There are several different types of garage door that you can choose from and knowing which one you should opt for can be tricky. The main types include, up and over, sectional, roller doors and side hinged. They all have different features and benefits, and you just need to work out which one is best for you. Many garage door companies will be able to offer you advise and help to choose which type of door you need. They will talk you through the various options and find out about your lifestyle in order for them to help you make an informed choice. If for example you use your garage door on a daily basis, parking your vehicle overnight, then you may want an electrically operated one that can be controlled via a remote control or a smart device such as a phone. If space is very limited and you have little head room, then you may find that a roller garage door is the perfect choice.
If you only use your garage as a storage space and would like to be able to go in and out without having to open the whole garage up, then a garage door with pedestrian access built in would be ideal.