AUTUMN SALE - £150 Off - All Timber Up and Over Garage Doors
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£150 Off Timber Up and Over Garage Doors
Save £150 on Cedar Door and Garador timber up and over garage doors, both crafted in the UK from naturally durable Western Red Cedar. Use code AUTIMBER at checkout before 01.11.2026.
£150 Off Cedar and Garador Timber Doors
Cedar Door: made to measure as standard, 9 Remmers factory colours or base coat. Garador: standard sizes, 6 factory stains or base stain.
Why Cedar Is Ideal for a Garage Door
Both ranges on this page are built with Western Red Cedar, one of the most naturally durable softwoods available for exterior joinery. It is chosen for garage doors because it copes with the British weather better than most timbers while staying light enough to lift smoothly overhead.
Natural resistance to rot and insects
Cedar heartwood contains natural oils and extractives that act as a built in preservative, helping the timber resist fungal decay and insect attack.
Stable in changing weather
Cedar shrinks, swells, twists and cups far less than many hardwoods such as oak. That helps the door keep its shape through wet winters and dry summers.
Light but strong
Cedar has an excellent strength to weight ratio. A lighter door panel places less load on springs and gear, giving a smoother manual lift and suiting automation.
Warm, natural insulation
Timber is a far better natural insulator than steel, and cedar is one of the better performers. It is not a thermally rated door, but it feels warmer and quieter than single skin steel.
Takes stain beautifully
Cedar is low in resin and pitch, so stains and coatings bond well. Its grain ranges from light amber to deep honey brown, and no two doors look quite the same.
A renewable choice
Western Red Cedar is grown in managed forests in western Canada and the north western United States. Cedar Door holds chain of custody certification so its timber can be traced back to certified sources.
Cedar Door or Garador: Which Suits You?
Both brands are manufactured in the UK and both use cedar, but they are built in very different ways. The right choice usually comes down to your opening size, the look you want and how you plan to fit the door.
| Feature | Cedar Door | Garador Timber |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Traditional joinery. Solid cedar stiles and rails with mortice and tenon joints that are glued and wedged. No steel chassis. | Cedar door panel built within a galvanised steel box section chassis for rigidity and a precise fit. |
| Panels | Western Red Cedar tongue and groove boards, 20mm solid moulded cedar panels, or exterior plywood panels on selected panelled designs. | Solid cedar range uses tongue and groove solid red cedar. Elizabethan range combines solid cedar detailing with an exterior plywood backing. |
| Sizes | Always made to measure, at no extra cost. | Standard sizes in singles and doubles. Purpose made sizes on request. |
| Operating gear | Retractable gear as standard. Canopy gear on selected designs up to 2438mm wide on request. | Canopy or retractable gear on single doors, with Retractable Plus available on selected narrow sizes. |
| Fixing frames | Optional softwood or hardwood timber subframe, mortice and tenon jointed and supplied for assembly on site. | Optional factory fitted steel box section fixing frame in brown or white, or fit to a timber subframe. |
| Factory finish | Remmers finishing system in 9 colours, or base coat for on site finishing. | 6 factory applied stain colours, or neutralising base stain for on site finishing. |
| Best for | Period and character homes, non standard openings and buyers who want true joinery. | Standard UK openings, a fast and neat fit, and buyers who want steel backed rigidity. |
Cedar Door Timber Up and Over Doors
Cedar Door has been making solid cedar garage doors in Derbyshire for over 30 years. Each door is made in kiln dried Western Red Cedar using traditional door construction. Solid cedar stiles and rails are joined with mortice and tenon joints, then glued and wedged, the strongest joint used in door making. The boards or panels are glue bonded into this solid cedar frame, and every component is hand matched to balance the natural colour and grain.
Overview of benefits
✓ Made to measure as standard for a precise fit
✓ Traditional mortice and tenon joinery in solid cedar
✓ Responsibly sourced timber with chain of custody certification
✓ Remmers factory finishing available in 9 colours
✓ Retractable gear as standard, maximising drive through width
✓ Optional Euro cylinder locking
Size range: made to measure widths from 1829mm to 5486mm. Heights to suit most domestic openings; tell us your opening size and we will confirm the best option.
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Cedar Door Factory Treatments
Every Cedar Door is protected before it leaves the factory, and you can choose to have it fully finished so it is ready to enjoy as soon as it is fitted.
Base coat as standard
All Cedar timber doors and components are fully dipped in Remmers Light Oak stain. This dip coat is a temporary seal for transit and installation only, lasting around six weeks after fitting. A full Remmers top coat system must be applied to all surfaces immediately after installation.
Remmers factory finish (optional)
For the best long term protection, choose Remmers factory finishing. The door is fully coated in the factory with a microporous woodstain system that lets the timber breathe while protecting it from moisture and UV. The result is a hard wearing satin finish that typically lasts up to 5 years before recoating, depending on how exposed the door is.
Remmers colours: Light Oak, Golden Oak, Medium Oak, Dark Oak, Teak, Rosewood, Mahogany, Walnut and Ebony.
Matching subframes
Cedar doors can be supplied with a softwood or hardwood timber subframe, made with mortice and tenon joints and supplied unassembled with a dip coat finish. The frame can also be factory finished to match your door colour.
Garador Timber Up and Over Doors
Garador timber doors combine the warmth of red cedar with the precision of steel. Every door panel is built within a solid galvanised steel box section chassis, giving a rigid, stable door that fits accurately and runs smoothly for years. Choose from the Solid Cedar range in tongue and groove solid red cedar, or the Elizabethan range, which pairs solid cedar detailing with an exterior plywood backing for more intricate panelled designs. Below is a selection; visit our shop to see the full range.
Secure locking
A robust latching system makes the door easy to close but very difficult to force open, with Euro cylinder locking and solid locking rods.
Zinc coated torsion spring
Energy stored in the torsion spring assists the door as it is raised and lowered, giving a gentle, controlled movement.
Guide rail and drop prevention safety
A 45mm wheel runs within the guide rail at each side of the door, keeping it on a fixed line of travel and preventing it from derailing or dropping.
Steel box section chassis
The cedar panel is built within a galvanised steel box section chassis, finished in Brown RAL 8028 or White RAL 9016, for maximum rigidity.
Garador Factory Treatments
Garador timber doors are supplied ready for finishing, or fully stained in the factory for a consistent, hard wearing colour from day one.
Neutralising base stain as standard
Every Garador timber door is supplied with a neutralising base stain. This is a preparation coat only, so the door must be fully finished on site immediately after installation.
Factory applied stain (optional)
Choose from 6 factory applied stain colours for an even, professional finish that protects the cedar from the start. With regular restaining, a Garador timber door will keep its looks for many years.
Garador stain colours: Light Oak, Antique Oak, Chestnut, Mahogany, Walnut and Ebony.
Factory fitted steel fixing frame
We recommend the Garador steel fixing frame, factory fitted in brown or white. It gives the tightest tolerance around the door panel and a faster, neater installation than a standard timber subframe. If you prefer, the door can be fitted to a new or existing timber subframe instead.
Painted finishes
Garador can also supply selected single timber doors factory primed for painting on site, or factory painted in a RAL colour of your choice. Please contact our team to discuss availability and pricing.
Buying Advice for Timber Doors
Factory finish or base coat?
A factory finish is applied in controlled conditions to every face and edge of the door, giving better protection than most site applied coatings. If you choose base coat, the full top coat system must be applied straight after installation. Leaving a base coated door unprotected can lead to water marking, splitting and movement that is not covered by the manufacturer.
Choosing your colour
Cedar is a natural material, so colour and grain vary from door to door and printed swatches are a guide only. On south facing elevations or in constant direct sun, a lighter shade is usually the better choice, as dark colours absorb more heat and can cause the timber to move.
Drive through height
Timber doors are thicker than steel, and when open the door panel sits within the opening. As a guide, a solid Cedar Door up to 2438mm wide reduces the clear opening height by about 80mm, rising to about 120mm at 3040mm wide and 155mm at 4870mm wide. Retractable gear gives the best drive through width at door mirror height.
Natural timber character
Small knots, grain variation and slight seasonal movement are natural features of cedar and do not affect the long term performance of the door. Wide timber doors may deflect slightly when open, which is normal for timber up and over doors.
Storage and delivery
Cedar doors arrive shrink wrapped. Keep the wrapping on until just before coating, store the door upright, and keep it out of direct sunlight and rain until it is fitted. Please inspect your door in daylight on delivery and report any issues within 48 hours.
Ongoing care
Wash the door down with mild soapy water once or twice a year and check the finish for wear, particularly on the bottom rail and weather facing surfaces. Recoat as soon as the finish begins to dull or thin, using a compatible product, to keep the cedar looking its best.
Automation
Both ranges can be automated with an electric operator, ideally with retractable gear. Garador doors are compatible with the GaraMatic range, and can be supplied undrilled without a handle when an operator is fitted. Ask our team which operator suits your door size and weight.
Timber Door FAQs
Is cedar a hardwood or a softwood?
Western Red Cedar is a softwood, but it is naturally far more durable outdoors than most softwoods and many hardwoods, thanks to its natural oils.
Do I have to stain a cedar garage door?
Yes. Both brands supply doors with a base coat that is temporary protection only. Choose a factory finish or apply a full top coat immediately after installation.
Can I get a timber door to fit a non standard opening?
Yes. Every Cedar Door is made to measure at no extra cost. Garador timber doors come in a wide range of standard sizes, and purpose made sizes may be available on request.
Which is better, a steel or timber subframe?
A Garador steel fixing frame gives a precise, quick fit and needs no painting. A Cedar Door softwood or hardwood timber frame suits traditional properties and can be finished to match the door.
What warranty do the doors carry?
Cedar Door timber doors carry a 2 year warranty. Garador timber doors carry a 10 year warranty on the mechanism and steel frame and 2 years on the timber door panel.
Terms and Conditions
- £150 discount applies to Cedar Door and Garador timber up and over garage doors when code AUTIMBER is entered at checkout.
- Offer ends 01.11.2026.
- This offer cannot be backdated or used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or future promotion.