37 Domestic Garage Doors Domestic Garage Doors is sponsored by Hörmann Door Industry Journal Spring 2026 Garage Door Stands Firm Against Intruders DESPITE THE latest ONS Crime Survey for England & Wales showing a continued decline in burglary figures, the crime remains a significant source of distress and inconvenience for homeowners. As a result, security awareness is on the rise, with many households investing in products designed to protect access points to their homes and outbuildings. Mr G, a homeowner from Bristol, recently reached out to the team at Hörmann to express his appreciation for the high level of security provided by his sectional garage door. Installed back in 2013, the door was a simple, single-skin, manually operated model secured with an external handle and standard euro-profile cylinder. However, when would-be thieves attempted to break into the garage - targeting the handle, lock, and even trying to force the door from the bottom and sides, the door’s robust construction held firm, ultimately deterring the intruders. Commenting on the incident, Mark Stoddart, Senior Technical and Product Support Engineer at Hörmann, said: “It’s always great to receive positive feedback from our customers and in this case to hear that our door prevented a break-in and loss of property, even after a prolonged attempt to gain entry to the garage. The LTE40 garage door fitted in this case is a fairly uncomplicated door with a simple locking system, so it’s great to hear that its inherent quality and strength held and eventually deterred the thieves.” Hörmann is now supplying a replacement door through its Partner Standard dealer, Garage Door and Automation Bristol, with the homeowner selecting a new fully automated RenoMatic Sectional Door in a white woodgrain finish. This will provide enhanced peace of mind thanks to the anti-lift technology and Secured by Design accreditation as standard, plus the added benefit of improved thermal efficiency compared with the previous door. www.hormann.co.uk HÖRMANN DURAGRAIN MOTIF Personalised Garage Doors Like Never Before HÖRMANN UK are once again setting new standards in design flexibility and customer personalisation with the launch of its Duragrain Motif Collection. This innovative, creative development offers homeowners the ability to transform their garage doors with striking, design elements that enhance the aesthetic appeal of any property. Available on LPU 42 L-ribbed sectional doors homeowners and designers can choose from over 80 exclusive motifs featuring cityscapes, landscapes, vehicles, abstract graphics, and bold graffiti art, plus stunning X-Large designs that feature large-scale imagery of textures like stone, concrete, and timber. The addition of a Custom Print option allows customers to upload their own images – a favourite photo, artwork, or branding – and see it come to life. This personalised printing technology provides high-resolution, UV-resistant finishes that are both durable and visually stunning. The new motifs are available via the Hörmann online configurator, an intuitive interface where users can select from preset designs or upload their custom visuals. The configurator enables visualisation of door designs, allowing customers to see exactly how their chosen image will look on their garage. The introduction of Duragrain Motif sees Hörmann continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in garage door design, delivering both technical excellence and artistic freedom. For more information on Duragrain Motif call 01530 516868 www.hormann.co.uk
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