Garador Horizon (White) Up and Over garage door Steel Garador

Garador Horizon (White) Steel Up and Over Garage Door

The Garador Horizon in White delivers a clean, modern look that suits everything from contemporary new builds to traditional brickwork. Its crisp horizontal styling gives the door a wider, more architectural feel, while the steel construction keeps the surface looking smart and consistent over time. This is a great choice if you want a freshly finished frontage without an overly busy design.

Door style and construction

As a steel up and over garage door, this model lifts as a single panel and then pivots overhead, making it a straightforward, proven choice for everyday use. The Horizon design is especially popular where you want the garage door to complement modern window lines, fascias and horizontal cladding while staying understated.

Choose your operating gear

This door can be specified with different operating gear to suit how you use the garage and whether you are considering automation.

Canopy gear (manual friendly, simple overhead opening)

• The canopy gear allows the door to travel in vertical tracks and is counterbalanced by an overhead torsion spring.
• In the open position, the door projects approximately one third of the door height, forming a canopy.
• Single canopy doors come complete with:
  • 2 point locking to help prevent unauthorised entry.
  • Anti drop device to reduce the risk of the door crashing down in the event of a spring or cable failure.
  • Design handle for safer day to day operation.
  • Zinc coated torsion spring for durability and a clean finished look.
  • Cast alloy drum.

Retractable gear (ideal for smooth travel and automation)

• Single retractable doors open along the horizontal tracks inside the garage and travel back into the garage space when opened.
• Retractable garage doors are ideal for automation.
• The retractable gear allows the door to retract inside the garage when open by means of horizontal overhead tracks supported by wall or ceiling mounted suspension brackets. This gear is available as an option for single doors and comes as standard with double garage doors.
• Single retractable doors come complete with:
  • Design handle for safe door operation.
  • Secure parking position to help prevent uncontrolled closing.
  • Secure locking to help prevent forced entry.
  • Multiple spring cassette and pivot arm cover providing trap protection to reduce the risk of injuries.

Optional Retractable Plus gear (for narrower openings)

• Retractable Plus gear is an optional extra for garages that have narrow openings. It has specially designed lifting arms and bottom spring brackets to allow for maximum use of the clear passage.
• Available on 1931mm, 1981mm and 2136mm high doors and up to 2284mm wide.
• Retractable Plus gear is not available for doors over 7 feet 6 inches wide.

Clearances and space considerations

Drive through clearance differs depending on the operating gear, so it is worth selecting based on how tight your opening is and what you regularly drive in and out.

Canopy gear nominal drive through clearance

• 40mm less than the opening width.
• 130mm less than the opening height.

Retractable gear nominal drive through clearance

• Single doors: 105mm less than the opening width and 110mm less than the opening height.
• Double doors: 140mm less than the opening height.

Also consider internal and external space:

• Canopy gear leaves part of the door projecting outside when open.
• Retractable gear retracts fully into the garage when open, but uses overhead tracks inside the garage.

Sizes, made to measure and delivery

• This door is offered with 8 standard widths for the canopy mechanism and 11 standard widths for the retractable operating gear up to a maximum of 10 feet (3048mm) wide.
• 6 different standard heights are offered.
• This door model is also offered as a made to measure door in our online shop if required.

All single size Garador up and over doors are delivered factory preassembled for the easiest on site installation, especially when ordered with the optional steel sub frame.

Factory Fitted Steel Fixing Frame – The Best All‑Round Option

For the best installation, security and long‑term performance, the factory fitted Garador steel fixing frame is strongly recommended over a timber sub frame. Because it is precision‑made to suit the door, it gives the tightest tolerances around the panel edges, which means a faster, cleaner and more accurate fit. The rigid steel frame resists twisting and warping, keeps the locking points perfectly aligned and allows the security upgrades to work at their full potential. It also removes the need to build and paint a timber frame, reducing fitting time and ongoing maintenance.

If you want the neatest finish, the smoothest operation and the highest practical level of security from your new door, choosing the steel sub frame is the best all‑round option.

Canopy mechanism with steel frame

Retractable mechanism with steel frame

Choose Handle Option

You can tailor the look of your door with a choice of handles: a durable black nylon handle or a high‑quality diecast metal handle in white, brass or chrome effect.

This small detail helps the door blend with your front door, windows or other hardware for a more coordinated finish.

Extra Security Locking – Best with Steel Frame

For manually operated doors you can upgrade to a 4‑point locking rod system for a serious boost in security and resistance to forced entry.

When this is combined with the factory‑made steel sub frame, the locking rods engage directly into the steel closing lip and reinforcing plates, making it far harder for an intruder to reach or manipulate the internal locking catches.

With a positive locking latch in each corner of the door, the panel is held firmly into the steel frame and is far better protected against prising and levering than with a basic timber surround.

For retractable doors, the optional electrically operated “De Latch Security Locking” system works in tandem with the manual locking and the remote‑control operator to give 3‑point locking at the push of a button.

This upgrade makes the most sense on a door fitted to a steel sub frame, where the stronger, more precise frame allows the multiple locking points to engage cleanly time after time. Please note: the De Latch Security Locking system is not suitable for canopy doors.

Emergency External Release

If the garage has no other way in, an emergency external release is essential.

This simple system connects to the operator tow arm inside the garage and lets you disconnect it from outside if there is a power cut, so you can still open the door manually and regain access.

Remote Control Electric Operator

The Garamatic 9 electric operator is an ideal partner for this door.

Supplied with two hand transmitters, it offers reliable, secure and very smooth automatic operation, with virtually no maintenance required.

A built‑in manual override allows you to operate the door in a power failure, and the integral LED lighting strip (10 LEDs) provides bright, low‑energy illumination every time you use the door.

The included short K‑boom suits doors up to 2500 mm high, making this operator a great all‑round choice for most standard garages.

Specification

• Door model: Garador Horizon steel up and over garage door
• Material: Galvanised steel door panel and strong box section chassis
• Finish colour: High quality powder or foil coated finish in White (RAL 9016)
• Surface finish: Durable, low maintenance paint finish, supplied unwrapped as standard in White (RAL 9016)
• Door type: Up and over – available with canopy or retractable operating gear (retractable doors do not have a back brace)
• Operation: Manual as standard, suitable for conversion to electric operation with a compatible operator
• Locking: Secure euro profile cylinder with solid locking rods
• Optional de‑latch security locking kit: Recommended when an electric operator is fitted, engaging the original locking catches on the door as well as the operator to provide an additional level of security
• Security upgrade: Option to upgrade selected sizes to Secured by Design specification (police preferred specification) where available
• Maintenance: Low maintenance design with corrosion resistant finish, no rivets visible on the main panel
• Styles and sizes: Full range of single and double sizes available, including standard and made to measure options to suit most modern and traditional homes
• Compatibility: Matches well with a wide variety of house styles due to its simple horizontal design and classic white finish
• Support: Full technical and warranty support available from the manufacturer

Garador Steel Up & Over Garage Doors – End User Warranty Details

When you purchase a Garador steel Up & Over garage door through Garagedoorsonline.co.uk, your product is protected by Garador’s comprehensive manufacturer warranty, providing lasting performance and peace of mind.

Standard Warranty Cover

Garador provides the following warranty coverage for its steel Up & Over garage doors:

• 10-year warranty on the door panel against rust-through of the steel skin (painted finishes must be properly maintained and undamaged).
• 5-year warranty on the door mechanism, including springs, lifting arms, and tracks, under normal domestic use.
• 2-year warranty on all remaining components such as locks, handles, and hinges.

If your door is supplied with an electric GaraMatic operator, the operator unit and hand transmitters are covered by a 5-year manufacturer warranty, starting from the date of purchase. This warranty covers the electrical and mechanical components of the operator under normal domestic operation.

Warranty Conditions

For the warranty to remain valid:

• The garage door and operator must be installed and adjusted in accordance with Garador’s official installation and operating instructions.
• The product must be used solely for domestic purposes and in the environment for which it was designed.
• All moving parts must be kept clean, lightly lubricated, and inspected periodically to ensure safe operation.
• Painted surfaces should be cleaned occasionally using mild, non-abrasive detergent and soft cloths.
• Any chips or scratches in the paintwork or edges must be repaired promptly to help prevent corrosion.
• No alterations or unapproved repairs should be made, and only genuine Garador replacement parts should be used.

Warranty coverage applies exclusively to the original purchaser and installation address and is non-transferable.

Warranty Exclusions

The warranty does not apply to:

• Normal wear and tear of consumable parts (for example rollers, cables, and springs).
• Cosmetic damage such as scratches or dents occurring after delivery or installation.
• Faults arising from misuse, neglect, or improper installation.
• Damage caused by external influences, such as storm impact, salt corrosion, or accidental damage.
• Use in commercial, coastal, or high-humidity environments where the product specification was not approved for such use.

Making a Warranty Claim

To make a warranty claim, please provide:

• Your proof of purchase (invoice or order confirmation).
• The product serial number and date of purchase.
• A written description and, if possible, photographs of the issue.

Claims should be submitted to Garagedoorsonline Customer Support, who will liaise directly with Garador to assess and process the claim in line with the manufacturer’s warranty terms.

Garador Up and Over Service and Support: Information on operation, maintenance and cleaning of your garage door.

 *No fitting clearance allowed. If door is fitted between the brickwork a minimum of 10mm clearance over the width and 5mm over the height should be added to the overall frame size when selecting the door.

Canopy Gear



Retractable Gear