4 Reasons to Convert to 2-in-1 Garage Door

If you’ve ever struggled to squeeze your car through narrow garage doors whilst trying not to scrape the paintwork on the central pier, you’ll understand why double garage door conversions are becoming increasingly popular.

Converting two separate doors into one large opening transforms how you use your garage space.

The conversion process involves removing the central pier and installing a support beam, then fitting a single wide door that spans the entire opening.

It’s a straightforward job that can usually be completed in a single day, but the benefits last for years.

1. Eliminate Parking Issues

The most obvious reason for conversion is solving the daily frustration of narrow garage openings.

Standard double garage doors were designed when cars were smaller and simpler. Today’s vehicles – from SUVs to electric cars with wider bodies – often struggle to fit through openings that seemed adequate when the garage was built.

A 2-in-1 conversion provides a significantly wider opening that comfortably accommodates modern vehicles, whether you have a 4×4, SUV, or even a small camper.

You can drive straight in without worrying about wing mirrors, door handles, or paintwork.

The benefits are even greater if you own larger vehicles or multiple cars that need to share the space. In such cases, a central pier can be extremely frustrating indeed.

2. Maximise Your Storage Options

Converting to a single door opens up an entire universe of new storage possibilities.

With the central pier removed, you can position vehicles anywhere within the space, leaving stacks of room around the edges for workbenches, tool storage, or seasonal items.

This not only means storing more vehicles – from cars to motorbikes and beyond – but also sports equipment such as bicycles, canoes, kayaks, skis and snowboard equipment, etc.

You could even create a workshop, gym, or activities area with a ping-pong table, workbench, anything that takes your fancy.

3. Improve Property Appearance

From a visual standpoint, double garage doors can sometimes make properties look cluttered or dated, particularly when the doors don’t match perfectly or have aged differently.

A single, well-proportioned door is clean, sleeker, and smarter both in form and function.

Upgrading also gives you access to superior materials and modern operating mechanisms. You might choose insulated sectional doors, smooth roller systems, or smart opening technology that wasn’t feasible with older double door setups.

Colour coordination becomes simpler too, with one door to match rather than two separate doors that inevitably wear at different rates over time.

4. Enhance Security and Maintenance

Single-door systems often provide better security than older double-door setups.

Modern garage doors incorporate advanced locking mechanisms and robust construction that can surpass what’s achievable with separate doors, particularly if your existing doors are showing their age.

From a maintenance perspective, one door system means fewer moving parts, fewer potential failure points, and simpler servicing requirements. Instead of maintaining two separate mechanisms, springs, and operating systems, you have one well-engineered system designed for the full opening width.

The long-term cost benefits include reduced service calls, simpler parts replacement, and potentially better energy efficiency if you choose insulated door options during the conversion.

2-in-1 Garage Doors From Skandoor

There are a few knacks and nuances when it comes to installing 2-in-1 garage doors.

The process requires specialist structural work, as removing the central pier requires installing appropriate load-bearing support, while the new door needs to be properly sized and specified for the wider opening.

Professional installation ensures that structural modifications meet building standards and that the new door operates smoothly and safely.

The work typically takes a single day, but the planning and preparation that precede it determine the quality of the final result.

At Skandoor, we specialise in 2-in-1 garage door conversions. Our experienced team handles the entire process from structural modification and upgrades to installing the door itself.

Contact us to discuss how a 2-in-1 conversion could transform your garage space.