-Installation Check: Ensure all components are present, including the guides, barrel assembly, curtain, Somfy control panel, and accessories. Verify the opening is square and clear of obstructions.
- Prepare the Guides: Pre-drill the 75mm or 90mm aluminium guide rails for fixing.
- Fix the Guides and Endplates: Secure the guide rails and the 300mm steel endplates (or complete box assembly if a full hood is ordered) to the masonry or timber frame. Ensure everything is perfectly level and plumb.
- Install the Axle and Motor: Secure the steel barrel and Somfy motor assembly between the endplates.
- Fit the Emergency Override: Install the manual winding eyelet so it is accessible in the event of a power failure.
- Insert the Curtain: Carefully guide the insulated aluminium curtain into the guide rails and attach the top locking straps to the barrel.
- Wire the Control Panel: Mount the Somfy wall control panel internally (ensure a suitable 13-amp socket is nearby) and connect the motor and optical safety edge system.
- Set Motor Limits: Use the supplied limits tool or control board to set the exact open and close stopping points for the door.
The Somfy wall-mounted control panel contains the radio receiver for the remote controls and wireless wall switch. Please note: The control box and its components are not waterproof and must always be installed internally or in a suitably rated waterproof casing if fitting the door externally.
Comprehensive, step-by-step PDF installation instructions are available to download directly from our website. If you are unsure about any aspect of the survey or installation process, our technical team is available by phone or email to assist you.
Ordering Size is the Over Guide Width (OGW) x Guide Height (GH).
Doors up to 3000mm wide have 75mm wide guides
Ordering width = Opening size + 150mm*
Doors over 3000mm wide have 90mm wide guides
Ordering width = Opening size + 180mm*
* These measurements are correct for behind fit installations, please contact us for guidance inbetween fit installations.
Clear opening height = guide height - 110mm (to allow for the bottom slat hand-down into the guide).
Overall Height is the guide height plus the endplate size at 300mm
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